If last year was a huge success for Knockoff Watches Wholesale, the magazine went bigger and better in 2014. It was, by all accounts, a winning team effort which took our readership up by 35 per cent to 103,000 readers per month. New Editor-in-Chief Arthur Touchot brought in several contributors, including Christopher Beccan, Jimmy Cosmo, and Alex Rose, whilst Knockoff Watches Wholesale added industry leaders to its curating team, including Giorgia Mondani, Christie’s Senior Vice President Reginald Brack, and Harrods Buyer Roanne Orlebar. This year, our international team, based in Dubai, London, and New York, brought regional stories and perspective to the global industry that we are in, and sat down with watch giants, old and new, from LVMH’s Jean-Claude Biver, to Panerai CEO Angelo Bonati, and celebrity watch collectors from Usain Bolt to Steve Angello. Here’s a look back at some of our best stories, as chosen by you…
If last year was a huge success for Knockoff Watches Wholesale, the magazine went bigger and better in 2014. Here's a look back at some of our best stories as chosen by you
Hands-On With The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Royal Blue
The Royal Oak Offshore 2014 collection has been a big hit at Marcus. And one of the reasons it’s done so well is that Audemars Piguet hasn’t gone for a complete redesign of the iconic timepiece. Instead, it’s refined the original concept, to the delight of Offshore collectors. [Read full article here…]
Hands-On with the A. Lange Söhne 1815
All eyes are on A. Lange Söhne this year, as the brand gets ready to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Lange 1. Way back at SIHH 2014, Lange unveiled one of our favourites from the show – the simple – Lange 1815, which has been downsized from the time-only 40mm Lange 1815 to 38.5mm. It otherwise retains its aesthetically pleasing dial and L051.1 movement but the brand has decided to slightly modify the model’s case. Below is a hands-on look at the new 38.5mm Lange 1815. [Read full article here…]
Worn By Women: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph
Since the birth of Vacheron Constantin in the 18th century, the company has dedicated itself to innovative complications and designs in the watchmaking industry. One of the first Vacheron Constantin ladies timepieces dates back to 1889, and is one of the first series produced wristwatches. [Read full article here…]
Clever Investments: The Patek Philippe 5270G
Be careful following the herd: Patekaholics scoff at the 5270, if only for one reason and that being it’s not a 5970. When asked what the perfect Patek is, what is the perfect perpetual calendar chronograph the majority will say 5970; it embodies everything that the brand exudes with a beautiful case and classic dial. [Read full article here…]
Wrist Action: Rafael Nadal Reflects On His Title And Watch Collections
Call him “Rafa.” Mr. Nadal is the only title the world number three doesn’t want to add to his list. Watches, on the other hand, he loves to add to his ever-expanding collection. In October, we sat down with Rafael Nadal in Nice, France, during a promotional golf tournament organized by Swiss luxury watchmaker Richard Mille. [Read full article here…]
