Breit-Bling: Breitling Chronomat 01 Diamondworks Watch
It used to be that watch brands like Breitling didn’t offer highly diamond decorated watches direct out of the manufacture. Something about professional aviator watches studded with 4 carats of diamonds that didn’t seem to be marketable. It wasn’t until Swiss watch makers noticed a booming aftermarket watch ‘enhancement’ industry that they decided to offer […]
By Ariel Adams
Haute Timepieces: H. Moser & Cie Moser Perpetual Moon Watch
Many watch lovers are infatuated with the curious complication known as the moon phase indicator. Quite self-explanatory, the indicator serves shows what phase the moon is in as it cycles from orb in the sky to mere sliver of light. Eons of sentient humans and human ancestors have gazed in wonder at the coming and […]
Haute Timepieces: Ulysse Nardin Caprice Tiger Watch
For thousands of years beautiful jewelry has been enhanced with, or modeled after, animals. A feline fetish exists in the watch world, especially when it comes to haute joaillerie. Cats, big and small, timid and wild, have found a place on luxury timepieces. Frequently featured on women’s pieces, cats are often considered to compliment femininity. […]
Haute Timepieces: Bedat & Co. Number 8 Watch
Bedat & Co., the timepiece company with a tumultuous history, has recently begun anew. One of its former distributors picked up the rights to the fumbling company, uplifted the brand’s spirits, and has released exciting new pieces. And with new energy comes new opportunities. Competing brand Cartier, has recently been pulling its goods out of […]