As the writer of the article “Does ’12pm’ exist? We could argue about it until the end of time” points out, complaints to Australia’s national broadcaster about language tend to fall along well worn paths about the (d)evolution of the… Read More ›
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NEWS : The BLUE Auction – Bonhams
Some of you may already be aware that Bremont applied, a number of weeks ago, to help make ventilators for the National Health Service (NHS). They also launched a Food4Heroes bracelet, with the proceeds going to a charity founded by… Read More ›
NEWS : Danish court issues injunction against use of artwork on wristwatches
Denmark’s Maritime and Commercial Court has issued a temporary injunction stopping a painting from being destroyed and its resultant ‘parts’ used for a line of watches. Kanske Denmark ApS had bought the artwork by Tal R (Tal Rosenzweig), titled ‘Paris… Read More ›
NEWS : NOMOS introduces Splitit payment
A couple of posts ago we mentioned Breitling’s new trade-in program for their U.S. market. Today we bring to you another bit of news in the brand-to-customer direct sale world from NOMOS Glashütte – an interest-free installment payment method in… Read More ›
NEW : Project LpX by MB&F + Loupe System
Project LpX is Loupe System’s first collaboration with MB&F, bringing the latter’s nod to a previous collaboration into a stand for the best loupe in the business. As a long time owner, it is difficult to imagine not having one… Read More ›
NEWS : Citizen partners with HAKUTO-R lunar exploration program
Citizen Watch and private lunar exploration company ispace have announced a partnership for HAKUTO-R, the world’s first commercial lunar exploration program. Citizen’s role will be largely the application of its Super Titanium™ material (pure titanium processed using Citizen’s proprietary Duratect… Read More ›
NEWS : Christie’s new five week online course on the history of watches
The education arm of Christie’s are starting a new online course entitled ‘History of Watches: 1700 to Now’. A five week video-based programme, it will cover the development of watches from their first appearance in pocket form to today’s wristwatches…. Read More ›
SYDNEY : Breguet mean-time regulator clock
Today’s post is about something very local, a clock that has been in Sydney for a long time, but about which not everyone may be aware – a Breguet regulator clock that sits quietly right in the centre of the… Read More ›
NEWS : Omega Museum re-opens in new Cité du Temps
Without much fanfare, the re-located Omega Museum has opened in a new building aptly called the Cité du Temps in Biel/ Bienne. The new building is situated between Omega’s historic buildings and the new Swatch Headquarters. Designed by architect Shigeru… Read More ›
AUCTION : Edgar Allan Poe’s pocket watch
Tamerlane, real name Tīmūr bin Taraghay Barlas, was a 14th century Turco-Mongol warlord and conqueror whose empire-building across Asia Minor was characterised by widespread destruction, burning, looting, massacres, and mass rape. His name was also the title of Edgar Allan… Read More ›
