For about three weeks, I had the privilege of wearing the Grand Dome DT Vintage 1946 stainless steel watch from Dubey & Schaldenbrand. For those not as familiar with this…
Off the Cuff:Grand-Dome-DT-Vintage-1946
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A moment in Time with Jerome Lambert CEO Montblanc International
About a month ago, we started a new series of interviews with new brand CEOs. In this vein, we recently interviewed new international CEO of Montblanc, Jerome Lambert. Lambert spent…
Touring Marie Antoinette’s Private Residence, Petit Trianon – Made Possible by Breguet
In ways than one, my recent trip to Petit Trianon – private home of Marie Antoinette – was made possible by Breguet. Bringing past and present full circle, luxury watch…
They’re Finally Here: IWC’s Bold Trio of Pilot’s Watches
You may have heard about them a few months ago—but – IWC rs take note – the bold and brazen three new black ceramic IWC Pilot’s watches have hit the…
Hands On with the Montblanc ExoTourbillon Rattrapante
A couple of nights ago in New York City, Montblanc celebrated the opening of its Madison Avenue Boutique – with a star-studded guest roster and outstanding product. Leading the event…
Omega Unveils Updated Iconic Seamaster Bullhead Chronograph
We posted on about this watch yesterday – but we received so many es that it made sense to post it here. This stunning vintage Omega Seamaster Bullhead is a …
Exclusive: Inside the Tourbillon Room at Breguet
It is common knowledge in the watch world that Abraham-Louis Breguet invented the tourbillon — a highly precise mechanism that eliminates certain problems in accuracy due to the effects of…
4 Most Impressive Clocks in the Palace of Versailles and Petit Trianon
While in Paris last week with Breguet on an exciting trip to experience the past and present of the brand (we bring you about that in the next weeks) –…
5 Top Watchmaking Complications
Watch brands often refer to timepieces as having simple or complex complications. Generally every function of a watch that is in addition to its timekeeping role is an added complexity. …
Up Close with the Ladies’Carl F. Bucherer Patravi EvoTec Big Date
The trend toward women’s cushion-shaped watches has roots in the 1920’s, 30’s and 40’s when these styles were all the rage. Now savvy brands revisit the cushion-cornered square shape with…
Audemars Piguet Unveils the Millenary Minute Repeater
A sheer beauty in terms of craftsmanship, complexity and design, the Audemars Piguet Millenary Minute Repeater makes it official debut on the market. Complete with the much-coveted AP escapement and…
Don’t Miss this Blue-Dialed Baume & Mercier Capeland Chrono
Blue dialed watches. They have a certain allure to them that can’t be paralleled. Such is the case with this incredibly bold and distinctive Baume & Mercier Capeland Chronograph with…
A Close-Up Look at Jacob & Co.’s SF24 – on the Wrist
In today’s watchmaking world, several brands recognize that a little touch of added dimension goes a long way. Such is the case with the new Jacob & Co. SF24 watch. …
Differentiating Between an Automatic Watch and a Hand-Wound Watch
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,…
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 –…