In big news at luxury conglomerate Compagnie Financiere Richemont, known to most as the Richemont Group, some new appointments have been made to the executive ranks that are expected to help boost sales of all brands and get a handle on marketing messages. Chairman of the group, Johann Rupert appoints Jerome Lambert to the position…
This past weekend marked the Rolex 24 at Daytona event where the Tom Blomqvist, driving #60 Meyer Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian Acura ARX-06, to the victory. Not only did he win the race and trophy, but also he won the coveted Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona watch. Reflecting on his team’s second consecutive win and…
Introducing The Ulysse Nardin Torpilleur Military Semper Fortis Watch (Price)
This past weekend in Annapolis, Swiss watch brand Ulysse Nardin unveiled its new Marine Torpilleur Military Semper Fortis US Navy edition watch that celebrates the brand’s long-standing partnership with the US Navy by supplying on-board deck chronometers. The relationship began in 1905, when the Washington Naval Observatory devised a competition for ‘Precision Torpedo Boat Timepieces’ in an effort…
Affordable Watches: Meet the Rado Captain Cook MKIII Automatic Divers Watch (price)
Globally recognized for its innovative designs and for creating some of the world’s most durable watches, Rado now unveils the new Captain Co MKIII. The MKIII draws inspiration from the brand’s original 1962 Captain Co divers timepiece. The Captain Co collection is named after the 18th century British explorer Captain James Co who charted thousands…
Understanding What Rubies Inside a Watch Movement Are All About
In our ongoing effort to answer reader inquiries, we find a lot of questions about why rubies are used in watch movements. Here, we explain what rubies inside a watch movement are all about. Essentially, rubies inside watch movements act as ball bearings and eliminate friction. Unless a new watch utilizes high-tech ceramic ball bearings…
Cartier’s Precious Garage, Honoring Juste un Clou, On Display In New York Boutique
Last week at the Cartier Fifth Avenue Mansion in New York City, the brand unveiled the Cartier Precious Garage boutique “experience” concept. I covered the event and the concept, as well as the new jewelry the concept was built to honor, on my Perfect Timing column on Forbes.com. Here, we bring you that article. “The…
Introducing The Vacheron Constantin FiftySix Tourbillon (prices)
Currently, I am in London with Vacheron Constantin, where the brand is making a host of important announcements. In addition to launching a highly relevant new brand advertising campaign ( details when we get back), and in addition to unveiling a partnership with the famed Abbey Road Studios ( on that, too, when we return),…
Meet The New Ralph Lauren American Western Watch Collection (prices)
Ralph Lauren, who this year celebrates the 50th anniversary of his iconic brand, unveils a very exclusive new watch collection geared for rs of fine Swiss mechanics and incredible American western style: Ralph Lauren American Western Watch collection. With retail prices ranging for $24,000 to $58,000, the collection is pretty much going to be tailor…
Dubai Watch Week and Christie’s Co-Host Global Horology Forum in London
Beginning Tuesday, September 11 in London and running through September12, Dubai Watch Week and Christie’s auction house are co-hosting the first international chapter of the Horology Forum. The event marks the continuum, of sorts, of the Dubai Watch Week platform dedicated to preservation of the watchmaking culture, that was founded in 2015 by Ahmed Seddiqi…
Hamilton Watches Unveils Vintage-Inspired Intra-Matic Collection (prices)
Founded in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, but now made in Switzerland, Hamilton draws upon its rich history and the latest Swiss movements and technologies to create aesthetic and innovative designs. Combining American and Swiss spirit, the new Hamilton Intra-Matic blends genuine vintage style with sleek modern touches. A prime example is the new Intra-Matic Automatic…
Going On Now: Bob’s Watches Rolex Auction — No Buyer’s Premium
The auction opened today, offers only Rolex watches, and has no buyer’s premium. That’s right … if you are in the market for a special Rolex, Bob’s Watches may be the answer. From September 5 to the12th, Bob’s Watches has 12 Rolex watches up for auction, and, because Bob’s is not a big auction house…