Swiss watch brand Rado, owned by the Swatch Group, may be a bit misunderstood in the United States market. Despite being born more than 100 years ago in 1917, Rado really only became well known in America in the mid 1980’s when it introduced the then-revolutionary high-tech ceramic watch. The material was groundbreaking in its…
This week we celebrate the Fourth of July — America’s independence day. To celebrate, Ulysse Nardin unveils the all-new Executive Skeleton Tourbillon “Stars & Stripes” watch, which officially launches on the 4th of July and is exclusive to the United States market. The Executive Skeleton Tourbillon “Stars & Stripes” not only pays tribute to America,…
Luxury Swiss watch brand, Rolex, celebrates 40 years of deep commitment to tennis at this year’s Wimbledon Grand Slam tournaments, which run until July 15, 2018. In fact, The Championships, Wimbledon event is the first tennis involvement that Rolex joined – acting as the Official Timekeeper in 1978. Since then, the brand has grown…
Four years in the making, the incredible Jaquet Droz Signing Machine — an automata unveiled initially four years ago and then officially at Baselworld 2018 in honor of the brand’s 280th anniversary — is ready for delivery. The incredible mechanical machine will sign your name for you — in case you can’t or don’t…
Known for her intricate and exceptional Skull-shaped watches, Fiona Kruger could be called the queen of the skulls. Her watches – in several sizes – attract attention from across any crowded room thanks to the colorful and detailed designs of the open-worked skull that reveals the movement within. Thanks to this collection, which has been…
Earlier this year, H. Moser & Cie unveiled a stunning new minute repeater timepiece in its distinctive cushion-cornered rectangular Swiss Alps watch case. The timepiece, the H. Moser & Cie Swiss Alps Minute Repeater Tourbillon, houses an all-new rectangular movement and is made strictly to order. The watch as seen here is crafted in 18-karat…
Properly executed, very few horological pieces capture both the artistry and technological prowess of a haute horology Manufacture quite the way an openworked piece does. Being able to craft a highly technical piece of machinery and being able to conceal the inner workings to make the piece largely transparent is a wonder and a joy…
Initially announced in Baselworld, and available in stores now, the Oris’ second limited edition bronze watch, the Carl Brashear Chronograph is a timepiece that blends great looks, fine mechanics and a cause. The watch is a tribute to a real American hero, US Naval Master Diver Carl Brashear. Similar to the first watch, which was a…
We don’t typically write about jewelry here, but we know that we have women readers, as well as men, and this article has so much substance, that we couldn’t resist. For the first time ever, jewels owned by Queen Marie Antoinette are up for auction … and for the lucky buyer that could make you a…
Last night in London, Frederique Constant introduced its all-new Ladies Automatic Collection with its global charity ambassador, actress Gwyneth Paltrow. There are several models in the new series, and for each watch sold, Frederique Constant is donating $50 to Paltrow’s charity of choice: DonorsChoose.org (which supports education and sports for underprivileged children). Frederique Constant has…
Honoring the 70th anniversary of Porsche sports cars, Porsche Design, the design studio established by Ferdinand A. Porsche, unveils the new Porsche Design 1919 Datetimer 70Y Sports Car Limited Edition. The newest timepiece is a special edition to the brand’s 1948 collection, which marks the year that the Porsche 356 made its debut. That car was the…
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