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Would You Ditch Playing in a PGA Tour to See the New Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph from SIHH 2014?
Louis Oosthuizen, South African professional golfer and Audemars Piguet brand ambassador has had a busy 2014 golf schedule. Currently in the Pacific Palisades, CA, for the Northern Trust Open, he…
Rocky Mountain Paneristi Rejoice: Panerai Opens Aspen Boutique; Unveils Aspen Special Edition Luminor Marina
Next week, Officine Panerai officially opens its 10th North American Boutique in Aspen, Colorado. To celebrate the opening, Panerai is the Presenting Sponsor of the Light It up Blue Aspen…
A Skeleton in your Closet That You Will Love: Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art Mecaniques Ajourees
Vacheron Constantin is a specialist in the arts of fine watchmaking. From movement to sublime adornment, this brand has been weaving master crafts together in timepieces since its inception nearly…
Only 8 Days Left to See the Cartier Exhibit of a Lifetime (Slide show)
Never before have I simply had to put my camera down and stop taking pictures. But last month, while walking through the Cartier: Style and History exhibition at the Grand…
Peter Speake-Marin Does It Again: Introducing the Spirit Wing Commander
We watchmakers. The guys who work for hours toiling over a single issue, a challenge, a problem and finally develop a solution to make the intricacies of the watch come…
Would You Wear a Half-Dollar on Your Wrist? SIHH 2014: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin
This year’s SIHH was a little like war. The fight was on for the thinnest timepiece on record and many achieved a great new slim. We’ve mentioned a few of…
Centuries-Old Regulator Watches Trend Again
From the resurgence of Art Deco shapes to the increased use of rose gold, the adage “What’s old is new again” is particularly true in watchmaking today, as artisans continue…
Bang. The Sochi 2014 Olympics Start this Week –with Omega’s Timing Help
This year, Omega celebrates 78 years of timekeeping with the opening o f the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, this week. In addition to nine Omega Countdown clocks that…
More Happy Chinese New Year Horse Wristwatches
Last week, on the exact Chinese New Year, we presented a slideshow here of great horse watches created in honor of the Chinese zodiac – Year of the Horse. Before we…
Seven Super Rolex Watches for Super Bowl Sunday (slide show)
Going out to watch the big game at a pub? Visiting friends’ houses? Having friends over? Or – best yet – going in person to the NJ stadium to watch…
Happy Chinese New Year: Introducing Stunning Year of the Horse Watches (Slide Show)
Happy Chinese New Year. It is the year of the Horse. The Horse is one of the most powerful symbols in the Chinese zodiac. The sign is symbolic of speed…
Ulysse Nardin Celebrates the Chinese New Year — year of the Horse – in Stallion Style
It’s no secret that Ulysse Nardin offers some of the most stunning enamel champleve’ dials in the world. But this year, with its tribute to the year of the horse,…
TAG Heuer Opens NY Boutique – with Cameron Diaz
In its on-going effort to build greater brand awareness and presence, TAG Heuer last night celebrated the grand opening of its first New York City boutique at 701 Fifth Avenue…
US Watch Industry Loses Veteran, Peter Laetsch
It is with a truly sad heart that I write of the loss of my very dear long-time friend and colleague, Peter Laetsch. Peter and I started in this industry…