Jewelry & Watches

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…

Franck Muller’s Vanguard Vegas Racing celebrates the Formula 1 debut in Sin City.   Designed in collaboration with Neiman Marcus, the Vanguard Vegas Racing combines the heart pounding exhilaration of F1 single-seaters screaming down the strip at 215 MPH, with the excitement of a high-stakes night out at the casino. The monocoque coachwork of the new Vanguard is crafted in forged carbon fiber - the same material used to build F1 cars. Each case is precisely sculpted by a series of CNC machines then polished by hand, transforming the solid block of forged carbon into the signature Vanguard style. During…

From JustLuxe content partner iW Magazine Grand Seiko drops the case diameter of its 62GS Heritage Collection offerings to 38mm for two new seasonal Hi-Beat 36000 debuts. One, the SBGH341 “Sakura-Kakushi” (hiding cherry blossoms), features a pink dial inspired by Shunbun, the vernal equinox of late March. The new Grand Seiko SBGH341 “Sakura-Kakushi”Its colors echo the effect of snow as it covers the blooming cherry blossoms of the Tohoku region. The new Grand Seiko SBGH343 Sakura-Wakaba.The second debut, the SBGH343 Sakura-Wakaba, is inspired by the Seimei season of early April with its patterned green dial that blends cherry blossom hues and the colors…

An impressive collection of Bulgari jewels by a Private CollectorChristie’s introduces Jewels Online, marking the inaugural jewelry auction of 2024. The bidding period opens on March 11 and concludes online on March 21. Featuring a carefully curated assortment of signed jewels, diamonds, and colored gemstones, the highlights will be on display from March 17 to 20. This exhibition is accessible to the public at Christie’s Rockefeller Center in New York. The auction boasts prestigious creations from renowned makers such as Buccellati, Cartier, David Webb, Hemmerle, Seaman Schepps, Tiffany & Co., Jean Schlumberger, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Verdura. Prices cater…