IWC rs take note: the sophisticated new rose gold Portofino Chronographs have arrived in stores! Just a few days ago, I had the chance to try on these watches and take a close-up lo at them in the New York Madison Avenue IWC Boutique and I them and think you will, too. Sleek, sophisticated…
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3 Top Ancient-Ruin Travel Destinations
This weekend sojourn, with summer nearly upon us, is the first in a series of amazing travel destinations. This week we focus on 3 top ancient places around the globe — all built in centuries BC. I have personally been to each of these ancient wonders and can honestly say the experience is exceptional. How…
“The Little Tramp” turns 100 – Chaplin Forever!
Last night, we had the distinct and interesting pleasure of attending a very unusual exhibition and film screening at New York’s Lincoln Center with Jaeger-LeCoultre. The exhibit honors the 100th anniversary of Charlie Chaplin’s character, The Little Tramp. Entitled “Chaplin Forever!” the exhibit is at the Furman Gallery at the Film Society of Lincoln Center…
Does Your Watch Play Jazz? Introducing the Claude Bernard Birdland Watch
Ok well this Claude Bernard watch doesn’t actually play Jazz- but it would if it could– to the tunes of Charlie Parker. The Swiss-made Birdland watch is created to celebrate a partnership between this watch brand and the famed Birdland jazz club in New York City. The club — one of New York City’s oldest…
Can Your Watch Slay Dragons? Introducing the Urwerk UR-105M
“An iron knight ready to conquer time.” That’s the way Urwerk is billing its new UR-105M—officially introduced to the world just a few minutes ago in Geneva. I was lucky to be among the first to see this watch a couple of months ago before its official launch. It is a piece inspired by the…
Some People Just Don’t Understand Watch-Collecting Addicts
By David Dadian, watch collector, NJ “So, what is your favorite watch?” My friend asks knowing I have many. He sees the IWC catalog in my office and just shakes his head. “Why would anyone wear a watch that costs as much or than a car?” As he flips through a watch magazine, he…