This weekend, at 2:00 in the morning on Sunday March 9, we set our clocks ahead by one hour for the start of Daylight Saving Time. The Spring-Ahead concept, originally…
Why Daylight Saving Time Exists, Spring Ahead This Weekend
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LVMH Watch Week 2025: Los Angeles Welcomes Record Number Of Brands
In a highly anticipated event on the horological calendar, the sixth edition of LVMH Watch Week will take place in Los Angeles in late January 2025. This exclusive, invitation-only gathering…
Tiffany & Co. Spends $1.97 Million On Pocket Watch With Titanic Ties
Tiffany & Co. set a new record price for historic Titanic memorabilia when, at a recent auction, it purchased back an historic Tiffany 18-karat gold watch for $1.97 million. The…
Honest Observations About The GPHG And What Needs To Change
I initially wanted to title this article the Good, the Bad and the Ugly of the GPHG Awards, but I thought better of it. After all, I wouldn’t want to…
From Dinner Table to Watch Repair: My Introduction To WatchCheck.com
Last week, I attended an intimate dinner in New York City to learn about WatchCheck.com, a new digital platform aiming to revolutionize the servicing of luxury watches. The evening unfolded…
GPHG 2024 Award Winners And Highlights
After months of brands submissions, votes cast, jury deliberations recorded and , the 2024 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) has come to a close, with than 20 awards bestowed…
Daylight Saving Time Ends: Change Your Watches, Get Extra Hour Of Sleep
Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, November 3, so if you go to bed before 2 am, you may want to set your clocks back by an hour…
Why European Watch Company Bought Crown & Caliber From Hodinkee
When I titled this article, “Why European Watch Company bought Crown & Caliber from Hodinkee” I wanted to add: “Spoiler Alert: It wasn’t for the inventory.” However, space concerns and…
A Closer Look: Ulysse Nardin’s $328,300 Royal Sapphire Watches
Just last week, pioneering watch brand Ulysse Nardin unveiled its pink and blue Royal Sapphire watches. The incredibly breath-taking pieces are not only visually alluring, but also mechanically advanced and…
A Closer Look At The Decorative Finishes Of Armin Strom Watches
In the heart of Armin Strom’s workshop, where meticulous craftsmanship meets the relentless pursuit of perfection, the story unfolds like the delicate tick-tock of a handcrafted timepiece. At the helm…
Horological Society Of New York Exhibition: Pocket Genius: The Watch Collection of Alex Ku
The Horological Society of New York (HSNY) has once again opened its doors to horology enthusiasts and history buffs alike with its latest exhibition, “ Genius: The Watch Collection of…
Introducing The Armin Strom Mirrored Force Resonance Manufacture Edition Blue
For those who traditional watchmaking with visionary three-dimensional architecture, Armin Strom is one of the best independent brands on the market. This privately owned Swiss brand has remained true to…
Four World-First Watches Up For Nomination At GPHG
With the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Geneve (GPHG) award ceremony around the corner, the top watches currently in the running for the win in than a dozen categories…
11 Important Vocabulary Terms For Beginner Watch Collectors
Sometimes, it’s all about talking the talk. This is especially true in the watch world. So today we are taking a lo at some basic vocabulary words every newbie watch…
IWC Is Making Strides To Save The Planet One MiraTex Watch Strap At A Time
By Nancy Olson Corporate sustainability is such an important concept, but too-often used as a “buzz phrase” for half-hearted endeavors that motivate little real change. Not so with…