It’s 2014, we’re all at least vaguely familiar with the term e-commerce, and its concept: selling items online. Sites like eBay and Amazon are just the big players, everyone and anyone is seemingly selling something online these days. In fact, thanks to the relative low cost of e-commerce, there are more people selling online than…
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If you are like many people, the thought of owning vintage jewelry is exciting. To own a high quality work of art that has been around for decades is something special. As with anything in life there are benefits and drawbacks of buying vintage watches compared to a new model. By understanding these you will…
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Have you seen the latest limited edition creation from watchmaker Hublot? It’s an unbelievable set of Big Bang Aero Johnnie Walker Whisky limited edition watches. Its design is based on their partnership with the Johnnie Walker brand of whiskies. If you haven’t seen them, you’re in for a real treat! The theme of this unique…
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Luxury watches are in high demand. And when you have something that people want and are willing to pay a pretty penny for you are bound to have unscrupulous shysters rise up and try to take advantage of good folk. Unfortunately, the world of luxury watches does not escape unscathed. Counterfeiters are everywhere and they…
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One of the world’s premier watchmakers is teaming up with a Swiss museum and the Film Society of Lincoln Center to honor the life and legacy of a Hollywood pioneer. Jaeger-LeCoultre will celebrate the centennial anniversary of Charlie Chaplin’s most beloved character, “Little Tramp”, with the “Chaplin Forever!” Exhibition from April 25th to May 4th…
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Rolex, the Geneva-based watch company founded in 1905, has named a new CEO. Jean-Frédéric Dufour has formerly been the CEO of Zenith, and will take over the leadership of Rolex at “a date still to be determined,” according to the watch company in a press release. The company’s current CEO, Gian Riccardo Marini, will step…
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Watches can be a lucrative part of the jewelry and valuables resale market. Jewelry sellers who are knowledgeable about which brands tend to maintain their value over time have an advantage over the general public and less informed buyers. There are any number of reasons why someone might be looking to unload one or more…
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While a change in management can be a great change of pace, it does not always go over smoothly. However, earlier this week Raymond Weil announced that the brand founder’s grandson, Elie Bernheim, would be taking over in the position of chief executive officer. Bernheim’s father, Olivier Bernheim is the third generation of the famous…
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Cartier has long been one of the most desired and brilliantly handcrafted watch manufacturers in the entire world. When you slip on a Cartier, you can simply feel the elegance as it instantly becomes a showcase piece, wherever you are or whatever you are doing. When you are looking for a way to stand out…
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On March 27, Chanel will unveil the latest ultra feminine version of the iconic J12 watch at the Baselworld watch and jewelry show in Basel, Switzerland. The changes in this highly anticipated new model are subtle, but they make the watch appear more feminine and exquisite. What Makes The New J12 So Feminine? A 36.5mm…
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With a company lineage that stretches back to 1889, Audemars Piguet has earned its place of primacy as one of the world’s premiere watch manufacturers. Always innovators in the design of cutting edge technology, delivered in beautifully packaged detail, a Swiss-made Audemars Piquet time piece was a statement of elegance as well as precision. From…
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In the recent past, there has been an influx of smart watches in the market. From an ordinary eye, this might be considered a big threat to the reign of luxury watches. The interesting fact about the whole scenario is that luxury watches are there to stay despite everything happening. Why the Scenario Isn’t Changing…
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The Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) is known for its outstanding shows meant to showcase fine watches. This show has been a major event for the past twenty years in the Fine Watch sector. Before staging any show, the organizers of the SIHH conduct an intensive research on the latest watches. You can…
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There’s no better time to price your time piece than when you need some emergency cash fast and are looking to make a little bit of money. Determining whether or not your grandpa’s old watch has any intrinsic value to it can prove problematic however, if you don’t know anything about watches. Like a fine…
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What happens when a major manufacturer of jewelry infringes upon the trademark rights of another company? It’s simple. The major manufacturer ends up in trouble. And so this was the case with the Swiss Watch International company. The manufacturer was found in direct violation of trademark rights on its Swiss Legend Trimix Diver piece of…
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