When it comes to timepieces, some brands like to play it safe. Maybe a gray dial or even rich blue. Sometimes a burgundy or green dial will do. But purple? Nomos Glashutte is not afraid to take a risk. The brand unveils its plum Tetra today — a deft blend of color and shape that…

Zenith Watches Teams With Phillips For Platinum El Primero To Be Auctioned In November
Both Zenith and Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo joined together to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Zenith’s El Primero chronograph. The result: a one-off watch designed by the Phillips that will be auctioned in Geneva at the Watch Auction X on November 9-10, 2019. Proceeds from the sale of the platinum cased chronograph…
MB&F Releases Horological Machine No. 9 ‘Flow’ Red Gold
Horological Machine N°9, also lovingly known as ‘Flow’, is a uniquely shaped timepiece inspired by the dynamic allure of mid-20th-century aerodynamic and automotive designs. The first HM9 Flow watches were unveiled to the world in two 33-piece titanium editions (Air and Road) just about one year ago. You can read full details here. Now, the…
Bremont Project Possible, A Climbing Feat To Break World Records, Nears Final Stages
British watch brand Bremont, a brand that is changing the concept of British watchmaking today, has been the quiet sponsor of an incredible attempt to climb the 14 highest mountains on Earth all within just seven months. Heretofore, the record for climbing these 8,000-meter-plus mountains in the Himalayas is 7 years, 11 months and…
Mido Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Ocean Star At Word Finals, Red Bull Cliff Diving
Recently, at the World Finals of the Red Bull Cliff Diving series in Bilbao, Spain, Mido unveiled its newest vintage-inspired Ocean Star Tribute collection to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the brand’s superior water-resistant, high-performanc watch. Mido, the Official Performance Partner of the 2019 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, selected the event for the unveiling,…
Patek Philippe Brings Rare Watches To Grand Exhibition, Singapore 2019 Show
I have long been a fan of Patek Philippe. I mean, if you are a watch r how can you not be? The thing is, my relationship with the brand goes back decades — to a time when its ateliers were spread out around Geneva, and to visit required multiple stops instead of just one…