In a passionate statement that rounded out an hour-long panel discussion among top-level watch industry executives in New York City recently, Maximilian Busser, founder of MB&F Horological Lab, summed up the idea of what makes a watch extraordinary: “It is proof of human genius. The first tower clocks were transformed from stone and metal in…
Great Stocking Stuffer: Introducing the Reflex Audi Watch
Stocking stuffers for the man who has everything are hard to find –but if he (or she) enjoys life in the fast lane, you may want to take a spin to your closest Audi dealer to get a little cool time on your side. The newest Ritmo Mundo Reflex watches are the result of a…
Experience the FIBT World Cup – Timing by OMEGA Watches
By Dan O’Rourke It’s all about the clock in bobsledding. When watching the sport you’ll quickly realize your eyes constantly shifting back and forth between the sled and its time. You try to keep up with the color-coded segment comparisons and appreciate the sports announcers who vocalize those differences to ease the strain of your…
Pre- SIHH 2014: Unveiling the Rotonde de Cartier Earth and Moon Watch
Packing a punch – a technical, aesthetic and watchmaking prowess punch– is what this newest Rotonde de Cartier Earth and Moon timepiece is all about. The alluring blue dialed beauty is set to be officially unveiled in the January 2014 SIHH- but we bring you a sneak peek here. The simply dazzling dial is created…
Great Holiday Gifts: Introducing the Strut ™ iPad LaunchPort™
Loing for the perfect holiday gift for the person who has everything? The cool new Strut™ iPad and iPad mini LaunchPort™ transforms the conventional iPad charging station into pa versatile workstation and a personal statement in luxury. The LaunchPort™ is a totally wireless charging station that makes the flat iPad a 3-dimensional useable device without…
Exclusive Interview: Vincent Calabrese, Creator of the Corum Golden Bridge
A foremost watchmaker of our times, Vincent Calabrese – inventor of the Corum Golden Bridge — is a self-taught watchmaker. Expelled from school in Italy when he was just 12 years old, Calabrese found work in a watchmaker’s shop where he acquired a few skills before working as a street watchmaker for almost five years. …