With summer upon us, water sports are all the rage. But you don’t have to spend a fortune for a watch that weathers the elements with you. The all new Gucci Diver watches go beyond fashion to the realm of form and function. The 45mm pieces are built in either black PVD coated steel or in…
Faberge Reinterpreted — by Master Watchmaker Jean-Marc Wiederrecht — Hands On! Oh, and Men, this one is for the Women
For those who know legends in jewelry and watches, this story may come as no surprise. It is comprised of several renowned men in history and present day: First, there is Peter Carl Faberge — jeweler to the Russian Czars, creator of fantasy and wonder, inventor of the famed Faberge Eggs that open to reveal…
DeGrisogono Unveils High-Tech, Haute Horology Instrumento No. Uno Tourbillon
By Gordon Henderson Founded in 1993 by Fawaz Gruosi, de Grisogono launched as a premier high-end jewelry manufacturer. Gruosi is known for his passion and intensity surrounding the products he creates and routinely turns out one-of-a-kind masterpieces featuring precious stones and black diamonds. Affectionately referred to as the King of Black Diamonds, Gruosi added to his…
Breguet Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Tradition Line with new Minute Repeater Tourbillon 7087
By Gordon Henderson Breguet as a brand has, since it’s founding, been at the forefront of horological innovations. The company is able to claim a number of game-changing firsts: the first self-winding movement, the first striking repeating watch operated by gong spring rather than a bell, and the first Tourbillon (among others). As such, the brand regularly…
Graham Chronofighter Oversize Takes Camo to New Level
Graham is a brand known for its rugged appeal and oversized timepieces. Now, the newest addition to the Chronofighter Oversize series is an automatic chronograph in camouflage detailing. The automatic watch features a chronograph with seconds and 30-minutes counters, as well as date indication and hours,minutes and seconds. Equipped with an Incabloc shock absorber- this…
4 Things to Look for When Buying a Watch for Father’s Day (or a Graduation)
Yes, Father’s Day is only a week away. And, yes, this is the graduation season. We have said it here before, but we reiterate – a watch is the perfect gift for the grad, dad, brother, uncle, boyfriend, hubby in your life. It is the one thing that is always timeless. That said, this week we…