Today, the 2015 Grand Prix d’ Horlogerie Genève (GPGH) awards to place in Geneva. The largest watch competition, GPHG is held annually and is considered the industry’s “red carpet” event. Nearly 200 watches were initially under consideration, and were paired down to the final 72 that competed for a winning spot in 16 different categories. We have written about many…
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Tissot Watches Becomes Official Timekeeper and Watch of the NBA
Long known for its sports affiliations and Swiss made watches, Tissot has announced a multi-year global partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA) – making the brand the first Official Timekeeper of the NBA, Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), and NBA Development League (NBA D-League). Tissot, a member of the Swatch Group, will work with…
Artemis Racing Sails to the Win in LV America’s Cup World Series Bermuda, Sponsored by Ulysse Nardin
This past weekend in Bermuda six teams raced to the finish in the third Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series event leading up to the 2017 America’s Cup. It was the last event of this year and it culminated in a great win for Artemis Racing Team and Ulysse Nardin, Official Partner of the team.…
Longines Unveils Conquest Jumping Watch that Tracks Equestrian Jumping Points and More
By Samantha Walsh Since the year 1878 when they first produced a chronograph engraved with a jockey and his mount, Swiss watch manufacture Longines has been heavily dedicated to equestrian sport. It was a little over a century ago when Logines first started timing show-jumping competitions. Since then, the brand has been associated with some…
First Look: Introducing the Montblanc 1858 Collection, Inspired by Minerva, Unveiled at SIAR 2015 (Prices, Tech Specs)
For those who know the history of Montblanc’s watches, the name of the new collection will strike you immediately. If you aren’t familiar with the brand, that’s , too, because we are here to give you a complete rundown of the all-new Montblanc 1858 collection – the very first in-depth lo at the that…
Don’t Miss the WatchTime Exhibition in New York this Week — and other NYC Watch Happenings
This fall is chocked full of great events for watch rs — especially those in or traveling to New York City. Of particular note is the WatchTime exhibition, held by one of America’s leading watch-specialty publications, WatchTime Magazine. Beginning on Friday evening the 23rd of October with a cocktail event and some presentations, the event…