There have been a lot of shifts in the watchmaking world lately- behind-the-scenes shifts that is. CEO’s and brand presidents are moving around – hopefully for the better. TAG Heuer just got a new CEO, as did Jaeger-LeCoultre, Bulgari and a few others. Ditto in the USA, where Audemars Piguet has a new president and…
A Look at 3 Top Devon Watches for Men and Women
We’ve written about Devon before. In fact, we even wore and reviewed one of the brand’s first timepieces here. Now we take a lo at three great pieces from this American timepiece manufacturer. These watches feature patented movement technology, a system of Time Belts and – making them radically bold and different for a…
Audemars Piguet on the Fashion Week Runway with Michael Bastien
Just 10 days ago, during the New York Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Audemars Piguet timepieces walked the runway of Michael Bastian’s Spring/Summer 2014 collection. It was the fourth year the brand participated in the Fashion Week show. The inspiration for the season’s collection by Bastian was the style of French men, with a color palette…
Tudor Watches Launches in America, Announces Major Auto-Racing Partnership with IMSA
We heralded the coming of this sister brand to Rolex since March. Well now, the eagerly anticipated, Tudor is here. Last night the launch event for Tudor was held in New York at the ultra-modern, Frank Gehry-designed IAC Building in Chelsea. The evening witnessed a gathering of who’s who in the watch world—from collectors to…
Watch Collector Report from LGI Network Indicates Serious Collectors Own up to 19 Watches
Throughout the end of last year and the beginning of this year, we asked you – our watch collector readers – to participate in the 2013 Watch Collector Report. Thank you for doing so. Now, LGI Network — the leading provider of retail measurement services to the Jewelry and Watch Industry – has brought us…
Women’s Wow Watches: Carl F. Bucherer’s Alacria RoyalRose
Swiss watch brand Carl F. Bucherer is a master at women’s elegant watches in its Alacria collection. This newest piece – created in white gold – features blooms of intertwined roses set with precious gems. The exquisite case is set with 137 shimmering sapphires and 137 diamonds. Even the mother-of-pearl dial is meticulously set with…