Always on the cutting edge of materials and designs, Richard Mille this year surprises us again — this time in tune with the ultra thin trend — as he pushes horological…
SIHH 2016: Richard Mille Goes Thin with the RM67-01 Automatic Extra Flat
A look at the world’s wristwatch brands, their newest timepieces, brand ambassadors, events and news – by brand.
SIHH 2016: Meet the New Vacheron Constantin Fabuleaux Ornaments Collection
Métiers d’Arts have just escalated in elegance and sophistication thanks to Vacheron Constantin and the all-new Fabuleaux Ornements collection of timepieces unveiled at this year’s SIHH. The series celebrates the…
SIHH 2016: Meet the Piaget Emperador Coussin XL 700P Mechanical Quartz Watch
What happens when an iconic luxury watch brand with a legendary history in ultra thin mechanical watches, as well as in the quartz revolution decides to marry its feats?…
SIHH 2016: Introducing the Rotonde de Cartier Astromystérieux Caliber 9462 MC (Hands On)
Cartier has long been a master of mystery clocks, creating famous see-through clocks for than a century. These Mystery clocks showcased rock crystal and other clear materials for the dial…
SIHH 2016: Introducing the Montblanc ExoTourbillon Slim 110 Years Limited Edition Hand-Painted Watch in the new 4810 Collection (original photos)
We’ve said it before and we will say it again, Montblanc is brand commanding you to sit up and take notice. Especially since being under the direction of powerhouse CEO…
Cartier, Baur Foundation Bring “Asia Imagined” to Life at this Geneva Exhibition
An incredible exhibit of nearly 250 objects of art with Asian inspiration – than half of them created by Cartier — draws visitors from around the world to the grand…
How Complicated Watchmaking Transcends Time Thanks to Breakthrough Thinking
Watch pundits of today often lament that all we create in watches now are throwback references to the past. In fact, today’s watchmaking complications – freely defined as anything additional…
Women’s Watches, Especially Mechanicals, Continue to Steal the Limelight
Early last year, just after SIHH 2015, I wrote an article for Departures Magazine on the prevalence of women’s watches. The year before that, I had written an article in…
Watches on the Red Carpet: What did Matt Damon, Eddie Redmayne and Mark Ruffalo Wear at the Golden Globes?
This past Sunday, the 2016 Golden Globes Awards Ceremony to place in LA and a lot of bling walked the Red Carpet on celebrities. Not only did Harry Winston…
Don’t Miss The Luxury of Time Exhibition at the MET, NY, Now
The New Year is filled with grand surprises and for watch rs and historian buffs of time – If you are planning to visit the Big Apple anytime soon — you…
Ulysse Nardin Unveils Year of the Monkey Classico Watch with Comic Likeness
Ulysse Nardin takes the playful spirit of the monkey to new heights in its rendition of the Year of the Monkey Classico watch. In this design, the artisans at Ulysse…
Chopard Turns to Ancient Arts for “Year of the Monkey” L.U.C XP Urushi Watch
Chopard has been creating timepieces utilizing the ancient art of Urushi for several years now. This year, the brand brings the specialty paining technique to the forefront in its L.U.C…
Meet the Jaquet Droz “Year of the Monkey” Petite Heure Minute Watches
The artisans at Jaquet Droz created two new “Year of the Monkey” Petite Heure Minute watches this year– and each is a stunner. Each is based on the legend of…
Introducing the Vacheron Constantin “Year of the Monkey” Watch from the Legend of the Chinese Zodiac Collection (Prices)
Continuing our coverage of the Year of the Monkey watches, we take a lo at the Vacheron Constantin “Metiers d’Art, Legend of the Chinese Zodiac” collection — this year with the new “Year…
Meet Harry Winston’s “Year of the Monkey” Premier Watch –Yes, Men, This One is for the Women (Prices)
While we have officially started our New Year, the Chinese New Year does not begin until next month: February 8, to be precise. So, to honor everyone’s new year, every…