The Horological Society of New York (HSNY), announced that it has established two new scholarships for minority watchmaking students. America’s first watchmaking guild announces the Benjamin Banneker Scholarship for Black Watchmaking Students, as well as the Oscar Waldan Scholarship for Jewish Watchmaking Students. Benjamin Banneker, a self-taught mathematician, astronomer and horologist who lived from 1731 to…
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…
Introducing: Harry Winston Premier Chinese New Year Of The Ox Watch
Every year, a handful of the finest watch brands create timepieces celebrating the Chinese zodiac just in time for the Chinese New Year. Harry Winston is one of those brands, and this year, for the Year of the Ox, the Swiss brand goes all out – unveiling bold red, beautiful métiers d’ arts and more.…
Introducing Chopard L.U.C XP Urushi Year Of The Ox Watch
With next month marking the Chinese New Year, certain luxury watch brands are celebrating the event with specially made watches that honor the Chinese zodiac symbol. For Chopard, creating the L. U. C XP Urushi Year of the Ox watch was a particularly intriguing feat. That is because Chopard turns to the ancient Asian craft…
Introducing: Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Master Chronometer Professional Chronographs
Starting the year off right, Omega announces its newest collection of powerful Master Chronometer certified watches in the Moonwatch collection — all with antimagnetic movements. For the newest Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Master Chronometer Professional Chronograph, the brand was inspired by its fourth-generation style, ST 105.012– the version worn by the Apollo 11 astronauts on the…
Introducing The $30,000 Barrelhand 3D-Printed Project One Watch
Space-age and highly technical looking, the 3D-printed Project One watch from Barrelhand is an interesting combination of watchmaking and technology. One of just a few watch brands in the world to turn to 3D printing for its watches, Barrelhand’s Project One offers some top-notch time-display complications in a super cool package. Founded in San Francisco…
Five Reasons To Look Closer At CuleM GMT Watches
The new year is a great time to take a look at some fresh perspectives. One of them comes from the relatively young Swiss watch brand known as CuleM. Founded in 2018, this company has formed collaborations with four top conservation and humanitarian organizations in an effort to give back to world. It also plants…
Introducing Piaget Year Of The Ox Watch For The Chinese New Year
Top-tier watch brands such as Piaget are getting ready to celebrate the Chinese New Year in a few weeks. This year is the Year of the Ox and Piaget executes its ultra-thin Altiplano watch with grand-feu cloisonné’ dial of an ox beautifully. By turning to celebrated artist Anita Porchet to paint the métiers d’Arts dial,…
Introducing Wilbur Watches Launch Edition: Race Fuel Only
It may be 2021, but that doesn’t stop us from looking at some great watches that were unveiled in 2020 and that are on the market now, especially when they are truly exciting pieces. Such is the case with the newest Wilbur Watches Launch edition. Jason Wilbur, designer extraordinaire who has designed everything from concept…
Everything You Need To Know About The Rolex Sea-Dweller
A little disappointed in what you got for Christmas? Feeling you want to treat yourself for the new year? If you are a Rolex lover, you may be scouring the pre-owned market — or even the new watches market — for a Rolex Sea-Dweller to join you on your 2021 adventures. If so, we have…
Best Gift For The 007 Lover: Swatch 2Q
Despite the fact that the James Bond No Time to Diemovie has been postponed yet again, Swatch has not stalled the unveiling of its new 2Q watch. Following the international success of the Swatch X 007 collaboration, the Swiss watch brand unveils the new 2Q watch. Created in honor of the Bond character, the maker…