Chaumet and Central Saint Martins, UAL create the diadem of the 21st century

Futurist Chaumet “Vertiges” tiara, or how to reinterpret the French formal gardens with a touch of Parisian spirit.⠀  Chaumet x Central Saint Martins, UAL: 8 innovative minds, 8 innovative projects, giving life to an idea. Chaumet, the high-end jeweller based in Paris, gave carte blanche to the jewellery students of Central Saint Martins, UAL, to … Read more

Zannetti Skull 2017 – A glamorous pocket watch

2017 Baselworld: The skull, a “must” of the watchmaking. The skull, being elected by all nowadays teenagers as their favourite break-with-tradition expressive element, actually exists in watchmaking since a long time. There is certainly a long-lasting tradition of “memento mori” watches in history: stories are told that even Maria Stuart, Queen of Scotland, spent her … Read more

Patek Philippe at 2017 Baselworld: A year with two anniversaries and fascinating debuts

Patek Philippe can look back to an uninterrupted legacy of 178 successful years in fine watchmaking, so it is not surprising that the suite of anniversaries is becoming denser. They prompt the Genevan manufacture to craft commemorative watches that recall significant events. In 2017, the Aquanaut collection is celebrating its 20th birthday with an anniversary … Read more

New 2017 Rolex Watches: Sea-Dweller Oyster Perpetual, Cosmograph Daytona & Yacht-Master II

Rolex is introducing the latest generation of its Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller. Rolex is introducing the latest creations in its Oyster and Cellini collections. Like all Rolex timepieces, the new watches are covered by Rolex’s own Superlative Chronometer certification – symbolized by the green seal – guaranteeing that they satisfy performance criteria which exceed watchmaking norms … Read more

Piece-unique at Baselworld 2017: Jacob & Co. Astronomia Octopus

Led by Jacob Arabo, a visionary who embodies the American dream, Jacob & Co. continues to revolutionize the world of jewellery and haute horology. Jacob & Co. Founder draws upon the mystery and intelligence of octopus with the introduction of the luxury brand’s entirely new Astronomia model timepiece, the Astronomia Octopus watch. Since its initial … Read more

Feminine Haute Horlogerie: Breguet’s new self-winding Tradition Dame 7038 in rose gold

Baselworld 2017: Breguet unveils new Tradition Dame 7038 timepiece radiantly attired in rose gold. Breguet’s new self-winding Tradition Dame 7038 set to assert itself as a major player on the scene of feminine Haute Horlogerie. The luxury watchmaking house presents a worldwide exclusive glimpse at a new version of its Tradition Dame model, radiantly attired … Read more