A fan and ambassadress of Baume & Mercier, actress Emmanuelle Chriqui has partnered with the brand in the design of specially made watch straps for the alluring a (which is…
A look at the world’s wristwatch brands, their newest timepieces, brand ambassadors, events and news – by brand.
Introducing TAG Heuer’s new Carrera Carbon Caliber 1887 Concept Chronograph
It’s been a month of new technology, new innovations, concept watches and . We’ve seen some great “firsts” in the watch industry here in Switzerland. Now, TAG Heuer joins the…
Vintage Fine – Franck Muller Releases the Vintage 7-Days Power Reserve
First shown to the world at the recent World Presentation of Haute Horlogerie & Jewellery in Monaco, the new Franck Muller Vintage (Curvex) 7-Days Power Reserve Mechanical wristwatch was the…
Watch Education: What is a Chronometer and What is COSC Certification?
A few weeks ago we answered the question, “What is a Chronograph?” and promised to bring to light the difference between a chronograph and a chronometer – terms that are…
SIHH 2013: Women’s Watches Prevail, Introducing Vacheron Constantin’s Metiers d’Art Florilege
As we mentioned on Monday when we brought you a trend report from SIHH, this is definitely the year for women. In fact, Vacheron Constantin – for the first time…
Introducing the Van Cleef & Arpels Ballerine Enchantee Retrograde Watch
In my Jewels of Time bo, published last year, I wrote extensively about women’s watches and the amazing creativity that watch brands are bringing to the forefront for the discerning…
Cars, Watches and Winners at the Rolex 24 at Daytona
The 51st Rolex 24 at Daytona has come to a roaring end, as the Rolex timing hit the 24-hour mark and in the Daytona Prototype class, Chip Ganassi to the…
SIHH 2013 Watch Trend Review
As SIHH 2013, the 23rd edition of this luxury by-invitation-only watch show, comes to a close – it is important to note several key trends that emerged with the unveiling…
Cartier Unveils Calibre de Cartier Chronograph at SIHH 2013
This year, Cartier moves ahead – big time. The brand has unveiled here at the SIHH 2013 so many incredible new pieces that it will take some time to sort…
Piaget Unveils the Emperador Coussin Ultra-Thin Minute Repeater at SIHH 2013
Piaget – the master of ultra-thin calibers – now releases the automatic Emperador Coussin Ultra-Thin Minute Repeater. Although it’s thin (setting another double record for the brand thanks to its…
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Grande Complication Highlights SIHH 2013
It’s no secret that Audemars Piguet does a marvelous job with its Royal Oak collection. Now, however, it goes above and beyond with this new Royal Oak Offshore Grande Complication.…
Parmigiani Celebrates Music and Marquetry in New Tonda Tourbillon Watches, SIHH 2013
Demonstrating its mastery of haute horology and elegance, Parmigiani Fleurier unveils the most stunning Tonda Tourbillon wristwatches (and a table clock0 with beautiful marquetry dials that celebrate the spirit of…
Hautlence Unveils the Round Retrograde HLRQ at GTE 2013
Oh, we so this brand, with its avant garde, individualistic designs and high-tech watchmaking. Now Hautlence brings us the new – round – interpretation of the HLRQ as part of…
Ralph Lauren Releases Sporting World Time watch at SIHH 2013
Inspired by Ralph Lauren’s personal of travel and international exploration, the Ralph Lauren Sporting World Time watch offers — at the turn of a crown – time in 24 cities…
Omega Unveils Anti-Magnetic Watch Movement
In a truly advanced mode, Omega unveiled its newest technology: the creation of a watch that is resistant to magnetic fields greater than 1.5 tesla (15,000 gauss), far exceeding the…