2014

From our Winter 2014 SVW photo shoot, featuring Jessica Randolph wearing a 1957 Hamilton Electric. Photo by: Bodacious Betty Pin Up Photography Hair by: Corinne Smrz Makeup by: Joli Beauchamp Special thanks to Rossie Newson Photography, Hanna Cowart- Model/Photographer, Christine Cowart, and Centro Asturiano de Tampa To see the watch Jessica is wearing: http://goo.gl/JUcuwz

Hats off to all those railroaders who’ve treasured American pocket watches for more than 150 years, keeping life moving along the arteries of this country.

If you love fine photography as much as we do, you must treat yourself to the documentary, “Finding Vivian Maier.” Written and directed by John Maloof, the young man who discovered her work, it is an attempt to find out about the reclusive Chicago nanny whose images are considered by many to be the finest [...]

Apparently the ancient Assyrians had excellent fashion sense, judging from what’s on the wrist of Jehu, who is bowing to King Shalmanese III, on a 7th Century B.C. bas-relief housed in the British Museum.

Photographer: Jeruel Photography. Model: Cody Tesla Hair: Corinne Smrz Makeup: Katie Poplin Shoot Coordinator: Stylist Michelle L Wardrobe: La France Special thanks to Rossie Newson Photography and Nicko’s Diner — with Cody Tesla.

Vivid Omega wristwatch poster influenced by the Plakatstil movement, circa 1930

Happy Birthday to William Holden, shown here relaxing on the set of “Sunset Boulevard” wearing an equally handsome vintage watch. Circa 1950

A mesmeric SVW goddess … Hanna Cowart Photo by Rossie Newson Photography Hair by Hair by Jeanie Postproduction and makeup by by Hanna Cowart

Four hundred years before Coachella and Paris Fashion Week, sartorial splendor flourished throughout Europe. While pastel silks might fade in and out of gentlemen’s fashion, pocket watches in solid 18k yellow gold with matching fobs do not. The inscription on this 18th century hand-tinted plate reads: “Le gallant a belle montre, cherchant le midi pour [...]

Today we thank Juan Carlos Espejo for providing the delightful image, “Deco Lady,” for our November 2013 calendar page. His work is world-renowned and a privilege to view. You can see more of his work at juancarlosespejo.com