It’s not surprising these days to hear that certain watch brands are turning to recycled materials such as plastic and PET bottles for watch straps. However, when a watch brand says it is using upcycled fire hoses — you pay attention — especially if you have a first-responder in your family. In fact, British watch…
We are not kidding here. If you are an electronics nerd, a watch fanatic, a space-age lover, the newest book on a 60-year-old icon and on-going phenomenon will have you drooling. Accutron: From the Space Age to the Digital Age is page after page (for 150 pages) of history, mechanics, technological advancements and more. Written…
For anyone who has played the Street Fighter arcade games, the statement ‘Choose your fighter!’ is one that carries a great deal of weight. The selection is not one to be taken lightly. The decision on your selected fighter defined your fighting style and likely for a generation of gamers, their youths. Now in its…
With the last weekend of August upon is, it’s time to seriously indulge in those last summer cocktails. I can see it now, sitting poolside or ocean side with a tall, cold drink and a great Swiss watch. Luckily, Swiss watch brand Angelus, with roots dating back to 1891, has an answer that bridges both…
At Geneva Watch Days, Breitling releases its sporty, highly functional Endurance Pro watch collection. This new line is offered at a great price/value proposition and is extremely high-tech and geared-for-performance in the everyday world that many of today’s active sports enthusiasts pursue. Inspiration Behind the Breitling Endurance Pro Watch In fact, the watch was developed…
Known for its haute horology and love of astronomical complexities, Bovet 1822 unveils its newest Virtuoso VIII Chapter Two watch with flying tourbillon and big date, as well as 10 days of power reserve. The Virtuoso VIII Chapter Two watch is a deft blend of the masteries that came before it and is a unique expression…
The world’s first watch exhibition of 2020 takes place this week in Geneva. The event, Geneva Watch Days, is being held in the city and was organized by several brands that were unable to show earlier in the year due to COVID-19. The luxury watch industry, like most industries, has suffered during the pandemic, with…
Today marked the 104th running of the famed Indy 500 in Indianapolis, Indiana. This year, though, in addition to being held later than usual, the event was totally spectator-less thanks to COVID-19. Still, that didn’t stop driver Takuma Sato from pulling ahead of Scott Dixon and Graham Rahal to claim the victory. Sato also won…
Earlier this year, Vacheron Constantin announced that Chinese-born haute couture designer Yiqing Yin joined the brand’s fairly recently launched “One of Not Many” marketing campaign. Not an official brand ambassador for Vacheron Constantin, Yin will be the face behind the brand’s new women’s Egerie collection. Recently, I had the opportunity to interview her about her…
Ok men, while this story is for the women, you should pay attention, too, because it involves one of the most famous watch movements in history: the Jaeger-LeCoultre Caliber 101. Originally developed in 1929, the Caliber 101 revolutionized fine watchmaking for women because of its remarkable miniaturization. The tiny rectangular movement measured 14mm in length…
In a bright and colorful move, Nomos Glashutte is teaming with 17-year-old design publication Cool Hunting to create a limited edition mechanical watch in support of the global LGBTQI+ community. The new Club Campus 38 Pride watches support the vibrancy of the colors and power of the rainbow and what it represents. Six different…
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