As we mentioned on Monday when we brought you a trend report from SIHH, this is definitely the year for women. In fact, Vacheron Constantin – for the first time ever –unveiled only women’s watches. From stunning new Patrimony pieces to diamond-adorned Malte watches and the pinnacle – Metiers d’ Arts pieces – Vacheron Constantin…
Introducing the Van Cleef & Arpels Ballerine Enchantee Retrograde Watch
In my Jewels of Time bo, published last year, I wrote extensively about women’s watches and the amazing creativity that watch brands are bringing to the forefront for the discerning woman of today. I was before my time (something I tend to be) – as this year is truly the year for Women’s watches (as…
SIHH 2013 Watch Trend Review
As SIHH 2013, the 23rd edition of this luxury by-invitation-only watch show, comes to a close – it is important to note several key trends that emerged with the unveiling of the newest timepieces. The watches shown in Geneva during the fair last week will make their way to the market – and to discerning…
Cartier Unveils Calibre de Cartier Chronograph at SIHH 2013
This year, Cartier moves ahead – big time. The brand has unveiled here at the SIHH 2013 so many incredible new pieces that it will take some time to sort it out and get the info to you. But that’s ; most of the watches won’t be available for sale until 6 months or …
Baume & Mercier’s Clifton – Great Men’s Watch Unveiled at SIHH 2013
There are some great men’s watches out there on the market, but this new Clifton collection from Baume & Mercier feels as good as it los, and is extremely impressive thanks to its amazing retail price range. Inspired by a 1950’s vintage timepiece, the clean, crisp dial of the Clifton offers a contemporary interpretation…
Piaget Unveils the Emperador Coussin Ultra-Thin Minute Repeater at SIHH 2013
Piaget – the master of ultra-thin calibers – now releases the automatic Emperador Coussin Ultra-Thin Minute Repeater. Although it’s thin (setting another double record for the brand thanks to its slender 4.8mm caliber and 9.4mm case), it packs powerful sound. Made entirely in-house in Piaget‘s two Manufactures, the new 1290P caliber represents the fourth major…