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…
Currently on location with Lady Gaga in Italy while they film the movie House of Gucci, actor Adam Driver certainly los the part of the Italian who once headed the great fashion house. Directed by Ridley Scott, the film is all about Lady Gaga’s character Patrizia Reggiani, who was sentenced to 29 years in prison…
The Happy Diamonds collection of watches and jewelry from Chopard is an icon. When the brand first created watches with free-floating diamonds between the dial and the outer sapphire crystal, it could not have known that it was launching a legend. However, this incredible design with diamonds set free has become a symbol of joy,…
During the recent Watches & Wonders Geneva 2021 digital exhibition, visitors were treated to some sensory overload presentations. Some were live, others had been pre-recorded and others were open discussions. A lot of videos had also been prepared and were launched. Not every aspect of the week-long show was perfect and there were some technical…
By Nancy Olson There’s a lot to get excited about when it comes to Patek Philippe’s just-introduced timepieces, but my clear favorite is the In- Perpetual Calendar, Ref. 5236P-001. Not only is it the latest in the company’s serious history in producing notable calendar watches, it is also the venerable Swiss brand’s first wristwatch displaying…
By Nancy Olson Back in the day, when the spring watch fairs were face-to-face, Rolex was always one of the hottest tickets in town at BaselWorld, with devoted fans, journalists and jewelers in queue to see the latest innovations. Well, some things have changed, but watch aficionados were still waiting with high anticipation to see what…
By Gordon Henderson Breitling’s Premier Heritage Collection. The series taps into key innovations and milestones from the brand’s past to create vintage-inspired pieces with modern elements for today’s enthusiast. Upon seeing photos (sadly no hands on yet), they are, in a word, gorgeous. Breitling’s New Founders Squad A total of six pieces comprise the …
By Gordon Henderson Anyone in the watch world knows that Hublot is all about big, bold, bright and a lot of bravado. This year at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2021, the brand ivered on its theme in spades, unveiling a number of pieces that will attract the eye of anyone within a 50 foot radius.…
Not only did French brand Hermès choose to unveil its newest pillar collection for men, H08, at Watches & Wonders Geneva, but also, the brand made it a point to have the watches in its retail boutiques as of today, as well. This way, interested customers don’t have to wait months to get one of…
It is a busy year for Vacheron Constantin, as the brand unveils one of the most extensive introductions of complicated watches. From a new ultra-thin split-second chronograph in its Traditionnelle , to a new celestial piece in the coveted Les Cabinotiers , Vacheron Constantin continues to set new standards. The venerable brand has been creating…
As Swiss watch brand Jaeger-LeCoultre celebrates the 90th anniversary of its legendary Reverso watch, it sets new world records with its four-faced Reverso Hybris Mechanica Caliber 185 Quadriptyque watch unveiled today at Watches & Wonders Geneva 2021. Six years in the research and development stages, the 1.35 million Euro timepiece (approximately $1.60 million) is the…
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