Armitron, a longstanding American watchmaker, has partnered with the Wildlife Conservation Society to launch its latest sustainable creations: the Reef and Wave watches. Crafted from recycled ocean-bound plastics sourced from #tide Ocean Material SA, these watches are available in distinct styles and colorways, each priced at $95. The Wave collection features a 40mm case and
After shocking the world (and spawning a race for thinness) in 2018 with its Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie-winning Altiplano Ultimate Concept, Piaget has become synonymous with ultra-thin movements. For Watches & Wonders 2024, the Swiss maison is back at it again and it pulling out all the stops. The brand has unveiled the
From Rolex and Patek Philippe to Cartier and IWC, timeless timepieces from the world’s biggest watch show. By Michael Solomon, Forbes Staff This year’s edition of Watches and Wonders was a little light on wonders, but there were still plenty of innovative and unforgettable timepieces, including several record-breakers. Piaget debuted the thinnest tourbillon, which clocks
1. Rolex Submariner 5512 Gordon Ramsay wore his vintage Rolex Submariner 5512, with a patinated matt dial and a Nato strap, to last year’s Super Bowl. Photo: Getty Images Ramsay is a known Rolex guy, and he’s been seen sporting several different Submariners over the years. Famously worn by Sean Connery in his role as
Gisele Bündchen and IWC Schaffhausen CEO Chris Grainger-Herr at the IWC Schaffhausen booth at Watches and Wonders Geneva Harold Cunningham/Getty Images Thousands of watch aficionados descended on Geneva earlier this month for the annual Watches & Wonders fair, the world’s most exclusive watch summit. This year, 54 watchmaking houses, including Patek Philippe, Rolex, Cartier, Vacheron
1. Rolex Submariner 5512 Gordon Ramsay wore his vintage Rolex Submariner 5512, with a patinated matt dial and a Nato strap, to last year’s Super Bowl. Photo: Getty Images Ramsay is a known Rolex guy, and he’s been seen sporting several different Submariners over the years. Famously worn by Sean Connery in his role as
As both a watch enthusiast and Formula 1 fan, I am acutely aware of the various horological sponsors of the sport, and one of the more interesting developments to occur among these partnerships for the 2024 session is H. Moser & Cie. becoming the official watch sponsor for the Alpine F1 team. When it comes
More often than not, trendy watches for men are a fit and a miss. Collecting watches is similar to collecting art. You look at the craftsmanship and the story of horological evolution and personal taste, while valuing it as an investment in foresight. Which is why most men take the classic route. While traditional collectors