Jewelry & Watches

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…

From JustLuxe content partner iW Magazine Bulova adds two new value-priced automatic models to its classic Surveyor collection, a series that offers a contemporary sculpted-edged case. One of the new 39mm Bulova Surveyor models, available in three dial options.All models sport a new 39mm case size, and one new Surveyor model offers three sunburst-finished dial options: pistachio green, dark green, or burgundy. Bulova fits the two green models on a quick-release brown leather strap or a matching three-link stainless steel bracelet. The burgundy dialed Surveyor, with rose-gold-hued markers, hands, and crown, also fits with a quick-release three-link stainless steel bracelet.…

Bob's WatchesBob’s Watches will be holding its Spring 2024 “Family Jewels” auction which dives into the elegance of yesteryears - a curated selection of preowned luxury watches that encapsulate the essence of time itself. On March 8, 2024, at 9:00 am PST, enthusiasts and collectors alike will have the unique opportunity to acquire pieces from an exquisite collection that spans the illustrious histories of Omega and Rolex. Each of these collectable timepieces comes from the original purchasing families, hence the name “Family Jewels” auction. Each lot has been meticulously selected to represent the pinnacle of vintage craftsmanship and design, offering…

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…

From JustLuxe content partner iW Magazine Zenith launches its lightest Chronometer Sport with the new Chronomaster Sport Titanium, the latest model in the much-heralded collection powered by the Zenith El Primero 3600 high-speed automatic chronograph movement. The new Zenith Chronomaster Sport Titanium.In addition to using lightweight titanium to construct the 41mm case and bracelet, Zenith also offers the watch paired with an all-new integrated rubber strap design, an option that further reduces the watch’s overall weight. To emphasize the new case-metal, which reduces the overall weight of the watch by thirty percent, Zenith artisans have given the new watch a largely satin-brushed finish,…

From JustLuxe content partner iW Magazine Piaget revisits the golden age of Polo with the new Piaget Polo 79, a karat gold ode to the jet-setting original. The new Piaget Polo 79At 38mm in diameter, the new Polo is slightly larger than the 34mm original but retains the Polo’s very chic 1970s vibe. While many of that era’s high-profile luxury sports watches were cased in steel, the Piaget Polo remained an all-precious-metal model. Like the reigning steel-cased watches of the 1970s, Piaget’s Polo also featured a bracelet that seamlessly linked to the case, with Polo’s brushed and polished gold bracelet links extending…