Few watch brands have as much claim to legitimacy in the air as Swiss watchmaker Breitling. In fact, they also have claims to fame on land and sea. What's gone relatively unnoticed is Breitling's contributions outside the atmosphere. More...

Swiss watchmaker to James Bond, Omega recently announced the development of a new alloy in watchmaking with the arrival of the Seamaster Planet Ocean Liquidmetal® Limited Edition. More...

At the Grand Prix d’Horlegerie de Asia 2009, Cartier earned top honors in the jewelry watch category. The Panthère secrète de Cartier timepiece swept up the Best Jewelry Watch award at the Raffles Town Club, Singapore before an audience of collectors and connoisseurs. More...

Ahead of Basel World 2010, Swiss watchmaker Breguet reveals this time-only watch in 18k yellow gold. Although there is no special complication in this 41mm watch, there are two notable points. First of all, the engine-turned sharp-angled cubes design on the dial. More...

IWC Schaffhausen continues its support of the worthy causes through sport with the Portuguese Automatic Edition Laureus Sport for Good Foundation. As with the past three editions from IWC, the principal beneficiaries will be underprivileged children. More...

Last week, newspapers and blogs were flush with the news that Russian Premier Vladimir Putin gave away his Blancpain watch to a factory worker (Viktor Zagaevsky, seen here brandishing said watch). More...

Fashion designer Michael Bastion teamed up with Swiss watchmaker and jeweler Piaget for his Spring 2010 collection. "Michael is taking an exciting new direction for this season's show and he felt Piaget's timepieces would be the perfect accessory," says Larry Boland, President of Piaget North America. More...

Swiss watch brand Jaquet Droz remains true to its classical leanings with Les Douze Ville, even though the concept is very playful indeed. More...

Italian luxury goods stalwart Bulgari continues its celebration of 125th anniversary, this time with the launch of the new Sotirio Bulgari collection in Singapore. Planned as an exhibition, it will take place on the second floor of the brand’s store at Takashimaya from 21-28 September 2009. More...

At the 32nd International Boat Show in Cannes, Swiss luxury watchmaker Blancpain officially launched the 500 Fathoms series and a special limited edition offshoot called the 500 Fathoms Cannes 2009. More...