As we end our year and lo forward to the new year, so, too does the Chinese market. Beginning on January 25, 2020, the Chinese New Year — the Year of the Rat — starts, and runs until February 12, 2021. According to Chinese culture, the rat is known for its intelligence and shrewdness. Now,…
Hands On: Hublot Classic Fusion Eden Rock St. Barths Special-Edition Watches
A lot of watch brands lo at their best-selling timepieces when planning extensions to s. This makes sense because if it sold great before, a new version should also sell like hotcakes. Sometimes, though, it isn’t just about focusing on new editions, but also on lifestyles. This is an area that Swiss watch brand Hublot…
Oris Unveils James Morrison Academy of Music Limited Edition Watch
Made in honor of the contemporary Australian jazz musician James Morrison, and his ongoing contribution to the development of the next generation of jazz musicians, Oris unveils yet another winner in its Jazz collection: the James Morrison Academy of Music Limited Edition watch. The timepiece supports his eponymous music academy in Australia. The 38mm watch…
Hands On: MB&F Legacy Machine Thunderdome With Three World Firsts
A couple of months ago, I had the opportunity to go hands on with a totally embargoed MB&F watch: the Legacy Machine Thunderdome. It was hard to keep my excitement about this watch in check, but now, I am finally able to bring a hands-on review of this watch to the forefront. Let me start by saying…
Introducing The Vacheron Constantin La Musique Du Temps Cabinotiers Watches
Yesterday in Singapore, Vacheron Constantin unveiled a host of complicated Cabinotiers watches — all under the theme of La Musique Du Temps. In total there are six new music of time watches — each extraordinary and alluring for a variety of reasons. As is the tradition at Vacheron Constantin, the Les Cabinoitiers timepieces are all…
Riskers On Kickstarter: The Watch Design for Bravery
Earlier this year at Baselworld, I had the good fortune of spending some time in the “Incubator” hall – a place where a host of young brands showcased their watches and even their concepts. Several articles stemmed from my meetings there, as I was intrigued by a host of brands. One of them is Riskers,…