In line with the Blancpain Villeret collection’s clean lines and inherent elegance, these two new models are exemplary additions to the well-loved range Villeret Ultraplate There are a few telltale features that define Blancpain’s Villeret collection: A slender double-stepped case, a clean, understated dial, applied gold hour-markers, and sage leaf-shaped…
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IT’S A WOMAN’S WORLD
With the popularity of Patek Philippe timepieces like the Nautilus and Aquanaut, which are often highly favoured by gentlemen, we won’t fault those who might overlook the brand’s outstanding offerings for women. However, a quick history lesson proves that it has devoted quite a lot of attention to its female…
#STAYHOME SERIES: DESIGN A RESSENCE WATCH TO SUPPORT COVID-19 RESEARCH
Independent watchmaker, Ressence, and Sotheby’s Watches launches a competition to design a timepiece that will be sold by the auction house this summer Ressence and Sotheby’s Watch Division are joining forces against the coronavirus by launching a competition to design a unique watch. The creativity of watch lovers who join…
ROLEX, PATEK PHILIPPE, CHANEL, CHOPARD, AND TUDOR EXIT BASELWORLD
The five brands will be collaborating with the Fondation de la Haute Horlorgerie in creation of a new watch trade show next year The Fondation de la Haute Horlorgerie announced today the creation of a new watch trade show that is slated to be held in conjunction with Watches &…
A PASSION FOR VINTAGE
Sandro Fratini, Italian watch collector and author of the book My Time, is known for his massive collection of over 2,000 vintage watches with an estimated total value of 1 billion Euros. Taking the opportunity at VO Vintage, we asked him some questions that plague new and old collectors alike.…
TISSOT HERITAGE PORTO: ALL IN THE CURVES
Curvaceous, tasteful, unique — just a few elements that the Tissot Heritage Porto timepiece boasts. Blessed with good looks that bring together vintage elements and modern flair, the watch is heavily inspired by the Art Nouveau movement, appealing to those who appreciate fine aesthetics and excellent performance. As you take…
UNAPOLOGETICALLY FEMALE
A selection of women’s watches blessed with beauty, grace, and style – and a dose of sparkle for good measure PATEK PHILIPPE GONDOLO REF. 4972G-001 White gold, guilloched mother-of-pearl dial, 130 diamonds patek.com VACHERON CONSTANTIN HEURES CRÉATIVES HEURE ROMANTIQUE White gold, mother of pearl dial, diamonds vacheron-constantin.com …
HARRY WINSTON’S GEM OF A WATCH
Inspired by emerald cut diamonds, the Harry Winston Emerald Collection is an elegant timepiece worthy of a place on your wrist. Harry Winston earned his moniker, “The King of Diamonds”, because of his unrivalled collection of historic gemstones. He is also synonymous with the American jewellery scene because of his…
IN A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN
No fancy movements or embellishments here. These watches are all about clean design and good old-fashioned timekeeping. PATEK PHILIPPE GOLDEN ELLIPSE What the Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse lacks in complication (all you really have are hour and minute hands), it makes up for with a sense of inner harmony that…
THE CHOPARD ALPINE EAGLE TAKES FLIGHT
While familiar, Chopard’s new sports watch collection proves it is more than just déjà vu The year was 1972, just a few years after the ‘Quartz Crisis’ where Japanese ingenuity with the introduction of the more precise, high-beat quartz movement caused Swiss watchmakers to shelve their mechanically-operated timepieces. Hence, in…
