Those familiar with the watch industry are aware that America has had a long and storied past in the world of watchmaking. Centuries ago, top brands like Hamilton, Elgin, Waltham, Bulova and others began making watches in various cities across the country. Unfortunately, most of the businesses eventually closed their doors or were sold to…
This past weekend marked the Rolex 24 at Daytona event where the Tom Blomqvist, driving #60 Meyer Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian Acura ARX-06, to the victory. Not only did he win the race and trophy, but also he won the coveted Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona watch. Reflecting on his team’s second consecutive win and…
Luminox Unveils 3500 Never Forget Watches To Benefit Tunnel To Towers Foundation
Luminox, supplier of watches to the Navy Seals and other military forces, unveils its Luminox 3500 series of watches to honor those who served and those who died in the horrific 9/11 attacks 20 years ago. A portion of the proceeds of every watch sold will be donated to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Tunnel…
Why The Hermès Arceau The Three Graces Wood Marquetry Watch Will Be A Collectible
Hermes has long been known as a master of the arts when it comes to watch dials, eving strong emotions with its enamel work, miniature paintings and its incredible straw and wood marquetry. Now, the brand reinterprets The Three Graces theme from the silk scarf of the same name, designed by British artist Alice Shirley…
Greubel Forsey Unveils Final GMT Earth Watch In Titanium
Greubel Forsey has long been known for its incredible haute horology – building exclusive, highly technical timepieces that are coveted by collectors and have long waiting lists to buy. One of its most bed watches is the GMT Earth watch, which it has created in several editions since its original unveiling of the technical concept…
Meet The Andersen Geneve Platinum 40th Anniversary Jump Hour Watch
During the year that wasn’t – 2020, the year lost to the pandemic – anniversaries and other occasions to place despite the closures and restrictions on people and businesses. For independent watch brand Andersen Geneve, it was a big one. The brand celebrated its 40th anniversary. Founded in 1980 by Svend Andersen, the company remains…
Couture Show Ends on Upbeat Note
Despite the fears of the spreading ta variant of COVID-19, and with masks on, attendees and vendors at the Couture Show 2021 were in upbeat spirits when the show came to a close yesterday. This show marks the first time in than a year and a half that the watch and jewelry industry were…
Watch Industry’s Cara Barrett Unveils Parchie Children’s Watch Brand
There’s a new kid on the block. Or at least a new kid’s watch, and I, for one, am so happy about this new brand called Parchie. It’s not because I have kids that I need to teach how to tell time on an analog watch. I did that already, three times, years ago. I…
Finally, A Bulgari Watch You Can Afford: Bulgari Aluminum GMT
For years Bulgari has been this out-of-reach brand that you aspire to own whether man or woman. Now, though, the brand unveils a new Bulgari watch that is not only immediately identifiable, but also is functional and on the “affordable” side. The all-new Bulgari Aluminium GMT watch offers a nod to today’s happy-to-get-back-to-travel customers. The…
Watchonista Unveils Print Magazine With Revolutionary Concept: It Can’t Be Bought
You see a magazine that los like it’s super interesting — something you really want to read about. So you rush out to your nearest Barnes & Noble bo store to buy it. But it’s not there. Why? Because it can’t be bought. That’s the premise behind the newest eponymous magazine by Watchonista. A…
Arnold & Son’s Luna Magna Ultimate 1 Watch Lights Up The Sky
When it comes to creating celestial beauty for the wrist, Arnold & Son has long been at the top of the game. This is the brand that has brought us so many wonderful watches, including the world GMT Globetrotter watch and . Now, the Swiss brand unveils the Luna Magna Ultimate 1 Celestial Brilliance —…