Now that we are in full swing with the America’s Cup Challenger Playoffs, we are seeing team against team and watch brand versus watch brand. With Emirates Team New Zealand Zealand — for which Omega is a sponsor — finishing the qualifiers as the top-ranked challenger on Saturday of this past weekend, the team could pick…
The concept of Metiers d’Arts in watchmaking has become all-important in haute horology. Now, a new concept arises from a group of expert watchmakers and artisans that have banned together to launch Watch Museum to combine luxury art with complex watchmaking craftsmanship. The Watch Museum teams with two of the world’s biggest museums, Uffizi Gallery…
Champagne Anyone: Hublot AeroFusion Chronograph Veuve Clicquot Classic Polo Watch
For champagne lovers, Hublot unveiled a limited edition of just 10 watches that coincided with the brand’s role as Official Timekeeper and scoreboard sponsor for yesterday’s Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic match. The Hublot Classic Fusion AeorFusion Chronograph Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic Special Edition watch was created to honor the 10th anniversary of the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic,…
Ulysse Nardin Sails Into Place With Regatta Chronograph at America’s Cup, Bermuda
We have been bringing regular updates of the 35th America’s Cup races taking place in Bermuda now, and of the watch brands affiliated with it. Today, we continue that coverage as the qualifiers conclude this weekend and the Challenger Playoffs begin next week. Ulysse Nardin sails into place with a new regatta watch and as…
How Eterna Continually Advanced Watchmaking Concepts: A Look at Eterna-Matic, Spherodrive and Caliber 39
With a company tag line of “Pioneers in Watchmaking,” Eterna has been on the cutting edge of innovation for more than 160 years. In fact, this brand – which established today’s famed ETA movement company in 1932 — is known for developing new solutions for watchmaking challenges. One important contribution was in the realm of…
Aliens Invade $500,000 MB&F HM6 Alien Nation Watches
Those familiar with MB&F know how space-inspired the brand is. As such, it will come as no surprise that the newest creation, HM6 Alien Nation, is pretty out of this world. A series of four unique pieces were made – each with a case entirely crafted of sapphire, and each with cosmic glowing effects, and…
Tutima Saxon One Royal Blue Offers Regal Sophistication (prices)
One of the hottest trends on the watch market today is the blue dial. Not just any blue dial, though. Today’s blues need to be rich, vibrant shades that command immediate attention. Such is the case with the new Tutima Saxon One Royal Blue. The color of the dial of this flagship line will be the first…
Introducing TAG Heuer Watches that Celebrate Indy 500 and Auto Racing: a Caliber Heuer 01 Automatic Chronograph and Formula One Chrono
It’s an exciting day in American auto racing today, with the 101st Indy 500 taking place in Indianapolis today. As usual, TAG Heuer is there for this American institution as the Official Watch, Timepiece, Chronograph and sponsor of the Indianapolis 500 Race. In celebration of this famed Memorial Day weekend sport, TAG Heuer has also…
L’Epee 1839 and Fiona Kruger Unveil Vanitas Wall Clock with Yawning Skull (price)
L’Epee 1839, historic Swiss watch and clock brand, has teamed with Fiona Kruger Timepieces, independent watch brand, to create one of the most unusual mechanical clocks on the market. Called Vanitas, the skull-shaped clock actually even yawns. Fiona Kruger, designer extraordinaire who works magic with her intricate designs and extraordinary themes, regularly collaborates with artisans and…
Introducing the Richard Mille $725,000 RM-27-03 Rafael Nadal Tourbillon Watch
Today in France, Richard Mille announces another winning watch: the three-quarters-of-a-million-dollar RM27-03 Rafael Nadal Tourbillon timepiece. The two have had a collaboration for seven years now, and Richard Mille regularly pulls out all the stops for the tennis player when it comes to shock resistant tourbillon movements and outrageous designs using high-tech materials. Now we…
Panerai Sets Sail as the Official Watch of the 35th America’s Cup
The world’s oldest trophy sport in international sporting events, the America’s Cup is coming into full sail. Beginning this Friday, May 26, in Bermuda, the qualifiers kick off of the 35th America’s Cup presented by Louis Vuitton. The competition for the oldest trophy in international sports dating back to 1851, witnesses America’s Oracle Team USA…