Elephants are anything but inconspicuous and should not be ignored when entering a room. They should be addressed, just like the much-debated changes at Bremont. Over the last two years, the founding English brothers (by name and quintessential nature) have exited, and Davide Cerrato (formerly of Tudor and Montblanc) has taken the proverbial controls. Following…
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The Cartier Tank Louis Cartier, or simply Tank L.C., is the most imitated watch in the world. Not even considering the fakes — some…
The spring auction season is in full swing, with auctions in Hong Kong already underway and many more to come. In a few weeks, attention will turn to the Geneva auctions for Phillips, Sotheby's, Christie's, and Antiquorum. However, before Geneva takes the center stage, Monaco Legend Group returns to the principality for its spring auction…
A few weeks ago, after arriving in Switzerland for Watches and Wonders, I did something counterintuitive—I immediately left Switzerland. While I'm fortunate to visit the country several times annually, my packed itineraries rarely allow for detours beyond scheduled appointments. This trip was different; with a rare pocket of flexibility, I journeyed to the Alpine region…
Chrono24, the top dedicated online watch marketplace, named a new Chief Financial Officer, as the company looks to shore up its business footing amid a downturn in used watch prices. The Karlsruhe, Germany-based tech company said Timm Armbrust will join as CFO and Chief Operations Officer beginning August 1st. The 45-year-old will also become a…
As I drove past the Palexpo in a cab just two days before Watches and Wonders, I was brimming with anticipation. The stories had been written, the embargo times had been set (mostly), and the photos had been edited. My main concerns were adjusting to the GMT +1 sleep schedule and ensuring my international data…
The Windup Watch Fair San Francisco, established in 2018 as the West Coast expansion of the New York City original, returns this year with Hodinkee Insurance exhibiting at the show. As always, the fair provides free admission, accessibility to enthusiasts and newcomers alike, and a diverse showcase of watches across all styles and price points…