Sensational Warm Up For SIHH 2019

When 2019 has barely started, SIHH is scheduled to open its doors. From January 14th to 18th the exhibiting brands will delight us with the most mesmerizing new creations. Traditionally many of those brands also launch a few new watches before the show. While impressive, they usually keep the real fireworks until the fair itself. Given the very high level of the watches that they have already introduced, 2019 is bound to going to be an amazing year in watches!

By Martin Green

Winter Weather, Winter Watches

Spoiled by a long summer, most people living in the northern hemisphere now have to deal with lower temperatures, and in some cases even snow. This sets the scenery for the upcoming holidays, and with that also for these watches, which go very well with a bit of winter wonderland!

The Big Cats Of Cartier: A Legacy Of Craftsmanship

When you say Cartier, you also say cats, big cats to be precise, as they have been for decades a rich source of inspiration for the brand. A big influence in this was Jeanne Toussaint (1887 - 1978) who became the brand's director of jewelry design in 1933. The story goes that she was on safari in Africa with Louis Cartier when they encountered a panther. She immediately envisioned a piece of jewelry, as she apparently exclaimed: 'Diamonds, onyx, emeralds; a brooch!.' When back in Paris, she immediately went to work, and a legend was born!

Romancing The Stone: Diamonds & Ladies Watches

Apparently, they make for the perfect combination, as especially in the high-end part of the watch world it is hard to find a ladies watch that is not adorned with diamonds. This clear connection makes it especially in the Western part of the world very difficult for brands to sell watches set with diamonds to men, even when placed on a more masculine watch. For women diamonds are almost a must yet the way the brands incorporate them into their designs greatly differs.

Pink, Rose Or Red Gold? The Attraction Of Warm Colored Precious Metals

Especially since we are moving into autumn, the appeal of warm colored gold seems to be at a height. These hues have an even warmer tint and glow to it than traditional 18 karat yellow gold. Its popularity has been on the rise for quite a few years now, and many brands utilize its rich appearance to create exceptional watches. But what are these types of gold exactly?

Straight Edge: Strap On A Square Watch For A Change

Square watches are not always the most popular choice, but when it’s done right donning straight edges on your wrist is a refreshing change of pace.

Back to School Vibes: Grown-Up Watches That Score Top Marks

As students are heading back to school in droves armed with new supplies, clothes, and shoes to flaunt on campus, get into the spirit of the season with a fine timepiece that’ll earn you an A+ for style. Photo Credit: Cartier Drive de Cartier To the delight of luxury watch enthusiasts everywhere, Cartier unveiled a […]

Factory Customization: Making Your Luxury Watch Perfect For You

From Cartier to Vacheron Constantin, a handful of watch manufacturers are offering a way for clients to customize luxury timepieces right from the source.

4 Watches For Women Who Mean Business

In the corporate life, watches are more than daily companions; they are tools, pieces of jewelry, as well as an important part in shaping up our professional image. Depending on the industry you are in certain watches are off bounds while others fit in perfectly. Here are four powerful creations that mean business as much as you do!

Watch of the Week: Santos de Cartier Skeleton

Earlier this year Cartier had quite a few surprises for us in store: not only did they release an updated version of the Santos de Cartier, but they also introduced a skeleton version which was not only available in pink gold but also in stainless steel.

Fly Away With Me: Four Watches Made For The Blue Skies

Whether you fly yourself, enjoy the first class service of a major airline or travel in the comfort of your own private jet, either will work as a great excuse to treat yourself to one of these four watches that were made for the blue skies!

I’m Spinning Around! Top 5 Tourbillon Watches

The tourbillon is still the undeniable king of the complications. It is often the one that envokes the most feverish reactions from watch collectors and connoisseurs alike. Part of its magic is its undeniable ability to captivate through its mesmerizing motion and the technical complexity to achieve this. These are some of the most recent watches with a tourbillon that were able to capture, and hold our attention!

Five Watches That Are Discretely The Best

The greatness of many Haute Horlogerie creations is often evident. Being objects of art, they are extrovert by nature. But some follow a different path. That of understated excellence. Watches that require the knowledge of a true connoisseur to be revealed for what they really are. Here are five watches that have that down to a T!

The Playful Elegance Of The Cartier Rencontre de Panthères

Panthers have become synonymous with Cartier, and even while having used this theme for almost a century, they still come up with new interpretations. That their creativity hasn't run out was proved once again at the SIHH 2018, with the Cartier Rencontre de Panthères.

Jake Gyllenhaal Is The New Face Of The Iconic Santos de Cartier

Luxury watchmaker, Cartier announced that actor Jake Gyllenhaal will join the brand as the new face for its iconic Santos De Cartier timepiece.

Throwback Thursday: 1920’s Cartier Tortue Monopoussoir

Cartier has a very rich watchmaking history. The majority of the watches that they made, especially in the earlier years of La Maison, have always been remarkably uncomplicated. It was their refined case shapes, matched with classic, elegant dials that were the focus. But there are exceptions to this, like this Cartier Tortue Monopoussoir from 1929.

Haute Time’s Favorite Watches Of SIHH 2018

The Salon Internationale de Haute Horlogerie, or SIHH, featured this year again a stunning line-up of the most beautiful watches. More then recent years.