This extraordinary timepiece resides in a class of its own, seamlessly blending artistry and precision to stimulate your senses and elevate your style to extraordinary heights…
Read MoreIn 2016, the heirs of legendary F1 driver Ronnie Peterson auctioned a very special watch at Sotheby’s…
Read MoreThe Omega Seamaster is for water sports what the Omega Speedmaster is for racing (or space…), but what about the Railmaster? Train conducting?
Read MoreWe’ve talked about watch marketing before and most would probably agree Rolex is at the top of the pyramid when it comes to branding for a watch company. But what’s at the core of their strategy?
Read MoreWhile Americans get most of the glory when it comes to space watches (much like with the actual Space Race), the Russians also had a say.
Read MoreWhen people think Russian watches, the mind often turns to Yuri Gagarin and the Sturmanskie he had on when he became the first person in space. That or Fortis’ Official Cosmonaut Chronograph…
Read MoreEvery now and then, you take a peek at someone’s wrist and see something special, a vintage Omega dress watch. Nine times out of ten that watch is an Omega Constellation. So, what is it about the elusive ‘Connie’ that makes it so popular?
Read MoreThe first Seikomatic Seiko was released in 1960, the same year as the first Grand Seiko. From the beginning...
Read MoreAn overlooked feature in today’s wristwatches, anti-magnetism solved a serious problem when it was commercialized in the mid-20th century…
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Enicar Ultrasonic wristwatch circa 1960s / Credit: 1stDibs
If you like Enicar, then you’ve probably already noticed that many different models of Enicar, Sherpas and what have you, all have ‘Ultrasonic’ written on the dial. Why is that?
Read MoreFortis was very early to the plastic watch arena that Swatch eventually dominated. Before quartz, in 1967, Fortis launched the ‘Flipper’…
Read MoreAlarm wristwatches were always marketed to business people and the like, in particular as an innovative way to keep track of your appointments…
Read MoreWhile the Omega Seamaster, may be known for replacing the Rolex Submariner as James Bond’s go-to watch, it has had quite a riveting history...
Read MoreThe decade after WWI was unique in history, a breeding ground for innovation and new trends that have remained even 100 years later…
Read MoreWatch media, like social media in general, might seem like it’s only been around since the early 2000s, but the truth is magazines like Europa Star have existed for almost a century.
Read MoreIn the late 18th century, as Breguet's work became more popular in the French court, he started to extend his reputation, and his business, to farther and farther away…
Read MoreIt is rare to find a business run by generations of the same family. And yet, the watch industry is still widely recognized as a family business…
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