Tom Brady caused quite a stir at Roland-Garros with a watch that undoubtedly ranks as one of the highlights in his ever-expanding collection. Over the weekend, social media was flooded with goat emojis as Tom Brady graced the French Open stands to witness Novak Djokovic clinch his record-breaking 23rd major title in Paris. While Brady himself drew attention at Roland-Garros, it was primarily due to the presence of an exceedingly rare Rolex Day-Date adorning his wrist. Even from a distance, TB12's new timepiece stands out with its platinum case and captivating olive green dial. However, it was the close-up shots of this Rolex that sent online watch enthusiasts into a frenzy. The Eastern Arabic numerals on the face reveal...
The Carrera continues to embody its fearless spirit even after six decades.The magnetic allure of the name "Carrera" cannot be denied. Inspired by the legendary La Carrera Panamericana, the incredibly fast and thrilling Mexican road race of the 1950s, it encapsulates the speed, passion, and romance of motorsports. This captivating essence caught the imagination of a young Jack Heuer in 1962, prompting him to adopt the name for his new line of wristwatch chronographs and giving birth to the iconic Heuer Carrera collection. Heuer was not only a visionary but also a devoted follower of Dieter Rams' "Good" Design principles, even before Rams formalized them. He drew inspiration from luminaries such as Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer and furniture designer...
In a stunning revelation, an Omega Speedmaster watch from 1957, touted as an immaculate original, has turned out to be an elaborate forgery, fetching a record-breaking $3.4 million at the Phillips auction in November 2021. Bloomberg reports that the timepiece, known as Ref. 2915-1, was meticulously assembled using parts sourced from various vintage watches, constituting a fraudulent creation. Astonishingly, not only collectors but even the brand itself fell victim to the deception, as Omega alleges the involvement of three former employees in the intricate scam. The final hammer price exceeded the pre-sale estimate by over 25 times, with Omega ultimately acquiring the watch for its in-house collection. According to Omega, a former employee from its museum and brand heritage department...
Patek Philippe, renowned for its exquisite timepieces, is gearing up for its biennial Rare Handcrafts Exhibit in Tokyo. This highly anticipated event, which takes place every two years (excluding the pandemic period), showcases the brand's unparalleled craftsmanship. The sixth edition of the Patek Philippe Watch Art Grand Exhibition will run from June 10 to 25, 2023, inviting the public to marvel at their masterful creations. Spanning over 2,500 square meters, the exhibition venue has been meticulously designed by Patek Philippe to recreate the ambiance of Geneva, complete with old town streets, a lakeside pavilion, and even a representation of their manufacture. The exhibition promises to be the brand's most extensive display yet. Over 500 timepieces and objets d'art will...
The Indianapolis 500 transcends its status as a one-day sporting event, capturing the hearts and minds of participants, residents of the Midwestern city, and passionate fans worldwide. The magnitude of this spectacle is evident as fans begin camping out approximately four days in advance, eagerly anticipating the Sunday race. This year, an astonishing 300,000 fans managed to pack themselves into a sprawling 250-acre site, despite its seating capacity of 275,000, as reported. To put this into perspective, the size of the event grounds is roughly equivalent to half the population of Geneva, Switzerland—a city synonymous with the Swiss watch industry. Meanwhile, nestled in the charming city of La Chaux-de-Fonds, near the picturesque headquarters of TAG Heuer, a different kind of...
