One of my favorite classic complications is the simple complete calendar (day, date, and month) with moonphase. This type of watch–also known as a “triple-calendar” was very popular during the 1940’s and 1950’s. read full
Women who have in mind a beautiful, exclusive timepiece with an interesting mechanical movement will enjoy the Milus Merea TriRetrograde Seconds Skeleton watch.?? read full
Some of the most appealing, stylish, and beautiful timepieces for women on the market today are made by Franck Muller. While the brand that bears the name of one of the most gifted of living watchmakers is often thought of for their mind-bending complication pieces–multi-axis tourbillons read full
Fans of supersized and vintage-inspired watches will delight in the Omega Railmaster XXL Chronometer watch.? This unmistakable member of the Seamaster watch collection, can best be thought of as a classical railroad pocket watch redesigned for the wrist.? read full
The Donald W. Reynolds Technology Center at the Oklahoma State University at Okmulgee is the latest recipient of a Rolex donation to further watchmaking education. The $1 million grant will further development and growth of the watchmaking and microtechnology program and will be distributed over 5 years. read full
Among the many exquisite references within the Patek Philippe Grand Complications collection, the Ref. 5013 watch is certainly one of the most beautiful.? read full
The Omega Seamaster Watch is almost as much of a star of the new generation James Bond movies as Mr. Daniel Craig himself. Right up there with the Aston Martin car and the Walther PPK pistol, this Omega diver’s timepiece has become inseparable from the image–and technical arsenal–of the world’s most famous spy. read full
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watch is an amazingly versatile platform. With its captivating angularity, superbly luxurious metal finishing, and unmistakable design, this timepiece can wear many hats, and pull them all off with extraordinary aplomb. That’s part of the enduring magic of this Audemars Piguet watch classic. read full
While there might be more exotic Panerai watches, you really can’t go wrong with picking up a classic Panerai Luminor Base. What’s there not to enjoy here? You have everything that makes a Panerai great–the unmistakable style, bold size, unique crown, and elite military diving heritage–with nothing extra added. read full
Although it might be sacriligious to say anything disparaging about such a magnificent watch, it’s a risk I’ll have to take: I don’t particularly like the moonphase display on the otherwise spectacular A. Lange & SohneDatograph Perpetual. read full
Curves can add real spice to a rectangular watch design. Case in point (no pun intended) is the very attractive Vacheron Constantin 1972 Cambered timepiece. At first glance, the 1972 Cambered watches look just like any simple rectangular watch. read full
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Gyrotourbillon 1 is certainly an incredible example of ultra-complex watchmaking. In a field seemingly inundated with tourbillon watches, this Jaeger LeCoultre watch takes things to a whole new level, with a spherical tourbillon carriage that rotates upon multiple axes, compensating for errors in positions that the traditional tourbillon cannot. read full
The Chronoswiss Opus Chronograph has been a great success among watch collectors; with its intricately skeletonized chronograph movement, the Opus watch has been a real summation of the “fascination of mechanics” motto that the brand proudly bears.? read full
In the world of vintage-inspired timepieces, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Memovox Tribute to Polaris watches are a 2008 standout.? The two timepieces–the Model 1965 in platinum and the Model 1968 in steel–are directly inspired by the distinctive design of two Memovox Polaris watches which the Manufacture produced in small quantities during the 1960’s (fewer than 2000 produced between the years of 1965 and 1970). read full
Bedat & Co has mastered the ability to create watches with real visual appeal–they’ve shown it already with their many tantalizing creations, and they continue to go forth with unabated strength. read full
The Gerald Genta Arena Perpetual Calendar GMT watch proves that traditional complications don’t necessarily have to be clothed in traditional aesthetics.? A wondrous showcase of intricate craftsmanship and super-fine minutiae, this Gerald Genta watch delights in standing apart.? read full
Since the chronograph complication is by its nature often associated with sports, it is perhaps not surprising that the majority of chronograph watches on the market are sporty in nature. read full
A person seeking a fashionable, yet finely crafted mechanical luxury watch would do well to have a look at the Chopard Two O Ten Chrono XL.? Presented in finely polished stainless steel or 18-karat gold, the Two O Ten has some very substantial wrist presence and a copious amount of fine details to admire. read full
