This weekend is one filled with great watch-related events to experience. We could have posted the top 7 things to do this weekend – but two of our musts are – well — today: Halloweeen and the Grand Prix. So, instead we have a host of events happening in New York, Chicago, California and for time-savvy readers to…
My Personal Recounting of the Kentucky Derby: Experiencing the Fastest 2 Minutes in Sports with Longines
Yesterday, what is dubbed as the “Fastest two minutes in sports” to place. The 140th Kentucky Derby, held in Louisville, is one amazing event – something everyone should have on his or her bucket list. This is especially true if it is done in style, as in going along with the Official Watch and Timekeeper…
Eat Your Heart Out! Chef Experience Extraordinaire at the Kentucky Derby Taste of Derby with Longines
There are many stories behind the Kentucky Derby – the horses, jockeys and races, the hats (oh the hats), the bourbon, the food and . It’s a lot to soak in. So, in several installments we will unroll the Kentucky Derby beginning with, since it is Saturday and we have a weekend sojourn here, the…
Three Top Tennis Watches for Women
Tennis is a truly personal sport, and no matter how one plays, a woman wants to lo good on the court. If you tennis, you may think about donning a watch related to the athletic yet chic world of tennis. Many top athletes align themselves with the game and with watch brands that support…
Fantastic Vintage Watches — Original Pics from Readers
Last month, we posted some vintage timepieces here – watches from the 40’s, 70’s and 80’s. That sparked some interesting reactions from readers, and today we a lo into a few reader-submitted photos. There will be coming soon, too, so stay tuned.
Wristwatch Pulsometers and Beyond! Introducing the Longines Asthmometer-Pulsometer Chronograph
Pulsometer wristwatches—wristwatches that enable doctors (or laymen) to time the pulse – have been around for than half a century. They are, however, quite rarely made in today’s watchmaking world. In fact, one can count on fingers and toes the number of luxury Swiss watch brands that produce pulsometer watches. Still, doctors and certain…