For this weekend’s sojourn, we travel to South America — with the Weather Channel. In this video, get a quick close-up lo at the Pantanal — the world’s largest contingious…
Video: UNESCO World Heritage Site: Pantanal State Park
Collectors’ Corner: The Journe Identity (or, the Beauty of FP Journe watches)
By Todd Vladyka, Philaphia Collector The first time I ever saw an FP Journe Chronometre Bleu, I almost didn’t try it on! A close friend and I decided to…
Jaeger-LeCoultre Watches:Hybris Artistica in Exclusive NY Premiere
Last night on the rooftop of the NoMad Hotel in New York, Jaeger-LeCoultre presented an exclusive viewing of Jaeger-LeCoultre watches – unique artistic and heritage pieces — in a sneak…
Affordable Watch Wednesday: Ritmo Mundo Watches and the new Turismo
Race car fans and rs of all things Italian – keep an eye out for the newest series of Ritmo Mundo Watches. The Turismo (which in Italian translates to tourism)…
Horology and Alchemy: How Chopard Watches Melts its Own Gold for Cases
Recently, I had the grand opportunity to visit Chopard in Geneva to see the one thing I had not yet seen in watchmaking: Gold melting for case making. While it…
New York Area Watch Collectors Have Rare Opp to see Luxury Watches at TimeCrafters 2014
If you are in or close to New York City this week, you may want to take some time to attend the third annual TimeCrafters show at the Park Avenue…
Audemars Piguet Watches for Women – Just in Time for Mother’s Day
Searching for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? (You’re late but not too late.) Thankfully Audemars Piguet this year has unveiled some stunning new Ladies Royal Oak Offshore watches. These Audemars…
About Face! Bovet Watches Presents its Reverse-Fitted Recital 12 Monsieur Dimier
True watch collectors know the house of Bovet 1822. Bovet watches are steeped in tradition, driven by excellence in craftsmanship and a real passion for watchmaking on the part of…
F.P. Journe Watches for Women – A Piece that Sleeps and Wakes Up!
Participating in this week’s Madison Avenue Watch Week, F.P. Journe — easily one of the most traditional independent watchmakers of our time – regularly focuses on hand-made mechanical movements and…
Be Daring! Try Racing Along with Tudor Watches
This past weekend was an exciting one in automotive racing, as the Tudor United SportsCar Championship was taking place at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. The race kicked off the inaugural…
It May Have NY Mets Colors, but the Girard-Perregaux Sea Hawk is a Winner in Dive Watches
Girard-Perregaux introduced the new Sea Hawk 2014 recently.And I its bold, sporty lo and cool color combo. Perfect for outdoor summer activities – especially those involving water, the Girard-Perregaux Sea…
My Personal Recounting of the Kentucky Derby: Experiencing the Fastest 2 Minutes in Sports with Longines
Yesterday, what is dubbed as the “Fastest two minutes in sports” to place. The 140th Kentucky Derby, held in Louisville, is one amazing event – something everyone should have on…
Visiting New York this Week? Don’t Miss Madison Avenue Watch Week
This coming week ushers in the fourth annual Madison Avenue Watch Week, wherein premiere watch retailers on the luxurious Madison Ave preview the newest timepieces built for 2014. Additionally, from…
Eat Your Heart Out! Chef Experience Extraordinaire at the Kentucky Derby Taste of Derby with Longines
There are many stories behind the Kentucky Derby – the horses, jockeys and races, the hats (oh the hats), the bourbon, the food and . It’s a lot to soak…
It’s Good to Be a Lightweight: The Zenith El Primero Lightweight is in Stores Now
Even though it’s great to show the newest watches just released at shows, those watches don’t usually make it to retail market for months to come. But here we bring…