As soon as I learned about the news that several new Trump watches were hitting the market – with a high-end gold and diamond tourbillon version selling for $100,000 – I wondered if this was fake news. It’s not. In an announcement, and via a video of Trump on this Truth Social platform, the world […]
Ralph Lauren founded the Polo brand in 1967 with a set of neckties and since then the Polo name has been one of the most iconic brands in luxury fashion that will always be associated with the famous fashion designer. He once told Time magazine the name he used reflected the lifestyle he had admired […]
Which timepieces do the world’s top tennis players choose to wear? Discover the coveted watches worn by the stars at this year’s US Open. The US Open marks the end of the annual Grand Slam and tennis fans will not have a tournament with so many participants to enjoy until January, when the Australian Open […]
MB&F said Thursday that luxury fashion brand, Chanel, has taken a 25% stake in the independent Swiss watchmaking brand. Under the agreement, founder Maximilian Büsser, retains the majority of MB&F shares with 60%, while his partner in the company, Serge Kriknoff, head of R&D & Production, owns 15%. The two said they will continue to […]
The 2024 Paris Olympics are in full swing and whether attending live or watching it from afar it’s almost impossible to not see the presence of Omega. The Swiss watch brand has been the “Official Timekeeper” for the Olympics since 1932 and the Paralympics since 1992—a prestigious and highly responsible job where hundreds of a […]
Tudor on Wednesday released the Black Bay Ceramic “Blue” timepiece marking its continued partnership with the Visa Cash App RB (V-CARB) Formula 1 team. It combines contemporary, high-tech details with subtle references to the Swiss watch brand’s heritage. It’s the same watch worn by V-CARB drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda. The watch features a […]
In a trailblazing move, Jacob & Co. and Bugatti—long-term partners for multiple highly complicated watch launches over recent years—both unveil new Tourbillons. The new Jacob & Co. Bugatti Tourbillon wristwatch takes complicated horology to all-new heights with an automaton that emulates a car engine, flying tourbillon escapement and much more. The watch is co-designed by […]
Louis Vuitton’s watch division is known for its high-concept, often outlandish designs, with wild colours and energetic automatons. It is therefore surprising, and refreshing to see the Escale collection refreshed as a time-only dress watch that is right on trend. The classic dress watch is a booming genre in high watchmaking, with brands competing to […]
Shaped watches, a strong trend in the 1970s, are having a major comeback at the moment, and Audemars Piguet has just joined the fray with its new vintage re-issue, the [RE]Master02. The brand has also leaned into its jewelled offerings with a gemset Code 11.59, and a Royal Oak with gems set in a camo […]
Breguet is expanding its Marine collection, which has served as the company’s nod to sportier, luxury designs tied to its maritime heritage. We take a look at the latest entrants, the Marine Chronograph 5529 and Marine Dame 9518, which are set to continue this tradition with a series of updated features and embellishments. Marine Chronograph […]