Ok, I am not sure if it gets any hier than this. Baselworld has renamed itself “HourUniverse” — maybe that’s because, let’s face it, it is all about our watch…
Baselworld Becomes HourUniverse With Dates For 2021
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Why This Year’s GPHG Seems Surreal, And What Happens Next
The 2020 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève is upon us. Considered by many to be the Oscars of the watch world, the event honors watchmaking at its finest. Each year…
Louis Moinet, Master At Uniqueness, Unveils Memoris Scarab Wings Watch
On its recently revamped website, in the “tomorrow” section, Swiss independent watch brand Louis Moinet writes: “A meteorite unique in the world has just landed in the Ateliers Louis Moinet, …
Introducing The Tutima M2 Coastline Chronograph: The Perfect Father’s Day Gift
Don’t procrastinate. Father’s Day is not really that far off and German watch brand Tutima has the perfect gift for dad: the all-new M2 Coast Chronograph with a unique personality.…
Introducing the Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Tourbillon
When you are familiar with Swiss luxury watch brand Parmigiani Fleurier, you may think you have seen it all from them. However, you have not. Today the brand unveiled its…
Meet The Five New Hermes Arceau L’Heure De La Lune Watches For 2020
Last year at SIHH, Hermes unveiled its all-new complicated Arceau L’Heure De La Lune watch — a revolutionary new timepiece that was years in the making. Now, the brand expands…
A Close Look At the Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon Chronograph
Classically elegant and exceptionally technical, the complex watches from Vacheron Constantin are often coveted masterpieces made in very limited numbers. The newest Traditionnelle Tourbillon Chronograph – unveiled on the Watchesandwonders.com digital platform…
Baselworld Cancels January 2021 Exhibition: The Story Behind The Breakdown
It’s no secret that Baselworld has been struggling. Let’s face it, the show started witnessing an exhibitor exodus as early as three or four years ago. Now, in light of…
A Close-Up Look At The Corum Admiral 42 Bronze Watches
If you are a r of sailing and all things maritime, most likely you have already heard of Corum’s Admiral watch. It is legendary in the watch market — immediately…
Why The Newly Introduced Cartier Pasha Collection Will Steal Hearts
It was a cult watch back in the mid 1980s. In fact, when it was first introduced in 1985, the world went wild for the Cartier Pasha. I remember because…
Introducing Vacheron Constantin’s Most Complicated Wristwatch: Les Cabinotiers Tempo
The name of the watch, and the collection it belongs to, is almost as complex as the timepiece itself. I’m talking about the newly released Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers split-second…
Introducing the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Date And Calendar Watches
It was almost 30 years ago in 1992 that Jaeger-LeCoultre unveiled its Master Control watches and they were an immediate hit. I remember because I was covering this industry (as…
Introducing The New A. Lange & Sohne Odysseus — The First-Ever Lange With Rubber Strap
Tomorrow would have been the official opening of Watches & Wonders Geneva (previously SIHH) had it not been for COVID-19. So, instead, we are witnessing the digital launch of many…
FHH Launches Digital Platform For Watches & Wonders Geneva: Watchesandwonders.com
Earlier this week on my column on Forbes.com, I posted that, beginning April 25 — the day that would have been the opening day of Watches & Wonders Geneva 2020 —…
Baselworld Blues: Did Fair Mismanagement Cause Its Demise?
Well it’s been a hell of a week for Baselworld. Not only did Rolex, Patek Philippe, Chopard, Chanel and Tudor — the main anchor brands of the annual fair…