Oris has long been involved in the world of sports, from aviation to auto racing and diving. In fact, the brand has been creating dive watches since the 1960’s, and its timepieces are typically built to withstand the tests of weather, pressure, water and . Now, they are built to help fight the threat of shark extinction.…
Longines Conquest 1/100th Horse Racing Watch Awarded to ‘Always Dreaming,’ Winner of the Kentucky Derby
It was an exciting weekend in the world of sports. At the 143rd Kentucky Derby, “Always Dreaming” came out on top in a five-in-a-row winning streak. The horse splashed through the mud at Churchill Downs as though it didn’t’ exist to come up with a 2-3/4 length victory. Always Dreaming ran 1 1/4 miles in 2:03.59 –…
The Pros and Cons of the New HYT HO Liquid-Filled Watches
HYT, Hydro Mechanical Horologists, revolutionized the interpretation of how time is displayed on the wrist by using liquid inside the watch. Through a system of patented thin glass tubes and bellows to drive a proprietary liquid around the watch dial, the nature of reading time has become a new experience. Over the years, HYT has…
‘I Dream of Jeannie’ Home, a Jim Beam Decanter, Commands $30,000+ At Auction
This past weekend, the original genie bottle prop that was used on the set of the well-known I Dream of Jeannie TV show (NBC, 1965-1970), and that served as the mold for all future Jeannie bottles on the series, went up for auction at Julien’s Auctions. The bottle belonged to Gene Nelson, who worked on the development of…
Fast Focus: Meet the New Shinola Jackie Robinson Watch
Just recently, Shinola unveiled its fifth watch in the brand’s Great Americans series: a limited edition Jackie Robinson timepiece. Here we bring you a quick lo at the Shinola Jackie Robinson watch. This watch is part of series the brand creates of limited-edition watches that honors individuals who have made a mark on American history. Jackie Robinson was the first…
3 Reasons to Love the Omega 1957 Vintage-Inspired Watches: Speedmaster, Railmaster, Seamaster
It’s no secret that vintage watches are all the rage. It is no surprise, either. During difficult geo-politicalt times, people and companies often take a retrospective lo at their pasts. This year, Omega does exactly that. It los back to the year 1957, when Elvis became King, the Russians launched Sputnik 2 and the Frisbee…