The trend toward women’s cushion-shaped watches has roots in the 1920’s, 30’s and 40’s when these styles were all the rage. Now savvy brands revisit the cushion-cornered square shape with sleek new los. Such is the case with this stunning Carl F. Bucherer Patravi EvoTec BigDate watch. Crafted in 18-karat rose gold and set with…
A Close-Up Look at Jacob & Co.’s SF24 – on the Wrist
In today’s watchmaking world, several brands recognize that a little touch of added dimension goes a long way. Such is the case with the new Jacob & Co. SF24 watch. This timepiece is a wonderful blend of past, present and future. Crafted in micro-blasted 18-karat rose gold, the watch features an open-work dial for viewing…
A Close-up Look at the TAG Heuer Aquaracer 500M Limited Edition, at the America’s Cup Races
The TAG Heuer Aquaracer 500M Limited Edition watches pay tribute to the America’s Cup. This year, TAG Heuer partners with Oracle Team USA—equipping the teams with TAG Heuer eyewear and chronograph watches. As such, it has unveiled a new fleet of limited edition Aquaracer watches equipped with helium escape valve to render them water resistant…
Hands On with the Greubel Forsey GMT
This Greubel Forsey GMT , which was first unveiled to the world last year and is now in production, was three years in the making. The watch offers a 24-second Tourbillon and a rotating globe with universal time display, 24 time zone world-time display, summer time indicator, world time disk with summer time zones and…
Wristwatch Review: Carl F. Bucherer Patravi TravelTec GMT (original pics/prices)
For five weeks I wore the Carl F. Bucherer Patravi TravelTec watch. I was sad to have to return it. This timepiece is a bold statement in sophistication and Swiss watchmaking. The watch has several great functions – including a chronograph and the ability to tell time in three different zones simultaneously. This latter function…
Cars and Watches: Hands on with the new Scuderia Ferrari Orologi by Movado Group
By Ryan Walsh We all heard the announcement last year that the Movado Group entered into an exclusive licensing agreement to design and manufacture watches for the renowned Italian automaker Ferrari under the brand name Scuderia Ferrari Orologi. The first collection made its debut a few months ago at BaselWorld 2013 and is now available…