While we were busy covering some great events this past weekend, the Albert Bensoussan, CEO of Kering Group Luxury — Watches and Jewelelry Division (owners of watch and jewelry brands: Ulysse Nardin, Pomellato, Gucci, Boucheron and Girard-Perrregaux) made another management change announcement: Patrick Pruniaux is the new head of Ulysse Nardin. He replaces long-standing CEO of the…
A look at the world’s wristwatch brands, their newest timepieces, brand ambassadors, events and news – by brand.
Introducing the Montblanc TimeWalker ExoTourbillon Minute Chronograph Limited Edition 100
As a further expansion of its totally revamped TimeWalker Collection, Montblanc unveils a very special limited edition watch: TimeWalker ExoTourbillon Minute Chronograph Limited Edition 100. The piece combines two notable horological complications: the brand’s in-house patented one-minute ExoTourbillon that was first unveiled by the brand in 2010, and with quick stop-second mechanism, and a…
Rolex: Title Sponsor and Official Timepiece Of Many Events at Monterey Classic Car Week
This weekend — starting today — promises to be a truly exciting one for car rs and watch rs. It is Monterey Classic Car week and that is huge news. The event includes the famed Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance®, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering and — and Rolex plays a role…
Golfer Patrick Reed, ‘Captain America,’ Joins Hublot Brand Ambassador Team
It’s golf season and that means announcements are in full swing. US Ryder Cup star Patrick Reed joins Hublot’s team of distinguished golfers as a brand ambassador. Reed, it turns out, is a watch r and owns several Hublot timepieces in his private collection. Referred to as “Captain America” in golf, Reed is known for defeating…
The American Clock and Watch Museum Offers The One Time You Just Might Wish You Were an Old Crank
Something interesting happens on the first and third Friday of every month in New England. At the American Clock and Watch Museum in Bristol, Connecticut, visitors can join the Old Cranks tour. During this exceptional time frame, four long-time volunteers at the museum come in to wind the approximately 60 to 70 historic clocks —…
Baume & Mercier Teams Up with Indian Motorcycle – America’s First Motorcycle Company
Swiss watch brand Baume & Mercier selected the famed Bonneville Salt Flats as the prefect venue today to announce its news affiliation — with America’s oldest motorcycle brand: Indian Motorcycle. Both Baume & Mercier and Indian honored the Burt Munro who to his Indian Scout Streamr to the Salt Flats 50 years ago — earning…