We all know what it’s like to search the internet loing for what we want. In watches, it can be particularly difficult as there are a host of options out there. Recently, I went behind the scenes with the family operated Swiss Watch Expo in Atlanta– an enlightening experience. If you are in the market…

Bremont Broadsword Recon Watch And Ex-Special Services Soldier Jason Fox
Does it get any better? Last week I had the distinct pleasure of joining Bremont in New York City for the unveiling of its new Broadsword Recon watch. In attendance: Bremont Co-Founder Giles English and Jason Carl Fox, also known as Foxy. The 46-year-old explorer is a former UK Special Forces operator and Royal Marine…
The Rolling Stones And Jaquet Droz Automaton Watches
Swiss watch brand Jaquet Droz, whose motto is “Some watches tell time. Some tell a story, ” has a real story to tell with its newest introduction of unique, custom-made watches that pay tribute to one of the most legendary rock bands in history: Rolling Stones. This particular Rolling Stones Automaton watch is one…
Monday Musings: A Closer Look At The Girard-Perregaux Laureato Green Ceramic Aston Martin Edition
In its ongoing collaboration with Aston Martin, Girard-Perregaux brings another special interpretation of the well-known Laureato – marking the first time the watch will be crafted with Aston Martin Racing green ceramic case and bracelet. The first Girard-Perregaux Laureato watches were introduced in 1975 and featured an octagon-shaped bezel on an angled tonneau-shaped case. That…
A Closer Look At How Watch Dials Are Made
Every watch brand has a somewhat different process for creating watch dials. And, in fact, some brands don’t create their own dials at all. They purchase them from companies that are experts at dial making. Some of the top Swiss dial makers have been in business for way over half a century and have a…
Stephen Silver Leases Entire Middle Plaza Mall
We hear all the time about retailers adding space to their stores, adding boutiques and free-standing brand-specific stores, but this one is a first. Stephen Silver has leased all of the space in the newly built $100+ million Silicon Valley complex in Menlo Park, CA, that he plans to lease to brands that can fulfill…