In 1960, John Wayne, now a legend around the world for his quintessential American spirit, starred as Col. Davy Crockett in “The Alamo.” It was a film about the true story of a small group of soldiers who died trying to prevent the taking of the new Republic of Texas. “Republic. I like the sound…
Antiquorum Fall Auction sees Vintage Timepieces Commanding Top Dollar
It’s auction season again and we couldn’t be happier. There are so many great timepieces up on the block and they are commanding high prices that we believe collectors are willing to spend. Antiquorum’s upcoming auction on October 8 at The Roosevelt Hotel in New York is ripe with promise. At the sale of Important…
A One-Minute Look at the Breguet Tradition Automatique Seconde Retrograde 7097 (video)
Just a couple of days ago, Breguet created a beautiful video to showcase the craftsmanship and high technology of the brands Tradition Automatique Seconde Rétrograde 7097, which was first launched at Baselworld last year and which is still being made. Crafted in 18-karat while gold, 40mm Tradition 7097 is open worked to deftly show off the bridges, wheels,…
Emmanuel Bouchet Unique Complication One Up for Auction (Slide show)
Easily one of the most beautiful and complex timepieces ever made, the Complication One by Emmanuel Bouchet has been a hot topic among watch collectors around the world. Now, the brand has created a special unique piece for the upcoming Christies’s Important Watches auction on October 19th in Dubai. The special pice is crafted in…
How I Spell Love: $65,800 Vacheron Constantin Harmony Chronograph Pulsometer
Today, Vacheron Constantin released a host of all new Harmony watches and they are among the most beautiful timepieces of 2016. While there are 10 new versions for men and women, revolving around five functions, there is only one that steals my heart with grand intensity. The Harmony monopusher Chronograph with pulsometer has one of…
Affordable Watches: Introducing the new NOMOS Glashutte Neomatic Midnight Blue Dial Collection
One of the key colors of the year in watchmaking is blue — a warm hue that makes for one of the most alluring watch dials when on the wrist. Now, Nomos Glashütte unveils an exciting new family of Neomatik watches with midnight blue dial and colorful accents. In August, the brand released the Tetra nematic Nacthblau…