Tomorrow, December 12, is the birthday of the legendary Ol’ Blue Eyes. One of the most influential singers of all time, Frank Sinatra would have turned 100 years old today. Celebrating the…
Fast Focus: Raymond Weil Celebrates Frank Sinatra
Fast Focus: Baume & Mercier Promises Great Year for Women in 2016 with Promesse Watches (Pre-SIHH 2016)
Just a couple of years ago, Baume & Mercier unveiled the Promesse Collection for women. Designed expressly for ladies, the is a refreshing of elegance and affordability. It captures the…
How Chanel Embroiders Watch Dials — This One’s for the Women
In the world of fine watchmaking, a term (and form) has quietly emerged in the past decade that has come to be one of the most highly esteemed assets in…
Parmigiani Unveils the Tonda Me’trographe Chicago — Pre- SIHH 2016 (prices)
In the unveiling of its Metro collection in 2014, Parmigiani Fleurier to a decidedly modern stance. Of course the brand continues to build its watch movements, dials and cases according…
Introducing the A. Lange & Sohne 1815 Tourbillon Handwerkskunst 2015 (Pre-SIHH 2016, prices,past versions)
Today in Dresden, A. Lange & Sohne unveiled the all-new 1815 Tourbillon Handwerkskunst at the jubilee celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Ferdinand A. Lange, founder of…
First Look: Ralph Lauren Unveils Slim Classique Watches for Women
Known for his incredible taste and talent, Ralph Lauren believes in sophistication and elegance. In fact, he says, “I like places and objects that transform us that take us somewhere else…
$2 Million Bra Made by Mouawad and Seen on the Victoria’s Secret Runway Show
Today, we digress from watches for a moment and turn our eyes to jewelry. Called the 2015 Fireworks Fantasy Bra, this Mouawad stunner (the bra, men, the bra) made…
Affordable Watches: Ritmo Mundo Unveils Ladies Racer Collection
Recently, we have been receiving a lot of e about our Affordable Watch reportage. It seems it is a pretty popular column and, of late, some of our female readers…
Tutima and the Tutima Academy of Aviation Safety Celebrate 10 Years of Aviation Excellence
Next year, which will be here all too soon, German-based watch brand Tutima celebrates a very unique anniversary: 10 years of the Tutima Academy of Aviation Safety. Now, this…
Close-Up Look at the Art of Jaeger-LeCoultre Hand Painted Watches (Slide Show)
Earlier this year, I had the distinct pleasure of joining Jaeger-LeCoultre at their Manufacture in Le Sentier for a lesson in hand painting. Those who know me well, know that…
Fast Focus: Baume & Mercier Unveils Clifton 1830 Five-Minute Repeater Pocket Watch (Pre-SIHH 2016)
Nearly two hundred years of watchmaking heritage and mastery characterize watch manufacturer Baume & Mercier, whose timepieces are the perfect gift for all celebrations. In honor of the brand’s 185th anniversary, Baume & Mercier…
Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda 1950 Tourbillon 60 Seconds: The World’s “Thinnest” and “Lightest” Tourbillon
By Samantha Walsh For such a young brand, Parmigiani Fleurier has been conquering the watchmaking world this year, with its remarkable timepieces — including the recently released Tonda 1950 Tourbillon 60 Seconds.…
Taking a Look at the HYT H4 Metropolis Watch that Indicates Time with Liquid
“Be water my friend.” The famous quote comes from Bruce Lee and is meant to drive home the importance of taking on the adaptable properties of liquid as it is…
A Close-Up Look at the Award-Winning Louis Moinet Vertalor Tourbillon Watch
Last year, for the brand’s tenth anniversary, Louis Moinet released the Vertalor, which is a watch that features a tourbillon in a cage hung beneath a three armed gold cage.…
Fast Focus: Gucci Watches on the Runway
Welcome to our new section: Fast Focus. Here we bring you a quick lo at a certain watch — just a quick in and out so you get a glimpse…