Just a few days ago, the 11th Annual Grand Prix d’horlogerie was held in Geneva –this is the watchmaking awards event of the year — a wonderful event chocked with emotion, entertainment and serious tribute. Winners were in a host of categories – and you get to see here a vast array of timepieces. …
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Weekend Sojourn: Commentary — Watchmakers and their Prowess
Everyone who wears a mechanical watch should have the opportunity to walk a watch factory and even try their hand at watchmaking. It is a truly humbling experience. Having been in this industry for more than 26 years, I’ve had the opportunity to visit many a hallowed hall of watchmakers. I’ve also, over the years, …
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Watch Stops: Pre-SIHH – Baume & Mercier Watches — The new Capeland
Baume & Mercier brings us a sneak peek today at one of the newest watches slated to be unveiled in January at SIHH in Geneva. The Capeland, a watch that epitomizes the brand’s seaside living philosophy of relaxed lifestyle, offers authenticity and strength of character. Inspired by an historic single push-piece chronograph, circa, 1948, the …
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Watch Stops: Pre-SIHH – Piaget Unveils the Phoenix (and Dragon)
In an exciting new collection that, unfortunately, most likely won’t make its way to the US market, Piaget has created the mythical dragon and phoenix in a stunning series geared for Asia. We had the privilege of viewing these pieces recently in Geneva in Piaget’s workshops and they are definitely collector items! Here’s a quick …
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Time Capsules: Commentary — Fun Facts about the Birth of the Wristwatch
FoCartier Tank Watches, ca 1940sr those of you who are history buffs or those interested in a little more fun information to pack in to your thought processes about watches, we are bringing you a little insight into the just-over-a-century-old wristwatch era. Sure there are a few prior “watches for the wrist” on historical record …
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Watch Stops: Pre-SIHH – Audemars Piguet Says Happy Birthday Royal Oak with Open-worked Ultra-Thin Limited Edition
The year was 1972. No, this is not about flower power or other 70’s era memories. This is about the legendary Gerald Genta designing the daring and bold Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watch – a luxury sport timepiece that wowed the world with its magnificent steel case and gold price. The Royal Oak was an …
Weekend Sojourn: Writing in Style – Montblanc’s new Custom-made Nib
Ever wish you could write with a fountain pen without all the scratching, leaking and other little annoyances that often go along with use of this treasured instrument? Now you can. Montblanc has developed a tailor-made computer software program to analyze one’s hand writing and create a bespoke fountain pen Nib – custom made according …
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Time Capsules: Commentary – 11 11 11 – Veteran's Day and More … Check this out
It really is all about the timing and this year we will experience four unusual dates: 1/1/11, 1/11/11, 11/1/11, and 11/11/11 – today. Today is also Veteran’s Day — a time when Americans celebrate the bravery and sacrifice of all veterans. Thank you to those who have served. But the 11/11/11 date is not the only …
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Trend Report: Expensive Diamond Watches
Ralph Lauren The upcoming holidays bring wonderful glamour to the forefront. It’s the perfect time to take a close up look at some of the most luxurious (and expensive) diamond watches on the market. Easily among the most alluring pieces are open-worked bracelet watches with cascading bracelets that feel remarkable on the wrist and dazzle …
Time Capsules: Product — Arnold & Son Watches, Unveiling the TB88 Watch
Arnold & Son is a brand with great British heritage, one that focuses on classic looks and fine complications – in honor of the founding father whose name the brand bears. One of the newest pieces in the collection is the TB88, which is designed to reflect the pursuit of excellence of prominent watchmaker John …
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