Journal

Why Men Love their Wristwatches
Considering the long span of human history, timepieces made to be worn on the wrist are a relatively new addition to the average man’s outfit.
They’ve only been around for about a hundred years, a...

SIHH 2017 Unveils New Watchmaking Dimensions
The Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH)takes place in Geneva this month, and the five-day premier event officially kicks off the year for watch lovers. Each JanuaryI look forward to...

Heuer: The Wristwatch and the Racing Experience
If you think this year will be off to a slow start in Dubai, think again. 2016 Kicks off at top speed at the Autodrome.
If you’ve ever fantasized about taking a bona-fide single-seat racing car ...

A Milestone in Vintage Watch Excellence
Momentum pioneered the Dubai vintage watch market, and this year celebrates its 4th anniversary.
Four years ago something new and unexpected appeared in Dubai’s International Finance Center. It wa...

Lord of the Watches – A Tribute to Gerald Genta
What do you get when you combine Italian design tradition with the finest Swiss engineering? The answer is Gerald Genta.
Born in 1931 to an Italian father and a Swiss mother, Gerald Genta went ...

The NATO Style Watch Strap: Cheap or Chic?
The finest watches have singular personalities of their own. Besides telling the time, we wear them because they round-off our look. They add a touch of élan, so choosing an alternative watch strap...

To the Moon and Back
There are a limited number of truly remarkable vintage collector’s watches available today that stand out above the rest – in my opinion – and without a doubt, the Omega Speedmaster is on my short ...

Top Watch Brands: Officene Panerai
Choosing a favorite watch brand is a bit like choosing your all-time favorite music. There’s probably one name that stands out, but really, it’s quite impossible to choose. Some days are jazz, ot...

Watches: Weird and Wonderful
I am always amazed at how deep the rabbit-hole of the watch world really goes. Just when I think I’ve seen it all, something new and incredible comes along and proves me wrong.
Perhaps I am a litt...