Since its debut on the watch scene in 1997, Urwerk has been making strides in the field of independent horology, with the emphasis on “independent.” And the just-introduced UR-100V Stardust…
The Universe in a Watch: Urwerk’s UR-100V Stardust
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This past weekend, TAG Heuer once again cemented its dominance in the world of motorsports as the single luxury watchmaker to serve as top sponsor at both the Indianapolis 500 and the Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco. To celebrate, the Swiss brand unveiled three striking new iterations of its legendary Monaco timepiece: the Monaco…
The Tutima M2 Pioneer and Pioneer Chronograph Meet Demanding Aviation Needs
German brand Tutima is all about being creative and cutting edge, not to mention precise. In its much-coveted M2 collection, the brand has a lot to offer sports-minded individuals. Billed…
The Truth Behind The Sculptures And Art At The Miami Design District, As Seen During Watches & Wonders Miami 2019
Recently, while in Miami for the second annual Watches & Wonders Miami 2019 show, I was — naturally — taking pictures of the beautiful architecture that surrounded me at the…
The Truth Behind The Bamford, Black Badger, Zenith Superconductor Project
It was just about two weeks ago that Bamford Watch Department announced its newest collaboration. The company has been working with Swiss watch brand Zenith for a while now and…
The Truth Behind Audemars Piguet’s 40th Anniversary Frosted Gold Royal Oak Watches Unveiled at SIHH 2017
From the mid-1970’s and all the way through to the late 1980’s, Audemars Piguet used a host of different methods to make its watches exciting – mesh bracelets, link bracelets…
Early Spring: The True Story Behind Groundhog Day, and Why the Groundhog Cares about Time
Today, February 2, is officially “Groundhog” day. This is the day when the groundhog emerges from his burrow to determine whether or not spring is in the air. As folklore…
The Timeless Tradition Of Toasting And Three Great Champagnes
As the clock strikes midnight and the world bids farewell to the old year and welcomes the new, there’s a tradition that sparkles brightly – the clinking of champagne glasses.…
Alien-Inspired: Jason Wilbur’s LEO Watch Lands On Earth
Unveiling its newest seven-year-long innovative “time sculpture” just a couple of months ago at the Couture Show, Wilbur Watch Co. made an unforgettable impact with the LEO Timepiece. The LEO,…
The Rolling Stones And Jaquet Droz Automaton Watches
Swiss watch brand Jaquet Droz, whose motto is “Some watches tell time. Some tell a story, ” has a real story to tell with its newest introduction of unique,…
The Rise of Metiers D’ Arts Watches, And Four Artistic Dials Unveiled in 2018 (Piaget, Cartier, Louis Moinet, ArtyA)
Not too long ago, I wrote a guest editorial for Swisstime.Ch … a powerful reference for Swiss watch for a couple of decades. It was about the concept of the…
A Look at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, 2015- Sponsored by Rolex
This is the much-anticipated action-packed automotive weekend of the year – taking place in Monterey, California, since Thursday and culminating in the Pebble Beach Concours d’ Elegance tomorrow. On Thursday,…
The Pros and Cons of the New HYT HO Liquid-Filled Watches
HYT, Hydro Mechanical Horologists, revolutionized the interpretation of how time is displayed on the wrist by using liquid inside the watch. Through a system of patented thin glass tubes and…