In 1857, the SS Central America – traveling from San Francisco to New York — was shipwrecked about 160 miles off the coast of South Carolina. A strong hurricane not…
1800’s Pocket Watch Found in Shipwreck of SS Central America
As Bell & Ross lifts the embargo on its newest release, I’m reminded of the brand’s history and purpose — one long linked to aviation and the sky. The new Bell & Ross BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle Watch – with aventurine dial, starry night overview and alluringly iconic Bell & Ross case shape — is…
1600-Year Old Coins, Metal Statues and More Found at Sea
According to Israel’s Antiquities Authority, salvage has been recovered from a merchant ship that sank than 1,600 years ago. The find includes unusual metal statues and lamps – some in…
TAG Heuer Speeds Ahead in FIA Championship Endurace Races
Long involved in the world of automobile racing, rallies and even auto-inspired movies, TAG Heuer propels this DNA to new heights with the news that the brand has become the…
12 Watches Already Channeling Pantone’s Mocha Mousse
Pantone may have crowned PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse as the official Color of the Year for 2025, but the watchmaking world has long been ahead of this trend. Shades of…
12 Top Year Of The Horse Watches For Chinese New Year
Just last week, on February 17, the Chinese New Year ushered in the Year of the Fire Horse—an emblem of energy, independence and forward momentum. In zodiac lore, those born…
12 Terrific ‘Year Of The Dog’ Watches: Man’s Best Friend (Slideshow)
Today marks the start of the Chinese New Year, the “Year of the Dog.” We are especially happy about this 11th sign on the Chinese Zodiac because, let’s face it,…
12+ Terrific Watches for Mother’s Day (slideshow)
Get off your duff and go get Mom something special for Mother’s Day. If she s flowers, great get her an amazing bouquet, but because flowers will die — make…
118-Year-Old Buxton Unveils New Bags, Wallets and Accessories for Women — Think Gifts, Men
Ok guys, you know you are always wondering what to get for Christmas for mom, sis or other female d ones. While a watch is the perfect and most timeless…
Three World Records Set in Watches at SIHH 2014
Ok so let’s just get right to it. There were three world records that were set at the recent SIHH 2014. 1) The World’s Thinnest Mechanical watch. The record breaker: …
Holiday 2013 Videos: Watch Brands Celebrate Giving
With the Holiday season upon us, a host of watch brands have begun releasing new videos that celebrate the concept of time. Cartier, for instance, presents the fourth Winter Tale…
10 Watches That Played Starring Roles in Iconic Movies Over The Decades
With summer movie flicks on their way to us, I wanted to review some of the great, iconic movies of all time and the watches that we saw in those…
10 Terrific Cartier Panther Timepieces Unveiled at SIHH 2015 (Slide Show)
The panther is a true symbol of the House of Cartier. The signature animal has become an icon – forever entwined with the brand’s legacy. The fe concept was first used…