Even though Louis Vuitton has roots dating back well over 100 years, the brand is relatively new when it comes to watchmaking. However, what is has created in its short watchmaking life has been particularly impressive. It was in 2002 that the iconic house of Louis Vuitton introduced its first Tambour watch. I remember how excited…
A Closer Look At What Makes The $80,000 MB&F Legacy Machine Split Escapement EVO Watch Special
Just last week at the Geneva Watch Days exhibit, Swiss independent brand MB&F unveiled a pretty impressive watch: the Legacy Machine Split Escapement EVO watch. Offered in two versions — both incredibly alluring, the $80,000 watch boasts two coveted innovations from the brand: the FlexRing shock-absorbing EVO case and the mind-boggling Split Escapement. As I…
Labor Day Celebrates American Workers
As we all get a nice three-day weekend in America for Labor Day, and as we all picnic, head to the beach or run to the stores to take advantage of the Labor Day sales, it’s a good idea to recall what Labor Day is really about. Spoiler alert: we deserve all the picnics and…
A Closer Look At The $445,000 Greubel Forsey Patented Hand-Wound GMT Balancier Convexe Watch
Earlier this week at the Geneva Watch Days exhibit, Greubel Forsey — now obviously under the vigilant eye of CEO Antonio Calce, experienced industry veteran — unveiled its latest patented wonder: the Greubel Forsey GMT Balancier Convexe. The watchmaking industry is than 500 years old. Before that, we had water clocks, sun dials…
Ocean Waste Shines As New ‘Gemstone’ In Rebecca Brame Jewelry
So every once in a while, we cover topics outside of the realm of watches — lifestyle topics like spirits, art, cars, yachting, accessories and even jewelry. Today, we lo at the beauty of jewelry as seen through the eyes of the conservation minded and those interested in recycling and sustainability. Rebecca Jewelry, Italian brand…
How The H. Moser & Cie Streamliner Tourbillon Vantablack® Gold Watch Came To Be
For those in the watchmaking know, the use of Vantablack® is relatively new. Not only that, but combining this high-tech ultra-black substance with precious materials like 18-karat gold is also not the norm. But then independent Swiss watch brand H. Moser & Cie. is anything but normal. This brand is all about stepping outside…