It was just recently that TAG Heuer announced its newest Carrera Sport Chronograph watches — slated to be out this fall. The watches are in celebration of the brand’s 160th anniversary and in celebration of its first true racing chronograph: the Carrera. That watch, introduced nearly 60 years ago was the brainchild of Jack Heuer.…
Frank Sinatra Lovers: Bulova Does It Your Way
Frank Sinatra. The name alone conjures song titles, images of blue eyes, crooning and so much . Throughout his incredible career, Frank Sinatra recorded than 1,400 songs, starred in 60 movies and produced 8 films. An Oscar winner, he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Awards from The Recording Academy, The Screen Actors Guild…
Why The Patek Philippe Ref. 5303R Minute Repeater Tourbillon Is Destined For Greatness
When I saw the very first Patek Philippe Ref. 5303R-001 Minute Repeater Tourbillon Singapore 2019 Special Edition watch at the late fall Patek Philippe Singapore exhibition — I knew it was destined for greatness. That watch, based off of an existing movement (Caliber R To 27PS) was totally re-worked in order to showcase the minute repeater…
Beginner’s Guide: What Is A Chronograph?
This week we offer a quick lo at watch complications from a beginner’s viewpoint. For the past few months we have gotten a lot of questions about watch complications and how to just get the basics down. So here, we offer watch education for a true novice. This week: What is a chronograph? What is…
Video: IWC Unveils Tom Brady Film, ‘Born Of A Dream,’ Watch It Here
Today, IWC Schaffhausen released a four-minute video starring the legendary quarterback Tom Brady. Brady, who became an IWC brand ambassador last year, plays himself in the movie– which is designed to showcase his passion and determination. The movie, Born of a Dream: A boy from San Mateo, depicts Brady from his childhood in San Mateo,…
Watch Industry Loses Veteran Executive, Joseph Sindt
It is with a sad and heavy heart that I am writing this because I have lost a dear long-time friend, and the watch industry has lost a great veteran, Joseph Sindt. One of the first friends I made in this industry when I joined in the mid-1980’s, Joe—then at Seiko Corporation – was honest,…