Ambassadors of Time

Ambassadors of Time

As someone passionately involved with vintage watches every day, I have often been asked the question: “What is it that makes a watch truly iconic?”  The truth is that there is no simple answer to...
Save The Day Date

Save The Day Date

One of the most anticipated auctions of recent times is the upcoming Phillips “Glamorous Day Date” themed auction. Up for grabs are 60 incredible examples of Rolex’s most prestigious line of watche...
Vintage Rolex, a class of its own!

Vintage Rolex, a class of its own!

If you bought a Rolex Daytona with a Paul Newman dial in 1970, looked well after it over the years and still were in possession of it today, then you might have had a good chance to auction it toda...
Thoroughbreds, Glamour and Fine Timepieces

Thoroughbreds, Glamour and Fine Timepieces

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the world’s richest race day, the Dubai World Cup, and the total purse reaches the US $30 Million mark.  I have heard that the horse-racing world is abuzz wi...
Baselworld 2015

Baselworld 2015

Sure as the seasons turn, Baselworld comes and sets the watch world alight with new references, redesigned watches and incredible new movements. In this article, we look at the most interesting new...
Art Nights at Gate Village

Art Nights at Gate Village

After work, mid-week, Art Night, outing…around the MOMENTUM territory. The DIFC Gate Village held its doors open for Dubai’s art enthusiasts, local celebrities and fashionistas. A quick che...
Julius Baer Gold Cup 2015

Julius Baer Gold Cup 2015

Friday afternoon.. A mild breeze with some friendly sunshine has arrived to Dubai. Perfect to have a day out at the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club next to the Arabian Ranches. Julius Baer inv...
Movement Makers on the Move

Movement Makers on the Move

       A great watch is far more than just a functional piece of jewelry. For the true aficionado of haute horologie, the real pleasure lies in going deeper into the secrets of the craft. Enthusi...
Thoughts on the new releases at SIHH 2015

Thoughts on the new releases at SIHH 2015

Over the next couple of months, watch magazines & blogs will discuss the recently launched pieces at SIHH 2015. Variations of Tourbillons, Perpetual Calendars, and Skeleton dials will be fawned...