When I was invited to London with IWC for a pre-Watches & Wonders sneak peek at its newest timepieces, I was thrilled. After all, I have been a fan of the brand since the mid-1980’s. I’ve traveled with IWC on some of my greatest adventures (think trap landing and catapulting off of the USS Ronald…
Hands On With The Jacob & Co. s $20 Million Billionaire Timeless Treasure Yellow Diamond Watch
Every year for decades, I traverse the globe to attend the exciting watch shows taking place in Switzerland. I recently returned from 10 days in Geneva where I got to try on, examine and enjoy some of the newest and most exceptional watches that will make their way to the market this year. Easily a…
A Closer Look At The Breitling Top Time B01 Ford Thunderbird
(This article by Roberta Naas first appeared on her column on Forbes.com.) With a past inextricably tied to the worlds of aviation and automotive, Breitling naturally produces timepieces that reflect that rich heritage. The Top Time Classic Cars series of watches inspired by the great American sports cars is the perfect example. Now, the brand…
Montblanc Unveils 1858 Zero Oxygen, The 8000, Limited Edition Collection
By Nancy Olson The Watches & Wonders Geneva 2023 show is in full swing and we are still discovering great new pieces. In fact, Montblanc this year does not disappoint. The brand’s new mountain-inspired Montblanc 8000 Capsule Collection is a tribute to the world’s fourteen highest peaks—each over 8,000 meters above sea level—and the climbers…
Oris and Kermit Join Forces to Bring Joy At Watches & Wonders Geneva 2023
By Nancy Olson Timepieces iver many things in addition to the time, among them an opportunity to appreciate beauty and artisanship, access to a likeminded community of watch aficionados, and even the chance to strut a bit, if so incd. This year Oris is weighing in with a organic perspective, intending to provide an…
Vacheron Constantin Unveils Retrograde Displays, Including Traditionnelle That Was Three Years In The Making
By Nancy Olson Vacheron Constantin celebrates its roots with timepieces in pillar collections that feature retrograde displays—a part of the company’s métier since the early twentieth century. This year, the brand opted to unveil three new timepieces all boasting the bed retrograde complication. Essentially, the retrograde is an indicator on a watch or clock that…