Jewelry & Watches

Just like the art market, the watch market is manipulated by manufacturers and recent Covid-related disruption has impacted the production chain. A market which is dominated by big dealers and auction houses, also has secondary market participants and no real industry watchdog, creating a true laissez-faire marketplace. And when it comes to luxury watches, forgers are out to trick even the most attune eye and finding rare timepieces is also a challenge. As one of the most preferred consignors of luxury watches in the United States, LuxuryWatchesUSA has a diverse online marketplace (as well as a showroom in New York…

From JustLuxe content partner iW Magazine Bulova has partnered with the online gaming community and marketplace D-Cave to develop two new versions of Bulova’s digital-display Computron LED watch the reboot. Both new Computron D-Cave models include new visual concepts inspired by the gaming world and one Special Edition features an exhibition mineral crystal case top that showcases a gaming circuit board. The Computron is a futuristic trapezoidal-cased watch that Bulova originally debuted in the late 1970s and re-launched in 2019 with steel and gold-colored cases and blue or red LED displays. The new Bulova Computron D-Cave, with Special Edition model at right.These new models…

Bob's WatchesRolex brand ambassador Taylor Fritz won his first Masters 1000 title this past Sunday at the Indian Wells Open, also known as the Indian Wells Masters, and the BNP Paribas Open. He raised the championship trophy proudly over his head, giving us a glimpse at the two-tone Rolex Daytona on his wrist. As one of the most iconic chronographs in existence, the Daytona is the perfect watch for such a monumental feat, especially one that will be photographed and celebrated by nearly every major news outlet. It also appears to be his go-to Rolex, but more on that later. At…

From JustLuxe content partner iW Magazine Maurice Lacroix indulges its luxurious side with the Eliros Sunshine, a gilded addition to its fashion-forward Eliros collection. The new Maurice Lacroix Eliros Sunshine.While the glittery dial and strap on the 40mm quartz watch catch your eye immediately, it’s the textured pyramid pattern that sets the watch apart from other chic wristwear. The watch’s sapphire crystal will thwart your attempt to run your finger over the dial to feel the peaks in the golden pyramid range. But you’re free to caress the supple gold strap, which features its own dimensional pleasures. Maurice Lacroix ensures that the…

Jacob & CoIn the Haute Horlogerie industry, there have been numerous timepieces with miniature functional sculptures, and Jacob & Co is a brand that enjoys experimenting with newer themes, complications and challenges. The Astronomia Collection is a canvas that the brand has often used to express its artistic innovations. The Jacob & Co Maestro Worldtime is one such embodiment of 21st-century ultra-high-end watchmaking. This timepiece extends the Astronomia universe by including a new Worldtime complication and the iconic four-arm vertical movement. A globally recognized symbol of Jacob & Co watchmaking expertise, Maestro Worldtime is an unprecedented concept that has surpassed…

From JustLuxe content partner iW Magazine Oris will again assist the Coral Restoration Foundation as it works to restore the world’s coral reefs. The Swiss watchmaker is donating a yellow gold Carysfort Reef Limited Edition Aquis to the annual Raise the Reef gala in Key Largo, Florida, scheduled for March 19. The auction provides the vast majority of the annual budget for the Foundation. The Oris Carysfort Reef Limited Edition Aquis.Oris originally released the watch as a limited edition of fifty pieces, all of which are sold. But for the gala, Oris donated the first production piece, which features the lowest limited edition number (#02…

Louis VuittonSince the first launch of smartwatches by a luxury Swiss brand in 2015, it’s interesting to see how luxury brands occupy the smartwatch sector. With precious stone and metals handcrafted movements, these brands have to create pieces that become luxury statements and tech wearables. The French luxury house Louis Vuitton has launched its latest Tambour Horizon Light Up - Maison’s third-generation connected watch. The third generation of Louis Vuitton’s Tambour Horizon, the Light Up, takes connected smartwatches to a new level, offering never-seen-before levels of customization and personalization. On the outside, the Light Up is available in a 44m…

RitaniAmericans are increasingly shopping online, but one of the toughest sells is also one of the priciest and most emotionally charged items people buy: the diamond engagement ring. One specific company that has seen great success is Ritani, a New York City-based vertically integrated diamond brand. Its parent company is the global diamond manufacturer Julius Klein Group, which now goes by the name Grandview Klein Diamond Group, a Diamond Trading Co. site-holder that buys from De Beers, which means those visiting Ritani’s website can customize the perfect diamond ring online based on real inventory, essentially cracking open a safe that…

Buying a luxury timepiece should be an experience of a lifetime, right!? The experience should be thrilling and whimsical, with a sense of mystery and wonder. The experience of buying a Jacob & Co timepiece just got more interesting - Astronomia Everest watch by Jacob & Co buyer will experience the travel adventure of a lifetime at Mount Everest.The Astronomia Everest (US $884,000) is designed in partnership with Swedish explorer and environmentalist, Johan Ernst tells the story of Nilson’s top adventures and brings attention to the environmental issues affecting the planet. Jacob & Co. will donate 10% (US $90,000) to…

From JustLuxe content partner iW Magazine Tutima adds two models to its excellent M2 Seven Seas S adventure watch collection, and both catch the eye with a steel case and two interesting green or yellow gradient dials. This newer of the M2 Seven Seas collections adds an S to its name to denote the use of a brushed and partially polished 43mm stainless steel case rather than a titanium case. Where previous steel models offer red or blue dials, the newest M2 Seven Seas S offers a yellow or green dial, but with a twist. In the center, each dial option invites…