It was in the quartz rage era – the crisis of the mechanical watch – that the young Giulio Papi announced to his father that he wanted to be a…
A Moment in Time: Renaud & Papi’s Giulio Papi
I remember the year was 1998 and I was in Portugal with IWC as the brand unveiled its first Portugieser Chronograph. It was a real departure for the collection — now with a chronograph complication. At the time, some colleagues were skeptic about adding a chronograph to an iconic time-only . But I saw it…
Moment in Time: IWC’s Mario Klein
Mario Klein, senior product manager, IWC Schaffhausen The year 2010 is the year of the IWC Portuguese watch. While IWC Schaffhausen has been building timepieces of distinction since its inception…
A Moment in Time: SPYKER’s Thierry Chaunu
It was just a couple of months ago at the Concourse de’ Elegance in Pebble Beach, CA, that Spyker Timepieces made their official US debut – zooming onto the…
Around the World: Geneva’s Gem, Patek Philippe’s Museum
A rich recollection of time right in the heart of Geneva, The Patek Philippe Museum is a watch r’s delight and an absolute “MUST’ stop on any collector’s itinerary in…
Around the World: A Look Inside Audemars Piguet, Le Brassus
Internationally renowned for its legendary status as a creator of some of the most complex timepieces in the world, Audemars Piguet owns its own factories in Le Brassus, Switzerland, and …
Around the World: Sailing with IWC Sailing and the Portuguese
Recently, when I was traveling with IWC to Portugal for the unveiling of the newest Portuguese watches – the IWC Portuguese Yacht Watch and the IWC Tribute to Portugal –…
Around the World: Audemars Piguet’s Hydroptere Sponsorship
I had the extreme pleasure recently of joining Audemars Piguet in St. Tropez – to go sailing with the brand on its newest venture – L’Hydropte’re. Those of us who…