If you haven’t yet purchased your first good luxury mechanical wristwatch, it is time to do so. There is so much to be said for the craftsmanship and fine-tuned technological workmanship that goes into a mechanical wristwatch. Typically, these timepieces have hundreds of tiny components all inside the case that work harmoniously to track…
Ikepod Founder, Oliver Ike, Unveils the new A. Manzoni & Fils Canopus Weekplanner
As you may have already noticed, this week’s watch coverage thus far is about new watches. The one we are about to cover is a new venture — so new that it can be found on Kickstarter — a group funding project open to anyone wishing to invest in getting this Swiss-made timepiece off…
Ditch the Garage: Car-aligned watches
Luxury watches named for automobiles are the hottest status symbol yet. While car aficionados those luxurious sports cars, those cars can’t accompany the owner into board meetings or outings. It’s time to ditch the garage and wear a bit of the auto-inspired luxury world on the wrist — and you can do this in…
Watch Education: Understanding the Chronograph
Chronograph watches are great summer timepieces – as they can time all of those outdoor activities you indulge in – swimming, jogging, rowing, and . Here, we try to out the basics (entire bos have been written about chronographs) about what exactly a chronograph watch is and how it functions. Essentially, a chronograph is a…
Exclusive Interview with Wimbledon winner and Rado Brand Ambassador — Andy Murray
This weekend, Andy Murray won Wimbledon, beating Novak Djovic and marking history as the first Brit man to win the Wimbledon championship since 1936 (when Fred Perry to the win). Last year at this tournament, he lost to Federer and his tears afterward saying “I’m getting closer,” won him the public’s heartfelt interest and support.…
Louis Moinet Historic Clock in The White House
In honor of Fourth of July – a true American Holiday – and as we celebrate this long weekend, we bring you a little history about clocks and the White House. The Louis Moinet clock purchased by Monroe strikes the hours and quarter hours and features Minerva – the Roman goddess of poetry, medicine, wisdom,…