(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…
Sometimes, it’s all about talking the talk. This is especially true in the watch world. So today we are taking a lo at some basic vocabulary words every newbie watch collector should use when describing a watch, both the outside and the inside. More complex watch definitions coming soon. These basic definitions are essential watch…
It’s no secret that Swiss watch brand Hublot is all about the “art of fusion.” This brand exudes fusion in everything it does, proudly, and sometimes loudly, exclaiming “Hublot Loves ….” Art, soccer, music, or whatever the related topic may be. The brand has also long been involved in partnerships outside of the watch…
By Nancy Olson Corporate sustainability is such an important concept, but too-often used as a “buzz phrase” for half-hearted endeavors that motivate little real change. Not so with IWC Schaffhausen, who began its sustainability journey over a decade ago, recently setting several consequential goals to accomplish by 2022. “Sustainability permeates our…
It was in the middle of the pandemic in 2021 that independent Swiss watchmaker Armin Strom unveiled its first-ever Tribute 1 watch. Now, the new 18-karat 5N rose gold Tribute 1 is boasts all of the wonderful attributes of its older siblings but is created in this noble metal and in a limited edition of…
Known for her grand talent and poise, actress Anya Taylor-Joy joins the Jaeger-LeCoultre family as its newest brand ambassador. To announce the news, the Maison created a special video entitled “A Call of the Heart” based on the idea of the brand calling her to invite her on board, and also recalling a significant phone…
Earlier this spring, right after Watches & Wonders Geneva, we wrote in depth about the incredible Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante. The $28,700 watch was a world premier and is the first to use a split-second Rattrapante (generally used for a chronograph) for a GMT second time zone hand. This watch offered innovation inside and…
German watch brand Tutima Glashütte has long been known for its top-notch watchmaking. Renowned for its aviation and sport watches, this brand also boasts a rich history in luxury watches, especially in its Patria . In fact, it was just a few years ago that the brand built up its manufacture, started creating its own…
By Nancy Olson CronotempVs Collectors is an international private watch collector community that partners with major watch brands and independent makers to create timepieces that highlight traditional watchmaking. Sixteen different projects have been realized since the club’s founding in 2009 and the most recent is the “00Red” shown here, created with Switzerland-based Ball Watch. It…
Ever wish you could take a few days and mingle with the Navy SEALS — maybe even take a training course and try your hand at search and rescue? Now is your chance. As it has in the past with other watches, such as the Jimmy Chin experience, Panerai now offers a real Experience watch…
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…