Watches

SS17 MEN’S LUXURY WATCH EDIT

May 22 2017

The definitive directory of what you should be wearing on your wrist right now. Words by Alex Doak.

SS17 LADIES LUXURY WATCH EDIT

May 22 2017

From the sporty chic of Chopard’s new Happy Ocean to the elegant majesty of the Millenary from Audemars Piguet, there’s plenty to get excited about with this selection of new-season watches.

AUDEMARS PIGUET ROYAL OAK CHRONOGRAPH | DRAMATIC EFFECT

May 19 2017

Watchmaking has in recent years seen some fairly significant changes. Enthusiasts craved some bright and bold colour to break up the monochrome monotony, and watchmakers - like Audemars Piguet - duly responded.

HUBLOT BIG BANG FERRARI UNICO | KING GOLD

May 11 2017

A partnership between Hublot and Ferrari made perfect sense when it was first announced - both are giants of their industry, and both posses an insatiable desire to progress - and it has grown stronger with every collaboration. There have been quite a few joint efforts released, but the timepiece featured here is particularly interesting.

BREMONT JAGUAR MKII WHITE | A BREED APART

May 5 2017

British watchmaker Bremont take a lot of pride in the partnerships they are able to nurture, and in the resulting timepieces. Considering this drive - and Bremonts’ British heritage – collaboration with Jaguar makes perfect sense, and we have been blown away by every watch created thus far. The focus of the partnership has always been the Jaguar E-type, an icon of British motoring, and a car described by Enzo Ferrari as the most beautiful in the world.

AUDEMARS PIGUET ROYAL OAK | A CLASSIC MASTERPIECE

April 20 2017

One can’t help but wonder whether Gérald Genta – the watch designer who created the original Royal Oak, allegedly in one night – expected his design to become the icon it has. This original Royal Oak DNA has been developed and reworked by Audemars Piguet, and this has ensured that the desing has stood the test of time.

BASELWORLD IN BRIEF | TUDOR NEW RELEASES

April 4 2017

Watch enthusiasts the world over recognise how important it is for watchmakers to make an impact at Baselworld – the biggest event of its type – and the eyes of the world scrutinise each and every new piece. Tudor have quietly been building a reputation as one of the most exciting exhibitors, always maintaining a carefully choreographed air of mystery right up to the deadline.

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.