Our List of Leather Band Essentials One of the most exciting things about a new season is the opportunity to wear different items in your wardrobe. You remember how much you love the warmth of a wool cardigan or fit of your favorite pair of jeans. Of…

The Precision of First Man Earlier this month, Universal Pictures’ film First Man hit theaters. The biopic intimately chronicles Neil Armstrong’s life throughout the space race, and the challenges and triumphs he faced. The story culminates with the…

The Best of Black Watches this Season As a New Yorker, black has become a wardrobe staple year round. For most people, wearing black becomes increasingly prevalent in the colder months. A handsome black coat and a tailored black suit are essential pi…

Halloween-Inspired Watches for the Spooky Season Come mid-October, there’s a certain eeriness in the air. In the night sky, there’s a full moon waning. The tick and tock of a timepiece in the night becomes an omen of something frightful in the shadow…

Our Favorite Watches for the Lawyer For certain careers, style matters. Whether you’re facing potential clients or investors, your look makes a first impression. Many jobs require a polished appearance so you represent yourself and your company in th…

The Season of Watchmaking Awards On November 9, 2018, the elite within the watch community will flock to the Theatre du Leman in Geneva. Here, they’ll gather for the Academy Awards of watchmaking: the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie (GPHG). The GPHG first es…

Eric Clapton emerged from humble beginnings to become one of the most valuable and influential guitarists in the world. He’s the only artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame three times—once as a solo artist and twice more as a memb…

Comparing the GMT Master vs. GMT Master II Developments in watchmaking directly tie to progress in our world. As we evolve, watches evolve too. One model that perfectly exemplifies this connection between watches and our culture is Rolex’s GMT Master…

Our Watch Picks for the NFC South For many sports fans, the best part of fall is the kickoff of football season. Nowhere is this truer than in the southeast, home to the NFC South division in the NFL. Since the 2002 realignment, they’ve boasted some…

It’s that time of year where the days start to shorten, and you wake up to crisp temperatures and changing colors. That also means that some of our favorite breweries are rotating in their fall brews. So, we went and visited our friends at Jekyll Bre…

TAG Heuer vs. Rolex: A Brand Comparison TAG Heuer and Rolex are two very different brands who produce very different timepieces. However, even with their unique approaches to watchmaking, they may have more in common than you think. For instance, bot…

Our Top Watch Picks for the Fall The days are getting a bit shorter, while the nights are getting a bit cooler. Kids are groaning because school’s back in session. Dads are rejoicing because Monday Night Football is back on television. These are sign…

The Breitling Emergency Watch When Breitling introduced the Emergency in 1995, it was totally innovative. In terms of its design, the original Breitling Emergency bears a lot of resemblance to its predecessor, the Aerospace. It features a dial with a…

On September 6, 2018, the world lost one of the most talented film legends to ever grace the silver screen, Burt Reynolds. Reynolds’ acting career spanned over six decades. In that time, he starred in some of the most iconic movies ever made. A few o…

Every superhero has a kit, an outfit and set of tools or powers that helps them fight injustice and crime, saving the world as they go. Ultraman is no different. He wears a silver and red suit, with his “color timer” mounted on his chest. But, in 197…

Between 1904 and 1935, fourteen world land speed records were set in Daytona Beach, Florida. Avid Rolex wearer Sir Malcom Campbell set five of them. Over time, the area continued to build its reputation in the racing industry. Now, it’s a destination…

New York Fashion Week’s women’s collections tend to get more attention than the men’s fashion week each season. This week, the industry elite from around the globe flock to New York City. Here, they’ll see the debut of the ladies’ wear for spring/sum…

Throughout the brand’s history, Longines has shared a close relationship with various military organizations. During WWII, their timepieces served as indispensable tools for military forces. They most notably supplied watches to the British Royal Air…

Rolex and the sport of tennis have a partnership that spans four decades. It all began in 1978. That year, Rolex became the official timekeeper at Wimbledon, the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world. Since then, Rolex has gone o…

The Dallas Cowboys are America’s team. They joined the NFL in 1960 as an expansion team, hoping to satisfy the Texas-sized void the state had felt since the Dallas Texans folded in 1952. The Beginning of the Dallas Cowboys The success of the franchis…

There are dozens of manufacturers of luxury watches in the market today. Some of the best watch brands, like Rolex, OMEGA, or Cartier, are familiar. They’ve solidified their places as household names. For decades, they’ve worked to become a powerhous…

In 1948, OMEGA celebrated their 100th birthday. By then, the storied brand already had a reputation for accuracy and precision. They were timing major sporting events, had used groundbreaking technology to build their movements, and in a few years wo…

Rolex developed the original GMT in 1954 in collaboration with Pan-Am. The initial model featured a two-tone red and blue bezel inspired by the colors of the airline. Over the years, Rolex has continued to play with the bezel color scheme of the GMT…