Jewelry & Watches

From JustLuxe content partner iW Magazine Maurice Lacroix adds a bronze-cased model to its best-selling Aikon collection with the new Aikon Automatic Bronze. The new Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic Bronze.Paired with a new brown fumé pattern gradient dial, the watch comes nearly six years after the previous automatic Aikon in bronze, which sported a dark blue patterned dial with Arabic numerals. This latest example, which Maurice Lacroix issues as a limited region of 888 pieces, matches the bronze hue with a dressier ‘smoked chocolate’ dial. The elegant Clous de Paris pattern has a brown hue that gradually darkens toward the edges. Thin…

From JustLuxe content partner iW Magazine Watch and jewelry retailer Wempe teams with Girard-Perregaux to launch the newest model in Wempe’s Signature Collection of limited editions. The new Wempe Signature Collection x Girard-Perregaux Laureato Chronograph is a 42mm by 12.1mm edition of the watchmaker’s well-known integrated steel-cased series. With Wempe, Girard-Perregaux has created a special copper-colored dial with a Clous-de-Paris pattern specially designed to reflect and refract light. Girard-Perragaux has also coated the watch’s baton-shaped hour markers and hour and minute hands with luminous gold to enhance the light play. The copper dial has three subdials, each with a silver-colored background. As…

The launch of the new Bvlgari Aeterna High Jewelry collection in Rome was a spectacular event! Celebrating the 140th anniversary of the Maison, this occasion brought together Global Brand Ambassadors and special guests, showcasing magnificent creations that honor the timeless essence of the Eternal City.  [embedded content] The Bvlgari Aeterna High Jewelry collection is special for several reasons: 140th Anniversary Celebration: The collection marks the 140th anniversary of Bvlgari, a milestone that reflects the brand's long-standing heritage and expertise in jewelry making. Tribute to Rome: The collection pays homage to the Eternal City of Rome, capturing its timeless beauty, history,…

Bob's WatchesPurchasing a pre-owned luxury Rolex is an exciting venture that combines the thrill of owning an iconic timepiece with the practical benefits of smart investment. However, the process can be daunting due to the high stakes involved. To help you navigate this journey, here’s a comprehensive guide that covers everything you need to know. Bobs Watches1. Understand the Value Proposition Before diving into the purchasing process, it’s crucial to understand why a pre-owned Rolex from a reputable retailer like Bob’s Watches is a great investment. Rolex watches are renowned for their precision, durability, and timeless style. Unlike many luxury…

From JustLuxe content partner iW Magazine Louis Vuitton added ‘watch designer’ to the impressive list of accomplishments by renowned architect Frank Gehry. The new Louis Vuitton Tambour Moon Flying Tourbillon Poincon de Geneve Sapphire Frank Gehry.The new Tambour Moon Flying Tourbillon Poinçon de Genève Sapphire Frank Gehry results from a collaboration with Gehry and Louis Vuitton, which adds the watch to its High Watchmaking collection. The stunning 48.3mm flying tourbillon watch has a clear sapphire case, dial, crown, lugs, and hands. Its transparent architecture allows the wearer to have an uninterrupted view of the flying tourbillon caliber, which was produced and assembled at La Fabrique…

From JustLuxe content partner iW Magazine As the official timer for the Olympic Games in Paris 2024 this summer, Omega launches a celebratory watch, the Speedmaster Chronoscope Paris 2024. It has a vintage 1940s ‘snail’ dial design that displays a tachymeter scale, a pulsometer scale, and a telemeter scale. The new Omega Speedmaster Chronoscope Paris 2024With its white opaline dial and black, grey, and gold accents, the watch oozes retro appeal while hosting a full slate of modern technical updates within its contemporary 43mm case. The watch is also available with a Moonshine Gold case and bracelet and a ceramic bezel.The…

From JustLuxe content partner iW Magazine Louis Vuitton dresses its already impressive in-house flying tourbillon with stunning ‘stained glass’ artisanal enamel to create the new 41mm platinum and white gold Voyager Flying Tourbillon “Poinçon de Genève“ Plique-à-jour.  The new 41mm platinum and white gold Louis Vuitton Voyager Flying Tourbillon “Poinçon de Genève“ Plique-à-jour.By pairing a modern flying tourbillon movement developed within the La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton workshop with a traditional enameling technique, Louis Vuitton draws attention to its wide-ranging mastery of artistic craftsmanship, which for this model focuses on plique-à-jour, a method pioneered by Byzantine artisans in the 4th and 5th centuries. Essentially, the…

From JustLuxe content partner iW Magazine Approximately twelve years ago, I walked into The Hourglass, a specialist watch boutique in Sydney, and it changed my perception of horology.  At this time, there was a new wave of high contemporary brands like De Bethune, MB&F, and Urwerk. These amazing labels were pushing the boundaries of watchmaking with radical designs and unusual materials. Some of their pieces were exceptionally futuristic in appearance, with extraordinarily complicated mechanical movements.  Unfortunately, the issue for the consumer was these watches (due to price point) are inaccessible to most. This is where the Swiss/Singapore brand Azimuth found…

From JustLuxe content partner iW Magazine Chronoswiss twists its regulator display from vertical to horizontal with the all-new Strike Two Series, a limited edition collection with two dial-side bridges and a stunning hand-guilloched seconds dial. The new Chronoswiss Strike Two H2O.Echoing existing Chronoswiss regulator-dial watches with a vertical layout, such as its Open Gear series, the new Strike Two offers a familiar, contemporary Chronoswiss look but with a slimmer, smaller case that places its hour subdial at the 3 o’clock position instead of at the top of the dial. The Chronoswiss Strike Two Golden GearsSimilarly, Chronoswiss has also rotated the seconds dial,…

From JustLuxe content partner iW Magazine Louis Vuitton presents three highly artisanal Louis Vuitton Escale watches, each combining engraving, enameling, sculpture, and even marquetry in timepieces that explore themes inspired by nature and fantasy. One of three debuts announcing the Louis Vuitton Escale series of artisans watches. The watch is called Louis Vuitton Escale Cabinet of Wonders Koi’s Garden.The new Escale series follows Louis Vuitton’s equally ambitious update to its Tambour collection and represents a new, high-end approach to the watchmaker’s artisanal watches.  Escale watches will all feature a round case and hand-polished case horns meant to recall the metal brackets of Louis…