Watches and Clocks

January 12, 2020

Patek Philippe Commands the Future

GENEVA — Thierry Stern looked pleased when, in an interview in early December, he said 2019 would be a record year for Patek Philippe. “I’m not […]
November 26, 2019

Can’t Afford a Shopping Spree At Cartier? This Book Is the Next Best Thing

THE CARTIERSThe Untold Story Behind the Jewelry EmpireBy Francesca Cartier Brickell By Sadie Stein “Family came first,” Francesca Cartier Brickell’s grandfather tells her of the family’s […]
November 6, 2019

Why Justin Bieber, Chris Pratt and Offset Like to ‘Double-Wrist’

What fashion flourish is shared by Justin Bieber, Fidel Castro, Princess Diana and Drake? If you guessed “double-wristing,” the totally gratuitous but weirdly enduring practice of […]
October 25, 2019

Ellen DeGeneres Just Bought a Vintage Rolex. It Only Cost around $750,000.

In the vintage watch market, few timepieces are more coveted than a late-1960s gold Rolex Daytona. So how much was obtaining one worth to Ellen DeGeneres, […]
October 25, 2019

Justin Hartley of ‘This Is Us’ Meditates on His Rolexes

“See that hand?” said Justin Hartley, pointing to the second hand on his Rolex Daytona as it skimmed the black-and-champagne face. “That hand is going so […]
September 21, 2019

The Grandest of Watches Encroach on the Football Field

Fancy watches aren’t just for golf and tennis anymore. But, players are discovering, what’s on your wrist might not result in emotional fulfillment.
July 11, 2019

Marlon Brando’s Rolex From ‘Apocalypse Now’ Resurfaces

Considered a lost classic by watch buffs, the missing Rolex GMT was found in a family dresser. It will be auctioned this year.
June 25, 2019

A Rolex Daytona Has Watch Collectors Green With Envy

Two years ago, dealers could barely move a Rolex Daytona with this emerald-colored sunburst dial. Now, good luck getting on a wait list.
June 5, 2019

Omega’s Moonwatch Enters the Stratosphere

On the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, prices for the Omega Speedmaster take off.
March 25, 2019

Unbuttoned: Is Apple Saying Goodbye to Fashion?

When Apple introduced the Apple Watch five years ago, the whole tech industry began to flirt with style. But interest in wearables has cooled.