General
Is Christian Bale the real star of the Dark Knight Rises, or is he taking a backseat to the luxuriously dark Girard-Perregaux? Read more
It`s all in the Details
Ulysse Nardin watches have become a standard for which every watchmaker strives. Read more
Setting the Bar
Rolex is a brand synonymous with luxury, elegance and quality. Read more
The Roles Wristwatches Play
Whether viewers realize it or not, wristwatches have earned their permanent place on the silver screen. Read more
Making Their Mark
There`s no town like New York City and now Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen is making their mark in our hometown. Read more
Funny How Time Slips Away
Elvis may have left the building but he`s left a lasting impression on the world of watch collecting. Read more
A Direct Descendant
Manufacturer DeWitt is not as well-known as Rolex per se but they do have a lot to offer. Read more
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Collection Celebrates 40 Years
Since its inception, Audemars Piguet has been in the hands of the founding families. Read more
How Lucky Can One Guy Be
That`s what a lot of Londoners are asking themselves this week. Read more
No Such Thing as Perfection
Last week we celebrated Leap Day, an event that occurs almost every four years. Read more
I Got the Moves Like Jaeger
Lately, Jaeger-Lecoultre has been gaining a lot of much-warranted attention in the watch world. Read more
We Remember
This month we celebrated the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. Read more
Time to Regulate
We`ve lost count of how many songs contain the lyric `Rolex` in it. Read more
A Year in Review
Once watches were simply an instrument for telling time, but that is no longer the case. Read more
Three Simple Letters
Last month Greubel Forsey unveiled their newest creation, the GMT. Read more
In a League of their Own
Patek Philippe is credited with creating the first ever wristwatch in 1868. Read more
A History of Daylight Saving Time
Daylight saving time (DST) is not as modern as most people would assume. In actuality, Roman water clocks had different scales for different months of the year. Read more
George Daniels August 19 1926 to October 21 2011
``The release of atom power has changed everything except our way of thinking. The solution to this problem lies in the heart of mankind. If only I had known, I should have become a watchmaker. `` Albert Einstein Read more
The Legend of Excalibur
Excalibur has become synonymous as the legendary sword of King Arthur. It is believed to possess magical powers and is associated with the rightful sovereign of Great Britain. Read more
A Brief History in Time
Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Girard-Perregaux celebrates its 220th year. Read more
Love at First Sight or a Classic Protege
The Patek Philippe collection is among the most elite and exquisite watches you can own. Read more
Audemars Piguet Ahead of Their Time in Going Green
The oldest continually operating watchmaker in the world is Switzerland's Vacheron Constantin, founded by Jean-Marc Vacheron in Geneva in 1755. Read more
Swiss Watch Sales Up Despite Investigation
Swiss watchmakers are seeing a banner year. Two of the three largest watch companies are reporting record sales in the first half of 2011, despite continuing economic troubles around the world. Read more
EU Looking at Watchmakers
Several luxury watch manufacturers are under investigation by the European Union for refusing to sell independent repair shops spare parts. Reportedly, Switzerland's "big three" are all being investigated by the antitrust regulators. Read more
The Book of AP
A new coffee-table book celebrates the history of famed watchmakers Audemars Piguet. The tribute tells the story of the brand through text and photographs. Read more
Fashion up Any Outfit
Women get a bigger break than men when it comes to fashion. A pair of jeans and a blouse can easily be spruced up with an eye-catching necklace, a sleek belt or a flashy pair of shoes, while a man in a similar outfit would be at a total loss. Fortunately, there are three accessories for men that can help boost any outfit. Read more
Why Wear Watches?
Why, when there are clocks everywhere and most people carry cell phones with a time display, wear a luxury watch? Not for the watch, but for the luxury. Read more
Fashion Watch
The keystone of a man’s wardrobe is his wristwatch. A sophisticated woman notices a watch immediately, and knows it’s a key indicator of the wearer’s personality. A pedestrian watch means a pedestrian person. Read more
More History of Swiss Watches
In the 20th century, watchmakers started to mass-produce timepieces. Read more
How an Escapement Works
Yesterday, we discussed watch movements, and mentioned something called an escapement that regulates the mechanism's speed. The escapement made modern timekeeping possible. In this post we're going to look at how an escapement works. Read more
How to Care for a Watch
A watch is an investment. Here's how to protect it. Read more
Finer Things Endure
Luxury watches are making a comeback. Read more
How a Tourbillon Works
A tourbillon keeps watches ticking away accurately as the seconds accrue. Read more
How a Movement Works
A mechanical watch movement has about 130 parts. The intricate assembly transfers motion to the hands at a steady pace. Read more
What Jewels Mean
A 17-jewel movement is touted as a sign of a quality watch, but not many people know what this means. A watch mechanism is intricate, but needn't be complex. Read more
Swim With Your Watch
Is your watch waterproof? Don't find out the hard way. Paying attention to the labeling can keep you from ruining your prize. Read more
A History of Swiss Watches
The Swiss have been crafting fine luxury timepieces for over 450 years, since religious reformer Jean Calvin forbade the wearing of jewelry in Geneva. By 1600, Geneva's watchmakers were already considered the best in the world. Read more
Better Watches
The face of watchmaking is changing. Now that the patents on components have largely expired in Europe, more companies are free to make their own pieces from start to finish, and Switzerland's luxury watchmakers are eager to get into the game. Read more