Tag: watches
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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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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 & Wonders in April 2021. Rolex,…
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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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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 CARTIER LA PANTHÈRE Yellow gold,…
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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…
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A HINT OF FLASH
Subtle precious embellishments to create a little more shine on your wrist The year is 2019 and no one says “diamonds are a girl’s best friend” anymore. Precious gemstones no longer identify as just accents to be emblazoned and wearing a watch now tells you the time, place, and where the planets are aligned. For…
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THE DAPPER GENTLEMAN
Classy timepieces for your dashing groom Your big day has finally arrived, and you naturally want your groom to look his best when you both say, ‘I do’. Whether he has decided to wear a tuxedo and a bow tie or the classic suit and tie, make sure he doesn’t take for granted the little…
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MIDO’S LADIES COLLECTION INSPIRED BY ARCHITECTURE
Creating an exclusive ladies’ collection is not a trick pulled out from thin air. In fact, Mido embarked on a two-month long campaign to garner design inspirations from fans of the brand who submitted their best drafts of case finishes, stone settings, and straps, in a bid to curate the ideal ladies’ watch. Through this,…
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For the Love of Camellia
Chanel brings back Gabrielle’s much-loved muse and emblem Which bride has not agonised for weeks, or even months, over the right bloom for her bouquet, or fussed over the floral arrangements on her big day? Weddings and flowers are always mentioned in the same breath. They are made for each other — much like Chanel…