It was just recently that TAG Heuer announced its newest Carrera Sport Chronograph watches — slated to be out this fall. The watches are in celebration of the brand’s 160th anniversary and in celebration of its first true racing chronograph: the Carrera. That watch, introduced nearly 60 years ago was the brainchild of Jack Heuer.…
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…
Frank Sinatra Lovers: Bulova Does It Your Way
Frank Sinatra. The name alone conjures song titles, images of blue eyes, crooning and so much . Throughout his incredible career, Frank Sinatra recorded than 1,400 songs, starred in 60 movies and produced 8 films. An Oscar winner, he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Awards from The Recording Academy, The Screen Actors Guild…
Why The Patek Philippe Ref. 5303R Minute Repeater Tourbillon Is Destined For Greatness
When I saw the very first Patek Philippe Ref. 5303R-001 Minute Repeater Tourbillon Singapore 2019 Special Edition watch at the late fall Patek Philippe Singapore exhibition — I knew it was destined for greatness. That watch, based off of an existing movement (Caliber R To 27PS) was totally re-worked in order to showcase the minute repeater…
Beginner’s Guide: What Is A Chronograph?
This week we offer a quick lo at watch complications from a beginner’s viewpoint. For the past few months we have gotten a lot of questions about watch complications and how to just get the basics down. So here, we offer watch education for a true novice. This week: What is a chronograph? What is…
Video: IWC Unveils Tom Brady Film, ‘Born Of A Dream,’ Watch It Here
Today, IWC Schaffhausen released a four-minute video starring the legendary quarterback Tom Brady. Brady, who became an IWC brand ambassador last year, plays himself in the movie– which is designed to showcase his passion and determination. The movie, Born of a Dream: A boy from San Mateo, depicts Brady from his childhood in San Mateo,…
Watch Industry Loses Veteran Executive, Joseph Sindt
It is with a sad and heavy heart that I am writing this because I have lost a dear long-time friend, and the watch industry has lost a great veteran, Joseph Sindt. One of the first friends I made in this industry when I joined in the mid-1980’s, Joe—then at Seiko Corporation – was honest,…
What All The Hype Is About: Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight, Navy Blue
Just last week, Tudor — sister brand to Rolex — unveiled its new Navy Blue Black Bay Fifty-Eight watch. Collectors were clamoring. There were good , bad , change-of-mind and . The thing is, when you take a brand that has become a collectors’ ight — and you add Tudor blue to the flagship…
The Millennium Watch Book: Pre-Order This Encyclopedia Of The First 20 Years Of This Century
Not too long ago, I was asked to contribute a chapter and some profiles for a huge undertaking: The Millennium Watch Bo. This is not the first time I have written chapters for group-author bos, but this one was truly exciting because rather than being about a single brand, it was about the entire industry…
Meet The TAG Heuer Connected Summer Watches
A pioneer in the Connected watch space, TAG Heuer has been building smart watches for years now, and even just introduced its third-generation Connected watch in March. Now, it releases bold and fun summer styles of the Connected Watch with interchangeable straps. The summer watches come on the heels of the third-generation TAG Heuer Connected…
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Grande Complication: Why It Matters
Retailing for just about $385,000, or for approximately $475,000 depending on the mo, the recently unveiled Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grand Tradition Grande Complication has captured hearts and souls around the world. And rightfully so. This is one important watch from a brand that knows all about important creations. Jaeger-LeCoultre is a master at complications and has…