When touring the Breguet workshops in Switzerland recently, we got the opportunity to listen (and video record) the brand’s highly acclaimed classical “La Musicale” timepiece. The watch plays an aria…
Interviews with celebrities, watch brand ambassadors and watch brand executives.
Introducing the IWC Le Petit Prince Pilot Watches – A Not-so-Unlikely Pair
It may seem an unlikely collaboration at first glance – IWC and the Fondation Antoine de Saint Exupery. But on closer examination – it was a relationship destined to happen. …
Introducing the Ulysse Nardin USA Exclusive Schooner Watch
A few days ago in New York City, Ulysse Nardin opened its third USA boutique in a wonderful location at the Ritz-Carlton on Central Park West. With CEO Patrik Hoffmann…
Rare Exhibition of Renowned Thomas Tompion 17th Century Clocks, Watches Opens for Limited Time at National Watch & Clock Museum
Lover of fine antique clocks and watches – take note. A once-in-a-lifetime exhibit is opening at the National Watch and Clock Museum in Columbia, PA, USA – one you won’t…
Watch Lovers Welcome at the First-Ever Watch Panel Discussion at the Extraordinary Conference in NYC
On December 5-7 in New York City, the Initiatives in Art and Culture will host its 15th conference – this year entitled Extraordinary: Icons, Iconoclasm, and Innovation. Throughout the cultural…
Behind the Scenes in the Villeret Custom Watch Division of Montblanc
In the sleepy little Swiss village of Villeret lives a quiet giant. Not big in numbers, but big in abilities. The giant is Montblanc’s Institut Minerva de Recherche en Haute…
Exclusive Interview with Carmen Chaplin, granddaughter of Charlie Chaplin
The granddaughter of legendary filmmaker Charlie Chaplin and the great-granddaughter of author Eugene O’Neill, British actress and filmmaker Carmen Chaplin believes that living in the moment is important to living…
Armin Strom Races Forward with Team Marussia at US Grand Prix F1 Racing in Austin
Red Bull Team’s 26-year-old Sebastian Vettel won yesterday’s US Grand Prix Formula 1 races at the Circuit of America’s in Austin Texas – taking his eighth straight win this season…
Announcing the Grand Prix D’Horlogerie De Geneve 2013 Winners
On Friday, the largest and most important award ceremony in watches to place in Geneva. It was the 13t annual Grand Prix D/Horlogerie – wherein a huge number of awards…
Hamilton Celebrates 7th Annual Behind The Camera Awards in Hollywood
For years Hamilton Watch Company has been the sponsor of the Behind the Camera Awards – an event the brand created approximately 10 years ago to recognize those in filmmaking…
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane … It’s Jetman over Mt. Fuji (sponsored by Breitling)
Even though some may be wishing for Superman… the man/bird flying in the sky over Mt. Fuji in Japan recently was Jetman. The pictures are real even though they lo…
Haute Horology’s Avant-Garde Side at Salon QP from Hautlence – HLRQ03
When we talk unusual, avant-garde watchmaking , Hautlence is in the top of the list. Now, with the Salon QP watch exhibition happening in London, this brand is showcasing its…
One of the Best-Kept Secrets in Paris: Breguet Museum
Right in the heart of Paris is one of the best-kept secrets for watch rs to explore: the Breguet Museum. Not intended to be a secret, the museum occupies the…
Forbes Gallery Salutes America’s Best Jewelers
By Nancy Pier Sindt A sparkling exhibit of one-of-a-kind jewelry is poised to dazzle the eye at The Forbes Galleries, New York. The show includes dozens of original pieces created…
A Moment in Time with Jean-Marc Pontroue, CEO of Roger Dubuis
Yesterday at one of New York’s top restaurants, La Grenouille, we had the pleasure of meeting with Jean-Marc Pontroue, CEO of Roger Dubuis international, along with Gianfranco D’Attis, President of…