News

Lampredi, the Engineer Behind the Engine

Aurelio Lampredi didn't start in cars. He was born in Livorno in 1917, trained as a mechanical engineer, and spent the early years of his career designing aircraft engines for...

Lampredi, the Engineer Behind the Engine

Aurelio Lampredi didn't start in cars. He was born in Livorno in 1917, trained as a mechanical engineer, and spent the early years of his career designing aircraft engines for...

From Mixing Boards to Watch Cases

I've spent thirty years in a career where time is of the essence — mixing is a business of milliseconds, live broadcasts that don't get a second take, a Broadway...

From Mixing Boards to Watch Cases

I've spent thirty years in a career where time is of the essence — mixing is a business of milliseconds, live broadcasts that don't get a second take, a Broadway...

Direct From Me: Why There's No Middleman

Every watch brand says “direct to consumer” now. Many brands sell through distributors and retailers, and each step adds to the price. I wanted to actually do it, not just...

Direct From Me: Why There's No Middleman

Every watch brand says “direct to consumer” now. Many brands sell through distributors and retailers, and each step adds to the price. I wanted to actually do it, not just...

Cortina d'Ampezzo, the Queen of the Dolomites

Cortina d'Ampezzo has been inhabited for close to a thousand years, but it didn't become what it's known for today — alpine glamour, serious skiing, thin bright air — until...

Cortina d'Ampezzo, the Queen of the Dolomites

Cortina d'Ampezzo has been inhabited for close to a thousand years, but it didn't become what it's known for today — alpine glamour, serious skiing, thin bright air — until...

Choosing the Movements: What's Inside Every Rif...

I didn't want to use mystery movements, and I didn't want to pretend these are hand-finished Swiss calibers either. Every Rifino watch uses one of three movements, and I'll tell...

Choosing the Movements: What's Inside Every Rif...

I didn't want to use mystery movements, and I didn't want to pretend these are hand-finished Swiss calibers either. Every Rifino watch uses one of three movements, and I'll tell...