Counting Down To The New Year With Classic Chronographs
When it comes to mechanical watches, the beauty lies in the construction of the mechanism itself, and the different, inventive dial configurations that the world’s top brands come up with.
Watches For The Art Lover In Your Life
Looking for a visual masterpiece as a holiday gift? Here's a Big Bang Pop Art from Hublot, a wizardly Vacheron Constantin and a unique piece from MB&F.
When You’re Thirsty For A Special Gift
The oenophiles in your life will toast your excellent taste if you present them with these fine wines.
The Art Of De GRISOGONO Creation I
The story of an astonishing 163.41-carat diamond.
Posh Pets And The Hotels That Pamper Them
These resorts know how to treat human’s best friend like royalty.
Standout Models From The ‘Only Watch 2017’ Charity Auction
The Only Watch auction inspires unique versions of already exceptional timepieces — catnip for watch collectors, who pushed the bids into the stratosphere.
The Very Model Of A Luxury Car
Much like a fine timepiece, model automobiles make the most of their refined dimensions. Perfection to scale, from Amalgam.
The Lasting Influence — And Appeal — of Art Deco
Bold colors took the place of Art Nouveau’s pastel shimmer, and the naturalism of Art Nouveau became the sharp geometry of Art Deco — as you can see in these jewels from Cartier, David Webb, Sutra, TAKAT and de GRISOGONO.
Twice (Or Even Thrice) As Nice: Multiple-Axis Tourbillons
As the tourbillon becomes more and more popular, watch brands constantly seek to distinguish themselves by increasing the complexity of the mechanism. Watches from Harry Winston, Girard Perregaux, Cartier and Greubel Forsey.
Beauty And The Beasts
Pandas and polar bears, tigers, giraffes and elephants: High-end jewelers have long been intrigued by these enchanting powerhouses of the animal kingdom. Some sparkling examples from Van Cleef & Arpels, de GRISOGONO, Boucheron and Cicada.
Timepieces With Military Style
The modern men’s wristwatch owes its popularity to the soldiers of World War I, and a number of today’s most famous brands continue to draw inspiration from these military roots.
Jewelry Inspired By Architecture
The towering spire of a skyscraper or the crumbling design motifs on ancient ruins might plant a seed for an idea that will eventually bloom in gems.
With Help From André Agassi, Longines Launches Conquest V.H.P. Collection
V.H.P. stands for “Very High Precision,” and it delivers: with a deviation of just +5/-5 seconds per year, it is one of the most precise analogue watches in the world.
Flying High: Zenith’s Pilot Type 20 Extra Special Chronograph
A natural progression from Zenith’s onboard instruments developed in the then-nascent field of aviation, this timepiece lives up to the precision, robustness and clarity of its ancestors.
Tourbillon: A Technical Tour De Force
To create a tourbillon, in the world of haute horology, seems to be a kind of code, a signal that a brand has truly arrived. Here are some beautiful examples from Breguet, Patek Philippe, A. Lange & Söhne and Vacheron Constantin.
TAG Heuer’s Connected Modular 45: For The Luxury Audience In China
With TAG Heuer’s Connected Modular 45, the globe-trotting traveler will be able to take advantage of all of its features, even in China — an immense luxury audience and a key market for TAG Heuer.
Tangled Up In Blue: A Big Bang Unico Blue Sapphire, From Hublot
With blue sapphire as the very material of the case itself, Hublot pairs scientific savvy and a willingness to experiment.
Along Came A Spider ...
Jewelers and watchmakers have seized the symmetrical, alien glamour of the spider to create pieces that range from fanciful to frightening.
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Justin Rose And Hublot Shared A Winning Week
Talk about precision engineering and perfect mechanics! Olympic champion and Hublot brand ambassador Justin Rose won the WGC-HSBC Champions tournament in Shanghai.
The Cool Mechanics Of Minute Repeaters
Known as the “queen of complications,” the minute repeater is an extremely challenging addition to the cramped confines of a mechanical wristwatch, and it can take a watchmaker up to 12 years of experience to be able to create one.
Jewelry That Rhymes With Orange
Rings, earrings and watches that spotlight the spectacular colors of Autumn, from Jacob & Co., Andreoli, Bulgari, de GRISOGONO and Sutra.
The History Of Minute Repeaters
Audible indications are as old as mechanical horology itself. Here are some favorites from Vacheron Constantin, Breguet, Patek Philippe and Ulysse Nardin.
Sports Watches With A Purpose
While beauty, precision and craftsmanship remain the most well-known qualities of fine mechanical timepieces, it may be their functionalities that give them their most captivating meaning, especially in the sporting world.
The Enduring Beauty Of Vintage Design
Watch companies are quite skilled at keeping the flame alive, returning to the archives to create new models that seem to have traversed the years without a single sign of age.
Edición Día de los Muertos: Another Reason To Wear A Spooky Skull Watch
Halloween isn’t the only skeleton-centric holiday that’s just around the corner! Día de los Muertos, a Mexican holiday on which people remember, pray for and celebrate deceased friends and family members, has grown in international popularity.
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