Being a car r, I was thrilled when the opportunity arose not too long ago to interview the legendary Jacky Ickx. The 72-year-old racer is one of the finest drivers of all time. In addition to winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans six times, he also achieved eight wins and 25 podium finishes in…
A look at some luxury categories outside the watch industry that have collectors clamoring, including spirits, wine, cars, art, cigars and more
First Yacht to Complete Rolex Fastnet Race 2017 Sails Into Plymouth
Today, the MOD70 Concise 10, led by British skipper Ned Collier Wakefield, became the first yacht to complete the 2017 Rolex Fastnet Race when it sailed into Plymouth earlier today. While Rolex does not have a yacht in the water, the brand is the title sponsor of the event. In fact, Rolex is the…
Armin Strom Sailing Team Flies Out of the Water in GC32 Racing Tours
Independent Swiss watch brand Armin Strom has been making great strides over the past few years. Known for its incredible art of skeletonizing watches, the brand also offers new and unusual movement architecture to showcase this art, and has even offered incredible customization through the Armin Strom Configurator program—where customers can pick a host of different…
Hublot Big Bang One-Click Cuddly Cuff Watches Perfect for a Summer’s Night
Earlier this year, Hublot unveiled a creative new collection for women that offers versatilely and whimsy. Now, we take a closer lo at it again, because the watch is a perfect accompaniment for a fun summer night. In the Hublot Big Bang One Click Cuddly Cuff the emphasis is, once again, on the strap. The…
Anonymous Bidder Buys Jacob & Co. Astronomia Sky Watch With Leonardo DiCaprio Signature
Just a couple of nights ago, at the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation event in St. Tropez, a bidder who wishes to remain anonymous paid several hundred thousand dollars than the $580,000 retail price of a regular Jacob & Co. Astronomia Sky watch for one that has Leonardo DiCaprio’s signature engraved on it. To be fair,…
Interview: Henrik Lundqvist, Hockey Star and TAG Heuer Brand Ambassador
Recently, I had the good fortune of interviewing NHL hockey player Henrik Lundqvist for Watch Journal Magazine. You can read the interview in its entirety there. However, here we bring you a quick excerpt for a little taste of time, TAG Heuer and sports. Olympic record setter, multi-award winning star NHL hockey player, Henrik Lundqvist…