Making it Work: The Tourbillon
So far in this mini-series exploring the various components that go into a modern watch movement, we have looked at mainsprings and escapements; two elements without which a wristwatch just could not work. This time we’re going to examine one which is, for all intents and purposes, expensively superfluous—the tourbillon. What is a Tourbillon? If […]
The Best Rolex Watches to Celebrate Labor Day
This September 2nd, America holds its annual Labor Day celebration. The now-federal holiday was initially proposed in the late 19th century as a way to mark the achievements of the country’s workers and their contributions to building America’s strength and prosperity. Oregon was the first state to pass a law recognizing an official Labor Day in […]
The Best Olympics-Inspired Watches for 2024
The XXXIII Olympic Games in Paris is playing host to some 10,714 athletes, contending in 329 events across 32 different sports. But in whichever discipline the competitors are engaged, be it anything from the explosive fury of boxing or karate to the graceful artistry of rhythmic gymnastics or equestrian dressage, the Games have always been […]
Gold Watches Fit for Gold Medal Winners
I’m sure, like us, you have all been glued to the incredible once-every-four-years spectacle that is the Olympic Games. Witnessing the greatest athletes on the planet do battle is just about as good as it gets for anyone who relishes in the pinnacle of sporting achievement. Then, of course, for those of us who proudly […]