Friday Morning Read: Talking Time with Luke Rottman—The Watch Adviser

When my buddy Toralf Andersson posed a question to me, asking if I would grant him an interview, I was not only flattered, but I was also very happy to respond to his request with a big yes!

Spotted: Celebrities and Their Rolexes

Here is my photo report of of who wears what, when it comes to Rolex, in the world of high-profile athletes, actors, musicians, and....

TWA's Top Picks: Best Snowflakes on "the Bay"

Lately, plenty of us have seen quite a bit of snowfall. Here in New York, there's been so much snow to the point where I've enjoyed an extended weekend. In honor of this blizzard, I have decided to dedicate this post to what first comes to mind when I think of winter: Snowflakes!

2015, Tudor, eBay, Bob MaronLuke RottmanFebruary 2, 2015Tudor, Vintage Watches, Snowflake, Winter, The Watch Adviser, Bob Maron, eBayComment

FPJourne Unveils the Nouvelle Octa Lune @SIHH2015

I'm joyed to present FPJourne's most recent horological creation which was exhibited, just this past week, at SIHH 2015. The Nouvelle Octa Lune is a majestic timepiece representing a new generation of the Octa Collection in a bold, exemplary form....

2015, FPJourne, Paul Lerner, HWPR, SIHH 2015Luke RottmanJanuary 28, 2015FPJourne, Journe, Paul, SIHH 2015, Nouvelle Octa LuneComment

The Elaborate Chopard L.U.C XP Urushi “Year of the Goat” Timepiece

Through the fusion of fine watchmaking and exceptional Japanese lacquerwork, Chopard honors the Chinese calendar's "Year of the Goat" with the creation of the L.U.C XP Urushi “Year of the Goat” timepiece....

2015, Chopard, Geneva, SIHH 2015, Rose GoldLuke RottmanJanuary 26, 2015Chopard, SIHH 2015, Enamel Dial, Haute Horology, Rose GoldComment

[VIDEO] Review: A. Lange & Söhne's Extraordinary Zeitwerk Minute Repeater

Anthony de Haas, Head of Product Development at A. Lange & Söhne, discusses the magnificent, new Zeitwerk Minute Repeater from SIHH 2015. For the first time ever in a mechanical watch, the Zeitwerk Minute Repeater combines a jumping numerals display with a decimal minute repeater....

SIHH 2015: Introducing the Exceptional A. Lange & Sohne Saxonia Automatik

A.Lange & Sohne, 2015, SIHH, Lange, Saxony, ForbesLifeLuke RottmanJanuary 22, 2015A.Lange & Sohne, Lange, German watchmaking, Saxony, SIHH, SIHH 2015, ForbesLifeComment

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15400SR Two-Tone @SIHH2015

Just yesterday, at day one of Geneva's Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, Audemars Piguet unveiled a two-tone Royal Oak. This SIHH novelty has resurged in a bolder, more attractive form than....

2015, SIHH 2015, Audemars Piguet, Paul Lerner, Royal OakLuke RottmanJanuary 20, 2015SIHH 2015, paul lerner, hwpr, Aude, Rich, Royal OakComment

Introducing the De Bethune DB25T Zodiac

Just today, at a private event held in Geneva, De Bethune officially launched their DB25T Zodiac. This elaborate timepiece exhibits the sheer complexity behind watchmaking and the artistry of dial-making....

2015, SIHH, De Bethune, Events, Haute Horology, HiglightsLuke RottmanJanuary 18, 2015De Bethune, SIHH 2015, Haute HorologyComment

Time to Watch: Time Machines

Sometimes I like to geek-out a little and post a video or story that has led to my fascination with wristwatches. Before scrolling through the internet and stumbling upon "Time Machines," when it was initially posted on YouTube four years ago, I simply....

A Question Answered: Watch Knowledge

Every expert has been inexperienced, every blogger has been blog-less, and every dealer has had, at one time, no watches to sell. That's life! But I'd be more than happy to give you a few tips on how to go from an unseasoned collector to a full-fledged W.I.S....

[VIDEO] Time Well Spent: A Visit with Madison Fine Time

Yesterday, I met with Michael Safdie. Michael is a collector, a dealer, an expert, and the founder of the museum-like NYC boutique known as Madison Fine Time. His horological "museum" is devoted to only the most sought-after and rare Patek Philippe creations out there. Whether your budget is $20,000 or $1,000,000, he's got something for you.