Having been to South Africa on a couple of occasions and having had the great fortune of going on Safari and seeing the wildlife in person — including the spectacular…
De Beers Partners With Peace Parks Foundation To Relocate Elephants
A look at some luxury categories outside the watch industry that have collectors clamoring, including spirits, wine, cars, art, cigars and more
Hands On With A Watch That Could Save Your Life: North Eagles H2S Detector Watch
Last week on my Perfect Timing column on Forbes.com, I introduced a timepiece that — if you are in the oil and gas industry — could save your life. Now,…
Swatch Group Leaves Baselworld Fair Says Nick Hayek — Breaking Watch Industry News
In big news, the Swatch Group has announced that it will not be returning to exhibit at Baselworld 2019. Nick Hayek, CEO of the Swatch Group, said that all of…
Casual Cool: Omega Unveils Denim-Inspired Seamaster Omega Co-Axial Master Chronometer 40mm Railmaster
Denim… .It screams relaxed. So it’s really cool to see a brand like Omega indulging in denim with a vintage-inspired watch that you just won’t want to pass up. …
Discovered Russian Shipwreck Said to Hold $130 Billion In Gold Coins And Bullion
Just last week on my Perfect Timing column on Forbes.com, I reported this news about a 113-year-old shipwreck of a Russian ship that has been discovered in South Korean waters…
Diamonds International Creates ‘Shining Diamond of Africa’ Film About Namibia (video)
Diamonds International, the Caribbean’s premier duty-free jewelry retailer, recently released a documentary film (approximately 26 minutes in length) that focuses on Namibia, its history and its beauty. The intention is…
Last Chance to Bid on NAWCC 75th Anniversary Custom RGM Watch
Last Fall, to help the NAWCC ( National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors) raise money to support the museum, RGM made and donated a special custom RGM watch to…
Jewelry, Fashion, Beauty Up For Charity Auction by CharityBuzz.com
CharityBuzz.com has curated its annual “Curates: Fashion & Beauty” auction wherein many designers, brands and companies donate items for auction to benefit a host of different charitable causes. The on-…
Montblanc, Official Timer of Goodwood Festival of Speed, Unveils Limited Edition TimeWalker Cappuccino Chronograph and Automatic Date Watches
Last week in England, Montblanc served for the second consecutive year as the Official Timing Partner of The Goodwood Festival of Speed, which celebrates its 25th anniversary. In honor of…
Rolex New Guard Golfers Head Into The Open at Carnoustie
Beginning today and running until the 21st of July, the 147th Open at Carnoustie Golf Links promises to be challenging. In fact, the course on Scotland’s Angus coast is known…
Seiko and Rolex Brand Ambassadors, Djokovic and Kerber, Win The Championships at Wimbledon
It’s a wrap. The Championships at Wimbledon have new winners in the men’s and women’s singles and both are watch brand ambassadors. Novak Djovic takes the Grand Slam title (his…
Louis Moinet, Inventor of the Chronograph, Gets His Own Street, Unveils Ultravox Hour Strike Watch
It isn’t every day that a watch brand can boast that it has a street named after it, or its founder. However, on the 250th anniversary of the birth of Louis Moinet,…
Fortuna Sells $2.2 Million at Summer Auctions, Including Quarter-Million-Dollar Rolex ‘Paul Newman’ Watch
The relatively new auction house of Fortuna held its two-day Summer Auctions this past weekend, which included its first-ever Important Watches auction. In total, the New York auction sales revenue…
Porsche Design Chronotimer Rennsport Reunion VI LE Watch Up For Pre-Order
Beginning this month, Porsche Design’s newest Chronotimer Rennsport Reunion VI Limited Edition watch — designed to celebrate motorsports — is available for pre-order on . Each Official numbered timepiece commemorates…
The Changing World of Luxury Retailing And Second-Hand Watches, And Why I Joined The TrueFacet.com Team
Not too long ago, I signed on as Executive Editor of The Loupe, the watch blog for TrueFacet.com (in addition to continuing with certain of my other roles). TrueFacet.com is…