Earlier this year at the SIHH 2018, MB&F officially unveiled the Kelys & Chirp Turtle Automaton. Recently, in my travels, i came upon one of the creatures, which made me smile and remember the simple beauty of mechanics and nature. As such, we are revisiting this mechanical marvel today. Upon activation, the adorable turtle crawls…
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F. P. Journe Records Sonnerie Souveraine To Offer Exceptional Binaural Sound
Calling it a horological world premiere, F. P. Journe unveils the binaural sound of his spectacular Sonnerie Souveraine — just months after announcing he would stop making the Sonnerie Souveraine — recorded in a special sound chamber of the EPFL (one of Switzerland’s two federal polytechnics schools) using “artificial ears with microphones.” All four walls…
Richemont Group Makes Executive Changes, Appoints Jerome Lambert CEO
In big news at luxury conglomerate Compagnie Financiere Richemont, known to most as the Richemont Group, some new appointments have been made to the executive ranks that are expected to help boost sales of all brands and get a handle on marketing messages. Chairman of the group, Johann Rupert appoints Jerome Lambert to the position…
Going On Now: Bob’s Watches Rolex Auction — No Buyer’s Premium
The auction opened today, offers only Rolex watches, and has no buyer’s premium. That’s right … if you are in the market for a special Rolex, Bob’s Watches may be the answer. From September 5 to the12th, Bob’s Watches has 12 Rolex watches up for auction, and, because Bob’s is not a big auction house…
Recovered Pocket Watch From Titanic Victim Sells for $57,500 At Heritage Auction
One of the most horrific maritime disasters of all time, the sinking of the Titanic, which to than 1500 lives in 1912, is a history lesson never forgotten. As such, it is really no surprise to me that someone paid $57,500 for an old watch that had been owned by Sinai Kantor, a victim the Titanic…
Rolex Wraps Up Monterey Classic Car Week With Concours d’ Elegance Best Of Show Going To Alfa Romero 8C
Monterey Classic Car Week wraps up, after four days of incredible events, tours and races that showcase the finest vintage cars in the world. Throughout the entire four days, Rolex had a pronounced presence as Official Timepiece, Official Partner, or other titles depending on the event. The culmination of the week, of course, was yesterday’s…