Off the coast of Montauk, in the Long Island Sound, at the bottom of Peconic Bay and in other waters around the world, the remains of multiple ships lost at sea during the 1700’s and 1800’s are a constant reminder of the ocean’s power and of the necessity of keeping accurate time and finding longitude…
Horological Society of New York Opens First USA Chronometer Certification Process
Those familiar with the watch industry are aware that America has had a long and storied past in the world of watchmaking. Centuries ago, top brands like Hamilton, Elgin, Waltham, Bulova and others began making watches in various cities across the country. Unfortunately, most of the businesses eventually closed their doors or were sold to…
Luminox Unveils 3500 Never Forget Watches To Benefit Tunnel To Towers Foundation
Luminox, supplier of watches to the Navy Seals and other military forces, unveils its Luminox 3500 series of watches to honor those who served and those who died in the horrific 9/11 attacks 20 years ago. A portion of the proceeds of every watch sold will be donated to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Tunnel…
Why The Hermès Arceau The Three Graces Wood Marquetry Watch Will Be A Collectible
Hermes has long been known as a master of the arts when it comes to watch dials, eving strong emotions with its enamel work, miniature paintings and its incredible straw and wood marquetry. Now, the brand reinterprets The Three Graces theme from the silk scarf of the same name, designed by British artist Alice Shirley…
Greubel Forsey Unveils Final GMT Earth Watch In Titanium
Greubel Forsey has long been known for its incredible haute horology – building exclusive, highly technical timepieces that are coveted by collectors and have long waiting lists to buy. One of its most bed watches is the GMT Earth watch, which it has created in several editions since its original unveiling of the technical concept…
Meet The Andersen Geneve Platinum 40th Anniversary Jump Hour Watch
During the year that wasn’t – 2020, the year lost to the pandemic – anniversaries and other occasions to place despite the closures and restrictions on people and businesses. For independent watch brand Andersen Geneve, it was a big one. The brand celebrated its 40th anniversary. Founded in 1980 by Svend Andersen, the company remains…