Diamond Watches

Grand Seiko Displays its Gem-Setting Mastery With Spring Drive 8 Day Jewelry Watch Ref. SBGD207

In 2020, Grand Seiko celebrated 60 years since the launch of the first watch under its label, and to celebrate the occasion unveiled an array of commemorative editions, including the GS Eagle LE Ref. SBGE263, the blue-dial SLGH003, and at least three re-creations of the first Grand Seiko. Among these many anniversary models was the Spring...

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Mar 2, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

FEATURE

Linking Past to Present: The Evolution of the TAG Heuer Link

How did TAG Heuer revamp its 1990s leader model, the iconic Link, for the 21st Century? Find out in this feature from WatchTime's Design Special 2019.

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Feb 17, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

Twenty~4 Times Three: Patek Philippe Ushers in the Year with New Ladies’ Timepieces

Like many of the luxury watch maisons taking part in the upcoming Watches & Wonders 2021 digital platform, Patek Philippe will be rolling out the majority of its new timepieces in the spring. However, the prestigious Swiss manufacture has offered up a trio of intriguing horological hors d’euvre, if you will, to the main course...

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Feb 10, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

Jaquet Droz Celebrates the Year of the Ox with Four Commemorative Timepieces

According to the Chinese Zodiac calendar, 2021 is the Year of the Ox, and to celebrate this new year, Jaquet Droz is unveiling four commemorative luxury timepieces from its Petite Heure Minute collection. Three of the new models, called Petite Heuer Minute Buffalo, are produced in rose gold, one in white gold; in addition, two...

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Jan 11, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

Black Friday Special: 30 Ladies’ Watches for the Holidays

In spite of the challenges of 2020, watch manufacturers introduced many outstanding timepieces designed especially for women during the year. Here we present 30 newly released ladies’ watches that offer a wide range of options for holiday gift giving. ALEXANDER SHOROKHOFFInspired by the changing seasons, this new “Autumn” model from Alexander Shorokhoff has a handmade...

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Nov 27, 2020 by Dara Hinshaw

NEWS

Vacheron Constantin Leads Its 2020 Releases with New Égérie Ladies’ Collection

Vacheron Constantin surprised many this past week by releasing the revitalized Égérie line, the historical Swiss manufacture’s first new women’s collection in decades. The initial release of the Égérie family was in 2003; that tonneau-shaped iteration was designed, Vacheron says, to bring together the worlds of haute couture and haute horlogerie (high fashion and watchmaking)....

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Mar 2, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

NEWS

The White Sands of Time: Hublot Launches Classic Fusion Eden Rock Limited Editions for Him and Her

Among its many collaborations and partnerships, Hublot last year worked with the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cap d’Antibes, France, to create a special limited-edition timepiece, and followed up the exotic sun-and-sand theme with another special edition celebrating the Isle of Capri at the opening of the Swiss brand’s boutique there. This week, Hublot rolled out...

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Dec 6, 2019 by Mark Bernardo

COUNTDOWN TO WTLA:

The World’s Largest Tourbillon Gets Updated in the Kerbedanz Maximus Royal

Kerbedanz made waves in 2017 with the announcement of the Maximus that contained what the brand claimed was the world’s largest tourbillon housed in a wristwatch. This year, the timepiece returned for a victory lap with the newly christened Maximus Royal Tourbillon that taunts standard sized tourbillons with its 27-mm diameter titanium tourbillon cage placed within...

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Apr 23, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

SIHH 2019 PREVIEW:

Piaget Reaches for the Stars With New Meteorite-Dial Altiplano Watches

"Just as diamonds are crystallized records of conditions deep within the earth," says Piaget in its latest release, "meteorites are crystallized records of the birth of galaxies." Accordingly, one will encounter both prominently in these three new Piaget Altiplano models we preview this week, ahead of their official release next month at SIHH 2019.

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Dec 12, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

NEWS

The Girls of Summer: Girard-Perregaux’s New Laureato Ladies’ Collection

Girard-Perregaux brought back its emblematic 1970s sports watch, the Laureato, in a big way in 2016 and has been expanding it as a core men's collection ever since. This summer, the brand targets the ladies' market with the launch of five new models, in two new sizes, with diamond-set bezels and vibrant colors.

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Aug 7, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

NEWS

Complicated Lady: Richard Mille Unveils its First Self-Winding Tourbillon Caliber in RM 71-01 Talisman

In my interview with him last year, Richard Mille, founder of the eponymous haute horlogerie watch brand, made clear that despite his watches’ reputation for high-tech masculinity, he was committed to developing a distinctive identity for his ladies’ models as well — one that did not sacrifice horological excellence for jewel-bedecked beauty but elegantly combined...

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Jun 13, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

24 Ladies’ Watches for Your Mother’s Day Consideration

Mother's Day is this coming Sunday, May 13. Still struggling for last-minute gift ideas for the moms in your life? Check out our carefully curated listing of 24 exceptional ladies' watches, all of which debuted last year and are in stores now; we're confident you'll find one for just about any style and price range.

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May 11, 2018 by WatchTime

FROM FRATELLO WATCHES

Watches With Diamonds? Here Are 5 That Men Can Actually Wear

Fratello Watches founder and WatchTime contributor Robert-Jan Broer showcases 5 men’s watches with diamonds that you'll actually want to wear, with models from Rolex, Patek Philippe and others.

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Apr 25, 2018 by Robert-Jan Broer

BASELWORLD 2018

Patek Philippe Adds World Time Minute Repeater & New Ladies’ Chronograph to the Collection

One of the most talked-about Patek Philippe watches of 2017 was the World Time Minute Repeater Ref. 5531R, limited to just two series of five pieces each, with special New York-themed, cloisonné enamel dials. Today, to kick off Baselworld 2018, Patek Philippe unveiled a new version that will become part of its regular collection, alongside a new, manual-winding chronograph for ladies that will replace the discontinued Ref. 7071.

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Mar 21, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

SIHH 2018 PREVIEW:

The Shape of Things to Come: Cartier’s New Libre Collection for Ladies

"Stretched, shrunk, and transformed into objects of fantasy with unbridled creative license" is how Cartier describes its new Libre collection for ladies, debuting at SIHH 2018. "Libre" means "free," and with these new additions to its Bagnoire and Crashfamilies, five new watches in all, the watch-and-jewelry giant takes a truly freeform approach to some of its classical case shapes.

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Dec 17, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

NEWS

Timely Treasures: Omega Launches New Ladies’ Models in its De Ville Trésor Collection

Back in 2014, Omega added to its dressy DeVille family with the introduction of the De Ville Trésor, an updated version of a thin, classically elegant gents' watch originally released in 1949. This year, just in time for the holiday shopping season, Omega introduces three new Trésor models for ladies, making their debut at an all-new pop-up Omega boutique on New York's Fifth Avenue.

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Dec 8, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

Military Time: 10 Watches With NATO Straps

WatchTime contributor Alexander Linz showcases 10 watches with NATO straps, from brands like Tudor, Blancpain, Omega, Hamilton, and others.

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May 26, 2017 by Alexander Linz

BASELWORLD 2017:

Carl F. Bucherer Manero Peripheral Mother-of-Pearl: Luxury for Ladies

Launching this year from Carl F. Bucherer are two new mother-of-pearl models in its Manero Peripheral line. The collection, released last year, has taken a different turn, with two new watches developed specifically for the women’s luxury market.

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Mar 24, 2017 by Caleb Anderson

Be My Valentine:

Ticking Hearts: 3 Ladies’ Watches for Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day is dedicated to spending time with your loved one — and can also present an opportunity to share your passion for watches. Why not surprise your wife or girlfriend this year with a well-chosen timepiece? Here are three ladies' watches on the market now that allow you to express your affection better than the compulsory bouquet of red roses ever could.

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Feb 10, 2017 by Sophia Kuemmerle

As the Clock Crows: 6 Watches Celebrating The Chinese Year of the Rooster

January 28th marks the beginning of the Year of the Rooster, the 10th animal in the Chinese Zodiac. As per recent tradition, a handful of luxury watch brands — always cognizant of their Asian markets — have created special timepieces to commemorate the occasion. Here are five worth crowing about.

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Jan 27, 2017 by Mark Bernardo

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