Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921–A Most Charming Time Machine

The just-announced Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921 is one of the most charming (and pleasingly eccentric) dress timepieces I have encountered in some time.  A surprisingly faithful reinterpretation of an historical wristwatch which Vacheron Constantin introduced in the early 20th century,  the “Historiques American 1921″ abounds with exquisite details.   Continue Reading… »

Bell & Ross BR 01 Pink Gold Exemplifies The Rose Gold Revolution In Sport Watches

 It wasn’t so long ago that rose gold (or pink gold, if you prefer) was exclusively the preserve of dress watches.  Today, that state of affairs has changed completely.  While rose gold is still a superlative choice in a dressy timepiece, it has also become a material which many of the leading watch manufacturers–brands such as Hublot, Audemars Piguet, Zenith, and Girard-Perregaux–employ in the creation of exotic and powerful sport watches.

A fine example of how beautiful rose gold can be in a dynamic sport timepiece is provided by the striking Bell & Ross BR 01 Pink Gold watch.  This 46mm example of herculean horology makes an immediate impression Continue Reading… »