It was a busy weekend in Rio — with several great matches, fairly predictable wins, teargas firings and …. but, hey, it’s FIFA so who wouldn’t expect some exctitement? As we continue on our near month-long reportage of a comprehensive lo at who’s who in the watch world as it relates to international football, we…
A Complete Break-Down of Watch Brands Involved in International Football: Official Timing
It’s a long head, but then this is such a long post that we are splitting it into multiple parts. Today marks the start of the FIFA World Cup – an approximately one-month-long stint of games and matches – held in Brazil for the first time since 1950. The much anticipated event finds some of…
Horror and Horology: Richard Mille Watches Plagued by Red Demon, White Demon
By Gordon Henderson Since he started in the watch world, Richard Mille has been different. With visionary forethought, he was among the first of the independent watch brands to create three-dimensional architecturally advanced timepieces. He was among the first to integrate truly high-tech materials and unusual complexities. Now, Richard Mille is obsessed with demons. As…
Independent Watchmaker Richard Mille Crafts a Movement Just for Women in the RM07-01
There is an entire sub-section of the watch industry that is frequently overloed by the general public: the independent watch makers. For those in the know about watches – this sect offers some of the most exciting and ambitious timepieces thanks to their ability to think outside the box, to ditch red-tape that slows them…
Up Close and Personal with the Richard Mille RM053 Tourbillon Pablo Mac Donough
Yesterday we had the chance to get up close with the very unique Richard Mille RM053 Tourbillon Pablo Mac Donough – the watch made specifically for one of the world’s top polo players. For those who know Richard Mille and his sports affiliations – you know that his sport “friends” actually wear their watches while playing.…
Antiquorum Only Watch 2013 Sneak Peek
It’s official: Antiquorum —which every other year sponsors the Only Watch auction — has a super hot up of one-of-a-kind watches to be auctioned off on September 28 at the Only Watch 2013 charity event in Monaco. This year 33 watch brands have donated to the cause, wherein all proceeds from the auction will benefit…