In a world where many watch brands boast centuries of history, the highly successful Swiss watch brand Hublot is relatively a baby. Founded in 1980 by Carlo Crocco, the brand was the first to use a rubber strap on a luxury 18-karat gold watch. It was revolutionary for the era, especially because the strap was…
A look at the world’s wristwatch brands, their newest timepieces, brand ambassadors, events and news – by brand.
Armin Strom Opens First-Ever Pop-Up Store
Swiss watch brand Armin Strom — a leading independent brand that specializes in skeletonization and constant force, has opened its first-ever pop-up store that will remain open through June of 2021. Located in the middle of Zurich’s Old Town, the bright airy space is chocked with some of the finest Armin Strom timepieces, including…
To Die For: Linde Werdelin And Black Badger Oktopus Blue Sea
There is just no other way to put it: if you are into lume on a watch — you are going to the newest collaboration between Linde Werin and James Thompson of Black Badger: the Oktopus Blue Sea. This watch pushes all the boundaries when it comes to luminescence — going through five full…
Four Reasons Why The New Patek Philippe Ref. 6301P Chiming Watch Will Be Legendary
There’s no getting around it. If you are a watch collector, you already own, or aspire to own, at least one Patek Philippe watch in your wardrobe. I know collectors who own upwards of 20 – some that have been custom-made for them. This legendary brand is a “holy grail” watch thanks to its incredible…
Watch Collecting Tips: Five Of The Most Iconic Watches In History
One of the biggest trends in watches today is the return to roots. More and watch brands are revisiting their archives and re-inventing iconic watches that made history for them once before. Most of these watches have already enjoyed numerous evolutions over the decades. True collectors, though, will want to have at least one,…
A Close-Up Look At Longines Spirit Collection
By Gordon Henderson The Longines Spirit collection los to tap into the d history of the manufacture and the many adventurers that have used the brand’s timepieces to navigate land, sea and air. Celebrity pioneers include Charles Lindberg, Amelia Earhart, Paul-Emile Victor, Elinor Smith and Howard Hughes, to name a few. The pilots watches and chronographs…