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 delivered on its theme in spades, unveiling a number of pieces that will attract the eye of anyone within a 50 foot radius.…
Running from February 8 to the 21st, the Australian Open 2021 took place in Melbourne Park in front of a sparse audience. But the competition was fierce, nonetheless. In the end, Naomi Osaka took the women’s championship spot after defeating American Jennifer Brady in straight sets that lasted fewer than 80 minutes. So, how does…
It is no secret that Swiss watch brand Hublot loves to be different. Its tag line, The Art of Fusion, is all about fusing different elements in design, material and even movements. This often make the brand first when it comes to certain arenas. This year is no exception. In addition to a myriad of…
In big news today, Swiss watch brand Girard-Perregaux announces that it has teamed with Aston Martin as the Official Watch Partner for the British luxury automobile manufacturer. This is big news, as it restores Girard-Perregaux’s affiliation with the world of car racing — something that its previous owner, Gino (Luigi) Macaluso first started. He had been…
Explorer, underwater photographer and Oris brand ambassador Gerardo del Villar has spent 15 years photographing the now-endangered Whale Shark. Earlier this week, we announced Oris’ support of his cause by unveiling the Oris Whale Shark Limited Edition diver watch. Now, del Villar talks about this gentle giant of the ocean and his role, along with…
At a time when spirits may be at an all-time low, what with new variations on the killer pandemic, Corum has the answer with a watch that has a power all its own. The new Corum Bubble 47 Chronograph Diablo (devil in Spanish) features a masked bandit that just might show how tough you are. …
By Gordon Henderson Having an all-terrain timepiece is wildly important to many watch aficionados. The question, however, remains: is anyone really pushing their prized watches to their full limits consistently? One person who can vouch for the ruggedness of his daily work life is Bear Grylls. Bear is famous for continuously placing himself in the…
Followers of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette most likely are familiar with Matt James, who was a contestant on The Bachelorette before becoming The Bachelor. He has strong family values, a great career, and over the past few months, he has used his growing platform for good. Now, on Season 25 of “The Bachelor,” which premiered…
By Gordon Henderson A constant question in the watch community, especially with so many younger collectors entering the arena, is what are the options for affordable pieces from respected watch makers? As many people do not have several thousand dollars to spend on a watch, the under $1,000 category is a price point that is…
By Gordon Henderson The ocean. Given the science and the effects of global climate change, more than ever is required of us to help the environment. And it is refreshing to see a watch brand do its part to help implement that change, as well. Swiss watch brand Oris is on a mission to bring…
Updated 2/15/21 With President’s Day here — it seems like a good time to take a look at which presidents wore which watches over the years. Current President, Joe Biden has been spotted wearing an Omega and also Seiko, as well as a few others – he seems to like watches. In fact, Chrono24 recently…
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