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In The Shop: A 1985 Rolex GMT-Master II 'Fat Lady' Reference 16760, A 1970s...
Another 10 splendid vintage watches have been meticulously curated for this week’s offering. The funky, the sleek, the practical, and the practically flawless have all been invited. A few exciting...
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Auction Report: Christie's Geneva To Sell The Haile Selassie Patek Philippe...
Way back when, in November 2015, Ben wrote a little story about the highlights of the Christie's Geneva sale. You might recall that there was one watch in particular that caught our eye: the Patek...
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A Week On The Wrist: The Panthère de Cartier
I have a confession to make. After complaining about how women’s watches are too small and insisting that 36mm is the perfect size watch for any woman, I, Cara Barrett, have rediscovered my love for...
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Introducing: Three Panerai Luminor 1950 PCYC Chronographs In Honor Of The...
Panerai is celebrating its lasting relationship with the sport of classic yacht racing by releasing three automatic flyback chronographs equipped with a set of functions directly connected to the...
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TAG Heuer Is Showing A Collection Of Vintage Chronographs In Paris, And You...
From now until the end of April, TAG Heuer is showcasing a small collection of historically important watches, most of them chronographs from the 1960s and '70s, in one of its Paris boutiques. If you...
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Hands-On: The Piaget Polo S Chronograph, A Luxury Sport Watch Under $13,000
My first vintage watch was an ultra-thin Piaget, which probably explains the infatuation I have for the brand. Understandably, the announcement of an upcoming "game changer" last year raised my...
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Bring a Loupe: Some Funky 1970s Vibes With An Audemars Piguet Royal Oak...
This week we're focusing on some memorable watches from the 1970s, starting with the iconic stainless steel Royal Oak from Audemars Piguet – a watch which, with an original price tag higher than that...
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Introducing: The Bulgari Octo Roma (Live Pics & Pricing)
Bulgari has added a new watch to its Octo collection, the Octo Roma. The Octo Roma is similar to its predecessor, the Octo Solotempo, and is still very much Bulgari's take on a classic time-and-date...
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A Week On The Wrist: The Greubel Forsey GMT
Until the Grand Sonnerie came out, one of the most complicated watches Greubel Forsey had in its portfolio was the GMT – a notably pithy name which is in stark contrast to the size, general visual...
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In-Depth: Your Patek Philippe Caliber 89 Now Needs A Service – A Look At...
When Patek Philippe released the first Caliber 89 (in 1989) to celebrate its 150th anniversary, it was one of the most complicated watches ever made. One of the most unusual complications in the...
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Introducing: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas 37mm (Without Diamonds)
It's been a while since SIHH, and, as you may recall, we saw a lot of watches back in January at the show. One watch that we saw but didn't really get to talk about was the updated Vacheron Constantin...
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Found: A Cabinet Full Of New-Old-Stock Enamel Dials At The Minerva Manufacture
A lot of watchmaking history these days comes to us in the form of marketing from big brands that are trying to part us from our money through references to heritage and provenance. There's still a...
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Hands-On: The Girard-Perregaux Laureato In 38mm
The Girard-Perregaux Laureato has gone through so many mutations and transformations since the design was first introduced in 1975, that it's hard to think of a single model that really embodies its...
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Photo Report: The Horological Society Of New York's 2017 Annual Gala And...
On April 3, the Horological Society of New York (HSNY) celebrated its 151st anniversary with a gala dinner and charity auction in Midtown Manhattan. Members and guests from across the country gathered...
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Auction Report: Two Of The Most Jet-Set Watches Ever Made Are Coming Up For...
As long as this little site has been on the interwebs, I've been talking about how much I love the idea of early travel watches (see?). There is something so beautiful about them – so romantic. Or,...
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Business News: Julien Tornare Has Been Appointed The New CEO Of Zenith
In January 2017, Jean-Claude Biver announced that he would be acting as interim CEO for Zenith, in addition to staying Head of Watchmaking at LVMH, Chairman of Hublot, and CEO of TAG Heuer. He's a...
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In The Shop: A 1975 Rolex Reference 1625 'Thunderbird' in Yellow Gold, A...
This week, we’ve assembled an assortment of vintage watches covering all categories. Whether it be a mono-pusher chronograph from the 1940s with an amazing set of lugs or a charmingly-patinated...
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Hands-On: The Ralph Lauren Minute Repeater
The latest complication from Ralph Lauren is a minute repeater, which seems at first glance like a risky undertaking bordering on foolhardy. After all, there are to this day quite a lot of vocal...
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Found: A Gold Lemania Chronograph Formerly Owned By Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill loved his watches. We know that because we’ve seen some of his favorite pieces up close, including his beloved Breguet pocket watch which he nicknamed the Turnip. We've also seen...
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Historical Perspectives: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Compass Camera, An...
This is one of the most unlikely and wonderful little machines to come out of Jaeger-LeCoultre, ever. You may have read about the Compass Camera before, but if not, it's a compact camera that JLC made...
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