Currently, I am in London with Vacheron Constantin, where the brand is making a host of important announcements. In addition to launching a highly relevant new brand advertising campaign ( details when we get back), and in addition to unveiling a partnership with the famed Abbey Road Studios ( on that, too, when we return),…
TAG Heuer Unveils Carbon Aquaracer And Monaco Bamford Watches (Prices)
Because TAG Heuer always needs to be on the cutting edge of cool and sleek, the brand unveils a new version of its bed Aquaracer dive watch: Carbon Aquaracer. Crafted in PVD titanium, the watches — which are water resistant to 300 meters — are ultra lightweight. The newest series was inspired by the Monaco…
Recovered Pocket Watch From Titanic Victim Sells for $57,500 At Heritage Auction
One of the most horrific maritime disasters of all time, the sinking of the Titanic, which to than 1500 lives in 1912, is a history lesson never forgotten. As such, it is really no surprise to me that someone paid $57,500 for an old watch that had been owned by Sinai Kantor, a victim the Titanic…
Watch Review: Building My Own Customized Baume Watch
You may recall that we bre the news here first last May that Richemont Group was creating an all-new brand: Baume. Not to be confused with Baume & Mercier, but a brainchild that was formed under that brand’s wings, the new Baume brand can be purchased only on , and buyers can customize their own…
Richard Mille Teams With Sly Stallone for the Nearly $1 Million RM 25-01 Tourbillon Adventure Watch
Recently, on my Perfect Timing column on Forbes.com, I introduced the newest watch from Richard Mille: The RM 25-01 Tourbillon Adventure watch — inspired by the adventurous souls and by the incredible roles played by Sylvester Stallone. In fact, the watch has direct design input from Stallone, who – as it turns out — is…
Oris Goes For Wild and Wonderful Pop-Up Store Experience with Vintage Airstream
It isn’t every day that we see pop-up watch sales by brands at events taking place around America, but when we do, they are usually very staid in nature, with sales reps showing watches via luxury showcases and pouring champagne. Well forget that … Independent Swiss watch brand, Oris, takes the concept of experiencing watches…