Platinum… the rarest metal on earth – is also one of the most coveted in haute horlogerie. It is said that if you gathered all of the platinum that has…
Known for his colorful and expressive watch dials and whimsical yet desireable shapes, Alexander Shorhoff regularly surprises and ights consumers loing for something with a cool edgy feel. The newest Alexander Shorhoff “Emotio Due” fits the bill – seamlessly merging functionality with contemporary design via an automatic timepiece that captivates through subtle complexity. Limited to…
You Can’t be in Two Hemispheres at Once, but with this Montblanc Star Twin Mooonphase You Feel Like You Can (Live pics, prices,quotes at SIHH 2014)
This year marks the 90th anniversary of Montblanc, whose Minerva workshops in Villeret are all about independence and hand craftsmanship, and whose LeLocle manufacture takes production watch making to a…
Claret’s Newest Game Watch – POKER — Will Keep You Up at Night
The latest addition to Christophe Claret’s trilogy of gaming watches is the Per – unveiled here in Geneva today at a press conference that reinforces the genius behind Claret’s thinking…
One Must-See Exhibition in Paris Right Now: Cartier Style and History – Will Take your Breath Away
Called an “achingly beautiful ight” by Maria Doulton of The Telegraph, The Cartier: Style and History exhibition at the Grand Palais in Paris is exactly that – achingly beautiful. With…
We’re Off to See the Wizards! The Wonderful Wizards of SIHH 2014
You may have noticed that this week we brought you a lot of cool new watches just arriving in retail stores. That’s because we wanted to temper next week’s coverage…
Exactly what is the Poincon de Genève? And is the same as the Geneva Seal?
We get asked the question a lot from readers: What are the Geneva Seal and the Poincon de Genève? Are they the same? And how does a brand get the…
Does 18-karat Rose Gold Really Make a Difference? Judge for Yourself with the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Duomètre Unique Travel Time
You’ve already seen one of the coolest, most capable GMT watches posted on A Timely Perspective for last year’s SIHH, and maybe it made you want to go buy one…
Witness What I Think is the Perfect Blend of Genta and Bulgari: the New Octo
In stores now – you won’t want to miss this new Bulgari watch. Classic, elegant and extremely appealing are the words that best describe the new addition to the Octo…
Just How Adventurous are You? Would You go to the Moon? If Not, You May Want to Wear It. The Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon is Finally Here
As promised yesterday, we said we would bring you all the news about hot watches finally making their way to the market before we move on to the 2014 unveilings…
They’ve Finally Hit Stores … The New Jaeger-LeCoultre Aston Martin Watches are Here
By Ryan Walsh While everyone is busy reporting the newest watches being introduced at SIHH (watches that won’t be available for sale on the world market for months to come),…
A Practical Guide to Watch Collecting
By Alex Lam Yesterday, we waxed poetic about our passion for watches and the drive to collect and curate them. That article was all about the emotion involved in buying…
Love Affair Revealed: One Man’s Journey into Watch Collecting
By Alexander Lam There are many ways to view an object. At the end of the day an object is inanimate, it does not breathe, it does not feel, it…