Let me begin this article by saying that I have known Peter Speake-Marin – who recently launched Stoic World watches — for 16 years, ever since he founded his own eponymous brand, Peter Speake-Marin. I have talked with him year after year, watched him grow as both a watchmaker and as a person. I recall…
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Armin Strom Adds Mirrored Force Resonance Watch — With Kari Voutilainen Guilloche Dial — to Configurator
We have talked a lot here about how innovative independent watch brand Armin Strom has been. The brand not only continues to unveil creative new watches, but also was one of the first to unveil its personalization program via an on- watch Configurator. Now, Armin Strom adds its iconic Mirrored Force Resonance watch to the…
Rolex New Guard Golfers Head Into The Open at Carnoustie
Beginning today and running until the 21st of July, the 147th Open at Carnoustie Golf Links promises to be challenging. In fact, the course on Scotland’s Angus coast is known as one of the toughest in the world, and is often referred to as “the beast.” Partnering with the Open as the Official Timekeeper (since…
Seiko and Rolex Brand Ambassadors, Djokovic and Kerber, Win The Championships at Wimbledon
It’s a wrap. The Championships at Wimbledon have new winners in the men’s and women’s singles and both are watch brand ambassadors. Novak Djovic takes the Grand Slam title (his first since the 2016 French Open) for men’s singles, and Angelique Kerber takes the victory for women’s singles. Djovic is a Seiko brand ambassador, while…
Breaking News: Fiona Kruger Moves From Skulls To Chaos With New Chaos Mechanical Entropy Watch
Known for her intricate and exceptional Skull-shaped watches, Fiona Kruger could be called the queen of the skulls. Her watches – in several sizes – attract attention from across any crowded room thanks to the colorful and detailed designs of the open-worked skull that reveals the movement within. Thanks to this collection, which has been…
Breaking News: Richemont Group Launches New Watch Brand Called Baume
Yes, you heard right. The luxury Richemont Group has just launched a new watch brand — an affordable one at that. Yes, you also heard right, the new brand is called Baume — mostly because it was conceived of and begun under the auspices of its “mother” brand Baume & Mercier. Additionally, the new brand…