The Omega Speedmaster chronograph was created in 1957 and has always been regarded as a high-precision sturdy, reliable watch. In 1969, it made history as the first watch to be worn on the moon. This week, it was the watch I relied on during hurricane Sandy, the subsequent power outage for six days and the …
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With the exception of the article written last Monday about my flight into NJ as the hurricane was also coming in, the rest of last week’s posts were pre-written before Hurricane Sandy landed and changed NJ forever. Today, I can finally post again – it will be the first of several posts about this long …
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As Hurricane Sandy engulfs the Eastern United States, many are contemplating the way they should spend their time indoors while waiting out the storm. This got me thinking about stormy times — which brings us to today’s post. Herein we bring you a few watches related to storms – and one that even gives you something to do while …
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There are some all-new Conquistador watches out at Franck Muller – and you may do a double take when you see these dials. The GPG Conquistador Cortez – unveiled in Monaco at the WPHH show – is a bold rendition of time – with a very wild dial. The automatic watch is square with cushioned …
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Last week we brought you news of the new Michael Schumacher watch by Audemars Piguet. Now, in this intriguing video, seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher unveils his first Defining Moment, and explains what has changed in motor car racing in the last few years and how important team work really is. Click here to see …
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Mark your calendars if you are a vintage watch lover – on November 18, at the Fletcher-Sinclair Mansion in New York, more than 300 fine and unique timepieces will be up for sale at the Heritage Auctions. Top among the pieces up for sale at the Timepiece Signature Auction are rare repeater watches. One pocket …
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It isn’t every day I get to wear a watch from my dreams – but recently, I had the wonderful experience of donning the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grand Tradition Repetition Minute watch – only 100 of which will ever be made. Crafted in titanium, this grand complication houses a mechanical hand-wound movement consisting of a whopping …
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We’ve written about ArtyA before here – in fact, this is a brand we love. The creative genius of Yvan Arpa is nearly unparalleled when it comes to wild, different and definitively off-beat. In fact, his timepieces are works of art, and he openly states that the “Imagination running wild leads the artist, and the …
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Car lovers- watch lovers – what could be more fun and daring than to have a bit of the Daytona in your life? This Rolex Daytona Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona is one super hot wrist watch. It pays tribute to the brand’s involvement in automobile racing –in general and the Daytona 500 in particular. In …
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It’s been a big month for Formula One race-car driver Michael Schumacher – who officially confirmed his resignation this month — effective at the end of this season. The German born racer is a seven-time World Champion and is regarded as one of the greatest F1 drivers ever. Holding a host of records, Schumacher (who had …