After almost a year of lock-down due to the pandemic, New York City stores are opening up again, and some are even starting anew. In recent months, we have witnessed a sort of renaissance of the watch boutiques, as several top brands and retailers open new stores that offer experiential and interactive exhibits. Just yesterday,…
IWC Adds 39MM Portofino To Lineup
Ever since its first introduction to the world nearly 40 years ago in 1984, the IWC Portofino watch has been a statement of refinement and elegance. Now, IWC Schaffhausen enhances the collection by adding a new 39mm version to complement the larger 42mm existing size. Even better, there are three great dial choices. One…
Bulova Unveils 50th Anniversary Lunar Pilot Limited Edition Watch
This week marks the 50th anniversary of the first drive on the moon. It’s hard to believe that on August 2, 1971, on the Apollo 15 mission, the car NASA sent to the moon, the Lunar Rover, was driven there for the first time ever. David Scott, mission commander, was the seventh man to walk…
Gold Isn’t Just For Watches And Jewelry Anymore
Gold is no longer just a watch and jewelry material. It has officially joined the tequila ranks. Wars have been fought over it and declared with it, but now, one spirits company is using gold on a very special bottle in hopes of attracting thirsty customers seeking tequila and a bit of the precious…
Shades of Summer: Five Top Watches For Summer For Him And Her
Unisex is a thing again when it comes to watches. It was a turnkey phrase in the 1980’s and into the ‘90’s, but now it has taken on all new meaning. Now it is about having a watch the proper size to fit any wrist. This year, too, unisex and color go hand in hand,…
New Polo Watches Join The Ralph Lauren Lineup
It was just last year that Ralph Lauren surprised everyone with its newest Polo Player watch — one with horse and polo player front and center on the dial. Now, the brand expands the series with a white lacquer dial and new colors for bezel that range from green to navy blue and brown. They…