Tourneau Celebrates Holiday Season

Kristin Chenoweth and Santa Claus share a kiss under the mistletoe.

Watch retailer Tourneau kicked off the holiday season with a Christmas celebration at its NYC Concept Store. WatchTime's Mike Disher and Mark Bernardo were among the guests, all of whom were treated to the unveiling of the “World’s Largest Mistletoe Ball,” measuring approximately six feet in diameter; the first performance of the season by the New Boys and Girls Choir of Harlem (of which … [Read more...]

Capeland 10088 is Baume & Mercier’s First Limited Edition for U.S.

Baume & Mercier Capeland 10088 front

Baume & Mercier traces its founding all the way back to 1830 in Geneva, but it has never created a limited-edition watch for the U.S. market until now. The Capeland 10088, limited to 250 pieces and sold exclusively at select Tourneau stores nationwide, will be the first, making its debut this fall. … [Read more...]

G-Shock & Maharishi Release First Limited Edition Collaborative Timepiece

maha560

G-Shock and UK based street wear label, maharishi, have unveiled their first collaboration – a limited edition chronograph inspired by the dazzle paint scheme used on Navy battleships to confuse German torpedo operators during World War I. This graphic black and white “Bambazzle” patterned watch, the GA110MH-7A, features shock resistance, 200M water resistance, magnetic resistance, Auto LED … [Read more...]

Hamilton Celebrates 120 Years With Exhibit at New York’s Tourneau Time Machine

Hamilton Marine Chronometer

Hamilton Watch Company, founded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1892, marks its 120th anniversary this year. To commemorate the milestone, Hamilton has collaborated with the National Watch & Clock Museum (NAWCC) , one of the world’s largest museums devoted to the art, science and history of timepieces and timekeeping, to curate a month-long public exhibit of Hamilton archives at New York … [Read more...]

G-Shock Launches Its 6th In4mation Collaboration

The GLX150X-7

G-Shock and Hawaiian-based lifestyle brand In4mation have announced a sixth installment of their collaborative timepieces, the GLX150X-7. This limited edition watch is an extension of the redesigned G-LIDE series with a large case design, and offers Tide and Moon Graph functions. This limited-edition G-Shock x In4mation watch will be available July 2012 for $110 at Macy's, Tourneau, Tilly's, … [Read more...]

2011: The Year in Review Quiz, Part 1

It's December, and you know what that means. It's time to look back. Have you been paying attention for the past 12 months? You knew there would be a quiz, right? Say goodbye to 2011 with this little test the focuses on some of the most (and least) important stories of the year. As always, the answers appear at the end. Good luck! … [Read more...]

TimeZone’s Michael Sandler Joins Tourneau

Tourneau, America’s largest watch retailer, announced that Michael Sander will join their team as vice president of strategic planning and business development, a new position within the retailer’s infrastructure. Geared at promoting new brand relationships and developing new opportunities, Sander’s addition to the Tourneau executive team marks another step in the company’s strategy to … [Read more...]

Ressence ZeroSeries

Established in 2009 and conceived by Belgian industrial designer Benoît Mintiens, Ressence lives by the credo "less is more", and the brand's name is a contraction of "Renaissance of the Essentials". Its unique time display might be described as circles turning within circles. Use the video link inside, because words and still images alone cannot convey the eyecatching functionality. Find prices … [Read more...]

Grieb & Benzinger Announce 2011 Boutique Collection

Jochen Benzinger, Hermann Grieb and Georg Bartkowiak have announced their new models for 2011, together known as the Benzinger Boutique Collection. The collection includes three pieces: the Polaris, Pharos and Blossom, each in a 43mm solid 18k red gold case, and each incorporates the brand's masterful and intricate hand-skeletonizing and guilloché. Find pricing and wallpaper inside. … [Read more...]

Only Watch Preview at Tourneau NY September 10-12

Watch collectors and aficionados will have an opportunity to preview the 34 one-of-a-kind timepieces being offered at Only Watch 2009 during an exhibition at the Tourneau Time Machine in New York September 10-12. Only Watch is a biannual auction held during the Monaco Yacht Show under the patronage of HSH Prince Albert II. The world's leading watch brands donate unique and first-in-a-series "Only … [Read more...]

Corum Ti-Bridge for Only Watch

Corum has created a unique version of the Ti-Bridge watch for Only Watch 2009. The new and exclusive movement is designed, developed and assembled in-house. The CO 007 movement is clearly inspired by the Golden Bridge caliber, but the overall style of the timepiece gives the original concept a new and contemporary twist. … [Read more...]

Riding the Shock Wave

When attending gala events at glitzy venues like Cipriani at historic 55 Wall Street in New York City, it is not uncommon to see ice sculptures among the décor. However, the ones at last week’s “Shock the World 2009” event, hosted by Casio, would’ve given most anyone pause: inside them were watches, frozen in place like flies in amber. … [Read more...]

For Only Watch, Piaget Celebrates Man on the Moon

For Only Watch 2009, Piaget presents a unique example of their Emperador Coussin Large Moon. This model, introduced this year, houses Caliber 860P, a self-winding movement designed, developed and produced by Piaget. Within the 46.5mm 18k pink gold (5N) case, the oversize 12mm diameter moon phase display immediately attracts your eye, and if you look closely at this Only Watch, you'll see what … [Read more...]

Tourneau’s Howard Levitt to Step Down as CEO

Tourneau, LLC has announced that Howard R. Levitt has decided to step down as Chief Executive Officer at the end of 2009. Mr. Levitt will continue to serve on the company’s Board, and he will continue as CEO until a new leader is selected. The company’s Board, with the participation of Mr. Levitt, will identify his successor in the coming months. … [Read more...]