Recently I had the extraordinary experience – thanks to Zenith Watches – of attending a Rolling Stones concert in Las Vegas. Let me tell you, Mick Jagger hasn’t lost any of his swagger. Neither have guitarist Keith Richards and the other long-standing members. I highly doubt that — in the 1960’s when they formed their…
Interviews with celebrities, watch brand ambassadors and watch brand executives.
Hamilton, Hollywood, Behind the Camera Awards and a New ODC X-03 Watch
By Nancy Olson I’ve never had the slightest whisper of a calling (or of a talent) to find fame and fortune in Hollywood—in any facet of the movie industry. But I must admit it was a real blast to immerse myself in many of those facets during my visit to Tinseltown, thanks to Hamilton…
Blancpain Cocktail Watch owned by Marilyn Monroe Up for Auction
Lovers of Marilyn Monroe may now be able to own a piece of the famed star’s property — with items such as the sequined “Happy Birthday Mr. President” dress to a tiny diamond-adorned Blancpain cocktail watch — up for sale this week by Julien’s Auctions in Los Angeles. The once-in-a-lifetime Marilyn Monroe auction includes pieces…
Armin Strom Unveils Technically Advanced Caliber with Mirrored Force Resonance
In a bold move, Armin Strom unveils its most complicated movement to date – and one that impacts the world of watchmaking. After several years of research and development, the brand has released the patented Caliber ARF 15 with Mirrored Force Resonance technology. Unveiled at Salon QP in London recently and making its debut in an 18-karat gold Fire…
Affordable Watches: Meet the Maurice Lacroix Pontos S Diver Blue Devil Limited Edition Watch
Affordability in a dive watch is something truly worthy of attention – especially when that dive watch performs well and los great. Such is the case with the Maurice Lacroix Pontos S Dive “Blue Devil” watch. Water resistant to a massive 60 atm (600 meters), the watch features screw-down crowns for time adjustment and the…
Gwyneth Paltrow Talks Time, Charity and Frederique Constant Horological Smartwatches
Today, thanks to Frederique Constant, I helped to buy bos and novels for young students in America. The novels, I believe, will help open their eyes to other worlds, to themes that can be their mantras, or just to adventure. Without bos, I would never have become the writer and dreamer that I am today.…