Watches

BASELWORLD IN BRIEF | BELL & ROSS NEW RELEASES

April 3 2017

The first step Bell & Ross took as a watchmaker was to create timepieces designed for professional use. They collaborated with specialists from the aeronautical industry, and the resulting timepieces had the ability to perform perfectly in even the most extreme conditions, as well as bearing all the hallmarks of Swiss luxury. 25 years later Bell & Ross have honed and developed their skills in order to create timepieces with an unrivalled level of mechanical accuracy and attention to detail.

BASELWORLD IN BRIEF | HUBLOT NEW RELEASES

March 31 2017

With a history dating back 100 years and many of the world’s finest watch and jewellery brands exhibiting their collections year after year, Baselworld is the most important show of its type in the world. This years show saw 300 watch brands unveiling new pieces, and last years event attracted 145,000 visitors from 100 different countries! It’s fair to say then, that for watch lovers like us Baselworld is rather a big deal.

DAVID BOWIE POP LEGEND

March 26 2017

RAYMOND WEIL celebrates the genius of David Bowie with the launch of the Limited Edition Freelancer timepiece, a tribute to the everlasting legend.

IN TUNE WITH HISTORY

March 23 2017

What do Slash, Keith Richards and Jimmy Page all have in common (apart from excellent barbers)? They all made their name playing one of the most iconic and easily recognisable guitars ever made – the Gibson Les Paul.

WHEN LESS IS MORE

March 16 2017

Hublot, the so-called bad boys of haute horlogerie, have proved themselves more than capable of creating beautiful, refined and, quite simply, classy timepieces. The two models featured here are a perfect example of this mode of design, and they build on the foundations laid by previous Classic Fusion models.

INDEFINABLE REDEFINED

March 9 2017

When the Royal Oak Offshore first hit the ground in the early ’90s it was highly advanced and ultra-modern, and looking at the latest pieces from Audemars Piguet nobody could suggest they’ve altered their approach. They have continued to adapt their designs, and to use only the finest materials in their timepieces.

A TIMELESS CHARM

March 9 2017

Very few combinations of colour and material ooze class quite like midnight blue and diamonds, and Raymond Weil have made the most of this by keeping the Toccata as simple and as refined as possible. By removing any unnecessary detailing, and stripping this timepiece back to its bare essentials, they have perfectly highlighted the beauty on display.

HUBLOT CLASSIC FUSION TITANIUM SKELETON WATCH 45MM

March 7 2017

The Ultra-thin is a relatively new line of watches. It’s a little bit thinner than the Classic Fusion, more dressy, fits under shirt and cuff a little bit more easily as well. The interesting thing about this one, aside from just how thin it is, is the skeleton face there.

CAN SERIOUS BE FUN?

February 16 2017

It’s a question often asked in many aspects of life but is it true for the luxury watch wearer? Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph is a serious watch, not only for the appreciation of the time it takes to make such an intricate timepiece by hand but also for feeling that you the owner possess when it’s on your wrist.

BAUME & MERCIER SHELBY COBRA

February 9 2017

Baume & Mercier made a lot of watch collectors and motoring enthusiasts very happy with the release of their Capeland Shelby Cobra limited edition. This year they’ve got two better by unveiling three new Shelby inspired pieces! The new pieces are part of the Clifton Club collection, and all incorporate different and exciting elements of the iconic Cobra styling.

HUBLOT BIG BANG UNICO GMT

February 2 2017

Of all the pieces released at SIHH 2017, nothing piqued our curiosity quite like the Hublot Big Bang Unico GMT. Timepieces with a GMT complication have always been among the most desirable, and the ability to display additional timezones has proved a useful feature. However, timepieces with this ability are often difficult to operate, and be less clearly legible than other models.

SIHH 2017 WATCH LIST

January 20 2017

The hallowed, champagne-cream halls of Geneva’s Salon de la Haute Horlogerie were once again host to the world’s most revered watchmaking this January, and the most reverential of invite-only guests – ROX included. Here are our highlights... Words by Alex Doak.