Watch rs who travel to Switzerland need to know that in addition to great chocolate and exquisite timepieces, the country offers one of the richest histories in watchmaking — and…
Four (well, really five) Swiss Watch Museums to Visit this Summer
Interviews with celebrities, watch brand ambassadors and watch brand executives.
3 Reasons Why the Patek Philippe Ref. 5930 World Time Chronograph is a Hit
Expect it to be a real collector’s item. The all-new blue dial Patek Philippe Ref. 5930 World Time Chronograph watch has so much going for it that it is difficult…
Fulfill Your Dream of SkyWriting via the IWC Skywriter App
Merry half Christmas, happy half Hanukkah, joyous half kwanza! The holidays are here in June courtesy of the folks at IWC Schaffhausen. They’ve launched a new web app, skywriter, for…
Maurice LaCroix and Soccer Team FC Barcelona Issue ‘Juggle Challenge’ with Great Prizes
Ok, sports rs, pay attention. We are at the half-way point of a super exciting challenge that you just may want to get in on.Watch brand Maurice LaCroix and soccer…
Hamilton Watches Fights to Save the World in Independence Day: Resurgence Movie
Last night in New York City, Hamilton Watches had a private screening of Independence Day: Resurgence. Yes, it has been 20 years since the first Independence Day movie, and…
Interview: It’s Clear. Stephen Forsey Talks about Full Transparency and the Greubel Forsey Double Tourbillon 30-Degrees Technique Sapphire
By Michael Thompson Last week, we brought you the news of the new Greubel Forsey Double Tourbillon 30-Degree Technique Sapphire here. Now we bring you an exclusive interview with Stephen…
New 2016 MB&F Art Pieces Range from Luminous HMX Black Badger to LM1 Silberstein
It’s been a busy year of new introductions in the “art” family of MB&F. Two important collaborations have been made and pieces will be seen in stores soon. The first adventure…
Introducing Greubel Forsey’s Transparent $1.1 Millon Double Tourbillon 30° Technique Sapphire Watch
We are just going to jump right into this. Yesterday, Greubel Forsey – a brand we have written about often, here — unveiled a $1.1 million U.S-exclusive watch: the Double Tourbillon 30° Technique…
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…
26 Reasons for Watch Lovers to Go to Vegas for the Luxury Suisse and World WatchMarket Show
Watch rs kick up your heels and get packing. There has never been a better reason to go to Las Vegas than now. Beginning this weekend, you will have access…
Ritmo Mundo Celebrates Auto Racing at the Indy 500
Tomorrow marks the 100th running of the famed Indy 500 — and it promises excitement. There are a few watch brands intimately involved in the event, and one of them,…
Panerai Gets Its Due: Meet the Luminor Due Series
Last week in Florence, Panerai — with roots in that city — unveiled the all-new Luminor Due.The features an all-new case that, while inspired by the classic Luminor of the 1950’s,…
Breitling Opens New NYC Boutique with Astronauts Scott and Mark Kelly, John Travolta, Boomer Esiason and Others
Say it with me, there is no place like home, no place like home, no place like the new home of the Breitling US Flagship store on the corner…
1962 Wittnauer Watch, Owned by Major League Baseball Star, Sells for $10,000
Last week, our friends over at Analog/Shift — buyers and sellers of fine vintage watches — partnered with former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani to auction off a very special timepiece.…
1600-Year Old Coins, Metal Statues and More Found at Sea
According to Israel’s Antiquities Authority, salvage has been recovered from a merchant ship that sank than 1,600 years ago. The find includes unusual metal statues and lamps – some in…