Over the last twenty to thirty years I’ve seen constantly growing interest in the world of luxury watches. Just like old cars and antiques, there now seems to be a booming demand for old things ...

Blancpain’s Métiers d'Art watches   The ancient art of Japanese Shakudo engraving uses a metal alloy of copper and gold. It’s an incredibly time-consuming technique, and there are very few master...

This year will be an exciting one for watch collectors. The currents are shifting, and changes are afoot. Kicking off the year, all the big Swiss name brands are cautious about the slowing Asian l...

I read somewhere that the tradition of giving chocolates for Valentine’s Day started with none other than Richard Cadbury, chocolatier and father of the well-known brand. It seems his original hear...

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet is probably not the first name that comes to mind when thinking about high-end watches. However, I was recently surprised to find out that he has something...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...