Introducing the Kaj Korpela’s Hand-Made Tourbillon Wristwatch “Timepiece No. 1”

Hailing from northern Sweden, Kaj Korpela came to become an independent watchmaker by way of Ulysse Nardin and then a one year stint at Janvier S.A., Vianney Halter’s workshop. He then struck out on his own in 2008, setting up shop in Bern, the federal capital of Switzerland. He then produced timepieces and components for other brands, all […]

8 years ago

Vacheron Constantin Rounds Up Steve McCurry’s Photos of Fantastic Places

Commission by Vacheron Constantin to celebrate the launch of its new Overseas sports watch, the series of photos of exotic locales by Steve McCurry is now complete. The photographer best known for his striking Afghan Girl portrait roamed the world, creating a series of pictures that depicts 12 places in McCurry’s postcard-perfect style. The first […]

8 years ago

Review: Seiko PADI Automatic Diver SRPA21

Seiko watches have always been making waves. Many professional divers actually use their dive watches for their work. The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) is the world’s leading scuba diver training organization. Both started out serving the diving industry in 1965, and to celebrate this special relationship, Seiko…

8 years ago

Move Over Peridot, Spinel is the New August Birthstone

By Roberta Naas Peridot just got bumped. Well, to be fair – it only got pushed aside. For the first time in more than 100 years, a new stone has been added to the birthstone lineup. Spinel is now officially also an August stone – giving lucky Leos (and a few Virgos born late in August) a choice in color.

8 years ago

Introducing the Epos Emotion 3390 24h, an Affordable 24-Hour Display Wristwatch

Once upon a time favoured by military personnel and other professionals – astronaut Scott Carpenter wore one to distinguish between day and night back on Earth –  the wristwatch with the 24-hour display is a simple modification to the ordinary time display but still uncommon. The Epos Emotion 3390 24h is an affordable take on the 24-hour display […]

8 years ago