The End of Baselworld?

With the global economy struggling, the long-held norms of the world of Swiss watches are changing in real-time before our very eyes. Anyone who is anyone that has an interest in Swiss watches is familiar with the Baselworld Watch and Jewelry Show, which is a trade show of the international watch and jewelry industry organized Read more about The End of Baselworld?[…]

Back in the Pilot’s Seat with Omega

In the predawn hours of July 21st, 2011, a puff of smoke can be seen emanating from the tires of the Space Shuttle Atlantis as it makes contact with the runway pavement against a pitch-black backdrop, completing the final landing of the 30-year run of the Space Shuttle Program and ending a chapter in the Read more about Back in the Pilot’s Seat with Omega[…]

Omega Seamaster Olympic Games Limited Edition Watches

The Olympic Games are a tribute to the accomplishments of humankind. Every two years, the best athletes of all nations come forth to compete in the spirit of sportsmanship and diplomacy, whilst showcasing the athletic abilities achieved through relentless training, discipline, and sheer will. Such an event is a celebration of pushing the envelope, and Read more about Omega Seamaster Olympic Games Limited Edition Watches[…]

Types of Watch Movements

Watch Movements The movement, or caliber, is the engine which powers a watch and its functions. This internal mechanism of the timepiece moves the hands and powers all features of the watch such as the chronograph, annual calendar, moon phase, or dual time zone. As the driving force of all timekeeping functions, a movement is Read more about Types of Watch Movements[…]