By Eric Gregoire First founded in France in 1948 by Henry Louis Belmont, Yema created some important watch for divers, yachtsmen and even racers in the 1960’s. The brand even…
Watch Review: Yema Superman GMT Bronze
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This year at Watches & Wonders Geneva, I had the extraordinary opportunity to go hands-on with one of the most important 270th anniversary releases from Vacheron Constantin: the Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Retrograde Date Openface. In fact, to celebrate its 270th anniversary, the Maison is introducing three major limited editions within its Traditionnelle collection — all…
Jaeger-LeCoultre Teams With Artist Zimoun For Sound Art, Recalls History
Swiss watch brand Jaeger-LeCoultre has teamed with renowned Swiss artist Zimoun, commissioning him to create a special installation of sound art that reflects Jaeger-LeCoultre’s centuries-old history in sound making within…
Montblanc Goes Exploring With Mountain Climber Reinhold Messner
It was two years ago in 2018 that Swiss watch brand Montblanc introduced its first 1858 Geosphere watch, with northern and southern hemispheres on the dial. In fact, the…
Introducing: Zenith Defy Classic Carbon With Integrated Carbon Bracelet
Zenith just went a big step further with its Defy watches by introducing a carbon version of the Defy Classic that is the first to feature an integrated carbon bracelet…
Ulysse Nardin Unveils Diver Net Concept Watch Made From Fishing Nets
As one of the world’s greatest sailing events, Vendee Globe, gets set to begin, Swiss watch brand Ulysse Nardin – Official Timekeeper of the single-crew highly dangerous race—celebrates by releasing…
Steve McQueen’s Heuer Monaco Worn In 1971 Film, Le Mans, To Be Auctioned by Phillips
Steve McQueen put time on the map – at least for TAG Heuer back in the 1970’s when he wore the Monaco in the film Le Mans. McQueen was an…
3 Reasons To Love The Armin Strom Lady Beat Watch
Just last week, independent Swiss watch brand Armin Strom unveiled its first-ever “ladies” watch — developed for women and housing a completely new movement. The Armin Strom Lady Beat watch…
Introducing: Oris Aquis Date Caliber 400
Independent Swiss watch brand Oris dances pretty much to its own drummer. Despite being a large, globally distributed brand, the company’s executives pull out all the stops when it comes…
Breitling Unveils Chronomat For Women, Adds Spotlight Squad
It was just a couple of years ago that Breitling – under the direction of watch veteran Georges Kern – began an entire revamp of the brand, including its marketing…
GPHG Nears Final Vote For Winners, Commentary On Academy
Following a Swiss-based traveling roadshow that went from La Chaux de Fonds to Zurich and then Bern, the 84 watches up for the Grand Prix de Horlogerie d’ Geneva awards will…
Movado Unveils Artists’ Series Watch With Royal Wedding Photographer, Lubomirski
In a big move, Movado is unveiling the much-anticipated new Artists Series watches – created in collaboration with famed photographer Alexi Lubomirski who may be best known as the Official…
Accutron Unveils Gold Spaceview, Paints Town Green For Anniversary
This year Accutron celebrates its 60thanniversary and it does so in style. To begin with, last night the New York-based brand ensured that the Empire State Building lit up…