“With the new Da Vinci collection, IWC Schaffhausen has returned to the round case that was so successfully establishedvby the Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar in 1985. It meansvwe are bidding farewell to the tonneau case and reaffirmingvour commitment to the classic proportions the brandvstands for,” …
Super Bowl LI (51) was one hell of a match! The New England Patriots defeated the Atlanta Falcons in the first ever Super Bowl overtime after coming back from 28-3 to force the overtime and scoring the match winning touchdown in sudden death. New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady won his 5th Super Bowl ring and is now considered to be…
Unlike other horological inventions, a chronograph complication like the historical edition of SIHH 2017 Montblanc TimeWalker Rally Timer has often been associated to the humanity’s fascination with speed and performance. Heck, even watchmaking grandmasters like Philippe Dufour often agree that even though the chronograph appears…
There was sombreness in the air when A. Lange & Söhne presented its 2017 novelties on the Tuesday of SIHH week. Earlier in the day, news of Walter Lange’s passing had reached Geneva and many tears were shed. Walter Lange played a significant role in the revival and re-establishment of A. Lange & Söhne on December 7, 1990. He…
The term “God of Gamblers” was derived from the eponymous Hong Kong made movie, all thanks to the lead character Ko Chun’s (portrayed by Chow Yun-fat) incredible gambling skills. The movie had subsequently generated many sequels and spin-offs, and it has somehow became a staple every Lunar New Year. …
Jaeger-LeCoultre turned heads with its latest affordable price range timepieces at the SIHH 2017. Adopting a Tudor, Longines type business strategy, the Maison is set to reel in the ideal buyer persona with their highly attractive yet affordable Master Control models. Three new Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control models with two-tone sector dials…
We have featured David Beckham previously on Spot the Watch along with his wife Victoria and their various timepieces. David Beckham likes to wear some of his watches on a retro style bund strap or a classic NATO, which can give them a completely different and toned down look.…
One of the shockers which reverberated around the PalExpo halls this SIHH was the news that Panerai had introduced a watch which came with a 50 year warranty. Immediately, the antennae went up…publicity stunt. Especially when the 50 year warranty is coupled with a limited edition of 50 pieces and priced at € 50,000. But when we got…
In my previous review of Laurent Ferrier’s Galet Classic Square Tourbillon here, I observe the brand to be one that strongly emphasizes on certain values such as simplicity and elegance and these were all reflected in many of its designs. In fact, having previously worked at Patek Philippe for four decades, Laurent Ferrier believed in the…
Richard Mille. The name evokes the adrenaline rush of racing machines made for the wrist. It also strikes fear in the hearts of the budget minded collector, who often berates the megabuck prices asked. But look closer, and the use of innovative materials, the quest for the ultra light, the devotion to racing perfection becomes apparent.…