Jewelry & Watches

Bob's WatchesBob's Watches has established itself as the premier online retailer for luxury watches, renowned for its transparency, authenticity, and exceptional customer service. Here’s why Bob's Watches is the top choice for discerning watch enthusiasts. Unmatched Transparency One of the standout features of Bob's Watches is its commitment to transparency. Unlike many other watch retailers, Bob's Watches operates on a unique platform where they publicly display both the buy and sell prices of each watch. This transparent pricing model allows customers to understand the true market value of their timepiece, ensuring fair transactions and fostering trust between the buyer and…

SEVENFRIDAYOver the last decade or so there have been a lot of casualties in the world of horology. Small independents that I have personally championed have not been able to sustain prolonged success. That makes the story of SEVENFRIDAY even more impressive in my book. It seems incredible that 12 years have gone by since I originally spoke with co-founder Dan Niederer about the brand's conception. After years of working in the corporate luxury sector, he decided to fly solo and establish his own label. This was a bold move because his vision was to create retro-style cushion watches powered…

From JustLuxe content partner iW Magazine Following the successful launch of two iconic Rado shapes in deep blue. We are excited to introduce the latest Rado timepieces with an extra pop of color. The new collection features vibrant hues and a lively, sporty appearance, making it perfect for summer. The innovative use of materials and striking designs make these timepieces a must-have for anyone looking to make a statement this season and once again demonstrate Rado’s expertise as the Master of Materials.  Available at Rado.com True Square Skeleton Yellow Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton Red and Yellow

From JustLuxe content partner iW Magazine H. Moser celebrates its partnership with Alpine Motorsports with two Streamliner Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton Alpine Limited Editions, each a new, beautifully skeletonized tourbillon iteration of the independent watchmaker’s successful Streamliner design. The new H. Moser Streamliner Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton Alpine Limited Edition, Pink LiveryWhile we’ve seen at least one skeletonized version of this watch previously, the new offerings utilize a different tourbillon movement (HMC 811, with a cylindrical balance spring) and sport the colors of the race team’s two primary liveries: pink and blue. The most recent version, with pink-hued accents, was launched as a limited edition of twenty pieces earlier…

UrwerkApproximately 12 years ago I visited the Hour Glass boutique on Sydney’s highly prestigious Castlereagh Street. It was there I got the chance to try on many exclusive pieces from some of the world’s most luxurious ateliers. One of the highlights was the Swiss independent ‘Haute Horlogerie’ brand Urwerk. Until this point, I was unaware that watchmakers were creating these types of magnificent timepieces. The choice of lightweight materials, exceptionally complicated mechanical movements and futuristic facades really set them apart. Fast forward to 2024 and Urwerk have just released another exquisite watch called the UR-150 Scorpion.  UrwerkUrwerk is spearheaded by…

Louis MoinetWhen it comes to watch design there are many different approaches and genres. Generally speaking, most people prefer a more conservative aesthetic. Ultimately that means the classic uncluttered 3 hand design. In terms of horology, this translates into a traditional dress watch that would mostly be worn on formal occasions. However, I personally feel that there is scope to experiment with bolder compositions and contemporary materials without losing the overall essence. I became so fascinated by this subject that I wrote a book entitled ‘Timeless Classics', published this year (2024) by Schiffer Books. One of the brands that inspired…

DwissSeveral years ago I connected with Brandon Gien via networking platform LinkedIn. Based in Sydney, this distinguished gentleman has an amazing CV. Notable accreditations include being a professor of industrial design (University of Canberra, UNSW) and executive director of the Australian Design Council. Impressively he’s also the Chair of Good Design Australia. This organization dates back to 1958 and promotes innovation on a domestic and international level. I had the privilege of meeting Brandon Gien at a design forum in Adelaide and we discussed a very talented watch designer called Rafael Simoes Miranda. Subsequently, his brand DWISS won a coveted…

Louis MoinetSeveral years ago I had the privilege of attending the world watch show in Basel. In 2015 (pre-Covid) Baselworld was the world’s largest watch fair. Anyone who was anyone in the industry exhibited at the show. At one end of the scale, you had corporate groups like Louis Vuitton, Rolex and Swatch who had spent millions on temporary boutiques. Then in the smaller halls, independents only had a desk. Somewhere in the middle was luxury brand Louis Moinet, who occupied a glass meeting-style room. It was there I met the owner and Creative Director Jean-Marie Schaller for the first…

TitantimepieceSteve Wozniak is an accomplished American, electrical engineer, computer programmer, philanthropist, inventor and technology entrepreneur. Most people will be familiar with his name in conjunction with Apple, which he co-founded with Steve Jobs. For a guy with an estimated net worth of over $140 million, you would expect him to wear a luxury timepiece. However, in contrast, Steve favors a very eclectic Nixie Watch from Cathode Corner. I actually own one of these watches and think it’s pretty cool. In my opinion, the deconstructed appearance (with a visible battery) is very distinctive but several design refinements are lacking.  Nevertheless, this…

From JustLuxe content partner iW Magazine For the third anniversary of the Cedric Bellon Sustainable Watches brand, the CB01 comes back in a very special repurposed titanium execution with vibrant dial colours. This is a new collaboration between Cedric Bellon and Watch Angels. The CB01 Small Seconds comes back in repurposed grade 5 titanium execution. According to the philosophy of the CB brand—which only crafts locally, in Switzerland, with locally sourced upcycled, recycled, or recyclable raw materials and components—the case, dial, and buckle are machined out of small segments of titanium bars left over from other productions.  The CB01 TI case profile with…