Article Courtesy of WorldTempus.com, Watch Culture By Keith Strandberg WorldTempus Rant #8 — Service Event Horizon — The watch industry doesn’t have enough watchmakers to do the servicing. Be afraid…Be…
We Don’t Have Enough Watchmakers !?!
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With Watches & Wonders 2025 Geneva in full swing, Patek Philippe releases a new Calatrava Pilot Travel Time watch (Ref. 5524G-010) with stunning vintage undertones that is guaranteed to steal hearts — even if it does retail for $60,922. Crafted in 18-karat gold, the 42mm watch is surprisingly alluring with its throwback style derived from…
Watch Designer Eric Giroud Shares thoughts on the Swarovski Crystallium
Unveiled at BaselWorld and now making its way to the retail stores, the Swarovski Crystallium Automatic watch won an honorable mention from the Red Dot Award for Best Product Design 2013.…
Fantastic Vintage Watches — Original Pics from Readers
Last month, we posted some vintage timepieces here – watches from the 40’s, 70’s and 80’s. That sparked some interesting reactions from readers, and today we a lo into a…
Wristwatch Review: Carl F. Bucherer Patravi TravelTec GMT (original pics/prices)
For five weeks I wore the Carl F. Bucherer Patravi TravelTec watch. I was sad to have to return it. This timepiece is a bold statement in sophistication and Swiss…
Watches Flea Market: Is this a Watch Lovers Dream or Nightmare?
Yesterday a reader sent me this photo where there were bins and bins of these pieces at a flea market. My first reaction was, “Wow, where is that , I’m going right…
Love Jewelry? Want to Design and Make it? Scholarship Opportunities are Here
If you live in the Southeastern portion of the USA and are interested in pursuing a career in designing jewelry, but need a little extra funding … this article is for…
Glow in the Dark Luxury Watches from de Grisogono
Tondo by Night, de Grisogono ($9,400– $17,500). For women who to have fun, the new Tondo by Night watches from de Grisogono (first unveiled last year) now come in a few…
Sturdy Watches for Summer Adventure
Today’s technologically savvy timekeepers seek to explore sylvan settings while wearing watches that feature great outdoor-worthy functions. From digital compasses to altimeters, thermometers, chronograph timers, and even alarms, the high-powered…
Meet Dominique Burdet – Master Watchmaker for Audemars Piguet
Meet the man who spends nearly a thousand hours hand crafting one superb Audemars Piguet timepiece. His name is Dominique Burdet and in his haute horlogerie workshop at Audemars Piguet’s…
Cars and Watches: Hands on with the new Scuderia Ferrari Orologi by Movado Group
By Ryan Walsh We all heard the announcement last year that the Movado Group entered into an exclusive licensing agreement to design and manufacture watches for the renowned Italian automaker…
Zoom Away with a LE Porsche 911 Wristwatch
By Ryan Walsh With nearly a million Porsche 911’s built since the sports car’s debut in 1963, Porsche continually reinvigorates the 911 to keep the mo at the top of…
3 Top NY Restaurants Share Summer Refresher Cocktail Recipes
Beat the heat this summer with a few great cocktail recipes from top New York and Hamptons restaurants. These easy sips will make you a star bartender. Bobby’s Bellini (From…