It’s been a busy year of new introductions in the “art” family of MB&F. Two important collaborations have been made and pieces will be seen in stores soon. The first adventure is one between MB&F and “illuminating” partner, James Thompson, founder of Black Badger Advanced Composites in the form of the HMX Black Badger. The second is with famed…
Introducing Greubel Forsey’s Transparent $1.1 Millon Double Tourbillon 30° Technique Sapphire Watch
We are just going to jump right into this. Yesterday, Greubel Forsey – a brand we have written about often, here — unveiled a $1.1 million U.S-exclusive watch: the Double Tourbillon 30° Technique Sapphire. Yes, sapphire — making the timepiecea almost totally tranparent and offering an nobstructed view of the movement parts and their interaction. Additionally, the brand — known…
Inside Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Rare Handcrafts Atelier (Dial Painting, Gem Setting, Technology)
It isn’t every day one gets to visit one of the top-tier Manufactures — but I have been lucky enough to visit Jaeger-LeCoultre twice in one year. The brand, tucked away in the village of Le Sentier, Switzerland, has a rich history of watchmaking and innovative pioneering that sets it apart from most others and flags it…
26 Reasons for Watch Lovers to Go to Vegas for the Luxury Suisse and World WatchMarket Show
Watch rs kick up your heels and get packing. There has never been a better reason to go to Las Vegas than now. Beginning this weekend, you will have access to some of the most unusual and rarely seen independent watch brands at the first-ever open-to-the-public watch show ever to be in Vegas: Luxury Suisse and…
Ritmo Mundo Celebrates Auto Racing at the Indy 500
Tomorrow marks the 100th running of the famed Indy 500 — and it promises excitement. There are a few watch brands intimately involved in the event, and one of them, Ritmo Mundo, which produces a great of affordable Racer watches (including the tribute to Dan Wheldon watch, which you can read about here), also…
Panerai Gets Its Due: Meet the Luminor Due Series
Last week in Florence, Panerai — with roots in that city — unveiled the all-new Luminor Due.The features an all-new case that, while inspired by the classic Luminor of the 1950’s, offers updated appeal. Details such as thickness of case were changed — making the case slimmer and lighter in weight. Additionally, all of the mos…