Tuesday, Feb 24 2015
articles: 15
Hands on Review: 2015 Heuer Carrera Calibre 18 Telemeter
Heritage-flavoured variants have been a key part of the Carrera range since it was reintroduced in 1996. We started with faithful re-editions back in 1996, followed by the first TAG Heuer- badged retro Carreras in 2002 and eventually in the 2010s, a series of new designs …
Michael Kors Reports Jump in Holidays Sales
The big picture for the makers of luxury goods has had its ups and downs lately but there is some good news as accessories retailer Michael Kors Holdings Ltd. has reported an impressive 31% increase in quarterly sales. The holiday season was merry and bright for this maker …
Retail Sales Slumping in Hong Kong
The last time retail sales fell in Hong Kong was during the Sars epidemic of 2003 but this year there’s no virus to blame for slumping sales of luxury goods. According to a report from the South China Morning Post, Hong Kong’s retail sales fell .02% in 2014 “mainly due to …
Lumoid to Rent Apple Watches
If you’re considering the purchase of an Apple Watch when they hit stores in April but would like to try one out first, the gadget rental start-up Lumoid will give you the chance to rent one of the devices before making a major investment. Lumoid already has a waiting …
Montblanc Chronométrie Dual Time Watch Hands-On
The new Montblanc Chronométrie Dual Time is a handsome piece that uses an in-house complication to help ease the pain of jumping from one timezone to another. The article Montblanc Chronométrie Dual Time Watch Hands-On first appeared on aBlogtoWatch and was written by James …
Geek Out With 60% Off All Click Watches
All Click WatchesThe First Ever 60% DiscountRetrogadget concept watch pioneer 'Click Watches' have ingeniously re-appropriated 'retro-tronics' into entirely new ways to showcase the time.Just apply code CLICK60 for 60% off any Click Watch at Watchismo. Prices now start as …
Rolex Submariner 1680 X Horween Strap
For this hands-on photo report, we paired a vintage Rolex Submariner and a locally made Horween leather strap, resulting in a dinstinctive aesthetic that is as handsome as any Submariner with a steel bracelet. Most people that buy a Submariner, wear it with the included …
Universities Ban All Watches in Exam Halls
Some of us may have been guilty of hiding crib notes in our pockets or writing exam answers on our sleeves, but today’s students have much more sophisticated ways of cheating. That’s why some colleges and universities are banning all watches in exam halls—rather than …
Bremont Opens NYC Boutique
One brand that does not seem to be worried about the surge in the Swiss franc or the troubles in the Chinese market is Bremont, which will soon open a deluxe new boutique on New York’s legendary Madison Ave. The retail location will occupy 900 sq.ft. on the ground floor …
News to Watch This Week
There’s a new smartwatch coming this spring, but it’s not from Apple. Also in the news are a racy new timepiece that’s built for speed, price hikes on some major brands and a ritzy Big Apple boutique. Swatch Plans Smartwatch The world’s top makers of fine watches seem to …
Introducing The Christopher Ward Jumping Hour Mark III
When it comes to watches that offer a tremendous value, the catalog coming from Christopher Ward has been offering a lovely variety of watches, with various price points on tap for all budgets. Lately, they have expanded the range into something more approaching luxury …
Speedy Tuesday – Wally Schirra’s Gold Omega Speedmaster Professional
About a week ago, I was contacted by Lawrence, a fan of Speedmaster watches. He started reading Fratello Watches after the kind staff of the Omega Boutique in Natick, MA made him aware of our Speedy Tuesday feature. Now, we get quite a bit of e-mail per week (in all honesty …
Affordable Hand-Engraved Watch Movements By Artur Akmaev
The art of watchmaking is one of the few crafts still around today which thrives off the fine art of handcrafted goods; and no matter how beautiful and functionally advanced a smart watch might be, there is something truly exceptional to be said about a piece which has been …
IN-DEPTH: The Tudor Heritage Ranger and the original Ranger side-by-side
Last year Tudor continued the march of their increasingly impressive Heritage collection with the addition of the Tudor Heritage Ranger, a simple three handed watch with a rugged, outdoors persona. It added just enough to the original Tudor Ranger while keeping the military …
GONE IN 60 SECONDS: Dennis from The Waiter’s Club watch story
One time I dropped it in a big pot of boiling minestrone. I drained the minestrone. The watch was fine. I had to wait a while to put it back on as it was quite warm after that. The Waiter’s Club is a restaurant in a nowhere laneway somewhere in the heart of Melbourne and …
