I remember it well. It was 1995 and I was at BaselWorld. I had an appointment with a young new brand that had been established in 1988 and launched its first collection of six mos in 1992. Frederique Constant was the name, and I was totally unsure of what to expect. However, when I met…
Hands-on and in-depth reviews of timepieces.
3 Hot Watches Seen at TimeCrafters 2014: HYT, Parmigiani, Urwerk Watches
As we mentioned last week, the TimeCrafters 2014 watch exhibition was taking place this past weekend, with top watchmakers bringing their finest new timepieces to the market, along with some watchmakers, engravers, and other artisans demonstrating their craft. Among those at the show: A. Lange & Sohne, Audemars Piguet, Alpina, Bulgari, Chopard, Christophe Claret, DeBethune,…
Arnold & Son Watches and the Patented CTB (Central True Beat) Watch
We’ve written about Arnold & Son time and again here, as this is a brand we truly respect. Here, we reflect on what Arnold & Son has achieved this year with its newest introductions, watches that are just starting to hit the markets this summer. These complexities created with superb craftsmanship celebrate the brand’s 250th…
Video: UNESCO World Heritage Site: Pantanal State Park
For this weekend’s sojourn, we travel to South America — with the Weather Channel. In this video, get a quick close-up lo at the Pantanal — the world’s largest contingious wet lands — and its superb wildlife and water life with Matt Sampson. The Pantanal spans three countries — with the majority in Brazil, and …
Collectors’ Corner: The Journe Identity (or, the Beauty of FP Journe watches)
By Todd Vladyka, Philaphia Collector The first time I ever saw an FP Journe Chronometre Bleu, I almost didn’t try it on! A close friend and I decided to meet up in Zermatt for a few days of skiing. Earlier in the week he had been on business in Geneva attending SIHH, and I…
Jaeger-LeCoultre Watches:Hybris Artistica in Exclusive NY Premiere
Last night on the rooftop of the NoMad Hotel in New York, Jaeger-LeCoultre presented an exclusive viewing of Jaeger-LeCoultre watches – unique artistic and heritage pieces — in a sneak peek of what will premiere to the public beginning tomorrow at the NY TimeCrafters show at the Armory. The Hybris Artistica Collection of 12 precious…