A relatively young watch brand, Jacob & Co. – also a high-jewelry brand – was founded just 37 years ago in 1986 by Jacob Arabo, whose mission was to do the unthinkable with jewelry and watches. Thanks to now-iconic watches like his Five-Time-Zone piece that attracted hip hoppers, rappers, athletes, and watch rs alike, the…
A Closer Look At The Ulysse Nardin Blast Moonstruck Watch By Ludwig Oechslin
True watch collectors and aficionados are typically well-versed in the extraordinary watches. You know, the ones people tout as highly complicated, or, in watch terms, grand complications. Often these include automatons with moving parts on the dial, minute repeater and chiming watches, or over-the-top celestial watches. Celestial watches are an arena that Ulysse Nardin (recently…
Grenon & Cie Unveils First Eponymous Watch
The complex and beautiful new eponymous brand unveiled by Rhode Island retailer, Grenon ‘s of Newport, is the first in a series that brings the company full circle. Owner of Grenon’s, Ray Grenon, has long been a collector of watches in addition to operating the very special retail store. Now, after 35 years of collecting,…
Swatch Group Presents Its Chinese New Year Zodiac Watches From Blancpain, Harry Winston, Swatch
The Chinese New Year rings in officially on February 1, 2022, and a host of brands are offering creative visions of the seductive and alluring tiger for the wrist. According to Chinese zodiac references, the tiger is the beautiful, powerful and confident and people born in the Year of the Tiger are similarly empowered. In…
Greubel Forsey Unveils Final GMT Earth Watch In Titanium
Greubel Forsey has long been known for its incredible haute horology – building exclusive, highly technical timepieces that are coveted by collectors and have long waiting lists to buy. One of its most bed watches is the GMT Earth watch, which it has created in several editions since its original unveiling of the technical concept…
Arnold & Son’s Luna Magna Ultimate 1 Watch Lights Up The Sky
When it comes to creating celestial beauty for the wrist, Arnold & Son has long been at the top of the game. This is the brand that has brought us so many wonderful watches, including the world GMT Globetrotter watch and . Now, the Swiss brand unveils the Luna Magna Ultimate 1 Celestial Brilliance —…