We get a lot of questions from readers asking the difference between a hand-wound (manual-wind) watch and an automatic (self-wind) watch. While we to a lo at this subject before,…
Differentiating Between an Automatic Watch and a Hand-Wound Watch
Wow Women’s Wednesday: ALOR Swiss Watches Nice Addition to Market
It isn’t everyday that a new watch brand makes its debut on the market. But California-based ALOR® fine jewelry’s of intriguing and affordable Swiss-made timepieces definitely caught our eye. While…
Affordable Watches — Take the Quantum Leap
We’ve written about the creative prowess of Ritmo Mundo many times before. This innovative young brand has brought about some of the exciting affordable Swiss watches on the market –…
Did MB&F go Classic? Discussing the Legacy Machine No. 2
When one thinks of the micro-engineering horological brand known as MB&F – images of spaceships and other bold and distinctive 3-dimensional shapes come to mind. Not classic round. Although the…
Possibly the most Expensive Haute Perfume — from the House of Sillage
Men – don’t leave this post thinking it is not for you. If there is a woman out there you , read on. Women, this is all about beauty, elegance…
The Creative Process of Watch Making and Film Making Merge at Lincoln Center
Last night, we had the unique opportunity at the 51st New York Film Festival of joining film makers, screen writers and critics at Lincoln Center for a panel discussion about…
Breaking News: Hublot Partners with Rapper Jay-Z to Release Exclusive Shawn Carter by Hublot Watch
The daring Hublot brand has announced an exclusive partnership with Shawn ‘Jay-Z’ Carter to create two limited edition timepieces. Carter is a rapper, record producer and entrepreneur. The collection will…
Introducing the Hautlence HLRQ01 Watch at SIAR 2013
This week, from October 1 through 3, the 7th edition of SIAR (Salon Internacional Alta Relojeria Mexico) is being held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Mexico City. At this…
88 Rue du Rhone Releases Watch for Breast Cancer Awareness
With October being dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness, many watch brands are jumping headlong into supporting this important cause. 88 Rue du Rhone is one such company. It unveils its…
A Moment in Time: Exclusive Interview with Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, Co-President of Chopard
Recently, Chopard inaugurated its state-of-the-art service center in Miami. We wrote about it here. During that event, Karl-Friedrich Scheufele d his thoughts in an exclusive Q & A on the…
More than $5 Million Raised for Only Watch –but Only One Brought in Big Bucks – Patek Philippe Titanium Watch Steals the Show
If you were off enjoying the weekend – good for you. We tweeted and posted on a variety of results for the weekend’s Only Watch 2013 auction held in Monaco…
Full Details on the Audemars Piguet LeBron James Watch, and a Few Words with James
Friday night in Miami, Audemars Piguet sponsored a mega event for the launch of the brand’s new LeBron James limited edition watch created in cooperation with brand ambassador and Four-time…
Zancan Offers Distinctive Men’s Jewelry
By Nancy Pier Sindt This Italian jewelry company may have an olive tree growing in its interior, but its designs are far from understated and peaceful. For example, if your…
Breaking News: Audemars Piguet Unveils LeBron James Watch
Just this evening in Miami, Audemars Piguet is sponsoring a mega event for the launch of the brand’s new LeBron James limited edition watch created in cooperation with brand ambassador…
Baume & Mercier’s Amazing Women’s Watches: Linea “Day and Night”
Since its inception Baume & Mercier has understood and catered to women as well as men. The brand has repeatedly unveiled feminine, elegant timepieces that are perfect for women. Today,…