Are Watch Winders Good For Anything?
A client recently asked me if there are any benefits to using automatic watch winders. The short answer is that I have two viewpoints on watch winders. Click to learn the pros and cons as I see them.
Seiko Prospex Blue Lagoon Watches Available At Timeless Luxury Watches
Seiko is releasing two new limited-edition Prospex models that seem to be taking the forums by storm, the aptly named Blue Lagoon Turtle and Blue Lagoon Samurai. These models are given that designation thanks to their gorgeous blue sunburst dials, accompanied by their dark and light blue unidirectional rotating bezels.
Up Close And Personal With Details That Make A Difference
What makes a luxury watch so luxurious? The answer to that can be found in the details. Creating a watch is not that difficult, but making it refined more so. That is why Audemars Piguet advertising slogan, “To Break The Rules, You Must First Master Them”,
Three On Three: Comparing The Vacheron Constantin Overseas, The Piaget Polo S, And The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15400
It’s been a while, but it’s Three On Three time again. We’ve compared funky independent watches under $15,000, in-house, manually-wound dress watches under $20,000, and even some powerhouse chronographs from the biggest name manufactures around. But now it’s time to tackle one of the most popular categories of watches of the modern era: stainless steel luxury sport watches. Here we’ve got the watch that started it all, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, the modern interpretation from an old-school manufacture, the Vacheron Constantin Overseas, and a totally new budget-friendly addition to the category, the Piaget Polo S. Enjoy the video, and read on for all the details.
Pre-Baselworld 2017 – Frederique Constant Classic Worldtimer Manufacture Brown Dial
We told you several times, the Word-Time complication is certainly the best answer to the issues of current business habits. Many of us are frequent travelers or work in an international environment, switching timezones (virtually or literally) more often than we change shirt. The need for a watch that displays multiple time-zones has never been so high. However, as we’ve seen, World-Time watches can go from quite accessible to insanely expensive. For that, Frederique Constant has a nice offer, affordable for sure, but also full of technical content (in-house movement and module, interesting way to adjust…); the Classic Worldtimer Manufacture. For Baselworld 2017, this watch will be introduced in a pink gold plated / brown dial combination.
Monsieur De Chanel Watch For Men Now In Platinum For 2017
The Monsieur de Chanel is easily among the most ambitious and appealing haute horology watches produced just for men from Paris-based Chanel, and it is getting a new member of the collection family in a platinum case with an attractive grand feu enamel dial for 2017.
Found: My Grandfather’s Gold Wristwatch, A Vestige Of 20th Century Swiss Watchmaking
About a year ago, my father surprised me with a wristwatch that I never knew existed, even though it had been in our family for generations. Now you may be thinking it’s a little odd that it took this long for me to find out about this watch, given my very pronounced interest in wristwatches (not to mention my career choice). And it was. But I’m guessing my father, who inherited it when he was a young boy, wanted to find the right time to share it, and I’m very glad he did. Suffice it to say, even if this isn’t a watch that would seem precious to most, it’s exactly that to me.
The Horological Society of New York Introduces The Henry Fried Scholarship For Watchmaking
Since 1866, the Horological Society of New York (HSNY) has been working diligently to advance the art and science of horology through its popular educational programs. Its monthly lecture series features world-class experts and is now being recorded as videos for members to watch online. Its award-winning Horological Education classes have taught thousands of students in NYC and in 2016 began touring across the USA. Today, HSNY is introducing the Henry Fried Scholarship, with a goal to increase the number of students studying at full-time watchmaking schools in the USA.
Hands-On Review: SIHH 2017 Montblanc TimeWalker Rally Timer
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…
The Record-Breaking Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Now In Skeleton Version
Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Skeleton – The record-breaking Octo Finissimo Tourbillon now comes in a ‘skeleton’ version. The perfect opportunity to satisfy our curiosity, taking advantage of the now unobstructed view of the inner workings of the thinnest Tourbillon ever. A testament of the Bulgari watchmaking expertise, the Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Skeleton combines several smart technical solutions. More than that, its open-worked movement illustrates the brand’s design capabilities down to the very last details.