Tag: "luxury"
Nadal Hits The Circuit With His All New RM 027 Tourbillon Timepiece
Last month we told you about a brand new timepiece created by luxury watch-maker Richard Mille for superstar tennis player Rafael Nadal. What makes this piece truly special (besides the $500k+ price tag) is that Nadal will actually wear it for every single match he plays, not just at charity events or for press conferences. [...]
Wow Watch Wednesday: Benzinger Boutique Fancy Blossom Series (Video)
Last week we introduced you to the all new Benzinger Boutique collection, and in particular the masterful craftsmanship of Jochen Benzinger. Today we’d like to focus our attention specifically on one area of the new collection, the breath-taking Fancy Blossom series. More than just a timepiece, this is a moving work of art for your [...]
Behold: The Phoenix 10.1, By A. Favre & fils
When you represent 10 generations of watchmakers it is more than understandable that you may feel a little pressure. However, if he does, Laurent Favre does not show it. Instead, he gives us a timepiece of exceptional quality and refinement; the utterly unique Phoenix 10.1. Representing the culmination of nearly three centuries of watch-making know [...]
My Watch: Michael Wyden, Breitling Navitimer World
Hi, my name is Michael Wyden, I’m 22 years old and I live in the heartland of watch-making, which is Switzerland of course! I have always had a strong interest in mechanical things and so it is no surprise that I LOVE mechanical timepieces! The most recent addition to my modest collection (so far!) is [...]
How Does A Minute Repeater Work?
The Minute Repeater complication (such as the one in the Jean Dunand Grande Complication we featured last week) is widely considered to be the most complex and challenging of all complications, presenting a true test of skill for master watchmakers seeking to reach the pinnacle of their craft. But just why is that? What is [...]
Hublot Unveils New FIFA World Cup Watch!
Recently we told you about the exciting new partnership between Swiss watch-maker Hublot and the FIFA World Cup (if you missed it you can read all about it here plus check out our exclusive interview with Hublot CEO JC Biver here.) Now Hublot has released the first images of the inaugural, official FIFA World Cup Watch.
My Watch: Laurens W. Floyd, Jr., custom Sarpaneva Korona Red Gold
My name is Laurens W. Floyd, Jr. and I am retired CFP and general partner of Edward Jones. I am a collector and currently own Maurice Lacroix, Breitling, Rolex, A. Lange and Sohne, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Perrelet, Hublot, Dornbluth & Sohn, Meistersinger, and Peter Speake-Marin pieces in addition to my favorite watch, a custom Sarpaneva Korona Red [...]
Wow Watch Wednesday: Jean Dunand Grande Complication
This week we feature an absolutely stunning piece from Jean Dunand, breathtaking in both its technical complexity and exceptional design. Created for true connoisseurs of haute horology, the suitably named Grande Complication is powered by a unique Christophe Claret creation, a manually wound movement that features an astonishing 12 complications in total and is constructed [...]
Who Wants To Look Amazing? Introducing The Benzinger Boutique Collection
A while ago we introduced you to the truly exceptional, one-of-a-kind Minute Repeater 2 timepiece from master craftsmen Grieb & Benzinger Platinum. Now, it gives us great pleasure to announce the all new Benzinger Boutique Collection, a unique combination of pure
Interview With Jérôme Pineau; Community Manager, Marvin Watches
Some of you may already be familiar with Jérôme Pineau, the internet savvy Community Manager for Marvin Watches who has been single-handedly building the brand’s presence on-line. We have been quietly observing this exceptional upward trend since the beginning of the year and so we decided to approach Jérôme to find out more. We had [...]
My Watch: Victor Martinez, Dominican Republic
For our inaugural reader profile in the “My Watch” series, Victor Martinez from the Domingo Republic tell us about his favorite piece. My name is Victor Martinez and I’m the Operations Manager for FedEx Express in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. I own a couple of time pieces such as Tag Heuer, Cartier, Rolex, and Panerai. [...]
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