Chronograph watches are great summer timepieces – as they can time all of those outdoor activities you indulge in – swimming, jogging, rowing, and . Here, we try to out the basics (entire bos have been written about chronographs) about what exactly a chronograph watch is and how it functions. Essentially, a chronograph is a…
Wrist Watching: Jacob & Co. Brilliant Tourbillon
Today’s finest watch brands are bringing the mechanical magic of timepieces to ultra-feminine levels, with a move toward women’s watches with tourbillon escapements. One of the most complicated and coveted horological feats, the tourbillon (“whirlwind” in French) is a highly precise mechanism that eliminates errors in timekeeping caused by the force of gravity when a…
Wrist Watching: The Chanel La Constellation du Lion Mademoiselle Prive
The name is a mouthful — La Constellation du Lion Mademoiselle Prive – but then the watch is worthy. As Chanel kicks its watchmaking up several notches – turning to top craftsmanship and calibers – the brand unveils a host of great new watches. This is one of those beauties. This La Constellation du Lion…
Celebrate the 4th of July with Made-in-America Watches
July 4th is a federal holiday in America, honoring our hard-won Independence from Great Britain and our adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. While fireworks and picnics usually crown the day, it’s a great time to take a close lo at the Made-in-America sect of the watch market, which, a half…
Introducing the Omega Seamaster Diver ETNZ Limited Edition Watch (original photos)
Yesterday, we brought you a behind-the-scenes lo here at Emirates Team New Zealand and the new AC72 catamaran set to compete in the Louis Vuitton Challenger Races for the America’s Cup. Omega is a proud sponsor of the Team and has been for years. As such, Omega now releases the new 44mm Seamaster Diver ETNZ…
Top Women’s Watches – Bulgari Berries Tourbillon
Berries Tourbillon Retrograde Hour watch Bringing a bit of its jewelry heritage to the watchmaking front, Bulgari this year clearly focuses on women and unveils its Berries Collection of timepieces that includes a stunning Jump Hour watch and the alluring Tourbillon Retrograde Hours watch seen here. The Berries Tourbillon Retrograde Hours watch features a marquetry…