I was there 30 years ago when Michel Parmigiani launched his eponymous watch brand. Backed by the Sandoz Family Foundation, Michel Parmigiani, recognized as one of Switzerland’s most respected restorers
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The short is yes and no. The good news is that all three of the Las Vegas shows (Luxury by JCK, JCK, Couture) made a genuine effort to bring watch
I’ve been fascinated by the Freak since the day I first saw it in 2001. When Ulysse Nardin brought the watch to New York a quarter century ago, I spent
Functional innovation brings greater practicality to one of watchmaking’s more intriguing perpetual calendars. Sometimes, when a venerable brand like Vacheron Constantin spends years developing an exceptionally complicated timepiece, the innovations
When I joined the watch industry more than 40 years ago, Philippe Stern was already a driving force at Patek Philippe. Though his father Henri was still leading the compnay,
Having visited the Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva more than once, I can say without hesitation that it is one of the great treats for anyone who loves watches —
Oris has long been one of those rare watch brands that continually impresses us—not just with solid mechanical watches at approachable prices, but with a genuine commitment to doing good
Public voting is now open for one of the most interesting watch distinctions of the year: the Temporis International Awards. Unlike many industry awards judged solely behind closed doors, Temporis
Independent Swiss watch brand Mauron Musy is making a calculated play for the American collector market — and doing so in a decidedly personal way. The brand, founded in 2013
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, luxury brands across multiple categories are creating commemorative pieces that blend artistry, heritage and symbolism. One of the most compelling comes not from watchmaking,
Swiss independent brand Armin Strom has never been afraid to put mechanics front and center, and its newest Dual Time GMT Resonance Aventurine may be one of the most visually
For most musicians, composing a melody with only four notes would be incredibly difficult. But for longtime KISS drummer Eric Singer, it became the challenge behind one of high watchmaking’s
Louis Vuitton used its recent Cruise 2027 runway presentation at New York’s Frick Collection as the launch point for a broader cultural commitment: a new three-year sponsorship of one of
Just weeks ago, I was in Tokyo with Citizen Watch Co. getting a firsthand look at how the brand manufactures Eco-Drive watches and, perhaps even more importantly, the remarkably sophisticated
In the quiet halls of the Louvre, history rarely feels distant. Stone figures carved thousands of years ago still project authority, grace and power with astonishing immediacy. Standing before them,
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