The old adage “Everything old is new again” couldn’t be to the point than with the latest release from Louis Moinet, the Astrolabe Tourbillon. Invented by the Greek scientist Hipparchus, the word astrolabe comes from the Greek astrolabos, which means “an instrument to measure the height of the stars.” The tool can be used to…
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Meet the Watch that Displaced the Daytona (Almost) at this Year’s Baselworld: The Rolex Air-King
This year at Baselworld, when it came to Rolex, all eyes were on the newly revamped Daytona. Well, not all eyes. While we liked the new Daytona, we d the new Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King. The 40mm watch is an impressive re-introduction of a classic that not only pays tribute to its aviation roots, but also embraces the…
Are Smart Watches Getting Smarter? Why the deGrisogono Samsung Gear S2 is Draped in Diamonds
It is no secret that Smart watches seem to be tripping over themselves as they burst onto the market. Perhaps the only Smart Watch not doing that is the all new haute joaillerie de Grisogono Samsung Gear S2. The Baselworld 2016 introduction, which left many people shaking their heads at the audacity, may be the smartest on the…
Three Top Pilot Watches from Baselworld 2016 that Soar to New Levels (Breitling, Bell & Ross, Bremont)
Aviation watches are instruments of both time and navigation. Representative of adventure and characterized by precision, these watches tie the necessary tools of the profession to a unique and stylish statement. This year, some of the top watchmakers combined functionality and ease of use in the design of their newest pilot watches. Bell & Ross’s…
A. Lange & Sohne, F.P. Journe and Others Offer First-Time Look at New Watches During Madison Avenue Watch Week
Starting this Wednesday, April 13 and running until April 20, watch rs visiting New York City can expect to see things they’ve never seen before in the U.S. market. In fact, many top brands and retailers are offering first los at their newest watches (just unveiled in Switzerland earlier this year) during the 6th annual…
One To Want: Arnold & Son’s Affordable and Alluring Nebula Watch
When I originally submitted this article, my opening words were: “Damn Arnold.” While we didn’t go with that lead, the point was, this over-the-top brand has done it again – wowed us with its superb design and craftsmanship, as the brand unveils the new Nebula. A timepiece that was inspired by its namesake, and that…