By Ryan Walsh The concept of “Pushing the limits” applies to many different things. In some aspects it’s racing a car at full tilt, pushing your skills to the absolute limit, or taking all your creative skills, and building a masterpiece of innovation. That is what Zenith has been doing – time and again –…
Is Your Watch a Counterfeit? And How Would You Know?
Each year, than 11 million maritime containers arrive at our seaports — many filled with counterfeit goods. Last year, the category of jewelry and watches became the leading commodity in the most-seized counterfeit items – by value, according to the US Customs and Border Protection department. In fact, seizures of counterfeit watches and jewelry…
How Much Can You Fit into 45MM? A lot if you are IWC — Check Out the Portugieser Perpetual Calendar Digital-Date Month Edition 75th Anniversary Watch
By Gordon Henderson To commemorate the 75th anniversary of IWC’s Portugieser , the brand has unveiled the Portugieser Perpetual Calendar Digital-Date Month Edition “75th Anniversary.” For the most part, the lengthy name lists the complications found in the piece, and, given the breadth of features listed, it would appear IWC has paid proper tribute to…
Off The Cuff – Casio’s ProTrek Tough Solar Is Ideal For Any Outdoor Adventure
What’s the most important aspect of a watch? It depends on who you are and what the occasion is. For hikers and outdoors people in general its versatility. As with any tool, while on the trail, if its heavy throw it to the wayside, and the functions it has the better. In the end…
Liquid Time: Introducing the HYT H3 Linear Watch (BaselWorld 2015)
We were among the first to introduce the world to the concept of liquid watches back in 2011 when Vincent Perriard, Founder of HYT (Hydro-Mechanical Timepieces) d with us his concepts of using liquid for the time indication of a watch. He launched his brand in 2012 at BaselWorld and now, three years later, unveils…
Jacob & Co Unveils New Astronomia Watches and an $18 Millon Watch (BaselWorld 2015)
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 —…