Typically, in the watch world, new products are introduced primarily in spring at the big Watches & Wonders Geneva Show, but that has begun to be augmented by other exhibitions taking place around the world. This fall alone, two horological events come to New York City: The Horological Forum presented by Dubai Watch Week, and…
We’re Off to See the Wizards, the Wonderful Wizards of SIHH 2017 — and a Peek Inside
Ok, so today we officially close the office, put the team on high alert to focus on social media and head off to Geneva for the 2017 SIHH — the 27th edition of the by-invitation-only exhibition, and a show we have attended since it first opened. This year marks a number of firsts for this luxury…
Cartier Unveils Sneak Peek at 3 SIHH 2017 Watches: Rotonde de Cartier Minute Repeater Mysterious Double Tourbillon, Rotonde de Cartier Skeleton Mysterious Hour, Panthere Joueuse
For years, Cartier has been elevating its level of fine haute horlogerie watchmaking – unveiling some of the most complicated and mesmerizing watches on the market. Today, the brand brought us – one of the few members of the global press that is part of its fine watchmaking “club” — a sneak peek at…
Famed Photographer Steve McCurry and Vacheron Constantin Unveil new Overseas Tour Destinations, Images
Earlier this year, we had the distinct privilege of introducing readers to the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tour with famed photographer Steve McCurry. As the brand has revamped its much-d Overseas collection, it has also embarked on an around-the-world tour, wherein McCurry travels to a dozen places to bring his perspective on time and travel to new…
A Close-Up Look at the Record-Setting Bulgari Octo Finissimo Minute Repeater
Earlier this year, at Baselworld 2016, a number of world records were set. One of the most alluring may well be the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Minute Repeater watch — setting the world record as the thinnest hand-wound minute repeater on the market. Part of the ultra-thin Octo collection, the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Minute Repeater houses the…
3 Reasons to Love the New MB&F Legacy Machine: LM1 Silberstein, Made with Alain Silberstein (prices)
A few months ago in Basel, we met with MB&F and got a sneak peek at the all-new Legacy Machine LM1 Silberstein – but the watch was under embargo – until now. The reasons we this watch are multi-fold and run the gamut from admiring the work of Alain Silberstein and MB&F for years…