By Nancy Olson It’s impossible to talk about Locman watches without talking about Italy, since the brand and its locale are inextricably bound. The company was founded there in…

A Piece of Cement You Can Wear While Swimming: Meet the Giuliano Mazzuoli Cemento Watch
We’ve seen watches made of wood, stone, and even paper — but this one may be a first: cement. Italian designer extraordinaire Giuliano Mazzuoli, whom we have written about several times here,…
New Watches Make their Debut at VicenzaOro Fair 2014
Known as the gold jewelry capitol of the world, Italy is also the home country for hundreds of brands that work their wonders with diamonds, gemstones, cameos and timepieces. This…
RACE Week- Cars and Watches: Meccaniche Veloci Chrono Driver
By Ryan Walsh Watch brand Meccaniche Veloci is all about designing watches for auto enthusiasts. With Italian heritage, much like Ferrari, this comes as no surprise. The brand has eight…
How Panerai Gained Foothold in the Swiss Luxury Market and the Luminor Submersible
By Leo Parker It is fair to say that the Swiss rule when it comes to the luxury watch industry, with the majority of the world’s most revered and celebrated…