With the pandemic keeping everyone locked inside, it’s hard to imagine that the America’s Cup sailing races are taking place right now in the waters off New Zealand. This is the final weekend of racing and right now it is Omega against Panerai. Sort of. Omega is the Official Timekeeper of the America’s Cup and…
Once again the Swiss watch brand from Biel/Bienne, Armin Strom, releases a new generation of its Mirrored Force Resonance watch. This brand, a master at skeletonization, also mastered the art of precision isochronism with its resonance watches in 2016 and continues to create sophisticated mechanical marvels. The elegant new Mirrored Force Resonance combines the…
New Cartier Love Book Shines Light On Aldo Cipullo, 1970’s And Love
So many lovers of jewelry are familiar with the now iconic Love bracelet from Cartier, with its screw setting and simple message that was released in the early 1970’s. So, too, are they familiar with the other legendary 1970’s line, “Nail,” that Cartier relaunched in 2012 under the Just un Clous name (French for “just…
A Closer Look At Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Skelet-Ones
By Nancy Olson If you’re looking for a shot of spring in your choice of timepiece, the new Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Skelet-Ones will fill the bill. These limited edition timepieces—in three variations comprising just 28 pieces each—have all the gravitas we’ve come to expect from this La Chaux-de-Fonds maison, but with a touch of…
Meet The New Grand Seiko ‘Nature Of Time’ Heritage Watches
By Nancy Olson Two new Grand Seiko Heritage models have recently been introduced and while their looks are quite different, they share a spiritual connection that speaks to nature, the essence of time and the vision of Seiko founder Kintaro Hattori. Both are driven by the Hi-Beat automatic Caliber 9SA5, and both feature the distinctive…
Jaeger-LeCoultre Celebrates 90 Years Of Reverso With New Book
Late last year, Jaeger-LeCoultre unveiled the very first of its Tribute watches designed to celebrate the 90th anniversary of one of the most iconic watches of all time: Reverso. Now, just before it kicks off the year with a host of incredibly exciting Reverso watches, the brand releases a tribute book: Reverso. Published by Assouline,…
A Closer Look At The IWC Flieger Chronograph Tribute To 3705 Watch
IWC Schaffhausen is perhaps best known to the world for its pilot watches. Since the 1930’s, it has introduced a host of Flieger and Mark watches that have earned the brand a great distinction. Now, IWC unveils the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “Tribute to 3705” watch that pays homage to the 1994 iconic black Flieger…
Masterpiece of Sound: A Closer Look At The $259,000 Bulgari Octo Roma Carillon Tourbillon
By Nancy Olson It is no easy feat to produce a chiming watch, whose aural delights add further intrigue to its timekeeping capabilities. A case is no longer just a case, for example, when it is also a vehicle to enhance sound. So, too, a movement steps up its commitment by offering not only precise…
Watch Review: Patek Philippe’s Newest Twenty~4 For Women
By Nancy Olson I’ve been a fan of the Patek Philippe Twenty~4 since it was first introduced in 1999. So it’s been satisfying for me to watch this inimitable ladies collection mature so elegantly over the decades, while still maintaining its status as the go-to watch for modern, active women. Now, the timeless Twenty-4 is…
Why Hodinkee’s Purchase Of Crown & Caliber Makes Sense
It’s onward and upward for the leading watch destination Hodinkee. It wasn’t too long ago that the brand announced a new round of Series B Funding. That investment of $40 million pushed the company to a valuation of more than $100 million. Now, Hodinkee announces its acquisition of one of the leading online pre-owned luxury…
Richard Mille Joins Forces With Scuderia Ferrari
This year is shaping up to be an exciting one from a cars-and-watches perspective. Earlier this month we announced the new relationship between Girard-Perregaux and Aston Martin, and before that TAG Heuer announced its partnership with Porsche — both with racing team involvements. Now, independent watch brand Richard Mille has announced a multi-year agreement with…