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F.P. Journe Watches for Women – A Piece that Sleeps and Wakes Up!
Participating in this week’s Madison Avenue Watch Week, F.P. Journe — easily one of the most traditional independent watchmakers of our time – regularly focuses on hand-made mechanical movements and…
Be Daring! Try Racing Along with Tudor Watches
This past weekend was an exciting one in automotive racing, as the Tudor United SportsCar Championship was taking place at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. The race kicked off the inaugural…
It May Have NY Mets Colors, but the Girard-Perregaux Sea Hawk is a Winner in Dive Watches
Girard-Perregaux introduced the new Sea Hawk 2014 recently.And I its bold, sporty lo and cool color combo. Perfect for outdoor summer activities – especially those involving water, the Girard-Perregaux Sea…
My Personal Recounting of the Kentucky Derby: Experiencing the Fastest 2 Minutes in Sports with Longines
Yesterday, what is dubbed as the “Fastest two minutes in sports” to place. The 140th Kentucky Derby, held in Louisville, is one amazing event – something everyone should have on…
Eat Your Heart Out! Chef Experience Extraordinaire at the Kentucky Derby Taste of Derby with Longines
There are many stories behind the Kentucky Derby – the horses, jockeys and races, the hats (oh the hats), the bourbon, the food and . It’s a lot to soak…
It’s Good to Be a Lightweight: The Zenith El Primero Lightweight is in Stores Now
Even though it’s great to show the newest watches just released at shows, those watches don’t usually make it to retail market for months to come. But here we bring…
Bronze, Baby, Bronze: Introducing the Breitling Panamerican Navitimer 01
The famed classic favorite of pilots – the Breitling Navitimer 01 – with the Breitling self-winding chronograph 01 caliber is now available – in a limited version only — with…
Affordable Watch Wednesday: Introducing the TW Steel Slim Line
For those readers who are just getting their feet wet in the watch world and may not have a lot of money to spend on a timepiece, fear not —…
Independent Watchmaker Richard Mille Crafts a Movement Just for Women in the RM07-01
There is an entire sub-section of the watch industry that is frequently overloed by the general public: the independent watch makers. For those in the know about watches – this…
They’re Finally Here! Introducing the Rose Gold Portofino Chronographs
IWC rs take note: the sophisticated new rose gold Portofino Chronographs have arrived in stores! Just a few days ago, I had the chance to try on these watches and…
3 Top Ancient-Ruin Travel Destinations
This weekend sojourn, with summer nearly upon us, is the first in a series of amazing travel destinations. This week we focus on 3 top ancient places around the globe…
“The Little Tramp” turns 100 – Chaplin Forever!
Last night, we had the distinct and interesting pleasure of attending a very unusual exhibition and film screening at New York’s Lincoln Center with Jaeger-LeCoultre. The exhibit honors the 100th…
Does Your Watch Play Jazz? Introducing the Claude Bernard Birdland Watch
Ok well this Claude Bernard watch doesn’t actually play Jazz- but it would if it could– to the tunes of Charlie Parker. The Swiss-made Birdland watch is created to celebrate…
Can Your Watch Slay Dragons? Introducing the Urwerk UR-105M
“An iron knight ready to conquer time.” That’s the way Urwerk is billing its new UR-105M—officially introduced to the world just a few minutes ago in Geneva. I was lucky…