Some watch collaborations make you wonder what exactly the collaborators did besides put their names on the same timepiece and press release. Others work because the people involved understand the history they are playing with. The latest Rowing Blazers x Wind Vintage x Seiko 5 Sports Rally Diver falls decidedly into the latter camp. Released…
When I joined the watch industry than 40 years ago, Philippe Stern was already a driving force at Patek Philippe. Though his father Henri was still leading the compnay, Philippe’s…
Having visited the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva than once, I can say without hesitation that it is one of the great treats for anyone who s watches — or…
Oris has long been one of those rare watch brands that continually impresses us—not just with solid mechanical watches at approachable prices, but with a genuine commitment to doing good…
Public voting is now open for one of the most interesting watch distinctions of the year: the Temporis International Awards. Unlike many industry awards judged solely behind closed doors, Temporis…
Independent Swiss watch brand Mauron Musy is making a calculated play for the American collector market — and doing so in a decidedly personal way. The brand, founded in 2013…
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, luxury brands across multiple categories are creating commemorative pieces that blend artistry, heritage and symbolism. One of the most compelling comes not from watchmaking,…
Swiss independent brand Armin Strom has never been afraid to put mechanics front and center, and its newest Dual Time GMT Resonance Aventurine may be one of the most visually…
For most musicians, composing a melody with only four notes would be incredibly difficult. But for longtime KISS drummer Eric Singer, it became the challenge behind one of high watchmaking’s…
Louis Vuitton used its recent Cruise 2027 runway presentation at New York’s Frick Collection as the launch point for a broader cultural commitment: a new three-year sponsorship of one of…
So many people think of Memorial day as picnics, walks on the beach and the start of summer. In reality, it honors those who have died in service. Every Memorial…
Just weeks ago, I was in Tyo with Citizen Watch Co. getting a firsthand lo at how the brand manufactures Eco-Drive watches and, perhaps even importantly, the remarkably sophisticated dial…
In the quiet halls of the Louvre, history rarely feels distant. Stone figures carved thousands of years ago still project authority, grace and power with astonishing immediacy. Standing before them,…