Recently, Japanese watch brand, Citizen, signed an exclusive agreement licensing hybrid Smartwatch Technology from the Fossil Group, which specializes in watches and wearables. The multi-year agreement will enable Citizen to produce and sell hybrid smart watches that combine both watch and smart technology. I covered this topic recently in my Perfect Timing column on Forbes.com,…
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,…
Hamilton Unveils Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema Watch, Honors Filmakers
Earlier this month, Hamilton Watch Company sponsored the 10th Behind the Camera Awards in Los Angeles. The event is dedicated to the men and women who are typically behind the scenes when it comes to making today’s top movies. This year, the brand also unveiled a new timepiece for the occasion, the Hamilton Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema watch.…
Hands On: Carl F. Bucherer Heritage Tourbillon Double Peripheral LE Watch
This year marks the 130th anniversary of the Lucerne-Switzerland-based Carl F. Bucherer watch brand, and the company is celebrating in style. Recently in New York, the brand’s CEO Sascha Moeri announced the launch of the new Heritage Collection, designed to pay homage to the brands rich watchmaking roots, and unveiled the Heritage Tourbillon Double Peripheral…
GPHG 2018: Complete List Of Winners, Including Jean-Claude Biver
Today in Geneva, the GPHG 2018 Awards took place. Here we bring you a look at the winners in every category of the event. “AIGUILLE D’OR” GRAND PRIX Bovet 1822 Récital 22 Grand Récital LADIES’ WATCH PRIZE Chanel Boy-friend Skeleton LADIES’ COMPLICATION WATCH PRIZE Van Cleef & Arpels Lady Arpels Planétarium MEN’S…
Bovet 1822 Wins Aiguille D’Or Grand Prize at GPHG 2018 for Recital 22
Today at the GPHG 2018 awards in Geneva, Bovet 1822 took home the Aiguille D’OR Grand Prize for its Recital 22 Grand Recital, a nine-day flying tourbillon, Tellurium-Orrery and retrograde perpetual calendar. “The Récital 22 Grand Récital tourbillon forms the third chapter in the poetic celestial watchmaking narrative begun by Pascal Raffy and the Maison’s…
DeBethune Wins GPHG Chronometry Prize for DB25 Starry Varius Chronometre Tourbillon
At the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) award ceremony that took place this evening at the Théâtre du Léman, in Geneva, De Bethune received the prestigious Chronometry Watch Prize for its new DB25 Starry Varius Chronomètre Tourbillon model. “We should all believe in our lucky star! Just a year after taking the brand in…
Citizen, Disney, Marvel Avengers Watches (prices) — Powerful Combination
Earlier this year, Citizen Watch Company announced that it would be the Official Timepiece of two world-class Disney resorts: Walt Disney World(R) Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL, and Disneyland Resort in California, as well as of Marvel New Media’s Creative Space. In this relationship, Citizen’s logo will grace the Main Street USA clocks around…
Six Tips On How To Care For Your Luxury Watch
Just like you would take care of your jewelry or your car, a fine watch also needs to be properly cared for in order to ensure optimal precision and performance. Additionally, cleaning the exterior of your watch keep it looking great. Here we bring you six tips for proper care. Proper cleaning. Before you put…
How To Decide What Watch Strap Or Bracelet Is Right For You
We get a lot of questions about whether it is better to have a leather strap, a rubber strap or a metal bracelet on a watch. The answer really depends on your use of the watch and where/how you wear it. Things such as cold, heat, moisture, humidity, water and excessive wear and tear play…
Six Reasons Why You Need The Rolex DeepSea Oystersteel Watch
To those in the know, Rolex is all about precision and performance, and for the unveiling earlier this year of its newest Oyster Perpetual Rolex Deepsea watch, the brand pulled out all the stops adding significant features that make this watch water resistant to more than 12,800 feet and able to go the distance with…