The History Of Alarm Watches
Watchmakers are trending new paths.
Baselworld 2018 Preview: Chronographs From TAG Heuer, Bulgari, Zenith
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.
Hublot Introduces Limited Edition Big Bang Unico TMT, Inspired By Floyd Mayweather
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.
Happy New Year! Luxury Watch Series That Celebrate The Chinese Zodiac
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.
Erotic Timepieces For Valentine’s Day
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.
Pink Sapphire & Ruby Jewelry To Impress Your Loved One This Valentine's Day
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.
Amethyst And Drunkenness: Indulge In February's Intoxicating Birthstone
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.
Valentine’s Day Watches: Romantic Timepieces That Will Make Your Sweetie Swoon
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.
Prestigious Hotels For A Perfect Vacation Or Staycation
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.
The 6 Best Bottles Of Champagne At Every Price Range
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.
A Song Of Ice… And Fire: Diamond Jewelry For The Snowy Winter Months
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.
Horology And Jewelry Intertwined At SIHH 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.
Watchmaking Auteurs: New Time Displays at SIHH 2018
What about something a little different? Brands seized upon the occasion of SIHH to release timepieces with a little more visual punch.
New Timepieces From The World’s Most Prestigious Brands
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.
Geneva Watch Show 2018: Ultra-Thin Is In
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.
What’s New From Richard Mille, Bovet, Ulysse Nardin
As the furious pace of watch releases continues this week, we select some of the most intriguing and distinctive pieces.
Geneva 2018 Roundup: F.P. Journe, Greubel Forsey And Christophe Claret
Checking in with some of the auteur-driven brands releasing new products this week.
Looking Forward To Geneva 2018 - A Few of Our Fave Brands - Modern Icons
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.
Hublot Starts The Geneva 2018 Show In Fine Style
Geneva 2018 shows Hublot adding several new styles to its flagship Big Bang and Classic Fusion collections.
Geneva 2018: What's New From TAG Heuer?
Five beautiful timepieces from TAG Heuer, at the Geneva 2018 show.
Ahead Of Geneva: ‘Extreme Traditionals’ From Our Favorite Brands
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.
Looking Forward to Geneva 2018: The Out-There Visionaries
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.
Time To Look Back At The Most Anticipated Watches
As we gear up for Geneva 2018, Modern Luxury looks back at some of the most hotly anticipated watches of early 2017.
Ventaglio Continues The De GRISOGONO Legacy
This collection takes simple, familiar shapes, gives them a little twist and sends them back out into the world, brighter and bolder than ever.
Rubies And Diamonds: A Thank-You Gift For Mrs. Claus
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?
Luxury, By Night And Day
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.
Women’s Complicated Watches — That Aren’t Moonphases
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.
Jewelry Watches: Precious Mechanics For Special Men, Special Markets
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.
Hublot And Artist Richard Orlinski Collaborate On New Classic Fusion Chronograph
Orlinski and his vision are the perfect match for Hublot, an equally voracious brand when it comes to unexpected materials.
Art Basel in Miami Beach
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.