A relatively young watch brand, Jacob & Co. – also a high-jewelry brand – was founded just 37 years ago in 1986 by Jacob Arabo, whose mission was to do the unthinkable with jewelry and watches. Thanks to now-iconic watches like his Five-Time-Zone piece that attracted hip hoppers, rappers, athletes, and watch rs alike, the…
Interviews with celebrities, watch brand ambassadors and watch brand executives.
Documentary ‘Making Time’ Aims To Bridge Gap Between Watch Lovers And General Public
A long-time colleague of mine, Ian Skellern, who writes about watches for many publications, moderates panels and takes amazing photos of watches had another idea about five years ago. That idea has led to the incredible documentary about time – aptly named “Making Time.” The project is a co-production with Hind Abdul Hamied Seddiqi, Chief…
Watch Industry Veteran Bert Kalisher Passes Away At 97
Today, as we learn the news of the death of Bert Kalisher, many long-time watch industry veterans are most likely conjuring images of this man – a mentor to so many in his day. A true gentleman and somewhat of a Renaissance man, Bert Kalisher died peacefully on Sunday November 20th at the grand…
Mark Towill, Co-Founder 11th Hour Racing Team And One Degree, Talks Sustainability, World Ocean Racing And Ulysse Nardin
Recently, Swiss watch brand Ulysse Nardin announced its role as the Official Timekeeper of The World Ocean Race – a seven-month-long sailing event that takes five sailors in one Imoca 60 Yacht into some of the most inhospitable oceans of the world. Recently, I had the chance to talk one-on-one with Mark Towill, Co-Founder…
Oris Helps Clean Up New York Harbor, Backs Billion Oyster Project With Limited Edition Aquis
Over the course of a couple of days in New York City, Swiss independent watch brand Oris made an impact. The brand, a champion of grassroots level initiatives around the world and a supporter of sustainable projects, unveiled its New York Harbor Limited Edition watch in support of the non-profit Billion Oyster Project, whose goal…
Happy Birthday Oris: Meet The Holstein Edition World Time Watch
To mark its 118th birthday today, Oris unveils the Holstein Edition 2022 timepiece — a limited edition watch created in just 250 pieces and recalling the first Holstein introduced in the 1990’s. The 36.5mm stainless steel case boasts a three-link steel bracelet, a blue dial and the bed plus and minus symbols that the first…