Watches For Fall
With the changing of the leaves and the cooling of the air, summer has once again come to a close. While we will all miss swimming and camping it is time to start thinking of family gatherings full of holiday spirit. To go with the
Different Ways to Skeletonize a Watch
With the rise of mechanical watches as a luxury item, the engineering and finishing that goes into each movement has been brought into focus by watch enthusiasts. An exhibition case back has become a fairly common way for a consumer to see the details in
Seven Watches You Can Only Buy Pre-owned
As much fun as it is to walk into a store and look at all the beautiful new watches that were just released, sometimes they do not speak to us in the same way the old styles did. They are not the watch you saw
The Cartier Tank: A History
The Cartier Tank: It's Inception Louis Cartier, the founder of the brand, invented the Cartier Tank in 1917. It is the brand’s most iconic model. The Tank’s name and design pays homage to the Renault FT-17, a French tank used during the first World War. The
2017 Roundup – Unwound’s Look Back
2017 was a newsworthy year in the world of watches. Paul Newman’s Daytona fetched the highest price of any wristwatch at auction in history. The Richemont group was sold to CVC Capital Partners for a hefty sum and Zenith got a new CEO. Lady Gaga
Real vs. Fake: Cartier Ballon Bleu
It is well-known that counterfeit luxury goods flood the market each year. Some of these are advertised as replicas and some are just fakes being passed off as the real thing. The watch market, in particular, is not immune to counterfeits and as technology advances
Profiles in Time: Sammy Davis Jr. and His Watches
Sammy Davis Jr: The Early Days The odds were against him. He was a black entertainer, pursuing his craft during the pre-Civil Rights era. Yet, against racism and discrimination, Sammy Davis Jr. prevailed as one of the most successful performers of his time. During his formative years,
Best Racing-Inspired Timepieces Under $5,000
Racing-Inspired Timepieces: The History The sport of motor racing and the watch industry have a deep and longstanding history together. Motorsports are dependent on highly accurate timekeeping to track each driver’s performance behind the wheel. The relationship between racing and watches all began at a time
Watches of the British Royal Family
The British royal family is an institution deeply rooted in tradition. From personal customs at royal weddings to political rituals at the opening of Parliament, the entire monarchy rests on heritage. The royal family has long been a source of fascination on a global scale.
Gerald Genta’s Legacy: Five Iconic Designs
Architecture has Frank Gehry, fine arts has Pablo Picasso, and the watch world has Gérald Genta. Easily the greatest watch designer of all time, Swiss native Gérald Genta is behind some of the most iconic watches ever created. He singlehandedly pioneered the luxury sports watch. Although
- 1
- 2
