This year, TAG Heuer embarked on a big quest. The brand decided to revamp the entire original racing chronograph series. Translated: redesign and release new versions of the beloved Carrera Chronograph. The first of its kind was unveiled in 1963 and was the brainchild of then-president Jack Heuer. It was steel with a silver dial…
Last Wednesday I finally returned from my 10-day Swiss junket that included a three-day stop in Davos with Movado (that’s an upcoming story in itself) followed by six days in Baselworld. Here, I bring you an insider’s view of what Baselworld really went through this year — the good, the bad and the ugly. And, believe…
Recently, Baume Watches — the watch brand launched by the Richemont Group last spring that is founded on the principles of sustainability –partnered with French ski brand Zag to create a limited-edition watch that retails for approximately $1,350. It is the second limited-edition watch by the brand; the first was a series launched with skater…
The prestigious Red Dot Design Award 2019 for excellence in product design has been bestowed on Armin Strom watch brand — for the third time. The brand’s Dual Time Resonance watch wind the international design award in the “Watches” category. We wrote extensively about this watch when it was unveiled late last year, and then again…
For the last four years, collectors and enthusiasts from around the world have flocked to WatchTime New York event in Manhattan. Now Los Angeles watch lovers have cause to rejoice, because this year, WatchTime Events are going bi-coastal with the launch of the first-ever WatchTime Los Angeles show. The Los Angeles edition of WatchTime Los…
At Baselworld last week, TAG Heuer had a number of important introductions. One of them was among my favorites: the re-issue of one of its finest watches: Autavia Chronograph Chronometer. I wrote about the watch for the Baselworld Daily Newspaper, but here we take a closer look at it and add some hands-on photos. It was…
One of the first watches released by Patek Philippe at the show this year is the new white-gold-cased version of the Chronograph Ref. 5172G. This new version features a striking blue dial. It is an evolution of the first chronograph with a movement entirely developed and manufactured by Patek Philippe, Ref. 5170, that appeared in 2010.…
With Baselworld officially starting tomorrow, Hublot reveals the Big Bang Sang Bleu II created in collaboration with famed tattoo artist Maxime Plescia-Büchi, founder of Sang Bleu. This marks the second venture between the two, but this version not only offers Buchi’s design on the dial , but also features the creative concept in angular glory…
Here at Baselworld 2019, Zenith turns things a bit upside down in the watch world with the unveiling of its new Zenith Inventor watch. The watch houses the brand’s patented “Zenith Oscillator” control system oscillator that replaces the traditional sprung balance and eliminates approximately 30 components to offer single monolithic oscillating device made of…
Recently, I had the great opportunity to go to Bordeaux, France, with Chopard for the Baselworld preview of some of the finest timepieces it is unveiling this year. While we also went wine tasting and truffle hunting, we had the chance to go hands on with the watches. One of my favorites is the sophisticated…
While Baselworld 2019 officially begins on Thursday, if you are a member of the press or an exhibitor, Wednesday is the new Thursday. While I am heading to Davos for the Movado Group summit before Baselworld begins, I am looking forward to what it has to offer. It’s no secret that the show has been…
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