Today, as independent Swiss watch brand Chopard unveils its newest Alpine Eagle XL Chronograph — with in-house-made COSC-certified chronometer movements — we are witnessing the next realm of the brand’s leadership and of its pioneering spirit when it comes to sustainability. Family Growth At Chopard I have been highly familiar with Chopard and its owners,…
Patek Philippe Expands Twenty-4 Manchette Series
It’s been an interesting ride over at Patek Philippe when it comes to women’s watches. Back in 1999, the venerable brand surprised the world with its manchette style Twenty-4 for women – powered by a quartz movement. The watch to the world by storm thanks to its sleek design, and beautifully integrated bracelet with rectangular…
Why The H. Moser Streamliner Center Seconds Green Watch Is Golden
Earlier this year, H. Moser & Cie. opted to unveil a vintage-inspired sports watch. Lots of watch pundits scoffed. This independent brand with classical los wouldn’t be able to pull it off. Those pundits were wrong. Yes, the new Streamr Self-winding Flyback Chronograph and the ensuing Streamr Center Seconds watches were a marked departure from…
Watch Review: Bausele Australian OceanMoon Watch
Loing for a watch that is somewhat different from everything else on the market? Australian watch brand Bausele might be the one. The relatively young brand – founded less than a decade ago by Christophe Hoppe – believes in bringing a bit of Australia to the wrist. In fact, the brand is named for this mission…
Why The New Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Mariner Dive Watches Are Hot
Just last week, Swiss watch brand Jaeger-LeCoultre unveiled its all-new Polaris Mariner Dive watches — and they are taking the watch collecting world by storm. It is not difficult to figure out why. The Polaris, especially the Memovox, is one of the most bed collections from the and has been stealing hearts for than…
Interview With Actor James Marsden, Who Plays A Watchmaker In IWC Film
Recently, I had the opportunity for my Perfect Timing column on Forbes, to interview American actor James Marsden, who is an IWC brand ambassador and who actually starred as a watchmaker in the recently released IWC video, “Born of a Dream: A Man of the Future.” Here, we bring you portions of that interview as…