Watch News and Reviews
9/14/11 - The Illustrious History of the Cartier WristwatchCartier was founded in 1847 when an apprentice to Adolphe Picard, a Parisian jeweler, named Louis-Francois Cartier, took over the business when Picard passed away. By 1853 Napoleon III's cousin Princess Mathilde had become an admirer ... |
9/13/11 - Rare Patek Philippe Timepieces Highlight New York Auction in SeptemberRare Patek Philippe Timepieces Highlight New York Auction in September On September 14 in New York some of the rarest Patek Philippe watches ever to be offered will go on auction before an enthusiastic crowd. ... |
9/12/11 - Bulgari Still Doing It the BestBulgari Still Doing It the Best 34 years after its launch, the “Bulgari Bulgari” line of luxury watches still impresses. It was the first time the Bulgari bra... |
9/12/11 - Jaeger-LeCoultre Celebrates 80 years with Its Reverso WatchJaeger-LeCoultre Celebrates 80 years with Its Reverso Watch In 1931 the first Reverso Ultra Thin watch hit the market. Today, Jaeger-LeCoultre is celebrating its 80th anniversary by revealing it th... |
9/11/11 - Professor and Students Recreate the Cycloid ReducerProfessor and Students Recreate the Cycloid Reducer The cycloid reducer, first invented in 1926 by Lorenz Braren and patented in 1930, was used primarily in heavy mechanics, such as crushing machines and large... |
9/10/11 - The New Youthful Face of Time: Emilie EvenoThe New Youthful Face of Time: Emilie Eveno Choosing watchmaking as a profession at 15 years old, Emilie Eveno now works for Agenhor as a watchmaker and is the youngest craftswoman in the industry. Recently sh... |
9/7/11 - 10 Stylish Men's Watches of 2011Men’s watches make a subtle fashion statement about the man who wears it. It is often said that a lot can be told about a man simply by the watch he wears on his wrist. Whether you are rugged and sporty, sophisticated and profes... |
8/29/11 - The Way of the Old is New Again – Rising Popularity in Vintage-Styled WatchesThe Way of the Old is New Again – Rising Popularity in Vintage-Styled Watches If Baselworld 2010 is a good indication of what’s to come in the luxury watch industry (and it is THE indication of wha... |
8/29/11 - New Book on Audemars Piguet a ‘Must-Have’ for Collectors and FansNew Book on Audemars Piguet a ‘Must-Have’ for Collectors and Fans A complete history of the Audemars Piguet watch brand, dating back to its founding by Jules-Louis Audemars and Edward-Auguste Pigue... |
8/26/11 - Baume & Mercier Make Hamptons Watch and Unleash it in the HamptonsBaume & Mercier Make Hamptons Watch and Unleash it in the Hamptons In January 2011, Baume & Mercier announced a unique ad campaign, “Life is about Moments,” that captured life in the Hampto... |
