This year, Jacob & Co. – masters at haute joaillerie watches — once again surprises and ights with a huge array of timepieces that range from complex tourbillons to stunning emerald ights. Last year, the brand released its Astronomia watch — you can read about that here. This year, there are several new renditions —…
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Graff Diamonds Unveils $40 Million Watch (BaselWorld 2015)
It’s the weekend. Time to reflect on the dazzling unveilings here at BaselWorld — especially when it comes to diamonds. The hot news? Graff Diamonds unveils a watch that holds than 152 carats of diamonds — including a 38+-carat pear-shaped diamond in the center that can be removed and worn as a ring. Called…
Can Your Watch Withstand Arctic Conditions? The New Tudor North Flag Can (BaselWorld 2015)
Tudor is a brand that is almost synonymous with outdoor activity, from cars to sailing and . Now, the brand takes the adventurous spirit a step further with the new North Flag collection with in-house-made movement. The is named for the arctic and Antarctic – extremes of the planet, temperatures and conditions. It was so…
Introducing the Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Watch and New Annual Calendar (BaselWorld 2015)
We all know that Patek Philippe dances to its own independent drummer when it comes to building superb watches. This year here at BaselWorld, the brand, thrills us with its newest collections. While it does have some special pieces up its proverbial sleeve, the watches that we are certain watch enthusiasts will go a little…
Here’s to the Official Opening of BaselWorld 2015
If you are a watch r you know that there is one exhibition in the world that is not to be missed: BaselWorld. What? You have never been? What are you waiting for? This is one of the few global exhibitions open to the public (for a small entry fee) and it is THE show…
6 Great Green Rolex Watches to Bring the Luck of the Irish for St. Patrick’s Day
Today, March 17, is St. Patrick’s Day — also known as the Feast of Saint Patrick. It is a day on which those who celebrate wear green – the color associated with Ireland since the 1600’s. The cultural and religious celebration honors the death date of Saint Patrick (AD 385–461), the foremost patron saint of…