Four Watches That Will Put You Over Moon In 3D

The moon has always had a great attraction to humankind. So when the first clocks where developed, displaying the moon phase was among the first complications that where added. It went the same with the pocket watch, and even on the wristwatch, the moon phase indicator made an early entrance. The majority of these watches utilize a disc on which two moons are displayed and which is shown behind a window on the dial. But some watches are different and show the heavenly body closest to earth in its three-dimensional fashion.

By Martin Green

Four Animal Inspired Watches

Nature is often a source of inspiration for how we design things. Especially in jewelry, are there many objects whose shape is inspired by animals, flowers, or the world below sea level. In watches, it is usually animals that inspire designers to create something unique, like the following four watches;

Haute Complication: Graff MasterGraff GyroGraff Endangered Species

In the world of complicated watches, the GyroGraff collection by Graff has created its niche. While this is in part to its complicated movement, it is also because they often feature intricate dials and the most stunning gemstone settings. This is also the case with the latest creations within this collection, dedicated to endangered species.

Swing That Bling! Some Of The Most Epic Watches With Diamonds

Diamond set watches have a terrible disadvantage. Most people are so impressed by their visual impact and the price tag that comes along, that they forget how complicated it is to create such a marvel. The following watches are therefore first and foremost unique masterpieces that combine the noble art of watchmaking with that of diamond cutting and setting!

Haute Complication: Graff GyroGraff Drive

Graff puts its passion for cars into a higher gear and uses it as inspiration for a very special of the GyroGraff. Named appropriately GyroGraff Drive the watches in this collection feature a micro painting on the dial, that will satisfy your need for speed.

And Some More Great New Watches From Baselworld

For a few days a year Basel, normally a modest provincial capital on the Swiss borders with Germany and France, is the capital of the world, the watch world that is. This year is particularly strong in terms of new offerings. The vast majority of the brands exhibiting at Baselworld introduced watches that are very pure in their DNA, while at the same time in tune with what the market currently desires, like these four watches:

What Watches To Wear For Christmas

Christmas is around the corner, and while many of you are probably hoping to find a new watch under the tree, that is up to Santa. Of course, you can wear any watch on the holiday, but some seem to be just that more appropriate, like these five amazing watches!

Drenched In Diamonds: The World’s Most Exclusive, And Expensive, Diamond Set Watches

How can you upgrade a watch that is already a horological masterpiece? Set them with diamonds! This by itself is a form of art, as nothing is so complicated as setting a three dimensional, functional, object like a watch with diamonds. It often takes weeks, if not months, to make them, not only the movement but also to complete the diamond setting. The result is spectacular! Meet the world's most exclusive and expensive diamond set watches!

A Diamond Day in the Life With Graff USA President & CEO Henri Barguirdjian

What does a day in the life of a diamond giant CEO look like? We find out through Graff's USA President & CEO Henri Barguirdjian...

One-On-One With Graff Luxury Watches CEO Michel Pitteloud

Our exclusive interview with Michel Pitteloud, CEO of Graff Luxury Watches...

Best Baselworld Previews 2014

In a couple of weeks we’ll be walking the 36 miles of aisles at Baselworld, the world’s largest watch fair in Basel, Switzerland, gathering info on all of the exciting new watch introductions. For now, we bring you a sneak preview of five new pieces about to make their debut: The Louis Moinet Qatar Tourbillon (pictured […]