Tag: timepieces
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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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The Allure of Patek Philippe Jewellery Timepieces
The manufacture’s mastery of artful gem-setting techniques transforms haute joaillerie models into precious jewels.
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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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SEEING DOUBLE
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 hands. This year, the brand…
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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.…
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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. Sandro Fratini with son, Giulio…
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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 in the Heritage Porto’s design…
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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 approach to cutting and setting…
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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 radiates an irresistible visual satisfaction.…
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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 recognition of a more robust…