We all know that Patek Philippe dances to its own independent drummer when it comes to building superb watches. This year here at BaselWorld, the brand, thrills us with its newest collections. While it does have some special pieces up its proverbial sleeve, the watches that we are certain watch enthusiasts will go a little…
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6 Great Green Rolex Watches to Bring the Luck of the Irish for St. Patrick’s Day
Today, March 17, is St. Patrick’s Day — also known as the Feast of Saint Patrick. It is a day on which those who celebrate wear green – the color associated with Ireland since the 1600’s. The cultural and religious celebration honors the death date of Saint Patrick (AD 385–461), the foremost patron saint of…
Breitling’s Transocean Chronograph 1915: Reinterpreting A Century-Old Legacy
Since 1884 Breitling has been creating technical timepieces based on performance and precision. In 1915 the brand created the world’s first independent chronograph with the pushpiece at 2 o’clock. In celebration of this landmark occasion, Breitling has released its Transocean Chronograph 1915 mimicking the very essence of its version which graced our presence 100 years…
FP Journe Achieves Perfect Symmetry with the Nouvelle Octa Lune
By Gordon Henderson On every FP Journe timepiece, the inscription “Invenit et Fecit” can be found. Followers of the brand already know its translation, but for those unaware, the Latin phrase translates to “Invented and made,” referring to the fact that Francois Paul Journe – passionate watchmaker – invented and created each of his…
Audemars Piguet Unveils New Millenary Watches with In-House Movement – for Women
By Gordon Henderson After three years of development in its quest to target the under-served women’s high-end watch market, Audemars Piaget has unveiled several impressive all-new Millenary watches. In fact, Audemars Piguet has a long history of creating timepieces for women ever since it’s founding in 1875. You can read about some of those…
Off The Cuff – The Devon Tread 2 – Why this Watch Will Fascinate You And Increase Your Productivity? (Video)
Swiss and top German watch companies tend to be credited as the innovative and original brands on the market when it comes to watches. However, the Los Angeles-based Devon Works challenges that notion entirely. “Made in the USA” or perhaps specifically “Made in California” is now something to be proud of, especially if you’re wearing a…