Opinion
Two Constants in Life: Change and Rolex
“Upon those who step into the same rivers flow other and yet other waters. All things . . . are in flux like a river.” – Heraclitus,…
Author Jonathan Ho
Basel/Geneva/SIHH 2016
Davide Traxler and his Path for new Corum
In the 80s and 90s, Corum was carving a niche (and market share) with their brand of distinctive, fun watches; In recent years, Corum’s prominence (while diminished) never…
News
eBay Watch Find: Longines Silver Arrow 2009 re-issue
During the mid 20th century, many movements developed by Longines were an answer to demand and needs from international markets with most of them made specially…
Opinion
Yet it Turns: Iconic 1930s Watches which survived the Great Depression
People remember it as the Roaring Twenties, an era of great celebratory engagement following the Great War: The arts flourished, ushering in Art Deco, memories of destruction…
News
New Release: Chopard Superfast Chrono Porsche 919 Black Edition for 24 Hours Of Le Mans 2016
For the seasoned watch journalist, there’s intellectual exhaustion when a watch brand offers a thematic watch offering with scant relation to the event they have sponsored. Deployant…
Opinion
Citizen’s Acquisition of Frederique Constant: Goths at the Gate?
With 800,000 citizens, Rome was arguably the biggest, most influential city in the mighty Roman Empire. Yet, on August 24, 410, “the eternal city” fell to…
The Collector's View
The Collector’s View: Brand Primacy: Birth of the Omega Master Chronometer standard
In the annals of horological history, some terms become synonymous with the brands who coined them for their various innovations. Mention “Fifty Fathoms” and you think…