Breitling has been busy exploring its archives and developing a host of new models based on vintage pieces. Now, the brand revisits the 1960’s Top Time watch. The decidedly modern yet retro chronograph is one that people most likely won’t be on the fence about thanks to its unusual graphic dial inspired by the era.…
Paris-based L’Ecole, School of Jewelry Arts, fully supported by Van Cleef & Arpels, is the first of its kind to be open to everyone from novices to experts in the field of jewelry arts. Typically based in Paris, the school, which offers monthly classes in Paris in both English and French, has created a series…
Last week, IWC hosted a panel discussion at their NYC flagship boutique store between actor James Marsden, most known for his role as Cyclops on X Men, and renowned world F1 racing champion Lewis Hamilton. The discussion between brand ambassadors covered what performance and preparation mean to them and how they’ve come to embody the…
It has been a very busy month for Swiss watch brand Ulysse Nardin. Following its extraordinary unveiling in September of the Torpilleur Military Semper Fortis watch, the brand went on in October to not only unveil an all-new Diver Chronometer collection, and now announces its role as the Official Timekeeper of the Fort Lauderdale International…
Last week, Swiss independent watch brand Armin Strom — a master at resonance — unveiled the Armin Strom Dual-Time Resonance Masterpiece 1 watch. The complex timepiece — in both looks and technology — combines two independent movements that display two different time zones with increased precision thanks to a highly technical watchmaking feat known as…
For years now, there has been an on-going lawsuit in America wherein designer and jeweler Chris Aire of Chris Aire Jewelry & Watches, owned by Solid 21, has been suing brands for loosely using the term red gold — which he had trademarked and registered 16 years ago in 2002. Just last week one of…
Earlier this year at the SIHH 2018, MB&F officially unveiled the Kelys & Chirp Turtle Automaton. Recently, in my travels, i came upon one of the creatures, which made me smile and remember the simple beauty of mechanics and nature. As such, we are revisiting this mechanical marvel today. Upon activation, the adorable turtle crawls…
Last week I had the distinct pleasure of joining Patek Philippe in Milan for the global launch of an all-new collection for women. Well, at least I thought it was an all-new collection for women. However, when the announcement was made, it was for the Twenty-4 Automatic. The brand has had the Twenty-4 collection for…
In theaters today: First Man, starring Ryan Gosling and the Omega Speedmaster. Today, Universal Pictures First Man movie makes its debut on big screens across America. On the wrist of actor Ryan Gosling — who plays astronaut Neil Armstrong — sits an Omega Speedmaster watch. Not just as a movie prop but because in real life it…
Inspired by the Earth’s natural satellite, the moon, H. Moser & Cie pays homage to our lunar neighbor by releasing the Endeavour Perpetual Moon Concept. The piece is one of the most accurate moon phases to hit the market with only one day’s deviation every 1027 years — a testament to the manufacturer’s technical prowess. Even…
Earlier this year at SIHH, Audemars Piguet unveiled the Royal Oak Frosted Double Balance Wheel Openworked watch. A work of art and craftsmanship, the 37mm timepiece features a remarkable Frosted gold finish created by Carolina Bucci, whom the brand has worked with for two years. Now, the brand releases a new 41mm Carolina Bucci Limited Edition…
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