Tuesday, Mar 25 2014
articles: 15
Ferragamo’s Fantasy and Furry Collection is More than Just Fuzzy
by Meehna Goldsmith Though the house of Ferragamo started with Salvatore Ferragamo making exquisite shoes for the likes of the figuratively speaking high-heeled set such as Eva Paron, Marilyn Monroe and Katherine Hepburn, the company slowly moved its way up the body and …
Ferragamo F-80 Chronograph Watch Collection
by Meehna Goldsmith Called the F-80 because it was released in celebration of Ferragamo’s 80th anniversary, this Salvatore Ferragamo collection of watches contains many different styles, including pilot and GMT models. One of the most popular watch complications for men …
Baume & Mercier Clifton Retrograde Date Automatic
Baume & Mercier has been on the rise recently with a spate of new and technically ingenious watches. This Swiss brand is showing the world that when it comes to watchmaking, they have the whole skill set. From chronographs to tourbillons, Baume & Mercier has been doing it …
Nakash Family Denies Sale of Versace Mansion to Beckham
by Meehna Goldsmith Whenever the famed Versace name is bandied about, the public’s ears perk up. This time it had to do with glamorous and camera-ready couple David and Victoria Beckham buying for a cool $60 million the mansion formerly owned by Gianni Versace, the man …
Da Vindice Tourbillon Barometer Weather Station Watch
I think there must be something in the water in Switzerland. How else could you explain the multitude of, well, non-traditional complications getting placed into mechanical watches lately? While I hadn't heard of Da Vindice previously, their latest model certainly made me …
The New Casio G Shock Camouflage Chrono
Sharp… That’s all I’ve got to say. Casio in its most recent spate of releases has unveiled a Casio G Shock in a camouflage aesthetic. The watch carries all of the G Shock design elements that have made the line one of the most sought after in the world. What is really sweet …
Kickstart a Minimalist Chronograph
Talley & Twine wants to upgrade your style. They want you to buy a watch from the "World's Best Dressed Watch Company." Now, I am going to say that it is pretty unlikely that Talley & Twine is the world's best dressed watch company. Maybe they are, but I have my doubts. …
MATWATCHES AG6 CHL Sea Air Land DESTRO CHRONOs
By TLex MATWATCHES, purveyors to the French Elite Special Forces have abandon their characteristic stealthy black PVD uniforms in readiness for Sea, Air and Land maneuvers. Whether kitted in black neoprene, khaki combats or desert fatigues, MATWATCHES’ new destro …
MARVIN Bathyscaphe 1stLOOK
By TLex Here’s a quick look at a new divers model from Marvin, called the Bathyscaphe. Yes, another model named, Bathyscaphe – however Marvin did produce a dual crowned external bezel diver in the mid-80s to early-90s also named, Bathyscaphe of which this seems to bear very …
The Artya “Self Defense” Buckle
Posted, as it were, without comment.
A. Lange & Sohne 1815 Tourbillon Watch Hands-On
One of the most simple and satisfyingly elegant new tourbillon watches for 2014, not surprisingly, comes from our German friends at A. Lange & Sohne. The 1815 Tourbillon immediately caught my eye when we learned about it at SIHH 2014... The article A. Lange & Sohne 1815 …
Speedy Tuesday – Omega Speedmaster Professional X-33 3290.50
It’s Speedy Tuesday! Just a few days before BaselWorld will start and Omega unveil the new Speedmaster Professional 45th anniversary Apollo 11 limited edition. At least that it was we suspect they will be doing besides demonstrating the new Omega Seamaster Master Co-Axial …
Romain Gauthier Logical One Secret Is Not So Logical After All
A bit over a year ago Romain Gauthier (R. Gauthier) released the Logical One, his most complicated and most expensive watch thus far. In fact, it was so extraordinary that it went on to win the prize for the Best Men's Complications Watch at the 2013 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie …
OMEGA new Seamaster 300 TEASER
By TLex Omega have revealed a tantalizing video TEASER of their forthcoming re-imagined Seamaster 300. The watch blends some lovely vintage styling cues with Omega's latest advancements in watchmaking - so we can likely expect a choice of Liquidmetal® or Ceragold™ bezels …
Another Podcast For You And Yours: Top 5 Coolness Countdown
As if I weren’t busy enough, I invite you to try a new super short podcast I’m doing with my buddy Charlie White. It’s called Top 5 Coolness Countdown and you can subscribe in iTunes here and grab the feed here.
