It may seem an unlikely collaboration at first glance – IWC and the Fondation Antoine de Saint Exupery. But on closer examination – it was a relationship destined to happen. Antoine DE Saint Exupery – author of famed existentialist bo, “The Little Prince”, as well as other bos, trained as a pilot and flew …
They’re Finally Here: IWC’s Bold Trio of Pilot’s Watches
You may have heard about them a few months ago—but – IWC rs take note – the bold and brazen three new black ceramic IWC Pilot’s watches have hit the stores. We had a chance to try them on and take a close-up lo at them in the New York Madison Avenue IWC Boutique, and…
Throwbacks: A Look at some 20th Century Wristwatches
As and brands lo to their archives for inspiration, we decided it would be interesting to pull out a few of our older average-retail-priced 1980’s and 1990’s timepieces and take a lo at their size and design. Just for the fun of it. We also added a 1940’s Bulova — just because…
Watch Education: Understanding Constant Force
Not a new concept in watchmaking at all, the idea of constant force has taken center stage as watchmakers strive for ever greater accuracy and precision. Essentially, constant force is a means of improving the rate of a watch by making the torque of the spring constant throughout the entire power reserve duration. Generally, in…
Watch Education: What Exactly is a Perpetual Calendar Watch?
One of the most sought-after complications on today’s watch market is the perpetual calendar. These sophisticated time trackers typically hold calibers with anywhere from 300 to 600 pieces and command prices that range from $25,000 to hundreds of thousands of dollars, depending on their added functions and adornments. Waiting lists for these watches can run…
SIHH 2013 Watch Trend Review
As SIHH 2013, the 23rd edition of this luxury by-invitation-only watch show, comes to a close – it is important to note several key trends that emerged with the unveiling of the newest timepieces. The watches shown in Geneva during the fair last week will make their way to the market – and to discerning…