Early in his career, Jeffrey Cohen, the president of Citizen Watch America, quickly learned that he needed some sort of release from the pressures of work. So he started collecting Cuban cigars. He estimates that he now has 4,000, in all shapes, sizes and taste notes. “One hundred percent, smoking cigars is a form of…
In 2017, the Swiss watch industry had just five brands that sold more than $1 billion at retail every year: Rolex, Omega, Cartier, Patek Philippe and Longines. Today, that exclusive club has grown to eight with the addition of Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille and Vacheron Constantin, out of a watch universe estimated to include 400…
With just flour, water, yeast and a dash of salt, bakers create myriad types of bread. With just three chords and a simple five-note scale, blues musicians create a vast and varied universe of songs. Success in each of these fields requires a delicate balance of just a few components — much like the unforgiving…
All of my friends use smart watches. I can’t believe that a centuries-old tradition is being replaced by something that looks more like a computer. But by refusing to join in, am I identifying myself as a Luddite? What’s the meaning of wearing a classic watch in contemporary times? — Gustavo, Mexico City Back in…
Dec 29, 2023; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; McNeese State Cowboys forward Christian Shumate (24) dunks on Michigan Wolverines forward Tarris Reed Jr. (32) in the second half at Crisler Center. credits: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports The NCAA Tournament tips off Thursday, and everyone is scrambling to lock in their parlays and fill out their brackets….
By now, Ora Larson recognizes what’s happening. “It feels like you’re shaking inside,” she said. “I’m speeded up. I’m anxious.” If someone asks whether she would like a salad for lunch, she doesn’t know how to respond. She has had several such episodes this year, and they seem to be coming more frequently. “She stares…
It has been worn by A-list musicians, sports stars and artists, timed a World Cup soccer final and appeared on the Olympic podium. Love it or loathe it, there is no denying the impact that Hublot’s Big Bang has had on watchmaking and popular culture since its introduction 20 years ago. Released in 2005, the…
