Pope John Paul II: Before his Papacy Pope John Paul II’s rise to the papacy was history-making. Elected in 1978, he was the first non-Italian pope in over 400 years. In the 27 years he served in the papacy, he steadfastly fought for human rights, ye…
Johnny Cash: The Musician Johnny Cash was a master of many genres—rock, blues, and gospel—but he’s most notable for his influence on country music. With his signature black duds and a Rolex on his wrist, he was a stark contrast to the traditional cou…
Real vs. Fake Watch: The Series Luxury watches are undoubtedly a serious investment. But, there are people out there looking to fool even the most avid watch collector. The advancement of technology has allowed these counterfeiters to up their game a…
TAG Heuer Ambassadors Over the past few decades, brand ambassadors have become a crucial facet of the watch industry. For many watchmakers, these partnerships have helped solidify key relationships in the world of sports and other lifestyle industrie…
Ed Sullivan: A Host in the Making TV variety shows have come a long way since their beginnings in the 1940’s. However, when you think of variety shows, you can’t help but think of the name Ed Sullivan. Sullivan’s namesake variety program is the longe…
Willie Nelson: The Early Years Willie Nelson is now one of the most widely celebrated musicians of all time, but that wasn’t always the case. For years, his talents went unrecognized because his style challenged the more conservative and traditional…
Racing-Inspired Timepieces: The History The sport of motor racing and the watch industry have a deep and longstanding history together. Motorsports are dependent on highly accurate timekeeping to track each driver’s performance behind the wheel. The…
Top Dive Watches Diving has been a sport and science since the early 20th century. Before the age of diving computers and advanced technical equipment, there was the dive watch. Top dive watches serve the primary purpose of recording the time a diver…
Watches and Tennis: The Athletes It’s no secret that watches and tennis make the perfect match. The two first joined together when Rolex became the official timekeeper for Wimbleton back in 1978. Since then, the watch industry and professional tennis…
Ralph Lifshitz to Ralph Lauren Ralph Lauren is one of the most iconic fashion designers in the world and the embodiment of the American Dream. What started as a small line of neckties from a humble first-generation immigrant boy from the Bronx has de…
Winston Churchill is best remembered for his service to the British people and Allied powers during the Second World War. But his colorful life in the military and as a journalist and author shaped him into the fearless leader we remember him as toda…
Seven Iconic Pilot Watches In the early 1900s, most men still carried pocket watches. However, as aviation became more established, new pilots found that they needed a more practical instrument for navigation. The invention of what are now pilot watc…
Cristiano Ronaldo is not only one of the best professional soccer players in the world but also one of the greatest players of all time. He’s the first player in the history of the sport to win four European Golden Shoes. He also holds the record for…
Top NFL Quarterbacks and their Watches: He’s the leader of the offense. The success or failure of a single pass could make or break a game for his team. The quarterback has a lot riding on him each time he steps onto the field. After the helmet and p…
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More fun, less ego. That’s the philosophy Anish Bhatt takes on the watch industry. Whether he’s hunting for a specific model, educating himself on a particular movement, or discovering a watch he never knew existed, Anish wants to relish in the joy a…
Bruce Springsteen is a rock legend and American music icon best known for lyrics that tell the story of simple, working-class Americans. Twenty Grammy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and an Academy Award bear his name over the span of his 50-plus ye…
World Surf League and TAG Heuer TAG Heuer first joined the World Surf League in May 2015 as the Official Timekeeper of the Big Wave Tour. The brand is no stranger to the prestigious title of Official Timekeeper for a major, global sporting event. But…
College Football Coaches College football season is in full swing. Saturdays once spent studying or spending time with family are now filled with tailgating. While students and alumni are turning their attention to the latest NCAA standings, we’ve go…
Fashion Week Watches It’s barely fall, but the fashion community already has its sights on next year’s spring/summer wardrobe. The debut of next season’s collections kicked off at New York Fashion Week back in July with the launch of the SS18 men’s c…
On December 7, 2017, Joe DiMaggio's 1947 Patek Phillipe ref. 130 will go up for auction. This watch is a 33mm slim, snap-back chronograph in 18k yellow gold with Breguet numerals. It still has the original bill of sale from December of 1948 and even…
Typically, golf is an individual sport. But every two years, top golfers from around the world come together for The Presidents Cup and play for the good of the team. The tournament started in 1994, and although it’s certainly not one of golf’s longe…
In James Dean’s twenty-four short years on earth, he was able to make a lasting impact on Hollywood and American pop culture. Just as his career was starting to take off in 1955, he was killed in a fatal car accident. There’s no telling how the young…
As we head closer and closer toward the end of 2017, award season is upon us. The big ceremonies are set to kick off with the 69th Emmys on Sunday, September 17th. The annual event celebrates the best of the best in television, from hit cable shows t…
Diana, Princess of Wales, was one of the most beloved members of the royal family. Known as the “people’s princess,” her modesty resonated with the British people and made her accessible despite her status. Her life was cut short in a tragic car acci…
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The life of a watch journalist must be a tough one. The opportunity to live your passion every day, working alongside your favorite companies, getting to swap watches on the reg...yeah, real tough. Oftentimes, watch writers don't get the chance to be…