Earlier today, the seventh annual Space History auction from Bonhams to place — on the very same date that marks the 50th anniversary of America’s first spacewalk. Among the many rare and coveted items up for auction was astronaut Alan Bean’s 18-karat gold Omega Speedmaster Professional watch. The timepiece fetched $50,000. During the Apollo 12 mission, Captain…
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Be Among the First Consumers to See this Year’s Top Watches — Don’t Miss Madison Avenue Watch Week this Week in NY
This week in New York City, you can be among the first consumers ever to see, touch and try on some of the hottest watches of the new year. All week long, top Madison Avenue watch boutiques are showcasing new products that are just arriving in stores this spring and summer. Additionally, some brands are offering…
Apple Watch Pre-Orders Soar, But Can It Deliver?
As we wrap up our week-long lo at SmartWatches from traditional watch brands, we think it is only fitting to take a lo at the leader of the SmartWatch pack from the technological side: the Apple Watch. Yes, one of our contributors and a true watch r has pre-ordered his Apple Watch, as have many tech-savvy followers…
Bulgari’s Diagono Magnesium Smart Watch Gives You Military-Level Security On Your Wrist!
Imagine if you could keep all of your personal information in one place — around your wrist. And better yet, have it be always accessible and safely stored. In an age where confidential information is becoming harder and harder to keep secure, Bulgari’s new Diagono Magnesium is able to keep your most sensitive material stored…
SmartWatch Week — Day 1: Can Traditional Watch Brands Compete in the Smart Watch World?
As we have said before, BaselWorld is a beast waiting to be tamed. Much like the watch version of an auto show, hundreds upon hundreds of brands introduce the newest mos that are set to come out in the months to follow. This year’s BaselWorld Fair in Switzerland brought us an array of new designs and…
Experience a State of Mind, Soul and Spirit (not to mention Blue Skies and Turquoise Waters) in Jamaica
There are islands that draw the attention of the rich and famous, islands that are secluded and promise peace and solitude, and then there are islands that offer pristine white beaches, ultimate turquoise waters, smiling faces, reggae music and a state of mind that is Caribbean through and through. This is Jamaica, mon. Jamaica is an island…