Last week on my Perfect Timing column on Forbes.com, I introduced a timepiece that — if you are in the oil and gas industry — could save your life. Now, I go hands-on with the North Eagles H2S Professional Gas Detector watch. The watch, created by North Eagles Swiss brand that has been making watches for the…
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Swatch Group Leaves Baselworld Fair Says Nick Hayek — Breaking Watch Industry News
In big news, the Swatch Group has announced that it will not be returning to exhibit at Baselworld 2019. Nick Hayek, CEO of the Swatch Group, said that all of the Swatch Group brand will leave the fair, indicating that the Fair seemed to be about making money than being cutting edge and progressive.…
Alexander Shorokhoff Unveils Newport Watches Via Grenon’s of Newport
Independent watch brand, Alexander Shorhoff makes some of the most creative, relatively affordable watches currently on the market. Made in Germany, the Shorhoff watches are generally bring art and aesthetics into play in a big way, and the newest Alexander Shorhoff Newport watches — honoring Newport, RI — are no exception. Newport, a well-known picturesque…
Baume & Mercier Clifton Club Watches … Perfect Summer Companions
Summer time presents an opportunity to reconnect with friends, family and d ones in a variety of great places — many of them outdoors. From the beach, to barbecues, to hiking trails and exotic locations in between, summer is a time to enjoy and have a good time. That means that when it comes to…
Casual Cool: Omega Unveils Denim-Inspired Seamaster Omega Co-Axial Master Chronometer 40mm Railmaster
Denim… .It screams relaxed. So it’s really cool to see a brand like Omega indulging in denim with a vintage-inspired watch that you just won’t want to pass up. Inspired by the original 1957 Railmaster watch that was known for its anti-magnetic properties, Omega releases a new timepiece inspired by the past: The new…
Discovered Russian Shipwreck Said to Hold $130 Billion In Gold Coins And Bullion
Just last week on my Perfect Timing column on Forbes.com, I reported this news about a 113-year-old shipwreck of a Russian ship that has been discovered in South Korean waters and is said to be holding than $130 billion in gold coins and bullion. “The Shinil Group exploration company announced that on July 15…