Photo Report: Watch Shopping In Miami (Redux)
Six years later, we swing by Matthew Bain’s studio to take another look at an insane treasure trove of watches.
Business News: As Baselworld 2019 Approaches, The Watch Industry’s Biggest Show Faces An Uncertain Future
There will be plenty of changes this year. But the big change comes in 2020.
Pre-Baselworld 2019 – Chopard Mille Miglia 2019 Race Edition
Chopard has been the partner and official timekeeper of the popular Mille Miglia open-road endurance race for over 30 years now. Throughout that time, it has become something of a tradition for the brand to release a new model for the race each year. This year is no exception, and the Chopard Mille Miglia 2019 […]
Pre-Baselworld 2019 – Chopard L.U.C Flying T Twin
Countdown mode for Baselworld 2019 has commenced and Chopard presents its first flying tourbillon combined with an automatic movement on board the elegant rose gold L.U.C. Flying T Twin. The ultra-thin case is made from “Fairmined” gold and houses an even thinner automatic movement based on Chopard’s very first manufacture movement. Decorated with a sophisticated […]
INTRODUCING: A brand new gold Speedmaster for half the price of vintage – the Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Limited Edition
Seriously, what better way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing than with a traditional gift of gold. And a very special type of 18k gold at that, but a little more on that later. Omega has just dropped its most anticipated release of the year, the Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Limited Edition. And I’ve got to say, while I knew something special was coming, my jaw dropped when I saw the news. First, a quick history lesson. On the 20th of July 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the surface of the moon. Leaving their defining footprints in not just the lunar dust but also in the history books. As I’m sure most of you are already aware, during this momentous achievement, Buzz Aldrin was wearing the Omega Speedmaster on his wrist – a reference ST105.012 for those of you playing at home. Marking an incredible moment in time, particularly for the Swiss watch brand with the legacy of the Omega Moonwatch taking flight. However, this brand new limited edition sees its inspiration taken from another equally as cool reference. Omega have re-created one of the most widely…
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In Partnership – Panerai: The Making Of A Design Icon, Part 2
In part two of this series, we take a closer look at Panerai’s ongoing innovations in materials and complications – and how they get from the “Laborotorio di Idee” to you.
Hands-on – Baume & Mercier Clifton Baumatic Perpetual Calendar
One of the big surprises of the 2018 edition of the SIHH came from Baume & Mercier with its new Baumatic collection. In case you need to refresh your memory, the Baumatics were equipped with a new calibre – called BM12-1975A – made by ValFleurier, a factory that also belongs to the Richemont Group. We […]
In The Shop – Vintage Watches: A 1982 Rolex GMT-Master Reference 16758, A 1960s Audemars Piguet Dress Watch, A 1960s LeCoultre Calculator, And A 1962 Rolex Day-Date Reference 1803
Back at it again with the vintage watches!
Interview: Marie-Laure Cérède, Timepieces Creation Director At Cartier
Cartier’s chief of watch design talks history, the perils of vintage, the gendered watch, and the importance of being able to say no.
Women’s Watch Wednesday – The Cartier Baignoire Allongée
Since its first wristwatch was created in 1904, Cartier has carved a name for itself as a daring and innovative brand that doesn’t shy away from shapes. Decade after decade, the brand unveiled incredible and unusual shaped watches, from the Tank to the Crash and even the Baignoire. Now, Cartier takes one of its premier […]