Mark your calendars – and maybe plan to visit NYC the week of April 8-13, when the third annual Madison Avenue Watch week will take place at some of the…
NEWS: The Chronograph was really created first by Louis Moinet in 1816
Today, we wrote about Swiss watch history (here), but today, history is being re-written. Heretofore it was believed that Nicolas Rieussec invented the chronograph in 1822, but the discovery of…
Watch Education: What Makes Swiss Watches the Gold Standard? (Part 2)
Last Thursday we started the conversation about what makes Swiss watches the Gold Standard – and traced the early rise of Switzerland as the premiere country for watchmaking. Switzerland has…
Off the Cuff – Girard-Perregaux’s 1966 Tourbillon with Three Gold Bridges
Mechanical watches for women – with multi-functions and complications — are being created by top watch brands than ever before. Typically these mechanical calibers are hand assembled and comprise hundreds…
Introducing American-Made Watches from Shinola
When I first heard of this brand and its efforts to bring full-scale production watchmaking back to American soil, I had two thoughts: What kind of name is Shinola?; How…
A Moment in Time with Legendary Jack Heuer
Having been in this industry nearly 30 years, I’ve had the distinct good fortune of witnessing certain brands as they grew and flourished, and of meeting some of the watch…
St. Patrick’s Day Traditions
In response to many es received by a variety of readers, have been added at the end of this post. Today is the day when many wear green in honor…
Introducing the Ulysse Nardin “Stranger” Musical Watch
A true r of the 1966 song “Strangers in the Night” – this watch is one I . Of course, Ulysse Nardin could not turn out anything but a masterpiece,…
Watch Education: What Makes Swiss Watches the Gold Standard? (Part 1)
We often are asked “Why Swiss watches are considered the best in the world?” This is no easy subject, since the rise of Switzerland as the epitome of fine watchmaking…
Car watches – Hublot / Ferrari Team Works Magic
We opened this week with a feature about the newest Ferrari and Lamborghini cars just unveiled in Geneva. Now, we want to introduce you to the cool new Hublot Big…
Jaeger-LeCoultre Masters Time
Last week we introduced you to the all new Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra-Thin Perpetual calendar watch. Offered in 18-karat rose gold, 18-karat white gold, or in stainless steel for just under…
Off the Cuff: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Lady Quartz
Usually we review complicated watches, and a lot of men’s watches. Today, though, we take a lo at the stunning Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ladies’ quartz watch because – guess…
Introducing the Time Pyramid from Arnold & Son
British-born brand, Arnold & Son, which now produces top-quality Swiss-made watches mindful of its British heritage, unveils a totally new watch movement with unique architecture and technical sophistication. The Time…
Weekend Sojourn: Ferrari vs. Lamborghini — Still Racing it out after 50 Years
By Ryan Walsh After the 83rd Geneva Auto show last week – the biggest car show of the year — many new machines are getting a lot of attention. Top…
A Close-up Look at Richard Mille’s RM 011
Recently, we had some time to spend with extremely alluring Richard Mille timepieces of distinction. This particular Richard Mille watch made heads turn thanks to its trendy colors and technical…