One of the most famous chronographs in history, the Omega Speedmaster, has a storied past unparalleled by others. Omega originally released the first Speedmaster in 1957 as a sports chronograph, which helped to assert Omega as the manufacturer of timing equipment for sports, racing and most famously, the Olympic Games. The original design, created by […]
Continue Reading...The lab-grown diamond industry is growing quickly and still consumers are confused between natural and synthetic diamonds. Below, we shed some light on the major differences between the two classification of diamonds in hopes of bringing transparency to the evolving diamond market. What Differentiates a Natural Diamond From a Synthetic Diamond? Natural diamonds take millions […]
Continue Reading...A watch does not typically sell for four times its estimate at auction, but in the case for one 1950s Rolex, the dream became a reality. In December 2013, luxury watch aficionados got the shock of their lives when the more than 50-year-old timepiece, nicknamed “Padellone,” or “Big Frying Pan” in Italian, sold at Christie’s […]
Continue Reading...The jargon of the world of timepieces can seem daunting, even though many of us wear and use a watch every day! This guide is a primer to watch anatomy: We’ll start with the watch band (1) that attaches the timepiece to your wrist. It is generally called a bracelet if made of metal, and […]
Continue Reading...The differences between after-market and genuine Rolex watches may seem confusing to the everyday retail customer, however they are technically well-defined within watch collecting community. An after-market alteration or model is described as any changes or services made to a Rolex that are not attributed to an authorized Rolex dealer. For example, if your watch’s […]
Continue Reading...With a brand identity that is oh-so-chic and known worldwide for its luxury and timelessness, CHANEL has created timepieces that reflect the high fashion maison’s signature provocative style and edgy-yet-classic design. Below, we delve deeper into the haute horological world of CHANEL and its most coveted watch styles. CHANEL debuted its watch collection in 1987 […]
Continue Reading...Gold coins had already been in circulation in England, when in 1489, King Henry VII ordered the creation of a gold piece that was larger in both weight and size. This regal coinage commanded a noble name: the sovereign. The original design featured a detailed image of the king in his full regalia on the […]
Continue Reading...From Lady Gaga to Nicki Manaj to Gwen Stefani, heart shaped engagement rings have certainly found their moment in the spotlight among celebrities over the past decade. Although not quite as popular as round or princess-cut diamonds, the heart-shaped has certainly become a trend once more after spending nearly three decades in the shadow of […]
Continue Reading...In 1860, Giovanni Panerai founded luxury watch brand what would eventually become Officine Panerai in Florence, Italy. The store he opened began as a watchmaker’s shop on Ponte alle Grazie, serving both as a workshop and also as the city’s first watchmaking school. The small establishment became an official supplier of watches and precision instruments […]
Continue Reading...High-end jewelry house Cartier’s prominence and notoriety is not limited to only its magnificent jewelry creations, but can also be attributed to its numerous attributions to the world of horology. The brand’s watches are just as coveted as its most popular necklaces, rings and bracelets, if not more. With several iconic collections from which to […]
Continue Reading...Launched over 60 years ago, the Rolex Day-Date has become an icon in the watch world and a fixture in every horology enthusiast’s watch wardrobe. The first reference was the 6511, which, due to the complexity of the new model and its automatic movement, included additional discs and a screw down back to meet manufacturing […]
Continue Reading...First minted in 1967, the South African gold Krugerrand coin was an attempt to help market South African gold produced by the country’s mint. It eventually accounted for 90% of the global gold coin market by 1980, despite its association with the apartheid movement, which caused numerous countries to reject its use. After discovering an […]
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