In the world of fine watchmaking, a term (and form) has quietly emerged in the past decade that has come to be one of the most highly esteemed assets in timepieces: Métiers d’ Arts. From woodworking to sculpturing, creating a masterpiece on the dial of a watch is a coveted art that sets brands apart…
Parmigiani Unveils the Tonda Me’trographe Chicago — Pre- SIHH 2016 (prices)
In the unveiling of its Metro collection in 2014, Parmigiani Fleurier to a decidedly modern stance. Of course the brand continues to build its watch movements, dials and cases according to strong traditional standards, but the (consisting of Me’trographe and Me’tropolitaine versions) captures a very current and even visionary stance. Now, for 2016, the…
Introducing the A. Lange & Sohne 1815 Tourbillon Handwerkskunst 2015 (Pre-SIHH 2016, prices,past versions)
Today in Dresden, A. Lange & Sohne unveiled the all-new 1815 Tourbillon Handwerkskunst at the jubilee celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Ferdinand A. Lange, founder of the Saxony brand. The new 1815 Tourbillon Handwerkskunst (the fifth in the series started in 2011) embraces two patents from the Saxony brand: Zero-Reset (first launched…
First Look: Ralph Lauren Unveils Slim Classique Watches for Women
Known for his incredible taste and talent, Ralph Lauren believes in sophistication and elegance. In fact, he says, “I like places and objects that transform us that take us somewhere else for a day, an evening or just a moment. I like the romance of films, cars, Cole Porter tunes and Frank Sinatra songs. They all…
$2 Million Bra Made by Mouawad and Seen on the Victoria’s Secret Runway Show
Today, we digress from watches for a moment and turn our eyes to jewelry. Called the 2015 Fireworks Fantasy Bra, this Mouawad stunner (the bra, men, the bra) made its debut on the Victoria’s Secret catwalk earlier this month. It was worn by American Angel Lily Aldridge and the $2 million bejeweled bra and…
Five Great Pilot Watches (Great Holiday Gifts for those Inspired by the Sky)
From the Battle of the Bulge to infinity and beyond, the pilot watch has been an integral tool in the history of aviation. Highly engineered, innovative watches traveled with trailblazing aviators Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart, bre the sound barrier with test pilot Chuck Yeager, and even made it to the moon with Neil Armstrong.…