It happened once before to this great brand: an ambassador athlete caught in the not-so-favorable spotlight. Recently, tennis great Maria Sharapova –28 year old with 35 career singles titles –failed a doping test at the Australian Open. According to Sharapova, the substance is one she has been taking for nearly a decade for different health…
By Ryan Walsh It’s been a busy time for Richard Mille, as the brand has put forth a lot of exciting news regarding hitting the fast track. Since its inception nearly 15 years ago, Richard Mille has never fell short when it comes to creating truly unique timepieces that can be easily distinguished from other brands. Not much…
Watch brands have aligned themselves with various sports and hobbies for decades, but easily one of the fastest-growing fields is the world of automobiles, where sleek design, ultra lightweight materials, and close attention to precision timing are at the forefront. Now, several top watch brands take a closer look at auto inspirations and unveil sleek new car-inspired…
Recently, in an article I wrote for Elite Traveler magazine, I discussed the fact that in the world of watchmaking, “a visionary and pioneering spirit has become the ubiquitous hallmark of upper echelon brands.” The concept here is that as more and more brands cater to the needs of their customers and potential customers, they…
Just last month, our colleagues over at Panerai Central — who cover everything Panerai in brilliant style — wrote about the brand’s use of what 3-dimensional printing for the most recently released PAM578 Titanium Tourbillon Special Edition. Three-dimensional printing has made a big impact in the watch industry over the past few years, but in this newest…
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, unveils a new breed that is a definite departure from the typically auto inspired watches he creates (read more about those here). With a design…
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