Last Friday, we brought you six sensational watches for dads and grads. Since Father’s Day is just five days away, today we bring you four fabulous finds for the man in your life. This slide show brings intriguing watches to the forefront that include a high-tech sporty loing watch for dads or grads who…
Horology and Alchemy: How Chopard Watches Melts its Own Gold for Cases
Recently, I had the grand opportunity to visit Chopard in Geneva to see the one thing I had not yet seen in watchmaking: Gold melting for case making. While it is not the most glamorous portion of watchmaking – melting gold and mi the colors of gold is one process that few brands actually do…
Introducing the Chopard Grand Prix de Monaco Historique Collection (Pre BaselWorld 2014)
Bold, race-inspired and true to form, the new Chopard Grand Prix de Monaco Historique collection pays tribute to the world of vintage Formula 1 racing in a classic way. We all know how intimately involved with auto racing Chopard is. Not only has this brand sponsored and crated the Mille Miglia timepieces for years, but…
Happy Chinese New Year: Introducing Stunning Year of the Horse Watches (Slide Show)
Happy Chinese New Year. It is the year of the Horse. The Horse is one of the most powerful symbols in the Chinese zodiac. The sign is symbolic of speed and strength, are people born under it are said to be energetic and independent with a free, unbounded spirit. They also demonstrate great taste —…
Exactly what is the Poincon de Genève? And is the same as the Geneva Seal?
We get asked the question a lot from readers: What are the Geneva Seal and the Poincon de Genève? Are they the same? And how does a brand get the Geneva Seal? Well the answer to all of these questions – which for some are confusing – is simple. The Geneva Seal and the Poincon…
Announcing the Grand Prix D’Horlogerie De Geneve 2013 Winners
On Friday, the largest and most important award ceremony in watches to place in Geneva. It was the 13t annual Grand Prix D/Horlogerie – wherein a huge number of awards were given. Indeed, it seems each year new categories are added to the prize list – so that this year the event totaled 15 awards. The…