Baselworld 2016: Tudor Heritage Black Bay Bronze

A timepiece whose material references nautical history and diving instruments of old

Since their reintroduction to the American market a few years ago, Tudor has excelled at releasing pieces that reference their illustrious past. At this year’s Baselworld watch and jewelry fair, they’ve once again succeeded in delivering a refreshing new take on their Heritage Black Bay line and it’s all thanks to a different sort of reference point: an inspired nod toward bronze diving instruments of …

Interview: Vacheron Constantin’s Artistic Director Christian Selmoni

Understanding how the oldest continuously producing watch manufacturer embraces digital design, laser-fusion and tattoos

It’s no small feat to be the oldest continuously producing watch manufacturer in the world. And while Vacheron Constantin holds this historic accolade, and can stake claim to 260 years’ worth of developments in horlogerie, the luxury Swiss watch brand continues to produce pieces that strike a balance between an illustrious past and a tech-driven future. In order to best understand how a prestige timekeeping …

Baselworld 2016: The Future of Reflective Faces

Six watches that shine in uncommon ways

In a world of limited wrist accessories for men, sometimes one wants their watch to shine brightly. This doesn’t necessarily mean a 61mm powerhouse piece distributing lighthouse rays, but it can definitely extend beyond the traditional and understated bracelet. At this year’s Baselworld watch and jewelry fair, we saw plenty of timepieces that offer up a bit of flair. Some are statement-makers and others are …