Bell & Ross recently debuted the PW1 and WW1 Argentium watches, which feature minute repeater complication and Argentium construction. Bell & Ross has not divulged how many of the limited edition watches they will be making, but the very unique construction alone will no doubt make them highly collectible. The PW1 Argentium actually debuted last…
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Franck Muller is hiding nothing, even in their advertising. This company, “The Master of Complications,” has made a name for itself in the marketplace by offering complicated, handmade timepieces with interesting, but complicated designs. Truly ahead of their time by merging modern styling with traditional Swiss watchmaking, Franck Muller has earned a reputation amongst celebrities…
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For more info on this timepiece, click here Audemars Piguet watches date back all the way to 1874. It’s been reported that 23-year-old Jules Louis Audemars met Edward Auguste Piguet at Vallee de Joux. Both men were born in Le Brassus, graduated from school and relocated to Vallee de Joux to start working together in…
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Raymond Weil Geneve is one of the last independent brands in the Swiss Luxury Watch Industry. Still ran by members of the family, Raymond Weil watches was founded by Raymond Weil in 1976. Raymond Weil watches is now headed by CEO Olivier Bernheim. Son-in-law of founder, Raymond Weil, Bernheim started working with the company in…
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Piaget was founded in 1874 by Georges Piaget in the village of La Côte-aux-Fées, France. “In 1874, Georges Edouard Piaget set up his first workshop on the family farm, situated in the small village of La Côte-aux-Fées in the Swiss Jura mountains. Situated in the Neuchatel region, the company was dedicated to crafting pocket watches…
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Most luxury watch owners likely won’t use their timepiece to check spring and neap tides but it was precisely the need for an accurate tidal chronometer that led Ira Krieger to design his first watch. A rising tide prevented Krieger’s family boat from passing under a bridge and, realizing the need for a watch that…
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Feature Friday is Fashion Friday and TGIF! We’re featuring one of our favorite pieces from the showroom fashioned two ways for whatever your weekend holds. TGIF! Today we’re torn between outfit options for this amazing vintage Cartier Baignoire. Not only is it a rare find from the 70’s, this men’s watch features an Audemars Piguet…
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Jaeger LeCoultre has long been known for making fine watches that are worn by some of the most elite people in the world. So it only seems natural that they expand their business and delve into another field. Yet many are surprised that the watch making company chose honey to be its next luxurious forte.…
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As of June 17th, Longines has secured a new ambassador for the up-and-coming advertising campaign, “Elegance is an attitude.” Simon Baker made his debut at no better suited venue, Chantilly Racecourse– stomping grounds that follow close to the heart of Longines, because this racecourse is home of the Prix de Diane Longines race. Simon Baker…
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Although most luxury watchmakers have paved flawless reputations for themselves, there are a few models that far surpass the rest. These four are them: either through styling, versatility, durability or functionality, these watches have what it takes to be the best, with price tags quite modest in the world of luxury timepieces. Cartier’s midsize Tank…
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TAG Heuer watches are the perfect blend of simplicity and ruggedness. They’re one of the most versatile Swiss watch brands, ranging from utility watches to elegant dress watches, and beginning at an extremely reasonable price point, running all the way up to the pricier echelons of Swiss luxury. Vintage Heuer’s (pre-TAG), in particular, possess an…
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Have you ever taken your car to the mechanic only to discover it had a problem that would take a few days or a few weeks to repair? If you went to a high-end repair shop, chances are they had a car to loan you during repairs. This practice has become standard for many respected…
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For a watch with not only an elegant and classic design but also a guarantee of solid quality, look no further than Chopard watches. This Swiss-based watch company has been creating watches in house since the mid-19th century, and is regarded as one of the finest watch manufacturers in the world. It is known for…
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We’ve talked before about the three major types of watch movements, and earlier this week we shined the spotlight on one of our favorite varieties of watch movements, the tourbillon. Today, we’re sharing the differences between watch movements, essentially, mechanical watch movements vs. automatic watch movements vs. quartz watch movements. Each watch movement has its…
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