Rolex, without a doubt, remains one of the leading Swiss watchmakers in the entire horology industry. One of the mainstays in the Rolex catalog, since the early 1950s, is the high-caliber Explorer. This particular collection is its oldest sports watch, yet remains the most understated. With over a seven-decade history, the Rolex Explorer has undergone … Read more
Hamilton is a classic brand that has ingrained itself within the American culture. While the brand is now considered a Swiss brand, Hamilton still wears its “Red, White, and Blue” spirit on its sleeves. Other than having its roots firmly in the heart of America, the brand has also branched out to another widely popular … Read more
Chris Kyle was a former U.S. Navy SEAL and was in its service for ten years and going on three separate tours to Iraq. During Kyle’s time in Iraq, he racked up at least 160 kills, the official record documented by The Pentagon, but actual numbers might be around 255. This achievement earned Chris Kyle … Read more
Award-winning TV series Mad Men, which is set in the 1960s, revolves around the mysterious and talented ad man Don Draper (played by Jon Hamm). This is a period drama that has won awards in the course of its seven seasons. Some of these awards were for costume design, which has received praise for the … Read more
Charles M. Schulz created the Peanuts comics, which is considered as one of the most influential comics in history, in the 1950s. During its run, it was published in over 2,600 newspapers, had award-winning TV specials, films, movies, books, earning Schulz more than $1 billion. Peanuts officially ended in 2000, the year that Schulz died, … Read more
Watches have long been an important part of Formula One. Many luxury watch brands have affiliations with the sport, sponsoring different F1 events, drivers, and championships. It’s only natural for Formula One and watchmaking and entwined. The two have many similarities: both require precision, expertise; and both are associated with style and luxury. Many luxury … Read more
From a young age, I was captivated by James Bond and the exciting fictional life he led. My favorite Bond is definitely Sean Connery because he exuded testosterone. However, no one would disagree that Roger Moore brought a certain ‘je ne sais quoi’ to the role. Over the years the franchise grew exponentially and product … Read more
Hollywood Criminals & Their Watches While it can be interesting to read about real-life criminals and their ill-gotten watch collections, it’s hard to ignore the reality of the lives they’ve ruined, either financially or mortally. Perhaps that is why movies about fictional gangsters and criminals are so popular. We get to indulge our perverse fascination … Read more
The criminal lifestyle is glamorous. Or, at least, so it appears on TV and in movies. When we read about real-life criminals like Al Capone or fictitious ones like Vito “The Godfather” Corleone, they’re inevitably portrayed more like movie stars than dangers to society. We love glitz, and nothing shimmers brighter than ill-gotten goods. When … Read more
Over nearly six decades, the 007 movies have progressed from 1960s swagger to 2010s angst. In between, the adventures of superspy James Bond have been at times dramatic, at other times funny (intentionally on occasion). The shifting looks and tones of the film series have generally reflected the fashions and sensibilities of the eras in … Read more