Inside the Collection with Edward Tonkin
As iW Magazine Celebrates the year of the collector, we want to know your story. The first of many installments throughout the year, each Collector Narrative illustrates, in first-person, the...
View ArticleTimecrafters 2014 Opens its Doors
U.S.-based luxury watch exhibition TimeCrafters is opening its doors this weekend, May 16-18 in New York. The show will feature lectures from industry-renowned authors, whiskey tastings and of course,...
View ArticleDe Bethune: Dream Watches and Artistic Passions
With the Dream Watch 5, De Bethune again mixes its own brand of master craftsmanship and modern-day aesthetics. The watch is The fruit of the creative madness of two respected personalities in the...
View ArticleJaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Collection Regains Form
It’s all too easy to fall out of shape, isn’t it? Life can take us into an unplanned direction, and before we know it all we have left is a bloated midsection and glory-day mind reels that we play...
View Article#TBT- The History of Hands
As iW Magazine continues its 25th anniversary celebration, we took a day to explore the archives. Over the course of 25 years, from our current International Watch magazine (originally named...
View ArticleThis Week in Watches
Bell & Ross WW1 Argentium Part of Bell & Ross’ Vintage collection, the new WWI Argentium features a striking monochromatic theme. The automatic ETA 7001 movement powers functions including...
View Article8 Watches for the Graduate in Your Life
After the tassels are re-directed, caps are thrown and diplomas are in-hand, giving the right gift to the graduate in your life may seem like a daunting task. With the help of our friends at Hamilton...
View ArticleVIDEO EXCLUSIVE: The Greubel Forsey Heritage
Founded on heritage and technological advancement, Greubel Forsey began in 2004 when Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey joined forces. From a young age, Greubel admired his Father who was a watchmaker....
View ArticleComplicated Style with Ralph Lauren
When the Ralph Lauren Watch & Jewelry Company last year introduced the Ralph Lauren Safari RL67 Tourbillon, the brand’s then-most complex timepiece, the resulting model retained the company’s...
View ArticleThis Week in Watches
Breitling S3 ZeroG Chronograph As the main sponsor for the Swiss Space Systems’ (S3) anti-gravity simulation program, Breitling created the S3 ZeroG Chronograph. The model will adorn the wrists of...
View ArticleGlashütte Original Honors Violinist Hilary Hahn
Glashütte Original chose American violinist, Hilary Hahn, as the 11th recipient of the Glashütte Original MusicFestivalAward at the Dresden Music Festival this year. The award was presented to Hahn by...
View ArticleFather’s Day Gift Guide: The Longines Heritage Diver
Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 15. Have you shown your appreciation yet? Throughout this week, iW and its Leading Watch Retailer network present a selection of timepieces and accessories ideal for...
View ArticleFather’s Day Gift Guide: The Loupe System
Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 15. Have you shown your appreciation yet? Throughout this week, iW and its Leading Watch Retailer network present a selection of timepieces and accessories ideal for...
View ArticleFather’s Day Gift Guide: Frederique Constant Runabout Chronograph
Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 15. Have you shown your appreciation yet? Throughout this week, iW and its Leading Watch Retailer network present a selection of timepieces and accessories ideal for...
View ArticleCollector Archetype: The Diver
The Diver is the intellectual octopus of the watch world. He plays an active hand in every corner of enthusiast collecting, and sanctions the gear on our radar. He has nightmares about polished...
View ArticleHublot Loves Football: FIFA World Cup Commences
Get ready for bicycle kicks and headers as the start of the 2014 FIFA World Cup begins. The intense month of competition starts with 32 teams from around the world taking football fans on an emotional...
View ArticleFather’s Day Gift Guide: The Parmigiani Tonda 1950 and Chopard Mille Miglia...
Today’s picks come from Cellini in New York, New York The Parmigiani Tonda 1950 is fulfilling the needs of a classic timepiece with the utmost elegance. The 18k rose gold case measures 39mm in...
View ArticleThis Week in Watches: World Cup Edition
As action begins at the 2014 FIFA World Cup tournament in Brazil, a number of watchmakers have placed their dials onto the Cup’s global stage in special edition timepieces. Models range from specialty...
View ArticleFather’s Day Gift Guide: Orbita Sparta Deluxe Watch Winder
Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 15. Have you shown your appreciation yet? Throughout this week, iW and its Leading Watch Retailer network present a selection of timepieces and accessories ideal...
View ArticleBlancpain’s Fifty Fathoms Flyback
In the sixty-plus years since the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms set the standards for dive watches, note that many of its features remain codified within ISO dive watch standards. For instance, the original...
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