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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The Swiss are famous for the quality of watches they are able to manufacture, and Hublot is no exception to the rule. They’ve been making premium luxury watches Carlo Crocco began the company in 1976. By 2005 Hublot won multiple international design awards for the exceptional engineering, design and creative materials used to create a…
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Luxury watches have lots of amenities, but they have not been known for integrating the latest in solar technology until recently. Now watch buyers and luxury watch collectors can look forward to an added feature with solar powering, allowing for both protection of the internal equipment as well as powering of the watch itself. With…
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One of our favorite luxury watch brands, Jaeger-Lecoultre, is going good again. You know we love to see fellow jewelers and watchmakers giving back to causes they believe in, and Jager LeCoultre has a long history of corporate giving. After supporting the RED foundation for a Sotheby’s fundraising auction, JLC is turning its gaze towards…
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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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There is a growing trend in the watch industry which is the inclination of luxury watch groups overtaking the more independent watch makers. This trend has proven true yet again as The Kering Group has overshadowed 100% of the capital of smaller luxury firm Ulysse Nardin. Other past conquests of the larger Kering Group include…
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This year is one of the most exciting times for exquisite pieces of jewelry. 2013 has brought a large selection of finely crafted pieces to the forefront that wow and amaze at high class events. One of the latest creations to sweep the stage and wow crowds, is Harry Winston’s Mrs. Winston watch. The watch…
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When the maker of the world’s most complicated watch unveils three of its new collections, the world takes note. In September of 2013, the Franck Muller watch company released the Giga Gong Tourbillon, Infinity Sunrise and Skeleton collections at the 22nd annual World Presentation of Haute Horlogerie in Hong Kong, China. While not quite as complex as…
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The world loves watches. There are thousands of watchmakers in the world, but there is only one Vacheron Constantin.The Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionnelle 14 day Tourbillon watch is nothing short of a classic. It is classy, stylish and high tech. It is the kind of watch that many watch lovers would love to own. However,…
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This year’s Only Watch auction will be held in Monaco on September 28. Only Watch? It could be interpreted a couple of ways: the only items up for bid will be watches; or the watches auctioned will all be one of a kind creations. You could pick either one and you’d be correct. Every other…
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Breguet revealed its contribution to the Only Watch 2013 charity auction and it is a beautiful, timeless classic. The auction, held twice a year in Monaco by AMM (Association Monégasque contre les Myopathies), benefits Duchene muscular dystrophy. It attracts the best watchmakers from all over the world. Breguet’s contribution is the Classique Chronograph open worked…
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Luxury is everything; especially when you are speaking of jewelry. Some time pieces are precious, priceless and worth every dime. Which watch is on its way to the auction block on June 11th 2013, to prove this theory? It’s Christies’ prized piece – the oldest known Patek Philippe pocket watch in existence. It is a…
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Can you imagine knowing luxury watches from the time you were a child? Richard Paige has; he is a 4th generation watchmaker and retail jeweler. He collects watches, loves watches, and lately has lamented the high price of luxury watches in his blog. You see, he has the big-picture view on high-end watches because he’s…
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Jaeger Le-coultre luxury watch brand was thrilled to learn of a certain watch which would help them dramatically celebrate their 180th birthday. Director- actress Carmen Chaplin is the granddaughter of the legendary Charlie Chaplin of film. It just so happened that when Charlie Chaplin settled in Switzerald, the government decided to honor his film talent…
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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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