Watch brands have aligned themselves with various sports and hobbies for decades, but easily one of the fastest-growing fields is the world of automobiles, where sleek design, ultra lightweight materials, and close attention to precision timing are at the forefront. Now, several top watch brands take a closer lo at auto inspirations and unveil sleek new car-inspired…
Always Dream of Designing Your Own Watch? Here’s Your Chance with the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Atelier Reverso Program
Recently, in an article I wrote for Elite Traveler magazine, I discussed the fact that in the world of watchmaking, “a visionary and pioneering spirit has become the ubiquitous hallmark of upper echelon brands.” The concept here is that as and brands cater to the needs of their customers and potential customers, they…
Was the New Panerai PAM578 Titanium Tourbillon Special Edition Really a 3D Printed Watch?
Just last month, our colleagues over at Panerai Central — who cover everything Panerai in brilliant style — wrote about the brand’s use of what 3-dimensional ing for the most recently released PAM578 Titanium Tourbillon Special Edition. Three-dimensional ing has made a big impact in the watch industry over the past few years, but in this newest…
A Piece of Cement You Can Wear While Swimming: Meet the Giuliano Mazzuoli Cemento Watch
We’ve seen watches made of wood, stone, and even paper — but this one may be a first: cement. Italian designer extraordinaire Giuliano Mazzuoli, whom we have written about several times here, unveils a new breed that is a definite departure from the typically auto inspired watches he creates (read about those here). With a design…
Leap Year — Why We Have It and Watches that Can Help You Track It
Today is February 29th—a day that comes around only once every four years. Called Leap Year, the year with the extra day in it has a special meaning. While to some it may be reverse day (women, you can ask that man to marry you today), and to others it may be an extra…
Richard Mille and Airbus? Is the Million-Dollar ACJ RM 50-02 ACJ Tourbillon Split Second Chronograph a Smart Move?
A new year means new limited editions pieces from one of the industry’s most recognized independant watch makers, Richard Mille. Unveiled at SIHH 2016 – and not yet in stores — the 30-piece limited edition RM 50-02 ACJ Tourbillon Split Second Chronograph has a lot of collectors taking notice. Created thanks to a partnership…