Watch collectors around the world are familiar with the term Panda when it comes to chronograph watches. It typically defines a white background with black subsidiary dials (panda eyes) and the reverse Panda is just what it sounds like: black dial, white subsidiary dials. Now, though, IWC Schaffhausen brings one of the watch world’s…
To mark its 118th birthday today, Oris unveils the Holstein Edition 2022 timepiece — a limited edition watch created in just 250 pieces and recalling the first Holstein introduced in the 1990’s. The 36.5mm stainless steel case boasts a three-link steel bracelet, a blue dial and the beloved plus and minus symbols that the first…
We all know that bronze watches have become somewhat of a status symbol these days as collectors vie for the newest bronze watches that develop their own patina over time – making each one unique. Now, IWC unveils its all new Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 in bronze with a blue dial and gold-plated hands. The…
Breitling does it again. Just last week, the brand mades a huge statement about its heritage and watchmaking prowess at a space-themed event in Zurich. Not only did the Swiss watch brand release an all-new beloved Cosmonaute watch, but also it is recalling its rich aviation history for this release. The new timepiece recalls the…
So many people think of Memorial day as picnics, walks on the beach and the start of summer. In reality, it honors those who have died in service. Every Memorial Day, when I go to the cemetery to place flags on my father’s grave (he was a Marine in World War II) and on my…
Once again the Swiss watch brand from Biel/Bienne, Armin Strom, releases a new generation of its Mirrored Force Resonance watch. This brand, a master at skeletonization, also mastered the art of precision isochronism with its resonance watches in 2016 and continues to create sophisticated mechanical marvels. The elegant new Mirrored Force Resonance combines the…
Standing inside the world famous Louvre in Paris, it’s nearly impossible to take in the depth, breadth and scope of the art within these walls. From the Greek and Roman sculptures to Leonardo da Vinci‘s Mona Lisa and other famed paintings as well as the Egyptian, Asian and Islamic art, we are immediately reminded of…
On May 16th 2022, Nimsdai Purja became the first mountaineer to ascend the summits of Everest, Lhotse and Kanchenjunga without supplemental oxygen in the record-breaking timeframe of just 8 days, 23 hours and 10 minutes. He also set a second record of doing the Everest to Lhotse traverse without oxygen in 26 hours. He undertook…
For a little break from watches today, we take a look at austere jewelry, the Cannes Film Festival and the award-winning Anne Hathaway. Today, Bulgari announces that Academy Award winning actress Anne Hathaway has joined the brand’s line up as its new global ambassador. Additionally, at the 75th annual Cannes film festival, Hathaway wore…
It was nine years ago that innovative Swiss independent watch brand MB&F teamed with the well-respected Reuge music box maker to unveil the MusicMachine 1 space-inspired music box. Now, the two brands release the newest co-creation: the MusicMachine 1 Reloaded. The three-dimensional music box not only defies tradition in looks and design, but also…
Bulgari has long been making headlines for its exceptional, world-record-setting timepieces. Now, watch and car lovers can expect to race to the finish line with the all-new Bulgari X Ducati partnership. The first watch resulting from this collaboration between iconic Italian brands is the Bulgari Aluminium Chronograph Ducati Special Edition watch and it is…
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