by Amit Dev Handa (Las Vegas collector) My affair with watches began when I was 13 years old — with Swatch watches. I was lucky enough to be exposed to…
Collectors’ Corner: How Swatch Love Turned to Serious Watch Love
A look at the world’s wristwatch brands, their newest timepieces, brand ambassadors, events and news – by brand.
Introducing the A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 Tourbillon Handwerkskunst
Not too long ago, during our week on German Watches, we wrote here about how A. Lange & Sohne re-established itself post-Berlin Wall – becoming a force with which to…
Larger-than-Life Strandbeests from Theo Jansen Walk Miami Beach with Audemars Piguet
We’ve covered the esteemed brand of Audemars Piguet time and again here – but now we bring you something truly unusual. Audemars Piguet—Associate Partner of Art Basel – has announced…
Piaget Unveils Vintage-Inspired Black Tie Watches for Pre-SIHH 2015: Men, You May Feel Slighted
Yesterday we got the opportunity to spend some time previewing watches that will make their official debut in January at the SIHH exhibition in Geneva. Among them: Piaget. While we…
Panerai Launches Radiomir Revolution
By Isaac Wingold Panerai is one brand that has a truly unique and loyal following. The faithful, or “Paneristi” as they call themselves, are the Italian watchmaker’s ultimate diehard fans…
A Moment in Time: Thierry and Philippe Stern Speak Out about Patek Philippe at the 175th Anniversary Celebrations
Last week in Geneva, we had the grand experience of joining the legendary Patek Philippe watch brand in its celebration of the brands’ 175th anniversary. We brought you the milestones…
Sexy Has Never Looked So Good: Roger Dubuis Brings Corsets, Fishnet Stockings and Mink to the new Velvet Haute Couture Watch Line
Sorry men, but our sister site, www.watchseduction.com, brought some pretty sexy loing watches for women to the forefront and we just have to give them a shout out here. The…
Vacheron Constantin Unveils One of the Most Complicated Watches Ever: Maitre Cabinotier Astronomica at Watches & Wonders 2014
By Gordon Henderson Vacheron Constantin sits among the holy enclave of watch manufacturers. Its name, when mentioned to a group of studied horologists, will elicit reverenced oohs and ahs. Vacheron…
Introducing the Patek Philippe GrandMaster Chime: Ref. 5175 the most Complicated Patek Wristwatch yet with 1,366 movement parts and 20 complications
There is so much to tell about the 175th anniversary of Patek Philippe. Yesterday, we wrote HERE about what it is that makes this brand so special – the milestones…
A Look at the 175 Years that Shaped Patek Philippe Into Today’s Watchmaking Benchmark
Today, in Geneva, Patek Philippe – long-regarded as the pinnacle of Swiss horology — begins what is a weeklong celebration of its 175th anniversary. To mark the occasion of the…
Would You Travel to Iceland to Understand a Watch Brand Better? We did – with A. Lange & Sohne – Read About it Here
Last week was one of austere beauty, incredible experiences with nature, a bit of desolation, and a dance with time. Last week I spent in Iceland with A. Lange &…
Jaquet Droz Restores History in Pocket Watch Project
By Isaac Wingold Watchmaking is an industry that highly values tradition and paying homage to a rich history. One LaChaux de Fonds Swiss brand that deeply understands this is Jaquet…
Affordable Watches with Vintage Appeal: Introducing Ritmo Mundo Corinthian Watches
We’ve written about Ritmo Mundo many times before here. This brand has long dominated the affordable watch world with its very creative designs. Among them: Quantum, which thou can read…
Legendary Derek Jeter Talks Yankees and the Movado Captain’s Watch
It’s official: Derek Jeter one of the Yankees’ all-time greats with five World Series championships (including a Series MVP trophy in 2000), 14 All-Star selections, and two Hank Aaron Awards,…
Jaeger-LeCoultre and Howard Parr Fight Ovarian Cancer Using Photography and a Zest for Life
By Gordon Henderson Jaeger-LeCoultre continues to be one of our favorite brands to follow. Aside its place amongst the elite in the world of horology, the brand has taken on…