Oh January is such a busy month with so much going on. Because the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) 2017 is around the corner and we will be unveiling new products for the coming weeks, we decided to use this week to show off “Year of the Rooster” watches before it is…
Hands On: Ulysse Nardin Grand Deck Marine Tourbillon (with Wood Dial, Ship’s Rigging and More)
Earlier this year at Baselworld 2016, Ulysse Nardin unveiled the revolutionary Grand Deck Marine Tourbillon — a watch that is making its way to stores now. The incredible scope of ingenuity and pioneering spirit behind this watch is mind-blowing. Reflecting the brand’s rich roots in marine chronometers, the new Grand Deck Marine Tourbillon limited-edition watch…
Omega and Emirates Team New Zealand Sail to the Win in New York Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series
It was an exhilarating weekend in New York as the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series races to place on the Hudson River — marking the first time the races have returned to New York waters in nearly 100 years. Stealing the win: Emirates Team New Zealand with 52 points. The team is sponsored by Omega,…
3 Terrific Green Watches from BaselWorld 2016 in Honor of St. Patrick’s Day
Yes, we are in Basel and yes, we do want to bring you some of the newest timepieces. But, since it is also St. Patrick’s Day—we thought we would celebrate and bring you a few great green watches being unveiled this week. From Kerbedanz, this Tree of Life watch offers powerful symbolism and stunning…
8 Amazing “Year of the Monkey” Watches Celebrate the Chinese New Year (Slide show)
If you lo back though the past month, we have brought you a close up lo at several of the amazing new watches unveiled to celebrate today’s Chinese New Year. This year, the year of the Monkey, honors the clever monkey, whose job it was to guard the Imperial garden of peaches — said to…
How Complicated Watchmaking Transcends Time Thanks to Breakthrough Thinking
Watch pundits of today often lament that all we create in watches now are throwback references to the past. In fact, today’s watchmaking complications – freely defined as anything additional on a timepiece above and beyond the “simple” time indication – not only reflect the mechanical genius of generations ago, but also – and …