The Girl with the Octopus Tattoo

It’s true that octopus tentacles can attach to one’s skin, and the skin is where one gets a tattoo. But neither of these facts explains...

A Swiss Comet Passes

Through the main entrance into the hubbub of Hall 1 at BaselWorld on opening day came a short, plump man with a few strands of unruly salt and pepper...

Liberté Bell

The Bell & Ross headquarters on rue Saint-Honoré occupies one of those typical Parisian buildings with old world charm that were once...

The Thunderbolt Strikes

Readers of International Watch’s July issue were treated to the first in-print images of the long-awaited MB&F Horological Machine Number...

4 Minutes Down

Those of us who learned to swim in childhood have relatively vivid memories of the experience. We can close our eyes and bring to mind the first time...

Pride of Baltimore II

As the final decade of the 18th century dawned, men of means seeking timepieces had two choices. They could opt for a high quality, accurate pocket...

Technomarine Steps Out

“TechnoMarine is returning to its original DNA and using unexpected materials in a surprising way,” proclaims new TechnoMarine U.S. CEO...