Modern Luxury staff

Baselworld is just a few weeks away, and some brands have already started pulling back the curtain on their upcoming offerings. Here's some examples.

Feb 23, 2018

Drawing inspiration from undefeated, 12-time world boxing champion Floyd “Money” Mayweather, Hublot introduces a special edition dedicated to the world-class athlete and his unique sense of style.

Feb 20, 2018

The Chinese New Year is the perfect opportunity for watchmakers to pull out all the stops—not only is it a joyous, celebratory occasion, but each year comes complete with its own highly visual theme: an animal. Here are some examples.

Feb 15, 2018

Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity for sensuality. A high-end timepiece might seem like the last thing one might expect to find in a bedroom scene, but a wristwatch incorporates a number of secret pleasures.

Feb 13, 2018

Love is in the air, and on the wrist, the ears, the neck… Rubies and pink sapphires are, despite the different names, actually the same mineral! Here's a selection of gorgeous jewelry with the different shades of the corundum that will make an excellent Valentine's Day gift.

Feb 12, 2018

The amethyst, February’s birthstone, as intoxicating as its appearance is, actually had a reputation in ancient times for protecting against drunkenness. You can be trendy and sober at the same time with these selections.

Feb 08, 2018

Tick tick tick tick tick… Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us, but there’s no need to panic! We’ve got you covered with romantic timepieces that will make your sweetie swoon.

Feb 07, 2018

Whether you are experiencing the city for the first time, or looking for a new take on your hometown, there is nothing like staying at a top-rated luxury hotel. We’ve narrowed it down to provide you with top-notch selections.

Feb 05, 2018

Looking for something bubbly to help while away the winter? We’ve got you covered with the best champagnes—on any budget. Whether you’re looking for solid but affordable standards or a single statement bottle meant to impress, here are six fantastic picks.

Feb 01, 2018

With natural materials and inspiration that beckon so irresistibly, high-end jewelers brighten up the dark nights by presenting unique pieces that channel the allure of ice and snow without any of their disadvantages or dangers.

Jan 31, 2018

These jewelry watches remind us that precious materials—and the skill and expertise that go into working with them—have always had an important role to play in the industry.

Jan 25, 2018

What about something a little different? Brands seized upon the occasion of SIHH to release timepieces with a little more visual punch.

Jan 24, 2018

At the recent shows in Geneva, luxury watches that ran the gamut from classic elegance to futuristic breakthroughs make it clear why Swiss watch sale are rising.

Jan 22, 2018

Making an ultra-thin watch is extremely challenging. Here’s a look at some of the ultra-thin models released in Geneva this week from some of the industry’s most prestigious brands.

Jan 22, 2018

As the furious pace of watch releases continues this week, we select some of the most intriguing and distinctive pieces.

Jan 18, 2018

Checking in with some of the auteur-driven brands releasing new products this week.

Jan 17, 2018

Before we plunge into the intoxicating newness of 2018… these are the brands that surprise us as often as they present a return to the basics… which in their case, is anything but basic.

Jan 15, 2018

Geneva 2018 shows Hublot adding several new styles to its flagship Big Bang and Classic Fusion collections.

Jan 15, 2018

Five beautiful timepieces from TAG Heuer, at the Geneva 2018 show.

Jan 15, 2018

These brands hew to a standard of traditional technical excellence, largely sticking with cases in steel or precious metals, while pushing the limits of the tourbillon, the perpetual calendar, and other age-old complications.

Jan 12, 2018

Whether they build every model on the base of their timekeeping innovations, or mix in the oddball piece with more standard fare, these dreamers always give us amazing, thought-provoking pieces.

Jan 09, 2018

As we gear up for Geneva 2018, Modern Luxury looks back at some of the most hotly anticipated watches of early 2017.

Jan 08, 2018

This collection takes simple, familiar shapes, gives them a little twist and sends them back out into the world, brighter and bolder than ever.

Jan 02, 2018

Santa and Mrs Claus are finally free to take a deep breath (and perhaps a deep swig of mulled wine) and turn their attention to each other. May we suggest a few little somethings in their favorite colors?

Dec 27, 2017

With the cheery thought of sunshine on the (literal) horizon, let us turn our attention to watches with day/night indicators, which optimistically dole out 12 hours apiece to day and night.

Dec 26, 2017

Women’s watches have been almost an afterthought — mostly just men’s watches with smaller dimensions and a thick impasto of diamonds. A vanguard of brands are changing that, focusing on a feminine sensibility and creating models that speak to the modern woman.

Dec 18, 2017

In certain markets including India, Mexico and the Mideast, there is a distinct preference among men for timepieces that are both technical and bejeweled, as well as those dedicated to métiers d’art.

Dec 14, 2017

Orlinski and his vision are the perfect match for Hublot, an equally voracious brand when it comes to unexpected materials.

Dec 13, 2017

Wherever a heightened focus on creativity meets a wave of concentrated wealth, luxury brands will follow, seeking an audience that is primed to spend into the five, six or seven figures for a bold statement of artistry.

Dec 11, 2017