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 Tudor Black Bay Chrono Pink
Anybody see this one coming? Nope, me either! Tudor is in a state of rare marketing frenzy at the moment. Earlier this year, the Rolex sister company announced their return to motorsport when they became official partner of the newly-formed Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team. Formerly known as Scuderia AlphaTauri and owned by […]
Rolex at Watches & Wonders 2024
April marks the most important month in the horology calendar as Watches & Wonders Geneva flings open its doors. The week-long flauntathon gives industry insiders as well as the general public full access to the latest creations from watchmaking’s elite, with this year’s extravaganza the biggest yet as a total of 54 brands showcase their […]
Rolex at Watches & Wonders 2023
Each March, the nerd-a-palooza that is Watches & Wonders, formerly known as SIHH, rolls into Geneva, trailing dozens of the world’s leading horology brands in its wake. The trade show of the watch and jewelry industry, it has become the El Primero event on the circuit, and is now the largest expo of its kind […]