Over the weekend, I learned of the death of Robert Sears Siragusa.. Bob. I was saddened to hear that he had become a victim of COVID-19. I’ve known Bob for than 30 years — since the mid-1980’s when he founded Aurion International, in fact. I had just joined the watch and jewelry industry, working…
(Portions of this article by Roberta Naas first appeared on Forbes.) Perhaps so than ever before, today’s watch brands are environmentally conscious and have been leading the way towards preservation of Earth’s resources for a couple of decades now. Some have even pulled out all the stops in recent years to create timepieces with…
Meet The Five New Hermes Arceau L’Heure De La Lune Watches For 2020
Last year at SIHH, Hermes unveiled its all-new complicated Arceau L’Heure De La Lune watch — a revolutionary new timepiece that was years in the making. Now, the brand expands the collection, adding five impressive new versions, including a few limited editions. The new 36-piece limited edition versions include one with a black Sahara meteorite…
A Close Look At the Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon Chronograph
Classically elegant and exceptionally technical, the complex watches from Vacheron Constantin are often coveted masterpieces made in very limited numbers. The newest Traditionnelle Tourbillon Chronograph – unveiled on the Watchesandwonders.com digital platform (which was launched when the Watches & Wonders Geneva show would have taken place)— is no exception. The all0new Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon Chronograph houses…
What Bremont’s New MBII Configurator Can Do For You
The configurator. One of the first brands to offer this concept was Armin Strom — and that was several years ago. Initially, some buyers were reluctant to go on and decide on the options they wanted in their newest watch, but that has begun to change. As such, a few brands are…
Oris x Momotaro: An Interview With Katsu Manabe
Are you a watch r? A jeans r? A r of hand craftsmanship? All of these things come together in the newest Oris x Momotaro special edition watch. “Every pair of Momotaro Jeans is made from denim weaved on vintage shuttle looms in the company’s factories. Details are sewn by hand to ensure quality and…
Ulysse Nardin Sponsors Blue Shark Study
Recently, Ulysse Nardin announced its support of a program designed to study the ecosystem of blue sharks in the Atlantic ocean. The blue shark is an endangered species and by studying its habits and environment in a non-invasive manner, scientists hope to acquire knowledge that can help save the species. Ulysse Nardin is sponsoring a study…
Baselworld Cancels January 2021 Exhibition: The Story Behind The Breakdown
It’s no secret that Baselworld has been struggling. Let’s face it, the show started witnessing an exhibitor exodus as early as three or four years ago. Now, in light of its struggle with exhibitors and visitors, the organizers of the show, MCH Group, announce that the January 2021 exhibition is canceled. This comes as no surprise.…
Super Charge Your Apple Series 5 Watch With A Cyber Watch Case By Gray
Loing to an edgy way to wear your bed Apple Series 5 smart watch? For anywhere from about $500 to $1200 you can now purchase an outer case for your smart watch that gives it a super-charged dynamic new lo. Luxury accessories company GRAY® unveils the Cyber Watch® Case collection for the new Apple Watch…
A Close-Up Look At The Corum Admiral 42 Bronze Watches
If you are a r of sailing and all things maritime, most likely you have already heard of Corum’s Admiral watch. It is legendary in the watch market — immediately recognizable thanks to the nautical pennants that act as markers on the dial. Now, the brand unveils two new Admiral watches — with monotone pennants…
Why The Newly Introduced Cartier Pasha Collection Will Steal Hearts
It was a cult watch back in the mid 1980s. In fact, when it was first introduced in 1985, the world went wild for the Cartier Pasha. I remember because I had just joined the watch world — as the first female watch journalist in America — and I was blown away by it. It…