By Samantha Walsh This summer witnesses the debut of the new limited edition of Richard Mille’s RM 032 Chronograph Dive Watch. Water resistant to 300 meters, the watch features a locking crown to ensure optimal water resistance. Created in a limited edition of just 30 pieces, this Dark Diver watch features a dark 50mm tripartite…
Earlier this summer, independent watch brand Armin Strom unveiled its second Masterpiece watch: the Resonance Minute Repeater. We covered that watch thoroughly here and here (where we discuss why the watch didn’t make it to the GPHG jury). The watch warrants so much because it is a world’s first and worthy of the coverage. Recently, though,…
Weekend Sojourn: Max Rich Designs today’s Denim
Innovative denim designer Max Rich is known for fit and fashion, boldly creating jeans and denim for today’s lifestyles– always with an eye toward cutting-edge and super cool. A bi-coastal commuter (and international traveler), the 26-year-old Rich has houses in Miami and LA, where the glitz, glamour and fast pace of both cities invigorate his…
Off the Cuff: Girard-Perregaux Laureato Tourbillon with Three Sapphire Bridges
Ok – so those who know Girard-Perregaux know that this brand is famous for its Tourbillon with Three Gold Bridges — a concept that won awards back in the 1800s when it was first presented as a pocket watch. Then, just about a couple of decades ago, this brand started miniaturizing this amazing concept of…
Time Capsules: News — Bond is Back, and so is Omega – in Skyfall
By Sam Walsh The famed Secret Agent teams with Omega yet again. This fall will witness the release of the highly anticipated James Bond film, ‘Skyfall.’ In this feature, Daniel Craig once again assumes the role of agent 007, and with him brings two new guests – actress Bérénice Marlohe the hottest new Bond girl,…
Around the World: TW Steel Unveils Kelly Rowland Watch in NYC
Last night at a huge party at The Top of The Standard in New York, TW Steel unveiled its Kelly Rowland Timepieces in honor of its recent collaboration with her. Worldwide ambassadress for the brand since December 2011, the famed global pop star Kelly Rowland (who enjoyed young fame in the spotlight as a member…
Time Capsules commentary: Maurice Lacroix Joins Forces with Henrik Fisker
The newest brand ambassador for Swiss watch brand Maurice Lacroix is Henrik Fisker, founder of Fisker Automotive and designer of some of the world’s iconic sports cars for brands such as BMW and Aston Martin. A believer in automobiles being able to be environmentally friendly, Fisker created the electric vehicle extended range (Ever) luxury car,…
Around the World: Richard Mille joins the Olympics with Watch for a Sprinter
In the spirit of the Olympics, Richard Mille announces that an Olympian contested — a sprinter – will soon be wearing a Richard Mille watch. Mille, being the consummate king of “athletes must wear the watches while performing their sport” – has opted to put a tourbillon on the wrist of this UNKNOWN runner. In…
A Moment in Time: 2012 London Summer Olympics Swimmer, Natalie Anne Coughlin
Natalie Anee Coughlin, photo courtesy of OmegaAmerican international swimmer and 11-time Olympic medalist, 30-year-old Natalie Anne Coughlin was the first American woman athlete to win six medals in one Olympics. She also is the first woman to ever swim the 100-meter backstroke in under one minute. As a member of the 2012 United States Olympic…
Video: Let the Games Begin! The Olympics and Omega’s version of “Start Me Up”
Even though we showed this video back on May 31 (one of the first to air it on watch sites), it warrants another look — just in time for the start of the GAMES! This is one inspirational commercial. It is the first LONDON 2012 TV commercial, featuring the world-famous Rolling Stones soundtrack “Start me Up” along with…
News: London Olympics Starts Today – with Omega Timing
Today, the Olympic Torch arrives in London, at the new London Olympic Stadium and Park — built expressly for the Summer Olympic Games that officially begin today. With the focus squarely on the athletes and their intense precision – every fraction of a second will count in determining the winners, or even early starters, of…