Exactly 84 years ago today, Pluto, long believed to be the 9th planet in our solar system, was discovered at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, AZ, by astronomer Clyde W. Tombaugh —although the concept of an unknown 9th planet had been first noted and searched for by Percival Lowell a decade earlier. Then-new photographic techniques…
By Ryan Walsh Those who cars and watches are most likely familiar with Italian designer Giuliano Mazzuoli – who first brought us the Manometro watch (in pressure gauge design), then the Contagin (tachometer los) and then the recently released Trasmissione Meccanica collection – inspired by the car’s transmission. Now, following on the heels…
We are watching them on the slopes and the ice – winning medals and earning cheers. We know they work hard to get to this point—some harder than others. Very few of the Olympic athletes have big sponsors that pay their way through training, equipment, global travel for competitions and . Most work real jobs…
Ok so let’s just get right to it. There were three world records that were set at the recent SIHH 2014. 1) The World’s Thinnest Mechanical watch. The record breaker: PIAGET Altiplano 900 P. The 38mm wide case with 900P movement measures an amazing 3.65mm thin. (read about it here) 2) The World’s Thinnest Minute Repeater.…
When Jerome Lambert to over the helm of Montblanc last year, watch rs who know of his magic at Jaeger-LeCoutlre were expecting big things from Montblanc’s timepiece up. Lambert – and Montblanc – did not disappoint. At SIHH 2014, Montblanc not only unveiled an all new watch collection – the Meisterstuck Heritage – celebrating…
We all know Baume & Mercier as a solid Swiss watch brand – built around the keen premise of quality, affordability and timepieces that reflect heritage while loing to today and tomorrow. Time and again, this brand has brought us tried-and-true products with useful functions and elegant los in the Clifton, Hampton, Classima and Capeland…
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