Tag: luxury watches
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COLOUR YOUR WORLD WITH MONOCHROMATIC TIMEPIECES
There’s a place for the crisp elegance of monochromatic timepieces in every wardrobe. But when your day calls for creativity or a wild streak of fun, break your wrist monotony with these bold colour statements. Dark Green Is The Night Known as the pioneer of ceramic in watches, Rado first introduced this material in 1986.…
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RADO’S CENTRIX OPEN HEART COLLECTION IS AN ODE TO LOVE, WITH A DESIGN INSPIRED BY BRIDGES
Linking hearts across the world, one wrist at a time Whether it’s the iconic Pont des Arts in Paris, where lovers once attached engraved padlocks to the railings, or the picturesque Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge) in Amsterdam, where couples seal their love with passionate kisses, bridges have long been symbols of the enduring bond between…
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CROWDS RETURN TO HK FOR TWIN JEWELLERY TRADE SHOWS
The 2024 edition of the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and the Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show attracted over 81,000 buyers from 137 countries across the globe, underscoring the shows’ leading world position.
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IT’S TIME TO BE FASHION-FORWARD
Playful pop of hues take centrestage in the new SevenFriday C-series Leoline and Lotus sacré, which brings a colourful cheetah- and a vibrant lotus-inspired design to the watch face.
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JEWELLERY TIMEPIECES SET THE HOURS AGLOW
by Lili Li Gemstones and fanciful designs are paired with precision mechanism. If the raison d’etre of every timepiece is merely to tell the time, we will obligingly strap dull and functional mini machines on our wrists. But, alas, it isn’t. Timepieces are an expression of hopeful anticipation, making the passage of time a…
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It’s Time to Pick Up that Patek Philippe World Timer and Go Travelling Again
The ingenuity of Patek Philippe’s world-time display and its laud to the grandeur of aviation. Patek Philippe’s World Time watches have a history spanning over eight decades, when the first of its kind was introduced in 1937. The modern time travelling collective, historically referred to as the Heure Universelle, generally featured concentric circles of key…
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SHOWSTOPPERS: THE SEASON’S MOST FABULOUS TIMEPIECES
If you think that life is too short for plain, utilitarian timepieces, then this selection is for you. It’s all about the craftsmanship, artistry, and colour with these OTT watches. RICHARD MILLE RM 07-01 COLOURED CERAMICS COLLECTION richardmille.com JAEGER-LECOULTRE REVERSO ONE CORDONNET JEWELLERY jaeger-lecoultre.com HERMÈS ARCEAU TOUCAN DE PARADIS hermes.com PATEK PHILIPPE…
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HIGH JEWELLERY MEETS FINE WATCHMAKING
The spotlight shines bright on Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Calibre 101 once more. This year, the maison launches two new high jewellery watches, reaffirming the unique alliance between high jewellery and fine watchmaking, made possible by the exceptional Calibre 101 mechanism. The Miniscule Marvel At merely 14mm long, less than 5mm wide, and weighing barely one gram, the…
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BEAUTY ICONS FROM THE WATCH WORLD
Behind every great tale comes great craftsmanship, making these timepieces more than just pretty accessories. Piaget Limelight Gala Piaget’s Limelight Gala is among the maison’s iconic timepieces, having been worn by style icons from Jackie Kennedy to Elizabeth Taylor, from A-list heart throb Cary Grant to the multitalented Sammy Davis Jr. It wasn’t every day…
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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 clientele. Take for example Patek…
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#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 will help support medical research.…