Seiko’s Spring Drive movement is a technical marvel in itself, offering precision of 0.5 seconds per day by combining a traditional mechanical regulating organ with the high-precision of quartz to regulate the mechanical heart beat. Using a reference signal from a high-frequency quartz oscillator and a tiny integrated circuit powered by electricity generated from the […]
Read MoreSeiko has been the watch partner of Novak Djokovic since 2014. In four years, the Japanese brand created several watches for the different aspects of Novak’s busy life. This year, his collection is being enriched with a special edition watch that is designed to accompany Novak on formal evening occasions. This watch joins the Premier […]
Read MoreAfter introducing e-commerce in the US for the first time on the new website, the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer continues to expand its distribution network in North America: “We want to make it easy and convenient for customers to research and purchase our products”, says the North America Brand President – Edouard d’Arbaudmont. “In line […]
Read MoreEven though Fabian Cancellara had been a friend of IWC for a decade, it is only since “Spartacus” retired that IWC were able to organise their first event with the double Olympic and quadruple world time trial champion. Fittingly, the “Spartacus Ride” was organised in his home town of Berne and allowed a select group […]
Read MoreAs a reminder of just how long TAG Heuer has been involved in motorsport: the original Heuer Monza was launched in 1976 to mark Ferrari’s 1975 Formula 1 World Championship title with Nikki Lauda and Clay Regazzoni. It fits alongside other legendary models named after the world’s most iconic motor racing circuits, such as Monaco […]
Read MoreThe 2017 Geneva Motor Show closes its doors this weekend. To follow up Camille Gendre’s article from last week, we took one last look around, to find some of the best men’s car/watch matches. Alpine A110 – Longines Conquet Classic FIS Alpine World Ski Championships St.Moritz 2017 One of the most highly anticipated launches of […]
Read MoreLocated on the Oriental Plaza of Wangfujing Street, this new boutique is one of several that Seiko is opening in China’s leading cities. The Wangfujing Street with 700 years of history, is a famous shopping district boasting international luxury retail stores. It is seen as a landmark of Beijing. The Beijing Boutique is primarily dedicated […]
Read MoreI have always been reluctant to single out individual brands and models at the major watch shows for fear of sidelining other brands and watches that may be just as interesting. I consider it my job to present the facts about new watches and let the reader decide for themselves. But at Baselworld this year […]
Read MorePreferences for larger or smaller case diameters, specific colours or even specific complications, may change over time, yet the robust and resistant diver’s watch remains a perennial favourite. We take a look at some new models for the 2017 season that were presented at Baselworld. Anniversary Eterna Kontiki models It’s 70 years since Thor Heyerdahl […]
Read MoreIn incessant quest for progress and in the highest respect for the Swiss watchmaking tradition, Cvstos unveils its new vision of high-end watchmaking. Cvstos’ watchmaking philosophy consists of always seeking to expand the offer, while maintaining the core values, such as accuracy; performance; efficiency; and comfort of everyday use. At a time when all you […]
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