In an insightful move Montblanc chose this year, the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare death (or what the company delicately calls the “anniversary of his life’s achievements”), to honor him with an annual Writers Edition limited edition pen full of symbolism.
Watch Giveaway We love it when we can giveaway something to you, our readers. We will have a couple of giveaways before the end of this year and we start with this stunning Lebois & Co Avantgarde Date with blue dial. You can read an in-depth review of this watch with a satin white dial […]
Some of the most interesting watches I saw at this year’s SalonQP were made in Barcelona, Spain. And, as if that isn’t enough, they were made by a three-person company that’s barely more than a year old. No joke.
The all-new Chopard L.U.C Full Strike is here, and frankly, it has everything going for it to become any real watch lover’s wet dream.
Cars and watches… it’s a combination that always works, simple as that! Both worlds share many common points: precision mechanics, passionate fans, a toys-for-boys reputation… Such partnerships can range from classic cars to luxury supercars and sometimes even race cars. In the case of HYT Watches, the latter felt like a natural choice, with both worlds aiming for performance, innovation and using materials worthy of a spaceship. Today, we are sharing with you our experiences during an ELMS race in Estoril, with HYT Watches and Panis-Barthez Competition, the brand’s latest sports-oriented partner.
Moser has been making waves lately, starting with the release of the Swiss Alp Watch last January at SIHH – and following up, more recently, with the Swiss Alp Watch S, which was intended to point out that the Swiss Alp Watch wasn’t just a throwaway gag, but also a serious statement about Moser’s identity, and about the identity (and identity crisis) of Swiss watchmaking overall. Some of the boldest designs in Moser’s lineup, interestingly enough, are also the simplest: the Concept watches (which, by the way, are not “concept” watches, these are actual production models) and which include time-only models, as well as a perpetual calendar, and dual-time watches.
The history of Junghans may surprise many haute horlogerie collectors. The firm began in 1861 in the Black Forest region of Germany and was one of the largest watchmakers in the world till the quartz crisis wiped out many of their suppliers in Switzerland. They continued with quartz watches and to innovate with solar and radio controlled…
Zenith was one of the pioneers in aviation timekeeping, having produce pilot’s watches since the early days of aviation. That continued until the mid 20th century, when the Tipo CP-2 “Cairelli” chronographs were delivered to the pilots of the Italian military. Now the Zenith “Cairelli” returns as a 1000-piece limited edition that’s pleasing true to the original. […]
By Roberta Naas
At 71 years old, Jacky Ickx says he is far wiser than he ever was. Born in Brussels in 1945, Jacques Bernard (Jacky) Ickx is known, today, as one of the finest racecar drivers of all time. He won the 24 Hours of Le Mans six times, achieved eight wins and 25 podium finishes in Formula One, and won the Can-Am Championship in 1979. From Formula One racing to endurance racing and winning the Paris Dakar Rally, Ickx recalls his racing career and his association with Chopard in an exclusive interview with
Hublot is no stranger for doing the unorthodox thing, whether it being on the technical side or on the aesthetical side. Talk about innovative technical prowess and the Hublot LaFerrari pops up. Mention weird or wonderful materials and perhaps you think of the Hublot Classic Fusion Berluti, with its leather dials. Now though, Hublot incorporates a rough-and-tough material, not often used for watchmaking: concrete! Here is the Hublot Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph Concrete Jungle made with Artist Tristan Eaton.