The below thoughts are by John Cunningham, a fellow watch lover. I asked him to comment on this TheTimeTV video from the perspective of a more mature watch lover -as was interested in his response to the marketing approach taken by Audemars Piguet in presenting the [...]

The Breguet Classique Power Reserve 7137 collection of watches isnt new, but Ive never really covered these lovely watches before, so I figured I should at some point. One thing I am trying to do more of on is cover modern watches that are perhaps not brand new, but are still available for retail sale and are worth taking n [...]

Omega and the James Bond franchise have been partners in style since 1995, with the watchmaker supplying Seamasters for the worlds most famous spy in an array of versions and complications (occasionally even including lasers). For the ninth film in this partnership, the upcoming No Time To Die, Omega has created a uniq [...]

It is mid-summer in the Northern Hemisphere, and Hublot is bringing the beach party with two new boutiques in the glitzy French coastal towns of Cannes and Saint-Tropez along the famously glamorous French Riviera, or C?te dAzur. You already see where this is going, right? The new boutiques have been outfitted with a beachy and nautical design featuring azure blue facades and [...]

Article contributed by E.M. Maximilien: Omega is known for being the brand with the first watch (Speedmaster) on the moon, however, the best selling Omega watch might be the Seamaster series; which includes the very watch worn by secret agent 007 since 1995 and more recently in the 2008Quantum of Solace James Bond movie.In 2012, Omega is marking the 50th anniversary of the Jam [...]

Of all of the worlds many thousands of hotels, very few ever become an icon for the city or country in which they are based. Consider Haitis Hotel Oloffson, Dubais Burj Khalifa (as seen in MI4: Ghost Protocol) or the Bellagio Hotel of Las Vegas. These are hotels that have become international set pieces and back drops that make up part of the visual mindscape that many p [...]

It finally happened, Bell Ross is giving everyones favorite square watch a metal bracelet. Actually, let me clarify. They are testing it out on the BR03 watch models. Seen here is one of the first of these types maybe the first ever in a retail store. It is the BR03-92 watch with the new style metal bracelet tha [...]

When it comes to grand complications, there are very few watch makers that can raise the bar quite like Patek Philippe. Yet, what really sets them apart is their ability to create pieces with timeless appeal that can actually be worn by their owners. For example, the new MECCANICO dG from those masters of time de GRISOGONO, is an incredibly complicated timepiece, but is it really practical? On [...]

Swiss watchmaker Hublot are celebrating their ongoing HUBLOT LOVES ART campaign by partnering with street artists Hush and Tristan Eaton. The results of this collaboration are two new limited edition watches based loosely on the concepts of Fame and Fortune, as embodied by Hollywood on [...]

With the Superocean 44 Special, Breitling introduces their second (at the time of writing) timepiece which uses a ceramic bezel. If you recall, last year in 2015 Breitling released the well-priced and good-looking Chronoliner (hands-on here) that has a solid black ceramic bezel. Competing watch brands such as Rolex and O [...]

In addition to a revamped Rolex Submariner watch collection, 2020 sees Rolex release a new 41mm wide version of the entry-level Rolex Oyster Perpetual in a larger case and with a new generation movement as the reference 124300 collection. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 watch debut with seven exciting dial colors, including those which have not been featured o [...]

An ad for the original Omega Ploprof stated, It may not look pretty on the surface, but deep down its beautiful. It is a curious statement for an official advertisement, but well sums up a lot of what the original early 1970s super diver was all about. Omega was one of the lead innovators along with Rolex in the market to supply serious professional divers (most n [...]

The Germans have a reputation for efficiency and engineering prowess, and these two qualities are also reflected in their watchmaking sensibilities. A good example is Glashutte Originals Senator Excellence Perpetual Calendar. Perpetual calendars are one of the most useful complicatio [...]

Here at , we have covered our fair share of chronograph watches, and oftentimes they can be bunched into the sportier side of life. This isnt to say that there arent chronographs out there that can be seen as dressy; in fact, with so many brands evolving their lines to include new?materials and clas [...]

I love this watch. Ive always loved Bulgari anything, but this watch is just so sensuous and harmoniousI want it now.Inspired by Italian Style and Design with Swiss watchmaking expertise, the Bulgari-Bulgari Moonphase model features the automatic Bulgari caliber B77 movement with moonphase complication. With launches such as this, Bulgari is [...]

Welcome back to an original feature, My First Grail Watch.? In this series, we ask prominent people in the watch industry about the first timepiece that they lusted after. (ABTW): ?Who are you and what is your relationship to the watch industry? Hartmut Kraft (HK): ?I am the German-American Watch Collector turned Industry Executive that everybody s [...]

Review by reader and guest contributor Paul Piazza who purchased the IWC Portugieser Automatic Ref. IW500705 and was kind enough to share his experiences and thoughts on the watch.The IWC Portugieser Automatic with date display debuted back in 2004 and?has always been furnished with one of the biggest and most powerful?automatic movements. The 520 [...]

The week after the official availability date of the Apple Watch, while many are trying to formulate an opinion after having tried or received the new smartwatch, Audemars Piguet, one of the few remaining family-owned, independent watchmaking giants held a master watchmaking class in the center of Silicon Valley, San Francisco.Having taken part in various watch [...]

In the world of limited edition Panerai watches there are cool ones and boring ones. This is one of the really cool ones. I also love that they all (limited to 100 pieces) sold out within one hour of being released. This is the Panerai Luminor Submersible PAM 358, and was specially made for the Parisian high-end watch store Chronopassion. The PAM 358 is a pretty [...]

Limited to just 50 pieces, this particular version of the Breitling Superocean Heritage II watch was designed in collaboration with Breitlings boutique retail partners in Los Angeles and honors the opening of the still-new Breitling boutique in Beverly Hills located on Via Rodeo off the famed Rodeo Drive shopping avenue. The wa [...]