Shinola Limited Edition 40mm Runwell

The Detroit-based brand delivers their first batch of American-made watches

After witnessing Shinola‘s dedication to quality manufacturing in Detroit first hand last July, we backed the brand by pre-ordering their first watch, the 1,500 piece limited edition 40mm Runwell (which shares a name with their flagship bicycle) with a black face and a tan Horween strap a few months back. These first watches off the line are now shipping to their lucky owners. I was …

Transformative Travel with Epic Road

Luxurious, first-hand encounters with the remote, rare and ancient

“Travel has the ability to change perceptions, elevate awareness, evoke true empathy and galvanize leaders,” according to Epic Road. Their inspirational and tailor-made trips provide access to the remote, the ancient and the rare. In what they refer to as “transformative travel,” Marc Chafilian and Mark Lakin take their journeyers into worlds and experiences that expand thoughts and perception. Whether that is taking a helicopter …

Baselworld 2013: Innovation

Five watches showcasing the newest materials, engineering and craftsmanship

Industry firsts are a hallmark of the Baselworld watch fair. Companies are eager to show off their latest complications, materials and designs. Innovation can be found in all corners of the market, and here are a few that we think merit notice. We saw movements made from wood and dials made from Icelandic volcanic ash, but the all-ceramic OMEGA Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon …