China’s economic coming of age has resulted in a seemingly limitless trove of buyers for Swiss watchmaker Hublot to conquer. Entering the market just two years ago, 40% of the watchmaker’s sales now occur in China, a feat which has recently been tempered by signs of distress in world’s fastest growing economy. With that, Hublot […]

TAG Heuer surprised many in the world of haute horology when it officially unveiled the new MikroTourbillonS earlier this month. Two uncaged tourbillons, built in-house by TAG Heuer, regulate the movements of the watch and the chronograph. The watch is housed in a 45 mm Carrera case of rose gold accented by black tantalum, which […]

Ulysse Nardin’s rugged new Black Sea straddles both the rarified air of haute horlogy and the depths of the most tempestuous seas at the same time. Its stainless steel case has undergone a complex process of vulcanization ; a special refining process that leaves rubber stronger ; that fuses the stainless steel with a comfortable, […]

Flying around the world just got a little easier thanks to the Patravi TravelTec FourX, the latest addition to Carl F. Bucherer’s Patravi collectsion. This skeletonized composite of 18K rose gold and high-tech ceramic is innovative not only because of the ease with which one can view three different time zones, but also the novel […]

Mexican drug cartels are now in the business of counterfeit luxury watches. That’s what US Customs officials are saying after confiscating over 1,000 imitation Audemars Piguet watches at the Laredo, Texas border crossing. The knock-offs were interspersed with 3,080 genuine Audemars Piguet pieces, which were intended to mask the presence of the fakes. Border agents […]

It’s plain to see Richard Mille’s passion for performance in the men that inspire his timepieces, including tennis champ Rafael Nadal and Ferrari F1 racer Felipe Massa. So it’s not surprise that his garage—filled with autos ranging from Ferraris to Porsches and beyond—is parallel to his watch collectsion. The further similarities are apparent: both his […]

Omega has announced the exciting release of the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean series, a bold new collectsion of dive watches in the Seamaster range. The series pays homage to Omega’s dive watch heritage. Its designs are enhanced with up-to-date technology and modern styling, updating the classic dive watch into a statement piece for all. Omega […]

To celebrate the 2012 Ryder Cup, Omega has created the Seamaster Aqua Terra “Captain’s Watch,” which will adorn the wrist of American Ryder Cup team captain and Omega brand ambassador Davis Love III. Come September, Omega will debut as the official timekeeper of the Cup. The biannual competition between teams from Europe and the United States is […]

Wimbledon 2012 caused a racket all over the world, and Rolex took notice. To celebrate the esteemed tennis tournament, the Bamford Watch Department released two limited edition Rolex watches. The Wimbledon Pack features the Rolex SE Explorer I and the Rolex Milgauss SE. Both timepieces feature black PVD casing and bracelets as well as unique dial […]

As the official watchmaker of Formula 1, Hublot has unveiled the F1 King Power Great Britain timepiece to celebrate this weekend’s 2012 Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix. Production of the exclusive timepiece is limited to 250, each one individually numbered, and the high-tech components used to create it are influenced by Formula 1 racing. […]

South Florida is getting the honor of a lifetime as Ulysse Nardin announces a timepiece made especially for Miami and Boca Raton’s biggest watch enthusiasts. The Limited Edition Boutique Collection presents the Boutique Freak Diavolo, which will feature an inscription of “Miami” or “Boca Raton” on each piece. Boutique Freak Diavolo carries signature clean lines […]

In a very special, very limited collectsion, Richard Mille introduces the RM 011 Felipe Massa dubbed “Red Kite.” The 30-unit line is a limited edition version of the brand’s highly sought-after flyback chronograph. A seamless combination of chestnut red gold and sleek black DLC titanium, the Red Kite’s tripartite case shines with a 5N red […]

In collaboration with The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation and Gold Leaf Corporation, RJ-Romain Jerome is pledging allegiance on this 125th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty with a symbolic new piece dubbed Liberty-DNA. The oxidized copper dial and bronze facetted hands pay homage to the statue, while a bronze bezel complete with 12 spikes […]