Tomorrow marks the 100th running of the famed Indy 500 — and it promises excitement. There are a few watch brands intimately involved in the event, and one of them, Ritmo Mundo, which produces a great of affordable Racer watches (including the tribute to Dan Wheldon watch, which you can read about here), also…
Wristwatches that cost less than $5,000.
1962 Wittnauer Watch, Owned by Major League Baseball Star, Sells for $10,000
Last week, our friends over at Analog/Shift — buyers and sellers of fine vintage watches — partnered with former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani to auction off a very special timepiece. The watch – up for auction for one week- sold as of 5 PM tonight for $10,000. Bidding had started at $500. The watch, which…
George Clooney Wears Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch in Money Monster Thriller
Famed actor George Clooney, also an Omega brand ambassador can be seen in the new movie Money Monster wearing an 18-karat yellow gold Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional. The 42mm watch features a black dial and is a COSC-certified chronometer. In real life,this watch retails for $22,500. The new movie, Money Monster, is in theaters now. In addition…
Eterna Unveils Super KonTiki Chronograph and Ladies Diver in Honor of the Ocean Expedition (Prices)
Swiss watch brand, Eterna, has a rich maritime history. The brand has long been involved in creating water watches in a collection named KonTiki — after the 1947 ocean expedition. Now, in further salute to the , the brand unveils the Super KonTiki Chronograph and a Super KonTiki Ladies’ Diver with mechanical movements and key functions.…
TimeCrafters Watch Exhibit Open to the Public in New York this Weekend
Beginning on Friday morning and running through Sunday at the Park Avenue Armory in New York, the fourth annual TimeCrafters show opens to the public. TimeCrafters showcases 15 top luxury brands and their newest watches — some of which have never been seen in the US market. Additionally, some brands are bringing in celebrities, watchmakers, race…
Longines Times Nyquist’s Win at the Kentucky Derby, Unveils Triple Crown Watches
This past weekend, Nyqvist, ridden by record-setting jockey Mario Gutierrez, won the 142nd Kentucky Derby — racing to the finish in the home stretch and winning over Exaggerator by 1-1/4 lengths. There to capture the precise moment was Longines — the official timekeeper and a key sponsor of the famed Kentucky Derby, along with the…