Reading Time: 3 minutes There were many world-changing moments that defined the first lunar landing in 1969. From famous words to dusty footprints, it was a mission that remains unforgettable in so many ways. On the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, OMEGA is proud to unveil a new Omega Speedmaster Apollo 11 50th Anniversary LimitedContinue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutes Mexico City/Schaffhausen, 16 May 2019 – Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima took part in a boxing session with children in Mexico City. The IWC brand ambassador’s sparring partners are participating in a program called “Campeones de la Paz” (‘Peace Champions’). Organized by the association TRASO and supported by Laureus Sport forContinue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutes Today I will present you the multi-talented Gavox Aurora 446.0 Steel. Yes, a quartz watch. Not your usual mechanical piece, but smart and good looking. Not today’s meaning of smart but the classic clean, tidy, and well dressed smart… And if you don’t know the brand, the Gavox Watches, andContinue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutes Geneva. 2002. The prestigious Red Cross Ball is born. The same year as a very special watch brand called De Bethune. What a journey it’s been since then… De Bethune is particularly proud to support the Ball this year by taking part, with characteristic elegance, in the silent auctions organisedContinue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutes Timepieces from Glashütte have long been valued around the world for their high-quality mechanics, elaborate finishes and timeless elegance. Since the 19th century, precise timekeepers from Glashütte have also been used as reliable instruments for navigation and for determining one’s position on land, at sea and in the air. Numerous historic marine chronometers, observationContinue Reading
Reading Time: < 1 minute The refined and feminine TAG Heuer Carrera Lady watches have been emboldened with an elegant design, while staying true to the Carrera line’s daring personality and iconic heritage. The Carrera Lady timepiece features a new design that enhances the entire 36 mm collection. From bold colours to the improved readabilityContinue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutes In the small Saxon town of Glashütte, elegance and mechanics have long been combined in elaborately finished timepieces. In 1920, the master watchmaker Alfred Helwig gave the tourbillon, one of the most challenging complications of haute horlogerie, the appearance of weightlessness by anchoring the mechanism on one side only. TodayContinue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutes Meccaniche Veloci boards the cruiser/racer WB Seven, a 44-foot sailing boat built by the Danish X-Yachts boatyard. The crew is made up of 12 people and boasts as its skipper the great Azzurra racing team helmsman Mauro Pelaschier, supported by ship owner Gianclaudio Bassetti. Cesare Cerrito, CEO of the SwissContinue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutes The watchmakers at Glashütte Original have considerable experience in combining traditional craftsmanship with innovative ideas. This combination is reflected in the Saxon manufactory’s multifaceted collection and is evident once again in the new PanoInverse – Limited Edition. This masterpiece presents a new interpretation of the idea of openly displaying theContinue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutes Jaeger-LeCoultre released at SIHH 2019 a dream dress watch, the Master Ultra Thin Tourbillon. I presented it to you, a while ago, the official press release here. While breaking some of the rules when it comes to the size and the display (of the dress watch canons), I cannot getContinue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutes With a dial showcasing blue scrolls and an indigo bracelet, the Breguet Reine de Naples 8967 is dressed in heavenly colours. The House of Breguet adds a contemporary update to the Reine de Naples. This new creation in steel is adorned with a blue-lacquered dial and a matching denimContinue Reading