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Retrospective: A. Lange & Sohne Celebrates 30 Years, Unveils New Watches
October 24 marks a very special occasion of bed German brand A. Lange & Sohne. It was 30 years ago on this day that the brand, previously absorbed into a…
The World’s First Production Quartz Watch, Seiko Astron, On Display At HSNY Exhibit
The Horological Society of New York (HSNY) has unveiled a new exhibit, “The Evolution of Seiko and Grand Seiko,” offering visitors a rare glimpse into the history and artistry of…
Watch, Travel Lovers: Don’t Miss The Horology Forum In Hong Kong
Calling all horology enthusiasts. The 10th edition of the Horology Forum is heading to Hong Kong this October, bringing the excitement of watchmaking discussions and expert insights to a new…
Superlative Podcast: Roberta Naas On The Transformation Of Time, Watches, Journalism
As a journalist covering the watch industry for decades, I am usually the one in the role of storyteller, chronicling the fascinating world of horology through interviews with executives, celebrities…
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…
Horological Society of New York Awards $125,000 Financial Aid To Watchmaking Students
In its largest-ever award total to support watchmaking students, the Horological Association of New York (HSNY) awarded a record-breaking $125,000 in financial aid to 20 students and four U.S. watchmaking…
Want To Be A Watchmaker? HSNY Has Three New Scholarships And An Expanded Library
Watch collecting is a serious business. So, too, is watchmaking and it seems as though here in America we don’t have enough watchmaker students to satisfy demands. But the Horological…
IWC Portofino Perpetual Calendar Boasts Moonphase That’s Accurate For 577.5 Years
I’ve been in the watch industry a very long time. In fact, I started my journey in late 1984 and my first full year in timepieces was in 1985.…
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…
A Closer Look At What Makes The $80,000 MB&F Legacy Machine Split Escapement EVO Watch Special
Just last week at the Geneva Watch Days exhibit, Swiss independent brand MB&F unveiled a pretty impressive watch: the Legacy Machine Split Escapement EVO watch. Offered in two versions —…
Presidents’ Watches From Biden To LBJ And JFK
Updated 2/15/21 With President’s Day here — it seems like a good time to take a lo at which presidents wore which watches over the years. Current President, Joe Biden…
La Patiala, Inspired By Famed Luxury Collector, Offers Digital Access To Multiple Luxury Categories At Once
We all know that if you want to do some self-education about almost any topic in the world, you turn to the internet. Whether you’re a watch r, whiskey r,…
What To Look For When Buying A New Or Used Tudor Black Bay Watch
With so many watch aficionados beginning to build their watch collections, we are witnessing a surge in prices and a dip in availability across many brands and platforms. Whether you…
The Evolving World Of Women’s Watches And Why Watches Shouldn’t Be Labeled
Time is being recalibrated for women, but maybe not fast enough. If you see a savvy woman wearing a complicated watch, most likely – up until recently – it is a…