Fossil, founded in 1984, was the first brand in America to bring style and value to watches, thereby transforming the idea of timekeeping from something that was until then simply functional to something that became more chic and stylish; Fossil watches became the new essential accessory for the wrist. The new models of Fossil watches [...]
Baume & Mercier have just added two models to its Riviera Magnum Sports Collection, both with an extra large case measuring 45 mm in diameter. Previously the Riviera Magnum cases were 43 mm in diameter. These new Baume & Mercier watches retain the sporty feel of the popular Riviera collection. The characteristic twelve-sided bezel, used [...]
The Odeon in Leicester Square last week hosted the premiere of Tenacity on the Tasman, a film by George Olver. The film tells the story of Olly Hicks who attempted to row single handedly around the world – what was called the Virgin Global Row, sponsored by Virgin and Google. Also sponsoring Hicks’s attempt was [...]
TAG Heuer are well known for producing some of the most iconic of luxury sports watches. The most obvious of these is the Monaco, created in 1969 and made famous a year later when Steve McQueen chose to wear it in the classic car racing film Le Mans. These classic TAG watches have also been [...]
In October 2009 the popular Swiss magazine l’Hebdo and their off-shoot Montres Passion sponsored a competition for a series of awards for 2009. Parmigiani Fleurier’s Pershing Astéria watch was awarded the highly coveted title of Watch of the Year 2009, as voted for by the public. Founded in 1996, this award confirms the Parmigiani brand’s [...]
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