Since 2010, the Grand Palais Éphémère opens its doors once a year in March or April and hosts the renowned Saut Hermès in Paris. At this prestigious show jumping tournament, the world's best horse riders will meet in the 8th arrondissement of the French capital and demonstrate their skills. The French fashion brand and watch manufacturer Hermès is the host and …

Tired of reading that the Omega Speedmaster was the first watch to walk on the moon for the 100th time and that Gérald Genta designed the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak in just one night? Are you no longer surprised that the Paul Newman Daytona was bought for almost 18 million US dollars? Then keep reading, because we've put together ten interesting facts about watches as well as …

If your heart beats for the Geneva-based watch brand with the crown like so many other watch enthusiasts, then you will likely be familiar with most of the terms in our Rolex encyclopedia. If you want to test your Rolex knowledge and find out how much you actually know about this luxury watchmaker, or if you're a newcomer to the watchmaking world looking to familiarize …

Have you ever wondered what is hidden behind the long sequences of numbers and letters in the reference of your Breitling watch? Most watch manufacturers use systems for their reference numbers, which allocate a precise meaning to the numbers and letters. Find out what Breitling intends when using these codes from our guide to Breitling reference and serial numbers. Is …

Golf has long been considered one of the most elite sports in the world. It is hardly surprising, then, that the crème de la crème in the world of Haute Horlogerie is often present on the greens worldwide alongside ambitious sports personalities. Aside from the fact that several CEOs of different luxury watch manufacturers play golf privately, a few manufacturers, such as …

A guide to making a successful appearance on the perfect day For most people, a wedding is one of the most important days in life and will remain an unforgettable experience. Naturally, this day should be perfect. While it's unfortunately impossible to influence things like the weather, other factors such as catering, location and outfits are meticulously planned as a …

As one of the most well-known pilot's watches in the world, the Navitimer shaped the entire image of its brand and made history. Today, the Breitling Navitimer is considered an absolute classic in the industry that no watch collection should be without. Let's embark on an exciting journey through the history of the Navitimer – from its release in the 1950s to the present …

Marble, stone and iron all break, but our love for watches made of stainless steel is as resilient as the material itself. Probably no other metal is more popular for wristwatches. In some cases, models made of steel can even surpass the prices of their gold counterparts. Find out how this came to be and how the history of the stainless steel watch began. The history of …

For nearly two centuries, the German luxury watch manufacturer Glashütte Original has stood for exceptional quality and an expert eye for detail. Although it's difficult to limit a list to only ten, here are our ten reasons why we – along with many watch enthusiasts around the world – love the Glashütte Original brand. 10 reasons why we love Glashütte Original 1. …