I’ve been in a helicopter quite a few times in my life. I know this is not something everyone can say, but I have been fortunate enough to enjoy this wildly exciting mode of transportation. Often, it is about getting from point A to point B quickly. Sometimes it is about sightseeing in hard-to-get-to locations.…
A look at the world’s wristwatch brands, their newest timepieces, brand ambassadors, events and news – by brand.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Celebrates Year Of The Tiger In Classic Style
When the Chinese New Year rang in earlier this month, it ushered in the Year of the Tiger – one of the most bed zodiac signs. We witnessed luxury brands creating stunning works of Year of the Tiger art pieces for the wrist and a host of the Swatch Group brands did the same. Even…
Yellow Gold Watches Set For Big Return, Hublot Leads The Charge
Lovers of 18-karat yellow gold are going to enjoy a nice new selection when it comes to watches, especially watches by Hublot. At the recent LVMH Watch Days, the brand unveiled some of its most bed classics in the sunshine color of gold, and even released an all-new 40mm series with a yellow gold version.…
A Closer Look At The Ulysse Nardin Blast Moonstruck Watch By Ludwig Oechslin
True watch collectors and aficionados are typically well-versed in the extraordinary watches. You know, the ones people tout as highly complicated, or, in watch terms, grand complications. Often these include automatons with moving parts on the dial, minute repeater and chiming watches, or over-the-top celestial watches. Celestial watches are an arena that Ulysse Nardin (recently…
Rolex 24 At Daytona Ushers In Another 60 Years Of Autosports Involvement
Swiss watch giant Rolex has been intimately involved in the world of motorsports for nearly a century. In fact, since the 1930’s, the brand’s watches have been on the wrists of racecar drivers and the name has been on the tip of their tongues. In fact, it was mostly by word of mouth, and by…
Understanding Watch Terms: Meter Vs. Meter, From Chronometer To Pulsometer And More
In the world of watchmaking, one term regularly rears its head and in so many different ways, each with a different meaning. Meet the watch world’s term, “meter.” The word has multiple meanings, depending on how it is used. Here, we offer a quick and simple guide to the most popular uses of the…