Luxury Watches and Jewelry Reviews and News
In the late 17th century the “Jaquemart” invention brought beautifully animated figures to the dial contributing to the storyline of the timepiece. The figures were set into the dial and move in sync with the activated minute repeater. In the late 1980s Ulysse Nardin introduced a surprising variation to “Jaquemart”. San Marco watch symbolized the … Read more
LVMH and partners to build one of the largest luxury malls in the UAE In 2011, French luxury goods conglomerate LVMH announced the intention to enter in the hospitality sector with the opening of a 45-villa Maison in the Maldives. 2013 will see LVMH embarking on the ambition plans. A 168,000 square metre mall on … Read more
India’s man with the golden shirt According to the World Gold Council, India bought 933.4 tonnes of gold in 2011. 3.32 kilograms (7.3 pounds) of this gold were purchased by a Indian businessman to bring him his 15 minutes of fame. Datta Phuge ordered a golden shirt worth 240,000 dollars, made up of 14,000 pieces of … Read more
A visionary car inspires a visionary timepiece. Following the great success of the Super Sport watch, the latest extension of the Bugatti-Parmigiani Fleurier watch collection is inspired by the world’s most powerful roadster, the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse. The indexes are spindle-shaped between 3 and 9 o’clock to convey an impression of acceleration. The … Read more
LVMH well-equipped to continue its growth momentum Despite an uncertain economic environment in Europe, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury products group, says it is well-equipped to continue its growth momentum across all business groups in 2013. LVMH recorded revenue of €28.1 billion in 2012, an increase of 19% compared to 2011. … Read more
The second Giorgio Armani boutique in Paris opened this January is entirely dedicated to womenswear. The flagship is located on the prestigious avenue Montaigne in the same building where almost four decades earlier Giorgio Armani collaborated with Emmanuel Ungaro as a consultant for his menswear line. The designer returned to where he began his adventure … Read more