When the Patek Philippe Tiffany Blue Ref. 5711-1A-018 timepiece was introduced in early December of 2021, it was hyped beyond belief, yet limited to just 170 pieces. Those watches were privately distributed by Tiffany & Co, presumably to its top clients. The watch, billed as the last of the blue-dialed steel 5711 series, essentially never…
Dive Watches: On Time in the Board Room or Beneath the Waves
The Iconic Dive Watch Rolex Submariner Date $10,600 Introduced in 1953 and worn by James Bond in four movies, including “Dr. No” and “Thunderball,” the distinctive unidirectional elapsed time bezel and bracelet make this perhaps the most recognizable and imitated dive watch. It is available in stainless steel, two-tone stainless steel and gold, as well…
Chronographs: A Must for Serious Watch Collections
In the horological world, chronographs are often associated with racing. Originally engineered to track lap times, the stopwatch function has proven to be very practical for anyone keeping track of elapsed time (such as parking meters!). Sly’s Choice Panerai Luminor Chrono From $9,200 Worn by the Italian Royal Navy since 1916, Panerai gained prominence when…
Ticking Treasures: Vintage Watches
We live in an age when the wristwatch has been replaced by an impersonal smartwatch supplying most of the features of a computer, or worse, no timepiece at all, relying instead on a cellular phone to keep track of time. As a result, analog watches have lost their appeal, relegated to dusty drawers. But not…
Timekeeping: The Essential Basics of a Watch Collection
A watch does more than tell the time; it tells the world who you are. The ideal collection includes examples from distinct categories. They all make sure you’re on time for important events while expressing your unique sense of style. Dive Watch Rolex Submariner MSRP beginning at $8,100 Designed with the assistance of Jacques Cousteau,…
Eco-Luxury in the Realm of Watches
June 1, 2021
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We rarely associate materials like recycled plastics and waste materials with luxury products, but the watch industry is working to change that. While we hid behind our masks and our front doors over the past 18 months, watch manufacturers were busy in the lab, and have emerged from the pandemic lockdown with a crop of…
Precious Time
High-end jewelry watches have it all: investment value, artistry, and functionality. In the past few years, new setting techniques, gem cuts, and more adventurous designs are changing the way jewelry watches look. There is a growing sense of fearlessness in the design, with larger gems, more color, and more drama. Gemsetting falls into that special…
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