Automata New and Old
Several new watches featuring lively automaton dials are set to debut this year. The pieces remind us that this centuries-old mechanical artistry is increasingly popular with vintage watch collectors,...
View ArticleA. Lange & Söhne’s Saxon Renaissance
October 24 is a day of renaissance for the famed German watchmaker A. Lange & Söhne. On October 24, 2014, the company celebrated the twenty years since it debuted the Lange 1 in its first...
View ArticleGrammy Award Watches
Glamor was evident on the red carpet last night at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles—not just in fashion and jewelry, but also in the coveted watches and accessories gracing the wrists of...
View ArticleCartier creatures Come to Life
Cartier has become one of Switzerland’s most celebrated technical watchmakers in the last five years, but the company took a moment recently to focus attention on its original core strength, the...
View Article10 Timepieces for your Valentine
As Valentine’s Day 2015 approaches, team iW compiled some of the best gifts in wrist-wear for that special someone. Scroll over the interactive image for a closer look at each timepiece and read on for...
View ArticleThis Week in Watches
Ulysse Nardin Vivalidi Melody The second installment in Ulysse Nardin’s collection of musical timepieces is the new Vivaldi Melody On command or on the hour, the timepiece performs a rendition of...
View ArticleManfredi Jewels Opens Second Location
Greenwich, Connecticut’s Manfredi Jewels will open the doors of its second location in New Canaan this Friday, Feb. 20. For nearly 30 years, Manfredi Jewels has served New England’s finest in its...
View ArticleA. Lange & Söhne Celebrates 200 Years with Limited Edition
Glashütte-based A. Lange & Söhne today announced a new watch created to celebrate its 200th anniversary. The new model, the 1815 200 Anniversary F. A. Lange watch, is a numbered and limited...
View ArticleVisiting Franck Muller’s Watchland
Franck Muller’s Cintrée Curvex collection debuted at the second SIHH in Geneva in 1992, where this then-new brand proclaimed itself the “Master of Complications.” As that now-emblematic Muller...
View ArticleJaquet Droz Celebrates the Year of the Goat
As the new moon arrives and the Chinese New Year begins, Jaquet Droz celebrate the Year of the Goat with an all-new timepiece; the Petite Heuer Minute Relief Goats. Jaquet Droz’ ties with Chinese...
View ArticleCelebrating the Year of the Goat with Bovet
Last week signaled the start of the Chinese New Year and its celebration of the eighth sign in the Chinese zodiac, the Goat. These mild-mannered creatures are beloved symbols of nature, and more than...
View ArticleStars Shone at the 87th Annual Academy Awards
So who, besides me, was keeping an eye out for the well-dressed wrists at last night’s 87th Annual Academy Awards? I was pleased to note many red carpet stars paid as much attention to the watches...
View ArticleIn-Depth with the Franc Vila EVOS 8CH Cobra Collection
Since 2005 Spanish entrepreneur, Franc Vila, has showcased uniquely crafted chronographs. Recently, the designer updated his Cobra collection for the aquatic adventurer with the EVOS 8Ch Cobra...
View ArticlePatek Philippe’s Complicated Watches for Women
As one of the most revered watch brands in the world, it’s no surprise Patek Philippe’s attention to its women’s collection is anything other than top notch. And the company has been—and continues to...
View ArticleTip Off Countdown: iW Watch Madness 2015
iW’s third annual Watch Madness tournament will “tip off” on Monday, March 2. 32 watches go head to head in the fight for Watch Madness Champion! Watch Madness is a live interactive bracket on...
View ArticleMontblanc Explores World with Precision
iW recently sat down with Jérôme Lambert, CEO of Montblanc to discuss the Heritage Spirit Orbis Terrarum (featured on our February cover) and the latest debuts from the manufacture. Take a minute (or...
View ArticleFrederique Constant and Alpina Introduce Horological Smartwatch
Frederique Constant and Alpina are off and running in the competitive race of smart watches. They are teaming up with Fullpower Technologies, a leader in motion recognition technology to develop the...
View ArticleThis Week in Watches
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Extreme LAB 2 Featuring a patented digital counter to indicate the chronograph jumping seconds, a radial 60-hour power reserve indication and a GMT function, this...
View ArticleWatch Madness TIP OFF: AUDEMARS PIGUET VS. CHRISTOPHE CLARET, BOVET VS. F.P....
iW Watch Madness 2015 kicks off with a few creative and bold players this year. Today’s match ups bring Audemars Piguet vs. Christophe Claret and Bovet vs. F.P. Journe. Scroll over the image to meet...
View ArticleRoger Dubuis’ Skeletonized Cases & Other 2015 Models
Roger Dubuis is known for its contemporary approach to the tourbillon and offers more double (flying) tourbillon models than any maker in Switzerland. In fact, double tourbillon models, which Roger...
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