November 1, 2011 - By Jonathan Bues If there is one Italian phrase that those familiar with Panerai watches already know, it is Laboratorio di Idee. This mantra, literally “Laboratory of Ideas,” is the governing philosophy at the heart of this luxury watchmaking company. Panerai prides itself on creative virtuosi...

November 23, 2011 - By Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle Since the conception of his brand, Richard Mille has been experimenting with the concept of weight reduction in high-end watchmaking. When he first presented tourbillons with titanium and ALUSIC cases and carbon base plates, he had to fight against preconceived notions of v...

November 15, 2011 - By Jan Tegler Bruno Trouble is an Olympic sailing champion from France and a two-time America’s Cup skipper (sailing FRANCE 1 in 1977 and FRANCE III in 1980). He has also been an integral part of the modern history of sailing’s most famed and historic competition. Indeed, the acclaimed yachts...

November 1, 2011 - By Roberta Naas Rolex has long sponsored or timed some of the most legendary car races. From the Rolex 24 At Daytona and 24 Hours of Le Mans to the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion in Pebble Beach, California, Rolex understands precision, excellence and luxury. In the paddocks and the Driver...

November 17, 2011 - By Ken Kessler While there’s nothing to suggest that an undersea battle is going on in the world of watches, Rolex’s seabed-scraping Sea-Dweller Deepsea has finally been bested. The Rolex, secure to an astonishing 3,900m/12,800ft, must nod to a new “extreme” diving watch from Hublot, whic...

November 1, 2011 - By Elizabeth Doerr Astronomers grapple not only with the space and physics of time, but also with the bigger philosophical questions that immersing themselves into their chosen science will produce. One aspect of time that practicing astronomers are in need of—and simultaneously an element tha...

November 1, 2011 - Looking for a ceramic-cased watch? On the following pages we’ve done your homework as we present a selection of these high-tech models. You’ll find watches for men and women here in a variety of price ranges and, with a few brands, offered with color choices.