It is a long-awaited moment in the watch collecting world. Two brands from yesteryear that were much coveted by collectors and watch rs globally are about to be re-imagined and revived this year thanks to the LVMH high watchmaking atelier, La Fabrique du Temps. First, LVMH announced the revival in 2023 of the once…
A look at watches with a variety of horological complications and functions above and beyond telling time.
Hands On With The Jacob & Co. s $20 Million Billionaire Timeless Treasure Yellow Diamond Watch
Every year for decades, I traverse the globe to attend the exciting watch shows taking place in Switzerland. I recently returned from 10 days in Geneva where I got to try on, examine and enjoy some of the newest and most exceptional watches that will make their way to the market this year. Easily a…
A Closer Look At The Breitling Top Time B01 Ford Thunderbird
(This article by Roberta Naas first appeared on her column on Forbes.com.) With a past inextricably tied to the worlds of aviation and automotive, Breitling naturally produces timepieces that reflect that rich heritage. The Top Time Classic Cars series of watches inspired by the great American sports cars is the perfect example. Now, the brand…
Vacheron Constantin Unveils Retrograde Displays, Including Traditionnelle That Was Three Years In The Making
By Nancy Olson Vacheron Constantin celebrates its roots with timepieces in pillar collections that feature retrograde displays—a part of the company’s métier since the early twentieth century. This year, the brand opted to unveil three new timepieces all boasting the bed retrograde complication. Essentially, the retrograde is an indicator on a watch or clock that…
Creativity X Two: Jaeger-LeCoultre Unveils Reverso Tribute Chronograph At Watches & Wonders Geneva 2023
By Nancy Olson This year, Jaeger-LeCoultre pays tribute to the famed Art Deco designed Reverso, that was unveiled to the world in 1931. Built using the Golden Ratio of Phi (1.168), this watch is easily one of the most recognizable timepieces in the world – an icon in time. One of the first wristwatches made…
MB&F Unveils A First For The Brand And A Sure-Fire Must-Have Legacy Machine
Rarely does independent watch brand MB&F create a watch in stainless steel. Those owners of a M.A.D. 1 watch are thrilled he did. However, it is not a normal occurrence. Neither is a salmon colored dial – a hue the brand used only once. Now, however, with the new Legacy Machine Perpetual Stainless Steel watch…