Founded in 1882 , Don Ramon Cuervo established what was to become the most successful jewellers and watchmakers of the Latin world, only for the story to be lost in the midst of time. During the 1880s Havana enjoyed a height of success where affluent travellers from all over the world would visit to enjoy the […]
An avid watch collector has discovered that the Seiko 6139 was the first automatic chronograph in space - confirmed by the astronaut that wore it. David Bruno identified the space mission (Skylab 4) online and was able to track down the astronaut, Col. William Pogue. Bruno wrote a letter to Pogue, asking about the watch […]
It seems as though we have been celebrating a number of anniversaries recently - so why not news of another before this year ends. 125 years ago the founder of Victorinox Swiss Army, Karl Elsener, opened a cutlery workshop where he developed the Original Swiss Army Knife. Today, the Elsener family are still the directors […]
December 2009 is not only an important anniversary for Seiko watches, but it is also the anniversary of a significant milestone in the history of watch-making technology. On 25 December 2024 the Quartz Astron (pictured left), presented in an 18 carat gold case and limited to 100 pieces, went on sale in Tokyo. The revolutionary […]
Towards the end of November JeanRichard Manufacture played host to one of the legends of the motorcycle world, Giacomo Agostini. Agostini, a brand Ambassador for JeanRichard watches, is seen here with a Bressel 1665 Chronograph Rattrapante Foudroyante on his wrist taking the opportunity to explore JeanRichard’s workshops, and see some of the wonderful watches produced […]
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PASIC’s Peaks Challenge chooses Suunto Ambit3 Peak Sapphire S to help raise £2600!
Exploring Eric Singer’s watch collection!
Alpina Watches reveals the Seastrong Diver 300 Chronograph!
Introducing the new Glycine Airman Double Twelve!
