Last year, we published a list of the oldest watch brands. We capped it at the Top 10, and we tried to keep the list as recognizable as possible – the oldest famous watch brands, focusing on those still independently operated. But it seems that list was incomplete. And as commenters chimed in with their other…
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A significant and growing segment of the global watch market is the attraction of luxury watches. The appreciation of these timepieces, referred to as the horological hobby comes from many different sectors, from collectors to investors to those who simply want to show they have arrived in style. If you are also fascinated by these marvels…
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This Vintage Cartier “Santos” Collection Men’s Watch was noticed on the wrist of icon, Carlos Huber, the founder of fragrances by Arquiste. When asked about the precious timepiece, he revealed his personal feelings for the gift. Thinner and lighter than the typical Santos by Cartier design, Huber enjoys showing his vintage gift off during the summertime, and he mentions…
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Sure, your smartphone can help you keep track of the time, but that’s where the similarity between a mobile device and a watch ends. For trendy, functional time-keeping that reflects both your personality and your sense of style, a watch is a necessity. It will never be truly replaced by the mobile phone for many…
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The officeplace is frequently an environment of self-marketing and politics, where everything a person does as well as what he is counts in different ways. Appearance is no exception, and for the business leader, the wrist timepiece says as much about him or her as spoken work and directions. This is where having the right…
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Luxury watches have long been associated with traditional designs and analog displays of time. While some have incorporated digital features, few really make the computer look stand out and become desirable. However, a number of watches are now coming onto the market with not just the digital perspective in mind but also the ability to…
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Founded in 1884 by Leon Breitling, the Breitling brand has become synonymous with high-quality craftsmanship. This privately held company is among the last family watchmakers still operating today. Breitling earned a reputation for precision made watches almost from the onset. However, the brand would become synonymous with exceptional quality and high performing chronographs. Eventually the…
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When people think of luxury watches for men, names Rolex and Gucci come up immediately. However, there are plenty of other choices out there that command healthy price levels with very high quality and sought after looks. After all, a good wristwatch is more than just function; it is the one item that a man…
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In 2014, for her husband Jay Z’s 43rd birthday, Beyonce Knowles made even the over paid over spending entertainment crowd gasp when she gave him a $5 Million Hublot watch with over 1238 diamonds set in the timepiece. So that ranks as one of the most ostentatiously expensive watches purchased, but definitely not the No.…
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The warm weather ushers in a fresh crop of watches, many of which show up on the wrists of today’s top celebrities. Ranging from sleek and modern to the slim and sporty, celebrities wear watches of all types and designs. Below are watches that your favorite celebs are wearing this summer. Tonda Metrographe This exquisite…
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Timepieces and watches are frequently sold along with fine jewelry, but consumers usually have far less knowledge about these items than they do for rings, necklaces and diamonds. In fact, most people will just think Rolex if asked to name a valuable timepiece. In reality, there is far more to this part of the luxury…
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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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Gold has been one of the most important metals in all of human history. As far back as the ancient Egyptians, gold bars were used as a store of wealth for the middle class and nobility, and many currencies, including the Roman Denarii and other ancient currencies, were made using precious metals like gold. More…
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Although the economy is still struggling across the globe, collectors jumped at the chance to invest in a watch created by one of the oldest, family-owned watchmaking businesses in Switzerland. Christie’s International Auction sold a 1957 Patek Philippe pink-gold watch for $2.1 million dollars on Tuesday, November 12, 2013. This watch is one of only…
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The J12 Moonphase from Chanel Horlogerie is a women’s watch that offers a classic femininity with a complication blue stone dial that presents each stage of the moon to the wearer. The price for the standard model is $9,400. It is a new version of a previously released timepiece that is now available in white…
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