IWC Wins Readers' Choice Award for Best Watch Line
Written by admin on January 7, 2010 – 1:20 am -By Ariel Adams With a deep connection to functionally themed luxury sport watches, IWC rejects an approach to watch making that focuses on form over function. In recent years according to one poll, IWC, has risen to be considered the top luxury watch brand among wealthy Americans. Frequently sighted on the wrists of athletes to actors and bankers, the wide adoption of IWC watches proves that watch lovers want timepieces with utilitarian roots. IWC watches are split between two major styles, with activity themed offerings such as Pilot or Aquatimer diving watches, and classic "thinking person" styles such as the mega popular Portuguese or Ingeniuer timepieces. Equally proficient in steel or gold, IWC is also known to offers excellently finished... more
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Longines Sports Legends Watches
Written by admin on December 19, 2009 – 4:48 am -Sports Legends: Timepieces that have gone down in history thanks to their performance The Sports Legends line includes contemporary versions or updated models of exceptional watches that Longines has produced over the years. The link between the brand and the world of aviation, then in the first flush of development, led to the creation of watches that have since become legendary, such as the famous Lindbergh Hour Angle watch, based on a design by the American aviator Charles Lindbergh, who was the first man to fly non-stop across the North Atlantic, namely in his aircraft the Spirit of St. Louis. Lindbergh’s Atlantic Voyage watch, created specially for the long trip Lindbergh made with his wife around the coast of the North Atlantic (47,000... more
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Harry Winston – A Brand New Opus
Written by admin on December 16, 2009 – 5:41 pm -One of the highlights of this year’s Baselworld 2009 was the introduction of Harry Winston’s Opus 9 wristwatch, a quantum leap in haute horology that began with the release of the original Opus 1 in 2001. The Opus collection is an annual collaboration between the Winston brand and the finest independent watchmakers available. Each year, brilliant horological minds collaborate on a unique design that pushes the envelope of expectations for these eclectic timepieces of distinction. This year’s contribution to the Opus legacy features a square-face white gold case that houses two parallel baguette diamond chains set on either side of a silver monogrammed bridge. Its self-winding movement has a power reserve of 72 hours and the watch is water... more
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Astronauts wear Omega on the moon
Written by admin on December 6, 2009 – 3:25 am -How to tell one astronaut from another Buzz Aldrin may have been only the second man to walk on the moon, but he was the first to wear a watch on its surface. In 1962 NASA visited a jewelry shop in Houston, bought some timepieces, and subjected them to what agency historians describe as ‘exhaustive tests aimed at determining performance reliability in the conditions likely to be experienced during EVA’. That acronym stands for ‘extravehicular activity’, which means moon walking, which means temperatures ranging from -250 to +250ºF. The agency also exposed the watches to ‘accelerations of 12gs’ and the violent shaking of a ‘vibration table’. The only one to survive was the Omega Speedmaster. Despite congressional pressure to... more
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Breitling Superocean Heritage
Written by admin on November 9, 2009 – 7:03 pm -The Breitling Superocean line has been around for a while. Over 50 years in fact, in various iterations. However, most of the recent models have been a bit boring for my tastes. Yes, they make excellent diving watches, but I need a little more style on my wrist. Well, I was quite delighted to see Breitling's Superocean Heritage line released. The watches look great, with clean classic lines that are as functional as they are symmetric. Best of all, don't confuse the "Heritage" nominer as any indication that these watches are not modern in everyday. The only thing "old" about these watches is the minimalist look of the face, and the optional metal bracelet. The are done in a retro style, but in terms of function and a size, there are modern... more
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Vintage Watches: Aged to Perfection
Written by admin on October 29, 2009 – 6:41 pm -What you should know about buying vintage If you want a timepiece with stand-out style—or just one that no one else can get—think vintage. But in watchspeak, vintage means more than just cool-looking or rare. Edward Faber, owner of New York vintage retailer Aaron Faber Gallery, uses the term to define collectible watches made between 1935 (roughly when Swiss technological improvements like shockproofing were invented) and 1985 (when CAD/CAM, a computer system that factored out the watchmaker’s hand, became the manufacturing standard). Whether you’re buying a $500 Hamilton or a $50,000 Patek Philippe, you’re making an investment—one that could pay off significantly over time. Here, Edward Faber, owner of New York vintage retailer... more
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Vintage Watches Make Great Collector's Items
Written by admin on October 29, 2009 – 6:27 pm -Timepieces have been developed for centuries. Starting as sundials and evolving to sophisticated pieces of machinery and technology, watches have been sought after and appreciated as functional and appealing accessories. Men in particular have been interested lately in the collecting of classic watches, since many vintage timepieces were designed for men and many women's watch models were not created until relatively recently on the horticulture timeline. Classic or vintage watches make amazing collector's items and gifts for collectors because of all they can bring to a collection, all of the experience and excitement that goes along with such a piece of history. Timepieces have long been not just functional as time-tellers, but also as indicators... more
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Vintage Watches: A Timeless Investment Choice
Written by admin on October 29, 2009 – 5:00 pm -By: Carolin Schober, CNBC Correspondent As investors continue to ponder whether the recovery in markets is sustainable, some may find that this is the time to put their money in an asset class that lasts. The downturn has hit the luxury watch market hard. Luxury watch exports from Switzerland, where many of the premium brands are manufactured, have seen a decline of 25 percent over the past 9 months and the slump in demand was especially severe for watches made of precious metals. However, the picture for "retail" luxury watches seems to bear little resemblance with the "collectible" luxury watch markets for brands such as Patek Philippe, Jaeger Le Coultre or Vacheron Constantin. Sales of luxury collectible watches have been more resilient... more
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Movado Women's Esperanza Gold-Plated Stainless Steel Watch
Written by admin on October 27, 2009 – 5:23 pm -Movado Women's Esperanza Gold-Plated Stainless Steel Watch #0606069 Featuring the utterly recognizable, minimalist look of the Museum Watch dial, this gold-plated stainless steel women's Movado Esperanza Swiss quartz watch offers a nod to the origin of Movado's name, which is translated as "always in motion" in the international language of Esperanto. The black dial face includes just the signature single dotted marker at 12 o'clock--evocative of a sun dial--and two sword-shaped hands. (Movado's Museum watch is often referred to as the "boss's watch" due to its vague display of time and because the boss doesn't have to be on time.) Powered by a precise Swiss quartz movement, it also features a highly scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and... more
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Harry Winston – A Brand New Opus
Written by admin on October 13, 2009 – 10:55 pm -One of the highlights of this year’s Baselworld 2009 was the introduction of Harry Winston’s Opus 9 wristwatch, a quantum leap in haute horology that began with the release of the original Opus 1 in 2001. The Opus collection is an annual collaboration between the Winston brand and the finest independent watchmakers available. Each year, brilliant horological minds collaborate on a unique design that pushes the envelope of expectations for these eclectic timepieces of distinction. This year’s contribution to the Opus legacy features a square-face white gold case that houses two parallel baguette diamond chains set on either side of a silver monogrammed bridge. Its self-winding movement has a power reserve of 72 hours and the watch is water... more
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