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Oris Commemorates Lou Gehrig Day With A Limited Edition Timepiece and League Wide Support of ALS Causes
(From Left) John Howell, President - Lou and Eleanor Gehrig Family Foundation, VJ Geronimo, CEO - The Americas - Oris, Aaron Boone, Manager, New York Yankees, Rolf Studer, Global CEO, Oris NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On Tuesday, June 2nd the baseball world celebrated “Lou Gehrig Day” throughout the league. In honor of the day, Oris released the third in its series of baseball collaborations with the Lou Gehrig Limited Edition watch.
Confessions Of A Collector: I Found An Apple Watch Edition (Series I)
What happens when a watch collector and Apple fanatic uncovers an Apple Watch that initially carried a price tag of up to $17,000? Well, a trip down memory lane, for starters. Twenty-five years ago, when this author was 15 years old, I explored a dusty storage space at my dad’s workplace in Kokomo, Indiana. I wasn’t looking for anything in particular that day; I was just a curious kid killing some time before my dad finished work.
Tested For You: From Le Mans To The Wrist With The RESERVOIR GT Tour Carbon IDEC Sport
A racing-inspired watch with a seriously unique marketing hook that will make you wish you could re-do life as an endurance driver. The worlds of racing and watches are so intrinsically linked that seeing a watch brand’s logo on a car or racetrack is almost an afterthought. Plus, as we’ve written about countless times, watch brands love to go racing because it’s the ultimate test of timing and resiliency, which is in the wheelhouse of nearly all of the world’s watch brands.
What Happens In Vegas…
When the high desert meets haute horology. What do you get when you mix four of our favorite watch brands, some fabulous high jewelry, and fashion by Stella McCartney? A great night out in Las Vegas! Recently, during COUTURE 2021, Watchonista rented out an entire suite at the Wynn’s Fairway Villas. Typically, an extravagance such as staying at a luxury villa for a watch convention is not de rigueur for Watchonista. But this wasn’t any ordinary industry show.
Parmigiani Fleurier’s La Rose Carrée Pocket Watch Is A Lesson In Restoration Done Right
More than a unique piece, Michel Parmigiani’s latest masterpiece is a timepiece of distinction and tradition, and it’s just short of priceless. Parmigiani Fleurier CEO Guido Terreni is on a roll as of late. From successful launches like the Tonda PF to re-establishing the brand’s diverse retail network, the former Head of Watches at Bulgari has found solid footing at the established maison.
Oris Upgrades Its Big Crown Pointer Date With A Calibre 403 Movement
Today, Watchonista goes hands-on with Oris’ newest Calibre 400-equipped timepiece. Our friends at Oris have been on a tear recently with their in-house Calibre 400 movement. Thanks to silicon anchor and escapement wheels and a slew of technical achievements, the new movement features optimal anti-magnetism as well as a service interval of 10 years. And since the launch, Oris has been quietly adding the Calibre 400 movement throughout its product lines.
Omega Inaugurates Its New San Francisco Boutique In True Planet Omega Fashion
This glitzy affair drew everyone from astronauts to supermodels. Omega has been a brand on the move in 2021.
Inside The Final Stop Of IWC’s Big Pilot Exhibition In New York City
The City That Never Sleeps was the eighth (and last) stop of IWC’s Big Pilot Exhibition, and Watchonista was there. Over the last few years, New York City’s Hudson Yards has quickly transformed into a haven for luxury watch enthusiasts. From acclaimed mono-brand boutiques from Richemont’s brand portfolio (Cartier, Piaget, and Panerai) to our friend’s Watches of Switzerland, Hudson Yards has at least 25 watch brands represented within a single city block.
SpaceX Meets Schaffhausen: A Look At All Four Space-Flown IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “Inspiration4” Pieces
The watches flown on the world’s first all-civilian orbital space mission are coming up for auction in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. When the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off on September 16, 2021, from the Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A, its Crew Dragon Resilience capsule made history as the first orbital spaceflight with private citizens on board.
No Watches Allowed: Inside Chevrolet's Secretive Performance Build Center
This iconic American carmaker has taken a page out of the luxury watchmaking playbook to produce its high-performance engines. It’s no secret that the Americans perfected the art of mass-producing watches in the 19th century – brands like Elgin, E. Howard & Co., Hamilton, Waltham, Westclock, and more were responsible for producing millions of pocket watches (and later wristwatches).
Bremont Delivers On Its Promise With The Brand’s First Manufacture Movement & Longitude LE Collection
Around five years ago, Bremont took some flak from the watch community about its claims to an "in-house" movement. In the years that followed, brothers Nick and Giles English have made an audacious gamble to do just that. It was a warm summer evening in 2014 that I found myself at RedBar Crew’s evening to celebrate the UK-based brand Bremont. Earlier in the day, the brand had released their Wright Flyer timepiece, and to put it mildly, they ruffled a few feathers.
Spoiler Alert: The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition Steals The Show
Even though the watch was released two years ago, it’s as relevant as ever. When Omega announced its Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition in December 2019, it only added to the anticipation of the forthcoming No Time To Die film – the fifth and last installment to feature Daniel Craig as James Bond. We didn’t anticipate a global pandemic causing a nearly two-year wait for the film’s release.
In The Metal With The New IWC x The Collective Pilot’s Watch Chronograph “C.03”
Our friends at Collective Horology are going global with their latest limited edition. We first met the founders of Collective Horology, Asher Rapkin and Gabe Reilly, in late 2019. With initial support from our partner retailer Topper Jewelers, the Silicon Valley-based collector group was about to embark on its first limited edition: a Zenith Chronomaster El Primero, a.k.a. the C.01. Since that fateful day in Los Angeles, Collective Horology has gone on to collaborate with H.
Celebrating The Fifth Anniversary Of The Bridge Presented By Richard Mille
09/21/2021 After a two-year hiatus, the event to end all summer events, The Bridge, returned to the hearts of automobile aficionados and overall bon vivants. Taking place on grounds that have an equal racing pedigree to the very vehicles being showcased, The Bridge is the incarnation of petrol paradise.
Setting Sail With Ulysse Nardin’s New Marine Torpilleur Models
Ulysse Nardin hits the high seas with seven models made to celebrate 175 years of chronometry excellence. Apart from pirates and rum, there's nothing more synonymous with the sea than Ulysse Nardin and its eponymous Marine Chronometers. Since 1846, the Le Locle, Switzerland-based watchmaker, has been producing marine chronometers for those wishing to navigate the world's oceans. And from explorers to navies, Ulysse Nardin has outfitted sailing ships, navy ships, cargo ships, and even yachts.
Five Things That Make Watchonista: Volume 01 Different
Our first print edition is packed with original content, compelling storytelling, and a special section dedicated to horologically adjacent passions. When we set out to create a print edition of Watchonista, our team reflected on what has made us successful over the last ten years. One thing was instantly apparent, we’ve always approached our editorial and content from the perspective of a watch collector because that’s how most of our team entered the watch industry.
Watchonista Redux: Our Sit Down With Lewis Hamilton
A few years back, we sat down with the reigning F1 champion to discuss racing and watches. Watchonista is no stranger when it comes to interviewing legends of motorsports. From Mario Andretti to Michael Schumacher, we’ve interviewed our fair share of podium toppers. Luckily, thanks to our friends at IWC, we were given the rare opportunity to sit down with now seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton.
Bremont And Martin-Baker Team Up Again For The MB Savanna In Matte Titanium
The acclaimed British watchmakers know a thing or two about flying, and any military pilot worth their salt knows the importance of a good ejector seat. It’s been a while since we last checked in with our friends at Bremont. And, of course, there’s a reason for the silence coming from across the pond.
Confessions Of A Collector - Am I Crazy To Want A $159,000 Roger Dubuis?
Roger Dubuis has downsized its Excalibur Spider into a 39mm case, and it might be the best Roger Dubuis yet. As a collector, when I think of Roger Dubuis, I envision two wildly divergent watchmaking philosophies. On the one hand, the brand’s eponymous founder Roger Dubuis was a master watchmaker who spent decades developing complications for Patek Philippe and others. Roger Dubuis and his partner Carlos Dias went on to found Roger Dubuis in 1995.
Experiencing Formula E With TAG Heuer
07/14/2021 Watchonista enjoyed our first track day since 2019 at last weekend’s New York City E-Prix. The last time Watchonista hit the racetrack was last fall when we ran our own NASCAR. Of course, due to a global pandemic, we couldn’t be physically present at the track. The last race we actually attended was the 2019 USGP with another LVMH Group brand, Hublot. So while the world has been slowly reawakening to a new normal, we’ve been yearning for a return to live events.
A Closer Look At The Fascinating And Funky Jacques Bianchi JB 200 Re-Edition
Left-handed diving watch? Check! A faithful and fun tribute to the original? Absolutely. You probably haven’t heard of Jacques Bianchi. To be honest, I hadn’t either until his intrepid PR team reached out with the news of the Marseilles-based watchmaker’s latest release. But from the moment I opened the email, I was captivated. “Why,” you ask? First, I’m left-handed, and it’s nearly impossible to find a left-handed diver for under $5,000.
Thinking Big With The IWC Big Pilot’s Watch 43
One of IWC Schaffhausen’s more overlooked 2021 releases, the BP43 packs a big punch in a very versatile package. Years ago, pundits and armchair critics decreed the pilot’s watch was all but dead. They bemused that after years of development, marketing, and overselling, that there was no way a brand could rise to the occasion and make a relevant and, most importantly, a desirable pilot’s watch.
Oris Unveils The Big Crown Pointer-Date Hölstein Edition 2021
Made to celebrate 117 years of Oris, the latest Big Crown Hölstein Edition draws inspiration from nearly a century of continuous production. Last year, Oris released the first of its Hölstein editions. These limited edition timepieces were made to commemorate the birthday of the Hölstein, Switzerland-based watchmaker.
Interview: Longines CEO Matthias Breschan Talks About The Past, Present, And Future
Watchonista and the CEO discuss how Longines navigates tradition while forging an innovative path ahead. Since his appointment to CEO of Longines in July 2020, Austrian-born Matthias Breschan has overseen the brand’s navigation of a global health crisis and adapted the staid Swiss brand to be competitive in today’s ever-changing watch market. Yet despite the numerous challenges, Longines has experienced a resurgence in popularity due to its Heritage, Legend, and Master collections.
The Evolution of eBay: From Laser Pointers To Luxury Watches
How did the famed consumer-to-consumer site go from selling trinkets to fully authenticated luxury timepieces? eBay Founder Pierre Omidyar started the site as a hobby. And as legend has it, when eBay (known initially as AuctionWeb) was founded in 1995, the first item sold on the site was a broken laser pointer.
Five Reasons Behind Cartier’s Enduring Success
The brand’s timeless appeal has a lot more to do with embracing change than living in the past. Cartier needs no introduction, the famed maison founded in Paris in 1847 is so iconic that it lets its signature calling card, its red box, do all the talking. Whether you’re receiving an engagement ring, timepiece, or something in-between, the moment you catch a glimpse of that box, it’s over. You’ve officially arrived.
A Closer Look At The Jacob & Co. Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon
Can you name another watch with a replica of an iconic 16-cylinder internal combustion engine? We didn’t think so. Since 1909, French automaker Bugatti has been obsessed with the pursuit of speed and perfection. Its first road car, the Type 13, was born in 1910 and was the epitome of high technology at the time, featuring the world's first 16-valve headers – most road cars had eight-valve engines – and a top speed of 125 km/h (78 mph).
Tested For You: The IWC Pilot’s Chronograph 41 Is At Home In Downtown Manhattan
We put IWC’s latest Pilot’s Chronograph to the test at New York City’s Oculus. At this year’s Watches & Wonders, IWC Schaffhausen delighted collectors and enthusiasts by introducing a slew of new Pilot’s watches featuring in-house movements and the brand’s new EasX-CHANGE strap system. Of all the brand’s 2021 releases, there was one piece that captured my attention, the new Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 with a blue dial.
Interview: A. Lange & Söhne CEO Wilhelm Schmid On Scarcity, Odysseus, And What 2021 Has In Store
The head of the Glashütte-based brand reveals that the best is yet to come. At Watches & Wonders 2021, A. Lange & Söhne debuted subtle updates to some of their most popular models. Our friends at Lange know what it takes to set collector's hearts aflutter from new aventurine dialed Little Lange 1s to a heavy metal solid pink gold Triple Split. Watchonista sat down virtually with A.
Why The King Seiko Speaks To Me
Seiko’s newly available King Seiko KSK has been speaking to me. Not literally, of course, but figuratively. When Seiko announced that it was bringing back the King Seiko, it took everything I had to not dive deep into my wallet and splurge the $3,330 for the newly recreated timepiece. I’m a sucker for history, and Seiko has it in spades. Having been to Japan to experience the brand’s workshops, the King Seiko has a special place in my heart due to its heritage and inspiration.
Watches & Wonders: Patek Philippe Announces New Calatrava's, Steel Annual Calendar, And A Grand Complication
For round two of its 2021 releases, Patek Philippe impresses with five new models. After a strong showing at Watches & Wonders 2021 in Geneva virtual exhibition, Patek Philippe has continued the momentum for the Watches & Wonders Shanghai physical show with five additional models. Joining last week’s Nautilus releases are new Calatrava's, an Annual Calendar, and a new Grand Complication.
Watches & Wonders: Oris Delights With Their New Divers Sixty-Five “Cotton Candy”
There’s a new pastel prince in town. Oris is no stranger to bronze timepieces. The brand first used the material in the first Carl Brashear Limited Edition in 2016. And it has since gone on to use it in its Divers Sixty-Five, Big Crown Pointer Date, and Hölstein Edition Chronograph. In fact, just last year, during the lockdown, we partnered with Oris for our Patina Diaries page, which brought together bronze Oris owners from around the world to share their love of this easy to oxidize metal.
A Rolex Retailer’s Most Requested Watches & Wonders Novelty? You’d Be Surprised
At 6 am EDT this morning, the phones started ringing off the hook. For retailers, new watch release days are always a tricky road to navigate. That task is made even more complex when waitlists aren't chronological and when retailers have the added charge of vetting their clientele to make sure they're not selling to a grey market or gentlemen dealers. Watches & Wonders 2021 was no exception to the rule.
Watches & Wonders: Rolex Updates The Explorer Collection
For its first appearance at Watches & Wonders, Rolex takes the digital show to the top of Everest. For 2021, Rolex updates and downsizes their iconic Oyster Perpetual Explorer. The watch also returns to the 36mm size, worn by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay during their 1953 ascent of Mount Everest. For 2021, Rolex updates and downsizes their iconic Oyster Perpetual Explorer.
Watches & Wonders: Ulysse Nardin Breaks The Sound Barrier With The New Blast Hourstriker
"Rules are made for people who aren't willing to make up their own." – Chuck Yeager. Take it from the legendary test pilot. Breaking barriers of sound is no small feat. Science has proven the exact speed of sound to be 343 meters per second in dry air. And to break through this invisible wall in the sky, a jet aircraft must fly over 767 mph or approximately 1,234 kph. And while today's topic is very much "on the ground," it's no less a breakthrough in the world of watchmaking and sound technology.
A Closer Look At The Hamilton Ventura Elvis80 Skeleton Collection
Hamilton’s iconic three-sided case gets an update worthy of the King. Hamilton’s Ventura collection needs no introduction, but we will give it a go. Since 1957, when the brand introduced the world's first electric watch, the triangular timepiece has captivated collectors young and old.
Tested For You: The MEERSON D15 GMT
This made-to-measure, motorsports-themed timepiece is more at home at 30,000 feet than inside a racing cockpit. I first experienced the MEERSON D15 GMT at Watches of Switzerland. At first glance, I thought that designer Alexandre Meerson had developed a chronograph, which, as Watchonista’s resident motorsports junkie, got my heart pumping. However, after a simple push of what I thought was a chronograph pusher, I found myself adjusting the dual-time complication.
DOXA Arrives At Watches of Switzerland
The Swiss dive watch brand DOXA partners with the US and UK retailer Watches of Switzerland for sales on both sides of the pond. Our friends and partners at DOXA and Watches of Switzerland are officially joining forces to shine a spotlight on the famed DOXA brand. The Bienne-based brand has long had a fan base in the United States market but, in recent years, has never had a physical presence. That all changes today with the just-announced arrival of DOXA to the Watches of Switzerland Group family.
How Does IWC Continue To Make Relevant Pilot’s Watches?
We sit down with Christian Knoop, Creative Director of IWC Schaffhausen, to find out. Ahead of Watches & Wonders 2021, Watchonista had the opportunity to travel (virtually) to IWC’s new broadcast studio in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. And while we can’t reveal all of what we saw, one key takeaway was that the brand is as relevant as ever within the pilot's watch category. Due, in no small part, to the leadership of CEO Christoph Grainger-Herr and Christian Knoop, IWC’s Creative Director.
Never Give Up: A Closer Look At The Luminox Bear Grylls Survival AIR Series Collection
A fully spec’d out Luminox collection befitting the king of adventure and survival. Luminox is not your typical watch brand. For starters, the brand isn’t based in the traditional watchmaking hubs of Switzerland, Japan, or even New York City. The privately held watchmaker calls San Rafael, California home, and for over three decades, Luminox has been producing rugged watches for adventurers, blue-collar workers, and the military.
Citizen Impresses With Its New Calibre 0200 Made In Collaboration With La Joux-Perret
The Japanese brand takes a monumental leap forward with their new in-house calibre and The CITIZEN novelty. Over the past two decades, Citizen Watch Co. Ltd. (a.k.a. Citizen Group) has been steadily assembling a vast portfolio of watch brands and watch industry suppliers. Thanks to these strategic acquisitions, Citizen Group now controls Bulova, Accutron, Alpina, Arnold & Son, Frederique Constant, Miyota, and today’s topic, La Joux-Perret.
Introducing Our New European Editor!
Our newest team member is no stranger to the world of watchmaking. Since our founding over a decade ago, Watchonista has enjoyed consistent growth with offices in Switzerland and the United States. Today, we are pleased to announce the arrival of our new European Editor, Steven Rogers. Steven is no stranger to the world of watches and watchmaking.
In The Metal With Grand Seiko’s Spring 2021 Novelties
Today Watchonista meets Grand Seiko’s latest creations at New York City’s Nature of Time experience. At this week’s virtual Grand Seiko Summit, journalists and retailers were presented with the brand’s 2021 spring collection. Broadcast live from Japan, Shinji Hattori, Chairman and CEO of the Seiko Corporation, outlined both Seiko and Grand Seiko's vision for 2021 and highlighted the many successes delivered by both brands in 2020.
Industry News: Girard-Perregaux Is Now The Official Watch Partner For Aston Martin And The Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One Team
Just in time for the start of the 2021 F1 season, Girard-Perregaux joins forces with Aston Martin. This morning, fresh news out of the UK, British carmaker Aston Martin announced its partnership with Girard-Perregaux. As the Official Watch Partner of Aston Martin, the brands will be joining forces not just for road cars but for the recently rebranded Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One Team.
Tested For You: The TAG Heuer Carrera Porsche Chronograph Special Edition
“I couldn't find the sports car of my dreams, so I built it myself.” - Ferdinand Porsche Earlier this month, TAG Heuer and Porsche made waves with the announcement of their comprehensive partnership. And though much ink was spilled covering the historical relationship between the La Chaux-de-Fonds-based watchmaker and the Stuttgart-based carmaker, few have managed to take an in-depth look at the timepieces announced during the partnership’s launch.
A Closer Look At The Panerai Radiomir Venti PAM2020 - Paneristi Edition
The 45mm manually wound Radiomir celebrates 20 years of the Paneristi. In the world of watch communities, there are perhaps no stronger bonds than the ones between Panerai enthusiasts. What started as an online community in early 2000 for lovers of the then relatively obscure Italian dive watch brand has blossomed into a global online and offline network of Paneristis. Over my decade-long journey as a collector, I've had the privilege of meeting a few of Paneristi ranks.
A Closer Look At The Panerai Radiomir Venti PAM2020 - Paneristi Edition
The 45mm manually wound Radiomir celebrates 20 years of the Paneristi. In the world of watch communities, there are perhaps no stronger bonds than the ones between Panerai enthusiasts. What started as an online community in early 2000 for lovers of the then relatively obscure Italian dive watch brand has blossomed into a global online and offline network of Paneristis. Over my decade-long journey as a collector, I've had the privilege of meeting a few of Paneristi ranks.
A Closer Look At The New Oris Whale Shark Limited Edition
Today, Oris releases a watch that pays tribute to the largest fish in the ocean, the whale shark. As we here at Watchonista have said time and time again, Oris is a brand that puts its money and efforts where its mouth is. Oris is not about to back away from an environmental challenge, and as part of their Change for the Better campaign, the brand has managed to combat ocean plastics, coral bleaching, and now the conservation of whale sharks.
A Closer Look At The New Oris Whale Shark Limited Edition
Today, Oris releases a watch that pays tribute to the largest fish in the ocean, the whale shark. As we here at Watchonista have said time and time again, Oris is a brand that puts its money and efforts where its mouth is. Oris is not about to back away from an environmental challenge, and as part of their Change for the Better campaign, the brand has managed to combat ocean plastics, coral bleaching, and now the conservation of whale sharks.
He Said / She Said: A Review Of G-SHOCK’s Sports Watches
What better way to kick off Valentine’s Day weekend than two sweethearts talking about heartbeat monitors? Late last year, G-SHOCK sent two samples of their sports watches. At the time, we were hitting the gym quite frequently to prepare for the anticipated holiday gluttony. We quickly found that G-SHOCK's offerings for men and women vary significantly in functionality and usability. Her (Viviana): For me, G-SHOCK sent over the new GMDB800-4 in pink resin.
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