Summer is here and with it comes a host of outdoor sports, including sailing. Real fans are following regattas around the country, including the current Louis Vuitton Cup races in California. We wrote about this recently here and here. Now, for those who want to wear a timepiece that reflects the of the sailing…
Understanding Tag Heuer’s New Carrera MikroPendulum Concept Watch
In BaselWorld last month, TAG Heuer did what it usually does – unveiled a concept watch. This time it was the extremely avant-garde TAG Heuer Carrera MikroPendulumS Concept watch. Of course, it also unveiled the TAG Heuer Carrera MikroPendulum 100th of a second Chronograph. Confused? We’ll try to explain. In the world of haute horlogerie…
The Editor’s Perspective: An Interview with Roberta Naas
With the upcoming JCK show around the corner — I was interviewed recently by the Fair Organizers about my take on time. For those who may be interested, the following is the ed result. As a contributor to numerous influential publications and sites and founder of the industry beacon, A Timely Perspective, Roberta Naas is…
A Moment in Time with Legendary Jack Heuer
Having been in this industry nearly 30 years, I’ve had the distinct good fortune of witnessing certain brands as they grew and flourished, and of meeting some of the watch industry’s legends. TAG Heuer — and Jack Heuer, in particular — are among those. I’ve met Jack Heuer before, several times, with the first dating…
Introducing TAG Heuer’s new Carrera Carbon Caliber 1887 Concept Chronograph
It’s been a month of new technology, new innovations, concept watches and . We’ve seen some great “firsts” in the watch industry here in Switzerland. Now, TAG Heuer joins the pack with its newest ultra-light Carrera Carbon Caliber 1887 Concept Chronograph — manufactured in Carbon Matrix Composite weighing 19g. The motor-sports inspired watch is made…
Watch Education: What is a Chronometer and What is COSC Certification?
A few weeks ago we answered the question, “What is a Chronograph?” and promised to bring to light the difference between a chronograph and a chronometer – terms that are often ed up in today’s world. In fact, a chronometer is a watch that has undergone stringent testing under laboratory conditions and is then certified…