Wristwatch Review: Glashutte Original Senator Chronometer

By Roberta Naas
Just recently, I spent just about two weeks wearing the Glashütte Original Senator Chronometer watch that was unveiled earlier this year and is in stores now. Inspired by marine chronometers, the new piece is a bold extension of the Senator chronometers the brand first released in 2009. The new version is a slimmer and more elegant timepiece. Crafted in 18-karat white gold with a stunning finely grained blue dial, the

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Jean-Claude Biver, Zenith and Land Rover Partner for El Primero Range Rover Watch

By Roberta Naas
Last night in New York City at the New York Edition hotel, Jean-Claude Biver, President of LVMH Watch Division, unveiled the newest brand partnership: an agreement with Land Rover to create watches inspired by the luxury SUVs. River was joined by Gerry McGovern, Chief Design Officer of Land Rover for the exciting event to showcased the new El Primero Range Rover Special Edition

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Vacheron Constantin Unveils New Patrimony Moon Phase, Pre-SIHH 2017

By Roberta Naas Easily one of the most beloved collections from Vacheron Constantin, the world’s oldest watchmaker, the Patrimony is being joined by an exciting new 18-karat gold small-complication sibling. The Patrimony Moon Phase and Retrograde Date watch houses an all-new movement that features the cycle and age of the moon on a display altho is accurate for

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Watch Collectors Be Warned: Upcoming Phillips Auction Not for the Faint of Heart

By Roberta Naas
This fall promises to be one of the most exciting seasons on the auction calendar, especially at Phillips. Some of the rarest and most coveted watches in history are touring the world now for previews before going up for auction in Geneva in November. The Phillips Geneva Watch Auction: Four (taking place November 12 and 13), will include an incredible

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Inside the Manufacture: A. Lange & Sohne Brings German Watchmaking to New Heights

By Roberta Naas
Not too long ago, we were granted unique access to the all-new, state-of-the-art A. Lange & Sohne watch manufacture in Glashutte, Germany. In the famed Saxony region, where German independent watchmaking thrived prior to the expropriation after World War II, once-strong brands have spent decades re-inventing themselves and coming full circle into the

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