Late last year, independent watch brand Urwerk unveiled its pretty incredible new timepiece: the AMC Atomic Master Clock. Here, we take a close up lo and give you three reasons why you just might want one of these babies in your collection. Rarity. Just three editions of this newest Urwerk AMC will be made — making…
A look at some luxury categories outside the watch industry that have collectors clamoring, including spirits, wine, cars, art, cigars and more
Fly The Incredible Skies With Vacheron Constantin Metiers d’ Arts Les Aerostiers Watches
With January here and SIHH around the corner, I wanted to revisit some of the most wonderful artistic watches unveils in 2018: Vacheron Constantin Metiers d’Art Les Aerostiers. Retailing for about $135,000 each, these unique watches were inspired by ballooning of yesteryear, and have all the majesty and beauty these vintage dirigibles had in their…
Frederique Constant’s 30th Anniversary, Release of Grand Complications, Reconfirms Future Of Brand
With the year 2018 coming to a close, we reflect on some of the brands that celebrated in style this year. One such brand is Frederique Constant, a Swiss brand built on the relationship of value and quality. Just 30 years young, Frederique Constant has, nonetheless, put an inible mark on time. A few months ago,…
‘Twas The Night Before Christmas In The Watch World
T’was the night before Christmas, and all through the watch world, Not a watchmaker was stirring; No Machines whirled The tools were all placed on the benches with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there. The collectors were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of tourbillons danced in their…
Baselworld And SIHH Synchronize Show Dates For April/May 2020
Earlier today, Salon Internationals de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) and Baselworld announced plans to coordinate exhibition dates for the year 2020 through 2024, so that the shows coincide in timing. They also announced a joint date move to late April through early May instead of January and March when the shows typically take place.…
Chopard Unveils L. U. C XP Urushi “Year Of The Pig” Chinese New Year Watch
This article by Roberta Naas first appeared on her Perfect Timing column on Forbes.com. Every year around this time, a handful of watch brands begin unvieling watches that celebrate the Chinese New Year. Each year, these brands created scintillating watch designs and dials based on the Chinese astrological calendar that pay tribute to the animal…