Though it’s still a relatively young brand, Hublot has established a formidable reputation in luxury watchmaking by introducing a series of classic pieces that are boldly innovative in both design and materials. The brand was founded in 1980 by Carlo…

Though it’s been an integral part of Rolex’s collection since the early 20th century, the Cellini remains a little-known gem. This quintessential dress watch, designed by a brand best known for its sporty and ‘tool’ watches, is often ignored even by…

Founded in 1847 by French jeweler Louis-Francois Cartier, the House of Cartier produces classic luxury watches for men and women. Beginning in the 19th century with high jewelry brooch and pocket timepieces, Cartier eventually moved onto wristwatches…

Every two years, more than 400 tons of equipment is transported from OMEGA’s Swiss headquarters to the grounds of the Olympic Games. OMEGA has a long history with the Olympics. Dating back to the Games of the 10th Olympiad in Los Angeles in 1932, OME…

The History of the Chronograph Ask three different watch collectors who produced the world’s first automatic chronograph, and you’ll receive three different answers. Some will insist it was Zenith, who announced their El Primero movement in January o…

The History of OMEGA’s Olympic Timer Technology OMEGA’s work as an official timekeeper of sporting events spans over a century. It began in 1905 when they started serving as the official timekeeper of a number of sporting events across Switzerland. R…

OMEGA Watches & Apollo 13 The gripping story of the Apollo 13 mission is not just a historic moment in American space exploration. It’s also an abiding testament to man’s endurance, ingenuity, and courage. During those crucial moments of the Apol…

Michael Phelps' victory of .01 seconds in the 2008 Beijing Olympics illustrated the importance of perfect timekeeping in sports. OMEGA, timekeeper of 20+ Olympic games, aptly summarized the shift from human to computer timekeeping: "Competitive swimm…

1946 was an important year for Rolex. It was the year that founder Hans Wilsdorf decided to create a watch of legendary Rolex quality which was more affordable. That’s where Tudor comes in. Dubbed the “little brother” of Rolex, Tudor has become a wor…

The Ballon Bleu de Cartier is a relatively young watch, less than fifteen years old. Yet, it has the look, feel, and presence of a watch with a longstanding history. This timeless nature is immediately recognizable as Cartier. The Ballon Bleu transce…

Introduced in 1952, the Breitling Navitimer took the design and movement of Breitling’s famous Chronomat. It then turned it into a powerful aviation instrument. With a slide rule bezel designed to solve logarithmic calculations on the fly, the Naviti…

It's not often you get to sit pretty on a catamaran and watch a yacht race up close and personal. But Crown & Caliber got the chance to do just that, thanks to our friends at Bremont. We've been in Portsmouth, England, following Oracle Team USA i…

It’s fair to say that Steve McQueen was the epitome of masculinity on the big screen. His tough upbringing made him an elusive, taciturn presence on film sets, where he had the habit of tearing fistfuls of pages from his scripts to minimize his lines…

August 6, 2012 was a historic moment for space exploration and for the progress of mankind: it was the day the Mars rover Curiosity landed on the surface of Mars. The Curiosity weighs about 2000 pounds and is roughly the size of a Honda Civic. One of…

Hublot Watches: What Makes them Unique What is Hublot? In essence, Hublot is a watchmaker that has perfected the art of fusion. Fusion of materials: carbon fiber, fine ceramics, and hard-wearing, waterproof rubber. Joining traditional and modern desi…

Like many of history’s greatest creations, the invention of the Cartier Santos started with a gripe. In early 1906, Brazilian aviation pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont–notorious for being one of the first men to fly in a fixed-wing aircraft–complained t…

When you’re ready to buy your first Rolex, combing through all your options can be daunting. Classic or sporty? Steel, two-tone, or gold? Mid-size or large? Modern or vintage? The choices are almost endless. To simplify the decision of which is the b…

Tudor Watches: The Beginning In 1946, Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf started Montres Tudor SA. It was a new wristwatch brand with a specific purpose: to manufacture watches to the same high-quality level as parent brand Rolex. However, Tudor watches wou…

Updated October 27, 2o17: Last night Paul Newman's legendary Rolex Daytona sold in New York at Phillips Auction House for $17.8 million. A gift from his wife, this watch became so iconic it was simply known as Paul Newman's Paul Newman. For decades t…

The Rolex Milgauss was born from necessity. In the 1950s, the world stood on the brink of a scientific revolution. Major breakthroughs were being made in fields such as aeronautics, electricity, and nuclear physics, including at the CERN Nuclear Rese…

Founded by Jules-Louis Audemars and Edward-Auguste Piguet in 1875, Audemars Piguet is an esteemed Swiss luxury watch manufacturer. To some watch enthusiasts, AP is part of the Swiss “Holy Trinity” of wristwatches alongside Patek Philippe and Vacheron…

Cars and watches — the ultimate guys’ toys. So what happens when some of the world’s best watchmakers join forces with some of the world’s best car manufacturers? The creation of epic wrist machines for both gearheads and watch nerds to enjoy. From B…

When it comes to men’s watches, Rolex might just be the best known brand in the world. Iconic watches like the Submariner, Explorer, and Daytona are quintessential Rolex, with designs that are recognizable to anyone with even a passing interest in wr…

Most luxury watch companies are proud of their long histories. But Bell & Ross is quite the opposite—just 24 years old, it’s done a great deal in surprisingly little time. In 1992, designer Bruno Belamich and entrepreneur Carlos Rosillo (Bell and…