In big news today, Swiss watch brand Girard-Perregaux announces that it has teamed with Aston Martin as the Official Watch Partner for the British luxury automobile manufacturer. This is big news,…
Girard-Perregaux Teams With Aston Martin
A look at some luxury categories outside the watch industry that have collectors clamoring, including spirits, wine, cars, art, cigars and more
Light Reading: Chanel Launches ‘Eternal Instant’ Book To Celebrate 20 Years Of The J12
It’s a Chanel r’s dream. The new Eternal Instant, Chanel J12 Automatic bo celebrates the 20th anniversary of the brand’s iconic J12 watch that was initially launched in the year…
Vacheron Constantin, The Louvre Offer A Unique Experience And Watch
From now until December 15, watch rs can get bid on a bespe one-of-a-kind Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinoties watch that is up for auction at the Louvre Museum. Held by…
Kross Studio, Warner Bros. Consumer Products Unveil 1989 Batmobile Desk Clock
By Gordon Henderson I’m Batman! Who hasn’t uttered the hero’s famous gravelly voiced introduction? Well, now independent design studio and manufacture Kross Studio brings us a little closer to making…
Jaeger-LeCoultre Teams With Artist Zimoun For Sound Art, Recalls History
Swiss watch brand Jaeger-LeCoultre has teamed with renowned Swiss artist Zimoun, commissioning him to create a special installation of sound art that reflects Jaeger-LeCoultre’s centuries-old history in sound making within…
Movado Unveils Artists’ Series Watch With Royal Wedding Photographer, Lubomirski
In a big move, Movado is unveiling the much-anticipated new Artists Series watches – created in collaboration with famed photographer Alexi Lubomirski who may be best known as the Official…
Why The $858,000 Roger Dubuis Excalibur Superbia Is Superb
Known for its incredible high-tech, high-mech watches, Roger Dubuis goes all out again on its newest one-of-a-kind Excalibur Superbia watch. Yes, the name is a bit over the top, but then…
British Brands Bremont And Rolls-Royce Team Up, Meet The IonBird Watch
By Gordon Henderson Aviation is a core strand of the DNA of horology. Many pieces from a host of houses have drawn historical design elements and functional complications from aeronautical…
Why The Partnership Between Chopard And Kiton Works
Sartorially crafted straps are always a good thing, especially when a top Swiss watch brand teams with a top Italian suit maker. Recently, Chopard joined forces with Italian sartorial brand…
Interview With Actor James Marsden, Who Plays A Watchmaker In IWC Film
Recently, I had the opportunity for my Perfect Timing column on Forbes, to interview American actor James Marsden, who is an IWC brand ambassador and who actually starred as a…
Why The Jacob & Co. $1 Million Twin Turbo Furious Bugatti La Montre Noire Is A Collector’s Watch
Once again, Jacob & Co. wows us with its watchmaking prowess and cool design aesthetic. This time, the brand takes inspiration from a mythical Bugatti car gone missing — and…
Richard Mille’s World Premier RM 27-04 Tourbillon Rafael Nadal
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the partnership between watch brand extraordinaire Richard Mille and legendary tennis player Rafael Nadal. It was in 2010 that Rafael Nadal sported his first Richard…
Polo Ralph Lauren Watches Gallop Onto The Scene
Just a few days ago, I spe at length via Zoom with Guillaume Tetu, head of watches for Ralph Lauren (and a long-time friend), regarding a new collection for the…
The Truth Behind The Bamford, Black Badger, Zenith Superconductor Project
It was just about two weeks ago that Bamford Watch Department announced its newest collaboration. The company has been working with Swiss watch brand Zenith for a while now and…
Wine Bottle Set With 5 Carats Of Rubies Up For Auction
What do you do with a wine bottle that has five carats of rubies set into it? Do you keep it on display, or break it down and take the…