Today’s renaissance man has an affinity for any number of noble endeavors, be it cycling, surfing, running, auto racing, or writing for a watch blog, To suit the needs of today’s consumers, Swiss brand Baume & Mercier has sought to create a of watches that are as versatile as their multifaceted owners. Created for the “gentlesportsman,”…
A. Lange & Sohne Tourbograph Perpetual Pour Le Merite Watch Review
Retailing for just about half a million dollars, the A. Lange & Sohne Tourbograph Perpetual Pour Le Merite watch is truly something to marvel at. The mega-complicated watch now also includes a perpetual calendar. The A. Lange & Sohne Pour le Mérite was first launched in 1994 and has seen a number of additions…
The Truth Behind Audemars Piguet’s 40th Anniversary Frosted Gold Royal Oak Watches Unveiled at SIHH 2017
From the mid-1970’s and all the way through to the late 1980’s, Audemars Piguet used a host of different methods to make its watches exciting – mesh bracelets, link bracelets and specially hammered gold bracelets that gave a textured appeal to the timepiece. Perhaps those hammered gold watches were the inspiration for the new…
An Insider’s Complete Review of SIHH 2017 Watch Show, its History and More
This past January marked the 27th Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, and — don’t pass out — it was my 26th year in attendance. Unfortunately i missed 1992 due to the birth of my darling daughter, but I haven’t missed one since. I remember when the show first started. In fact, to be honest,…
Richard Mille Unveils RM037 NTPT(R) Carbon Set Women’s Watch: SIHH 2017
Independent watch brand, Richard Mille, had a lot of news and great product at this year’s SIHH — including another great new lo of women. Working with high-tech materials yet again, Mille unveils two new watches made of North Thin Ply Technology (NTPT®) carbon — this time set with diamonds. A master at high-tech materials, Mille shows his…
Cartier Trait d’Eclat High Jeweled Watch: Review of Art and Elegance Unleashed
There are no words to say what a picture can do by a glance, and as we set about to review the Cartier Trait d’Eclat high jeweled watch – we are even convinced of this. This year, Cartier again entrances us with top demonstrations of its amazing haute joaillerie craftsmanship. One of the finest…