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…
In a bold and unprecedented move, Corum unveils a stealth black addition to its coveted Admiral 42 Legend collection. Never before has the brand released this timepiece in an all-black version. The brand has used black titanium (for its Golden Bridge) and blacked ruthenium (on a Coin watch), but doing an all black-on-black is a departure…
Last night in Hollywood, the world premier of the Avengers: Endgame took place at TCL Chinese Theater, with many stars decked out in watches and jewelry. Among them: Robert Downey Jr. wore the Greubel Forsey Double Tourbillon Technique in Black Titanium. Jaeger-LeCoultre brand ambassador Benedict Cumberbatch, who plays Doctor Strange in Marvel Studios’ grand conclusion to…
Swiss watch brand, Armin Strom, along with its Cyprus-based partner, Cases & Dials, unveils a special edition of five skeleton watches in a carbon case. Each of the Skeleton Pure Carbon watches houses the same movement, but each is accented with a different bold color, including orange, yellow, green, red and blue, for the…
Today’s watch brands understand the necessity for getting involved in trying to save our planet. Many brands are working in partnership with eco-friendly organizations that are trying to save our water, our oceans, our forests and wildlife. One brand that took a step in a slightly different direction — focusing on a USA partnership —…
Typical of H. Moser & Cie, the independent Swiss brand regularly creates some statement-making timepiece that demonstrates its ability to think outside the box. In the past, we have witnessed the Swiss Alps watch that was a statement about Smart watches, the Swiss Mad Watch with a case made of Swiss cheese watch that makes…
Those who know me, know that my young 24-year-old son quit college several years ago to become a police officer. He moved to Georgia, where officers do not need a four-year college degree. He spent months at the Academy and became an exemplary police officer. Then, just about six months ago, he and his best…
Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille is taking place from the 16 to the 20th – ending this Saturday. Already in full swing, the sailing event is an annual thing for independent watch brand Richard Mille. St Barth is a beautiful Caribbean island in the French Antilles known for its regattas, and Richard Mille…
Easily viewed as the most prestigious — and spectacular — cliff diving competition in the world, the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2019 began this past week and features Swiss watch brand Mido as the Official Performance Partner. In both worlds, the need for a balance between precision and aesthetics is key. Athletes Jonathan…
It was in November of 2017 the Montblanc brought a select group of journalists to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to discover the brand’s newest directions in timepieces. One of the big messages: a return to nature. The brand was unveiling watches at the SIHH 2018 that would highlight mountain climbing, hiking and more. This year, with…
In a really not-unexpected move, Breitling announced that it will not be returning to Baselworld in 2020. Just a couple of weeks ago, we posted our Baselworld 2019 wrap-up article. There we mentioned that Georges Kern, CEO of Breitling, indicated that unless he and the show could work out a way for the brand to…
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