A Lange & Sohne Watches
Lange & Sohne produce a relatively small amount of watches each year. The manufacture output of the Lange & Sohne watches is due to the great investment in craftsmanship and also the passion in which the master watchmakers hand finish every detail Founded in 1845 near Dresden, Germany by Ferdinand Adolf Lange, A. Lange & Sohne has had a rather turbulent history with their workshops bombed in World War II and the company seized by the communist regime in 1947. Though it seemed to have become a legend for the next forty years, in 1990 the traditional trademark of A. Lange & Sohne was re-registered worldwide. Created in the usual high standards of their earlier generations of pocket watches, A. Lange & Sohne watches bear the same complexity and perfection of former days. Lange 1 is probably the symbol of Lange’s artistry and precision these days and the most highly acclaimed of their mechanical wristwatches. The Datograph is another superb technical masterpiece with a fly-back feature, precise minute counter and outsize date. For scientific measurements and navigational purposes, the splendid Richard Lange observation watch is the best choice.
Show MoreFranck Muller Watches
Frank Muller seems to continue the long and outstanding Swiss tradition in watch design. He made his debut in the late 1980’s with a very attractive collection for both men and women. His line includes several styles of reliable and elegant watches. The Franck Muller Curvex Tourbillon Imperiale watch, for instance, featuring an 18kgold case and a bracelet buckle, with a blue tourbillon dial and luminous numbers is one of his most expensive watches. The Men’s ‘Long Island Quantieme’ watch model in rose gold with automatic movement and perpetual calendar is a classy timepiece which has a black dial, luminescent numbers and hands plus three silver sub-dials. The Frank Muller Conquistador Automatic watch, with white gold case and buckle is another example of good taste and precision. Many people consider the Master Banker 18k Men’s Perpetual watch to be Frank Muller’s masterpiece of design; it is made of white 18k gold with brushed finish, four sub-dials and fine gunmetal blue hands. Franck Muller watches are luxury timepieces with a twist. Not only do they demand the highest quality of craftmenship but they create some of the most striking and unique watches available today.
Show MorePatek Philippe Watches
One of the top watch companies in the world, Patek Philippe, founded in 1839 by two Polish migrants in Geneva, reached fame with the first wristwatch ever created in 1868 by Patek and his new French partner, Philippe, under the name we know today. In 1925, they made the first watch with a perpetual calendar and another with a minute repeater the same year. The famous World Time watches built from 1930 to 1960 still reach record prices at auctions. The Calatrava Travel Time is undoubtedly the Patek Philippe masterpiece. Conceived in the classic form of the Calatrava line and serving the usual daily purpose, the watch simultaneously indicates the time in two different zones due to its two superimposed hour hands. Patek Phillipe watches are made with an understated beauty that provides a timeless piece that will never go out of fashion. Always focussing on producing the finest luxury watches, Patek Philippe, the last remaining independent watch manufacturer in Geneva, is the creator of the most complex portable timepieces in the world.
Show MoreAudemars Piguet Watches
Audemars Piguet watches are based around three collections, the Prestige Sport, Classic and Contemporary collections. Audemars Piguet Prestige Sport collection consists of the Royal Oak, which consists of many watches including the chronograph and the Turbillon. The Royal Oak Offshore which is an amazing series which includes Royal Oak Offshore Baguette and the Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph. The Audemars Piguet Classic collection includes the Jules Audemars series, Classic and Edward Piguet watches. The Contemporary collection by Audemars Piguet includes the superb Millenary series which with the Millenary Tourbillon Chronograph is one of the most visually stunning watches about.
Show MoreBenny & Co Diamond Watches
Benny & Co diamond watches have been specially made for celebrities and artists for many years. Recently, due to popular demand, Benny have made the decision to produce these luxury watches to all customers and the results are nothing short of amazing! Benny & Co. means colour, joy, elegance and style. These are the best the young generation can get: attractive design, bright colours and matching straps. Beautifully crafted in stainless steel and 18k white gold featuring sapphire glass, Swiss-made chronograph movement and calendar, they are vibrant. Benny & Co.’s Diamond watches are both elegant and precise. With black, navy, red, blue dial and available with three interchangeable rubber straps and one leather strap (all with engraved butterfly clasps) can be made to match any outfit. Elegance will be there whichever strap you choose. Benny & Co. Ice Dial 2.6, 2.9, 3.0, 5.0 and 6.0 carats Diamond collections of water resistant watches are both classy and up-to-date. The full colour dial and three natural colour mother-of-pearl sub-dials, plus the fascinating one-row top bezel and the side setting count them among the favourite watches of this millennium.
Show MoreBlancpain Watches
Blancpain watches are a direct result of their passion for watchmaking. With their refusal to manufacture Quartz watches they have a stunning range of mechanical watches that ooze class. The Blancpain story dates back to 1735 when Jean-Jacque Blancpain made his first watches at a workshop in Villeret. In1815, his great-grandson Frederic-Emile built a factory there and the company stayed in the family for many years; it now belongs to the Swatch Group. Blancpain prototyped the first automatic winding mechanism in 1926 and was acclaimed in 1989 for having created the world’ slimmest chronograph and the first automatic winding split-second chronograph in the world. The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms created in 1953, is known to be the first modern diving watch (resistant to 91 meters) and several models were later distinguished for their uniqueness at the time they were created, between 1987- 1989 (the smallest minute-repeater, the thinnest self-winding chronograph, the thinnest flying tourbillon with an 8-day power reserve). The highly engineered Le Brassus collection best reflects the character of the Blancpain watches while the ‘Villeret’ collection is the symbol of elegance. The Blancpain collection consists of the Le Brassus, Villeret, Leman, sport and Specialites
Show MoreBreguet Watches
Founded in Paris in 1775 by Abraham Louis Breguet, sometimes called the greatest watchmaker of all times, Breguet is known to have produced the Perpetuelle series, the first automatic watches in 1785. History records keep names like Napoleon, Queen Victoria and, later, Winston Churchill among the most famous Breguet watch owners. Breguet’s name is linked to the first guilloche dials (1786), the invention of pare-choc (1806), the invention of the tourbillon (1801), the creation of the perpetual calendar and of the overcoil, which is still used today. The exquisite design turns their pieces into precious collection items. The anniversary collections and one-of-a-kind Sympathique clocks come to enrich the splendid Breguet line which includes: Lady’s Reine de Naples white gold and diamond wristwatch, the 100 metres water-resistant Men’s Type XX Transatlantique fly-back chronograph watch, Men’s Classique Retrograde Seconds watch in a sapphire-crystal case and many more. Breguet watches boast a client list unlike no other. These include Queen Marie-Antoinette, Napoleon Bonaparte, Talleyrand, the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, Caroline Murat, Tsar Alexander I of Russia, Queen Victoria, Sir Winston Churchill and Arthur Rubinstein. It can be safely assumed that Breguet watches offer unrivaled craftsmenship and style as standard
Show MoreBreitling Watches
Breitling Watches are one of the best known watchmakers in the world for their innovative watches geared towards the professional. Breitlings range of watches include greats such as the Breitling for Bentley, Breitling Emergency and the Breitling Chronomat GT. They are a family-owned watch company founded in Saint-Imiers, Switzerland, in 1884, Breitling is known to have had a long relationship with aviation. Gaining fame due to their wrist chronograph with pushbutton incorporated in the crown and later known for the separate pushbutton as well as the chronograph with two pushbuttons, Breitling became the official Royal Air Force supplier in 1935. Chronomat, the first wrist chronograph with a logarithmic side rule, Navimeter, the best pilot’s watch which could make any calculation required during a flight and Cosmonaute, worn by Scott Carpenter during his orbital flight in 1962 are Breitling’s most notable watch creations. In today’s product line, available in a variety of metals including titanium and steel, the classiest timepieces are: the steel and 18k yellow gold Breitling Chronomat Men’s Chronograph watch, the Breitling Bentley watch, the Breitling Aerospace watch with titanium case and bracelet and the Chronomat Blackbird watch, with stainless steel case and a glare-proof sapphire crystal, water resistant to 100 meters.
Show MoreCartier Watches
The birth of the Maison Cartier took place in 1847 when Louis-Francois Cartier took over the jewelery workshop at 29 Rue Motorgueil, Paris, from Adolphe Picard. By 1910, two branches had been opened in London and New York by Jean-Louis’ brothers. Proclaimed ‘Jeweler of Kings and King of Jewelers’ by the Prince of Wales in 1902 and made the official supplier for the Court of England in 1904, Cartier still impose their simple, elegant designs and greatly influence the entire contemporary watch industry. In 1911, the most celebrated Cartier creation was born: the mystery watches, with their hands that appear to float in space. The numerous later variations of the series, the ‘chimera’ and the ‘portico’ models which look like a distant imitation of the Buddhist temples continued to fascinate the world with their unique elegance and style. Santo’s Chronograph Men’s watch, Cartier Panthere Ruban for Women, Pasha Men’s Automatic Chronograph Watch and other names like Tank, Roadster, Santos, Bagnoire, Tonneau and Diabolo come to enrich the exquisite Cartier collection. The sight of a Cartier watch on the wrist gives an impression of impeccable taste and class. This is a name that is instantly recognizable as a leader in luxury goods.
Show MoreChopard Watch
Ever since 1860 when the company was founded in Sonvilier, Switzerland, the Chopard watches have acquired an outstanding reputation for precision and elegance. No wonder they became the main provider for the Swiss railway, famous for punctuality. Gaining international recognition for their luxury items, Chopard created one of the 20th century legendary watches, the Happy Diamond watch, with diamonds moving freely between the dial and the sapphire crystal.With an attractive collection of classy watches for men and women, Chopard never ceases to impress. In the tradition of the Happy Diamonds Collection, The Women’s Happy Sport Watch is an exquisite gold case and bracelet timepiece with five diamonds and two sapphire crystals. If you prefer white gold, the Chopard H Watch with 24 diamonds and quartz movement is the perfect choice. For men, the stainless steel Mille Miglia watch and the white gold Imperiale Square watch stand out for both reliability and beauty.
Show MoreConcord Watches
The Concord Company is only one century old. It was started in 1908 by two talented and passionate Swiss craftsmen who decided to create the thinnest watch in the world. Their dream came true in 1979 when Concord released the 1.98 mm thin Delirium watch. Admired and imitated more than once by Cartier and Tiffany, the Concord watches reached the wrists of several world leaders who received exquisitely designed Concord masterpiece as a gift from Harry Truman after the 1945 victory.A true innovation of late twentieth century, the stainless steel Concord Delirium for Ladies watch with a sapphire crystal was the world’s thinnest watch at the time. Another reliable and elegant timepiece is the Men’s Concord Impresario Chronograph whose automatic movement measures time to one tenth of a second; it has a stainless steel case, a diamond bezel and eight diamonds marking its white dial. Other well-known series are: Saratoga Concord Crown, la Scala, Venetia and the Crystal watch with a quite progressive Art Deco design.
Show MoreDaniel Roth Watches
Daniel Roth was founded in 1989 with a vision to create masterpieces in the watchmaking world. In 2000 Daniel Roth was acquired by the Bulgari group which aimed to continue the success and innovation that Daniel Roth watches is known for. Daniel Roth watches are seen by many as leading in the development of many world first mechanisms. These include the double sided Tourbillon, retrograde hands and the Turbillon with 200 hour power reserve. The Daniel Roth collection consists of 2 lines, the Masters and the Académie.
Show MoreF P Journe Watches
Francois-Paul Journe founded his company in Geneva in 1999 but he had completed his first watch, a constant force tourbillon pocket watch, in 1982 as he was a graduate of the Watch-making School in Paris. He started his career working as an independent watchmaker in Paris and later opened a workshop in Switzerland where he produced movements for several other brands. He proved to be so talented and passionate and his work so valuable that he won the prestigious Gaia Award from the Institute L’Homme et le Temps in 1994.F.P. Journe’s first resonance wristwatch was created in 2000 and Journe automatic calibre with 120-hour power reserve appeared only one year later. He also created the Opus One watches in partnership with Harry Winston. His most famous collection is the F.P Journe Octa watch series (Octa Calendrier – 2002; Octa Luna – 2003). In 2005, the Sonnerie Souveraine wristwatch and Chronometre Souveraine were manufactured.
Show MoreGirard Perregaux Watches
Girard Perregaux history began in 1791. Over two centuries later, it is one of the few Swiss watch companies to conceive and manufacture its own movements, never ceasing to raise the quality and reliability of their watches. Among the Girard Perregaux achievements in the last century we should mention the first high-frequency mechanical movement, with a balance that makes 36,000 vibrations per hour, created in 1965. In 1969 they designed and produced a quarts movement (with a frequency of 32,768 hertz) which became the standard for all watches of that kind. The Girard Perregaux bicentenary was marked by the creation of a miniaturised version of their famous Tourbillon with three gold bridges.The Girard Perregaux Sport Classique Chrono watch with a white gold case and 63 jewels is one of the most precious watches in their product line. The Lady ‘F’ collection and the Richeville Chronograph Lady stand out in the Girard Perregaux ladies collection Girard Perragauex watches produce some of the highest quality timepieces available. Fortunately the watches looks do not suffer as along with the quality they have stunning looks.
Show MoreIWC Watches
IWC also known as the International Watch Company produces some of the best known watches available today. Look no further than the IWC Portuguese, Da Vinci, Porsche design or pilots watch if it is a high quality watch with the looks to match that you want
Show MoreHarry Winston Watches
Harry Winston is known for The Premier Diamond Company he founded in 1920 in New York and has often been referred to as ‘The King of Diamonds’ due to his marvelouspieces which are counted among the most famous diamonds and jewels in the world. His son Ronald founded in Geneva ‘Harry Winston Ultimate Timepieces’, the watch-making branch of the well-known Harry Winston jewelery firm and brought out the first collection of watches in 1989, after the death of his father. In 2001, ‘Harry Winston’ created a fantastic collection of complication watches entitled Opus I (with features like: two time zones with resonance chronometer, constant force tourbillon, five-day power reserve automatic), followed by Opus II a year later. In 2003, Opus III was created (with hours, minutes and date on some rotating discs which can be seen through portholes). The year 2004 brought Opus IV (with minute repeater, moon phases and date on reversible dials) and the next year - Opus V (with an interesting three-part rotating system). His best collections are Avenue and Signature 7, considered simply breath-taking..
Show MoreJaeger LeCoultre Watch
One of the most innovative manufacturers in the watch-making history, Jaeger LeCoultre has been known as the ‘Grande Maison’ of the Valle de Joux, Switzerland since 1833. Jaeger LeCoultre is best known for two series of watches showing both innovative design and precision: the Reverso watches and their rectangular cases that reverse to show the other side – exposing a second dial with a 60-minute timer, and the Master series of watches which go through 1,000 accuracy tests before coming out. Either series presents a wide range of styles including chronographs, tourbillons, moon phases, etc. A very classy watch for men is The Jaeger LeCoultre Men’s Master Date, with a pink gold case and silver dial, automatic movement and hour, minute, second and date display; women are enchanted by the extraordinary design of the Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Duetto Lady watch which features 64 diamonds and a yellow gold case, and comes with a pastel blue crocodile strap.
Show MoreJacob Company Watch
When a famous American singer entered Jacob Arabo’s small New York jewellery shop in 1994, he was only an obscure Russian immigrant. But the singer was so impressed by the colourful designs of his watches that she returned with her husband later. They became the first celebrities to wear Jacob watches. Ever since, other famous names in the music and fashion world fell in love with the Jacob creations (David and Victoria Beckham, Karl Lagerfeld, Naomi Campbell and many others). Displaying five time zones and available with a wide range of coloured straps, the Jacob & Co Five Time Zone 40mm watch is a joy to wear. So is the water resistant Jacob & Co. Unisex Square Watch, displaying the time for the top four most travelled cities: New York, Los Angeles, Paris and Tokyo. The 3 Roll Diamond Bezel watch, the Unisex with Single Diamond Bezel and the Unisex Stainless Steel are other precious lines belonging to Jacob & Co.
Show MorePanerai Watches
A famous Italian watch company, Panerai now produces in Switzerland. These watches are between 40 and 44 mm and available on both bracelets and straps. Panerai creations are modern, elegant and very reliable too. The variety of collections that Panerai has created along the years leaves a lot of room to search to those who need a precise and well-designed timepiece to wear. With polished or brushed stainless steel or titanium, yellow or white gold cases and a diversity of little details that differentiate among them, the Panerai collections are all amazing due to the unmistakable elegant style and famous precision. Chronograph, Marina, Power Reserve, PVD Black and the excellent Radiomir collection meet all tastes and everyday needs. Both convenient to wear and easy to match, these watches have earned prestige and a host of fans over the years. The Luminor (using tritium) and Radiomir (using radium) are two of the Pnerai watches that made history. The whole range of their creations consists of sober but elegant timepieces but Power Reserve and GMT have a more sophisticated design which proves the ability of Panerai to conform to any trend in the watch-making industry. If you need a divers’ watch, the Panerai Submersible is an excellent choice for you.
Show MoreRoger Dubuis Watches
Founded by Carlos Dias in 1995, and initially named SOGEM SA, which stands for Societe Genevoise des Montres, the company changed its name to Manufacture de Roger Dubuis in 1991 and moved outside the city of Geneva. It has extended ever since and produces every single piece a watch needs. The Roger Dubuis creation embodies the quintessence of the entire Swiss watch-making culture. They are in perfect harmony with the noblest traditions and undoubtedly prove the best quality a watch can ever have. Out of a burning desire to surprise women, in 2004 Carlos Dias launched an exclusive jewelery concept meant to turn the traditional design limits upside down. His highly provocative and original avant-garde collection is by far the most amazing we have seen in the last decade.
Show MoreRolex Watches
Rolex is without a doubt the most famous watch brand on the planet. There is good reason for this however as the quality and styles of the Rolex watches are timeless classics.
Show MoreUlysse Nardin Watches
Ulysse Nardin is a Swiss watch company which began in 1846 in Le Locle. It soon gained international recognition and was awarded the Prize Medal in the intricate pocket watch category, at the World’s Fair in London in 1862. As early as 1920, Ulysse Nardin began to specialise in highly precise self-winding and ultra-thin watches. Their notable collection includes the 1985 Astrolabium Galileo Galilei, an astronomical wristwatch which indicates the position of the sun, moon and stars, the day and month as well as solar and lunar eclipses and two more models, The Planetarium Copernicus and The Tellurium Johannes Kepler, created as a tribute to the famous astronomers. Nowadays, Ulysse Nardin is the specialist in marine chronometers and a winner of several Chronos Innovation Prizes in recent years (Freak Watch – 2002, Genghis Khan Watch – 2003 and Sonata Watch – 2004, to name a few). Ulysse Nardin Watches have won many accolades for their outstanding technologies and inventions. This is not hard to see why when you look further into the collections of Ulysse Nardin Watches.
Show MoreTag Heuer Watches
Tag Heuer watches are so special because they are continuously pushing the boundaries of watch manufacturing. They test the limits of precision, reliability, and design with every watch they produce. one of the most famous and iconic watches in the world - the TAG Heuer Monaco - as a special limited edition. The Monaco was the world's first
Show MoreVacheron & Constantin Watches
Originally established in 1735 as the first watch company in Geneva by a watchmaker named Jean-Marc Vacheron, Vacheron & Constantin became what it means today when Jean-Marc’s grandson and salesman Francois Constantin joined forces in 1918. The ‘Kallista’ watch, set with 130 carats of emerald cut diamonds, holds the record for being the most expensive watch ever, with an original price of over $5 million and an auction price of at least $10 million. The company promises to stay in the watch business for a long time to come. The yellow gold case Vacheron Constantin Malte for Ladies watch with a matte white dial, the 18k white gold Unisex Essentielles 1972 watch with a blue dial and the 1998 Vacheron Constantin Les Historiques ‘Rectangle’ watch with a silvered dial and gold Roman numerals are some of the most exquisite items in the Vacheron Constantin collection. Vacheron & Constantin take watch making to another level. With over a century of craftmenship experience you can be assured of a perfect luxury watch.
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