Skip the ties, the shirts, the electronics. The Horological Society of New York (HSNY) has the perfect gift for Father’s Day this year: Virtual watchmaking tutoring. If dad s watches, he will this program.The Virtual Horological Tutoring offers 60- and 90-minute courses that are customizable and offer a theoretical approach to watchmaking. HSNY, America’s oldest…
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…
Introducing The Oris Holstein Edition 2020 And New E-Shop Options
Today marks a very big day for independent watch brand Oris. Headquartered in the Swiss village of Hölstein, Oris today is one of the progressive watch brands on the market – and at quality/value prices that are pretty difficult to pass up. Today, the brand unveils the Oris Hölstein Edition 2020, as well as updating…
Meet The Ball Engineer II U.S. Marine Corps Watch
Celebrating the tough and tenacious U.S. Marine Corps, Ball Watch Company unveils the new Engineer II U.S. Marine Corps combat watch in honor of the 245th Anniversary of the Marines. This elite corps of the American military is known for its stamina and selflessness on and off the battlefields. Ball, with its American heritage, wanted to…
Introducing The High-Tech $190,000 Corum LAB 02
Swiss watch brand Corum takes the concept of “lab” watches and innovation a step higher with its newly unveiled Corum LAB 02 watch. Two years in the making, this dynamic, technically advanced watch boasts a revolutionary new caliber equipped with a flying gear train, and a host of other firsts for the brand. The LAB…
Introducing the Omega De Ville Tourbillon Co-Axial Master Chronometer
Today, Omega unveils its first first manual-winding central tourbillon movement with Co Axial escapement and antimagnetic properties and Master Chronometer certification. It is a big leap for a brand used to taking big leaps in time. The movement the new watch — the Omega De Ville Tourbillon Co-Axial Master Chronometer — is particularly alluring thanks to…
What Oris, World Oceans Day And the Coral Restoration Foundation Have In Common
Today, June 8, is World Oceans Day — a time when countries all around the world put a focus on our oceans and the sea life that is endangered. Recently, I wrote a comprehensive article about watch brands that are working to save the world’s oceans and life therein — from sharks to manta rays…
Introducing The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Memovox Timer
Since its inception in 1833, Swiss watch brand Jaeger-LeCoultre has been driven by a passion for innovation, and has regularly set new standards in the watch industry. Easily one of its most bed and iconic s is the Memovox, which is today part of the Master Control collection.Today, the brand unveils two new Memovox watches…
Could COVID-19, Political Unrest Squelch LVMH’s Acquisition of Tiffany & Co.?
An American legend, Tiffany & Co. may have a lot problems on its plate than it has in the past few years. The iconic Tiffany blue — known and d by Americans and others around the world — is a signature that has long stood for American success. In the past few years, though,…
Hands On With Both H. Moser x MB&F Collaboration Watches
Earlier today, two top independent Swiss watch brands, MB&F and H. Moser & Cie., announced the fruits of their recent collaboration: two new watches with some d DNA. I wrote about the watches today on my column on Forbes.com, and bring that story to you below. Additionally, I add the technical specs for each of…
Introducing The Tag Heuer Connected Golf Edition Watch
One of the last events I attended before the shut-down of New York City was the TAG Heuer launch of the brand’s newest Connected Watch. I had the chance to speak one-on-one to TAG Heuer’s Chief Strategy and Digital Officer, Frederic Arnault, about the new watch. He intimated that some new apps would be forthcoming.…