When is a Formula 1 watch not quite a Formula 1 watch? The answer: When it is a so-called “football watch” especially when it is named after a footballer and it is from TAG Heuer’s Formula 1 collection. The footballer in question is Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro who was born in Madeira, Portugal in 1985. He is better known … More
A couple of years ago, when a good friend asked what accessories came with the Rolex GMT-Master reference 16700 , I must admit to being stumped. Being the hardcore Rolex collector that he is, he gave a smug smile and began spewing out terms like the Jubilé and Fliplock bracelets. The GMT-Master reference 16700, made between 1989 and 1999 which … More
Oris presented its first watch with the digital hour display at the 2014 BaselWorld watch fair. Known as the Artelier Jumping Hour, this is the brand’s first watch with the jumping hour digital display. After every sixty minutes, the jumping hour disc will make the change to the next hour instantaneously. Based on the Sellita SW300 automatic movement, the dial … More
From Wednesday, 27 May 2015, to Sunday, 7 June 2015, the Saatchi Gallery in London is a must-visit for all who are interested in timepieces, notably fans and owners of Patek Philippe including those who wish to have an up-close-and personal view of the wristwatch belonging to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II – the Patek Philippe Ref. 4975 in white … More