In 1960, John Wayne, now a legend around the world for his quintessential American spirit, starred as Col. Davy Crockett in “The Alamo.” It was a film about the true…
Jaeger-LeCoultre Supports Venice Restoration Efforts at Scuola Grande d San Rocco
In addition to building some of the most complex and alluring luxury watches on the market, Swiss watch brand, Jaeger LeCoultre, is also a master at restoration work on historical…
Fast Focus: Get Adventurous with Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Chronograph Ceramic Watch
This year Jaeger-LeCoultre brings its much-d Master Compressor to all new heights with the sporty yet stealth-loing Master Compressor Chronograph Ceramic. The 46mm case is crafted of high-tech ceramic and…
Inside Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Rare Handcrafts Atelier (Dial Painting, Gem Setting, Technology)
It isn’t every day one gets to visit one of the top-tier Manufactures — but I have been lucky enough to visit Jaeger-LeCoultre twice in one year. The brand, tucked away…
10 Great Water Watches for World Oceans Day (slide show)
Today is World Oceans Day and what better time to celebrate the world’s water watches than today. As such, we have selected a slide show that includes five top watch…
Finally, In Stores Now: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Calendar and Classic Watches
Four score and five years ago the horological manufacture Jaeger-LeCoutre produced what would be one of the most iconic watches in the industry: the Reverso. One of the first true sports watches,…
TimeCrafters Watch Exhibit Open to the Public in New York this Weekend
Beginning on Friday morning and running through Sunday at the Park Avenue Armory in New York, the fourth annual TimeCrafters show opens to the public. TimeCrafters showcases 15 top luxury…
A. Lange & Sohne, F.P. Journe and Others Offer First-Time Look at New Watches During Madison Avenue Watch Week
Starting this Wednesday, April 13 and running until April 20, watch rs visiting New York City can expect to see things they’ve never seen before in the U.S. market. In…
Always Dream of Designing Your Own Watch? Here’s Your Chance with the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Atelier Reverso Program
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…
Leap Year — Why We Have It and Watches that Can Help You Track It
Today is February 29th—a day that comes around only once every four years. Called Leap Year, the year with the extra day in it has a special meaning. While…
How Jaeger-LeCoultre Fit the Round Gyrotourbillon into the Square Reverso
No question about it: Jaeger-LeCoultre does one of the best, if not the best, job in integrating complications and innovations across its different s. Among the most famous and…
5 Red Hot Watches for Valentine’s Day (slide show)
This weekend we celebrate one of the most romantic occasions of the year: Valentine’s Day. This is a day of , romance, emotions and passion- and there could be…
A Moment in Time: Daniel Riedo, CEO of Jaeger-LeCoultre, Shares 2016 Trends and Plans
Just last week, with the SIHH in full swing, a lot of great timepieces were seen and a host of wonderful interviews conducted. We will bring you much of the…
How Complicated Watchmaking Transcends Time Thanks to Breakthrough Thinking
Watch pundits of today often lament that all we create in watches now are throwback references to the past. In fact, today’s watchmaking complications – freely defined as anything additional…
Women’s Watches, Especially Mechanicals, Continue to Steal the Limelight
Early last year, just after SIHH 2015, I wrote an article for Departures Magazine on the prevalence of women’s watches. The year before that, I had written an article in…