There is no shortage of celebrities, many of them celebrity athletes, who serve as “brand ambassadors” for watch brands, appearing in ads and attending events wearing their watches. However, a few of these big-name stars go the extra mile, giving input and often even becoming involved in the design process, for special watches to which [...]

 

IWC upgraded its Ingenieur collection of sports watches this year, incorporating design touches inspired by the brand’s new partnership with the Mercedes-Benz AMG Petronas Formula One racing team. Among the new models in the line is the Ingenieur Chronograph Silberpfeil, which pays tribute to a classic race car. The Chronograph Silberpfeil is named for the [...]

 

Last week we reported on Antiquorum’s auction of “Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces,” held on April 10th in New York City. Today, we have the results of the auction, which featured watches with ties to celebrities and famous athletes. The auction totaled $4,033,550, with bidders from around the world including the U.S., Hong Kong, Singapore, [...]

 

Antiquorum Auctioneers’ next “Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces” auction will be held April 10th in New York City. Among the many exceptional pieces offered for sale are several watches associated with celebrities from the worlds of sports and entertainment, including a rare Rolex owned by Charlie Chaplin and a Bulova owned by Joe DiMaggio. Fans [...]

 

At this year’s SIHH, IWC Schaffhausen introduced its revamped IWC Ingenieuer collection, with designs and materials inspired by the brand’s new partnership with the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One racing team. Click below to discover photos of the new timepieces that you can download for your desktop. Click the photos for large downloadable images. Discover [...]