For those who really know their watches, you may recall the “older” Magellan watch brand – created in 2000 by Everhard Vissers, who d mechanical watches. Inspired by a ship’s compass, he created a truly original horological product – the Magellan 1521 domed crystal watch and semi-spherical domed dial reminiscent of Magellan’s around the world…
LeBron James Wins 4th MVP Award – Wears the Audemars Piguet Millenary
NBA star and Audemars Piguet ambassador, LeBron James, has received his 4th Most Valuable Player Award. Playing for the Miami Heat for the past nearly 10 years, James receives this coveted MVP title for the fourth time in five years and the second time in a row (for the 2012-2013 basketball season). Per game, James…
New Diane Kruger Film Unveiled with Jaeger-LeCoultre
Yesterday in New York City, at the Loft and Garden atop 620 Fifth Avenue, Jaeger-LeCoultre celebrated its 180th anniversary in style. With the brand was ambassadress and amazing film star Diane Kruger (whom we had the privilege of interviewing her here on video first last year). With Kruger, Jaeger-LeCoultre unveils its newest collection of women’s…
Peter Speake-Marin Talks about Time and the new Triad
I’ve known Peter Speake-Marin for many years now. In fact, I even included some of his amazing timepieces in my most recent bo, “Jewels of Time.” Peter is a rare breed. Not only is he a top watchmaker with incredible ideas as to the purity of watchmaking, but also he is a deep and forward-thinking…
Another One Down – BaselWorld 2013 in Review
Few journalists have the incredible experience of visiting BaselWorld Fair for nearly 30 years. It is an enlightening and always-changing journey. This year’s BaselWorld, we witnessed the third major change of the fair in three decades. Years ago, it was simply a Swiss industries fair. Then it grew, many industries left the fair and it…
The Editor’s Perspective: An Interview with Roberta Naas
With the upcoming JCK show around the corner — I was interviewed recently by the Fair Organizers about my take on time. For those who may be interested, the following is the ed result. As a contributor to numerous influential publications and sites and founder of the industry beacon, A Timely Perspective, Roberta Naas is…