IWC Spitfire Chrono Automatic Watch
Oct 10, 2007
The newly revised IWC Spitfire Chronograph Automatic watch is a stylish timepiece of tremendous substance. With aesthetic details that call to mind classic aviators watches, and the technical capabilities to meet the demands required by pilots, this outstanding chronograph watch has become a highly sought after model within the IWC Pilot’s Watch....

Many Watch Styles To Fit Many Preferences
Oct 02, 2007
The modern watch consumer has more choices when it comes to the style of which wristwatch to wear than any other time in history. For my first blog entry I’ll briefly explain the basic types of watches available.The most commonly worn watch is the sport watch . Sport watch is a broad, if not over used term which simply means a watch designed for a specific....

IWC Big Pilot Watch
Sep 15, 2007
IWC's Big Pilot is the quintessence of the aviator's wristwatch, tracing its roots back to a wrist-modified pocket watch from 1940. Protected within the massive 46-mm steel or white gold casing, lies an entirely new movement from IWC, the caliber 51110. This mechanism, the largest self-winding mechanical movement in the world, features the exclusive....

Swiss Chronometers and COSC
Sep 11, 2007
The C.O.S.C. and chronometer certification: what is it, and what does it mean?  A chronometer is a watch whose movement has passed specific tests verifying it’s timekeeping precision.  The chronometer testing is open to any manufacturers who wish to submit movements for testing; it is administered in several different locations in Switzerland, two....

Fine Timepieces for Auto Afficiandos
Sep 04, 2007
An obsession with mechanical sophistication is shared by the creators of both automobiles and watches. It is no wonder then, that many who love high-performance cars ?nd equal fascination with ?ne watches. These select timepieces pay tribute to the spiritual connection between ?ne watchmaking and the art of high performance road machines. In a case crafted....

All About Swiss Watch Manufactures and Swiss Watch Movements
Aug 21, 2007
There are a variety of fine watches produced today by a multitude of companies, both old and young.  Part of the appeal of luxury mechanical watchmaking is in the complexity and fine details of the ticking mechanisms which make these marvels work.  Within the specialized market that luxury watches represent, few terms raise the pulse of the....

Tony Parker Chosen To Be IWC Watch Ambassador
Aug 06, 2007
Tony Parker, number 9 of the Spurs basketball team, has been chosen as the new face of luxury watch house IWC Schaffhausen manufacturer of IWC Watches.NBA point guard for the San Antonio Spurs, Tony Parker, and recent newlywed to one beautiful Desperate Housewives actress Eva Longoria, should have no problem keeping track of time these days.  The new....

SIHH Expects 13,000 Visitors; Honors Women and Watches
Apr 16, 2007
The 17th annual “Salon international de la Haute Horlogerie,” in Geneva, Switzerland opened Monday and runs through Saturday. Watch industry professionals travel from around the world to attend this invitation-only seven-day fair, which brings together 16 prestigious luxury brands. Most are owned by the Richemont Group; others are well-known....

Welcome to BASELWORLD 2007
Apr 10, 2007
The sweet smell of spring is in the air in the quaint little town of Basel Switzerland as the world of watches and jewelry sets up for the biggest watch and jewelry show in the world. It is Tuesday in Basel and everyone is feverishly setting up their elaborate displays in hope of properly showcasing their latest horological masterpieces. Brands like Chopard....

Europa Star welcomes you to BaselWorld 2007
Apr 10, 2007
Visit us at our booth Hall 1.1 Stand A17 and discover our special show issue. Here is the editorial contents list of Europa Star 2-07: Editorial Horological machines Cover Story The return of a legend, the Chronometro Gondolo Retro-Perspective Watchmaking runs the risk of excess Salons Basel 2007 and beyond An encounter with Franco....