We mentioned this last month, but this watch collectors’ survey is in the final phases. They are still loing for a few collectors to partake, to round out the 500 collectors…
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…
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…
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,…
Complicated Watches: MB&F Unveils Horological Machine HM4 Final Edition
As with most pieces Max Busser and MB&F releases – the new HM4 Final Edition is a work of complex artistry and excellence. The bold watch takes direct inspiration from…
Complicated Watches: Harry Winston’s Histoire de Tourbillon 4
This year marks the fourth year that the esteemed Harry Winston brand releases the Histoire de Tourbillon – this time the Histoire de Tourbillon 4 — one of the most…
Blancpain and 3-Star Michelin Chef, Humm, at Eleven Madison Park
Many of the world’s top watch brands align themselves with top chefs. The relationship seems natural – fine dining, fine watches. Blancpain and three-Michelin-star chef Daniel Humm see it as…
Greubel Forsey Takes Time to a New Level
As seen on Worldtempus.com You had to lo really hard at this year’s SIHH to see the cooperative work of Greubel Forsey and miniature sculptor artist Willard Wigan – who…
Exclusive Interview: Emmanuelle Chriqui and Baume & Mercier
A fan and ambassadress of Baume & Mercier, actress Emmanuelle Chriqui has partnered with the brand in the design of specially made watch straps for the alluring a (which is…
Introducing TAG Heuer’s new Carrera Carbon Caliber 1887 Concept Chronograph
It’s been a month of new technology, new innovations, concept watches and . We’ve seen some great “firsts” in the watch industry here in Switzerland. Now, TAG Heuer joins the…
Vintage Fine – Franck Muller Releases the Vintage 7-Days Power Reserve
First shown to the world at the recent World Presentation of Haute Horlogerie & Jewellery in Monaco, the new Franck Muller Vintage (Curvex) 7-Days Power Reserve Mechanical wristwatch was the…
Cars, Watches and Winners at the Rolex 24 at Daytona
The 51st Rolex 24 at Daytona has come to a roaring end, as the Rolex timing hit the 24-hour mark and in the Daytona Prototype class, Chip Ganassi to the…
Omega Unveils Anti-Magnetic Watch Movement
In a truly advanced mode, Omega unveiled its newest technology: the creation of a watch that is resistant to magnetic fields greater than 1.5 tesla (15,000 gauss), far exceeding the…
Richard Mille Furthers “Cars & Watches” Relationships, Unveils Tourbillon G-Sensor RM 036 Jean Todt Watch
Cars and watches – they have so much in common: precision performance, mechanical prowess and devoted followers. Richard Mille is no newcomer to the world of automotive sports, (it partners…
Show Time 2013 – Top Watches Unveiled at SIHH
For true watch rs – those who follow every unveiling and await each new innovation – it’s Show Time! The 2013 Show Season is upon us and begins exactly one…