Frederique Constant has started a St. Valentine’s Day Photo Contest, wherein you can enter to win a his and her pair of watches! You have until February 28 to participate in the “When Two Hearts Beat as One” contest. You can do it in three easy steps: 1 – Follow the brand on or…
Kingsman: The Secret Service Movie — British Humor, Save-the-World Action and British-Made Bremont Watches
I had the distinct pleasure last week of joining Nick English and Bremont Watches for a private screening of the hot new movie being released this month: Kingsman: The Secret Service. I wrote at length about the movie and Bremont’s involvement with it on Forbes.com yesterday. Meanwhile, however, suffice it to say that the movie…
Bond. James Bond. Introducing the new James Bond Watch from Omega
James Bond, AKA 007. Come on – every man wants to be him and every woman wants to be with him. Okay, so maybe not the “him” of the bos, but certainly the “him” of the movies, especially with the soon-to-be-released 24th Bond film, Spectre. Lets face it, OO7’s got it all: brains, dashing good…
SIHH 2015 Reveals Art for the Wrist as New Direction
When it comes to haute horlogerie, one of the most important efforts being made to elevate time to new heights is the pursuit of finer, meters d’ arts. Indeed, at SIHH 2015, brands were unveiling stunning artistic dials in enamel, champleve, filigree and other artistic modes for both men and women. Last week, Roberta Naas…
Close Up with the HYT Skull Watch – Liquid Time Gone Goth
By Gordon Henderson Today we take a little break from the SIHH 2015 frenzy, to bring you a close-up lo at what may well be one of the most advanced “skull” watches on the market. It is said that the eyes are the windows to the soul, but in the case of the latest release…
Panerai Takes Ceramic to all New Heights with the Luminor 1950 3 Day Chrono Flyback Ceramica (SIHH 2015)
By Gordon Henderson At SIHH last week, Panerai unveiled the Luminor 1950 3 Day Chrono Flyback Ceramica – a real beauty — and here is what you need to know about it: Bead blasted matte dial, black ceramic case, flyback chronograph, stunning blued steel chronograph hand, in-house movement and killer faux patina in a mass…