Breguet patented the tourbillon 218 years ago today – no better time to unpack its mysteries. For centuries, tourbillons have captivated watch lovers with a gentle ballet of precision. They spin dutifully in delicate cages upon many a classic Swiss…
Jun 19, 2019
How time learnt to fly: A brief history of IWC Schaffhausen Pilot’s Watches
IWC Schaffhausen introduced to the world not just a watch, but a cockpit instrument that takes into account every pilot’s most pressing need. The year was 1936. World War 1 had ended but not all things were celebratory. The Great…
Jun 10, 2019
Complications Uncomplicated: Calendar
Have this complication on your timepiece and you will never have to wonder what day or date it is again. In the realm of horology, a complication means an additional function besides telling time on a timepiece. Many would get…
Jun 04, 2019
Harry Winston’s Histoire de Tourbillon 10 breaks records with four tourbillons in a watch
Unveiled at the inaugural “Time to Move” event in Switzerland last month, the Harry Winston Histoire de Tourbillon 10 is the first watch with four tourbillons in a single movement. In the world of haute horlogerie, Harry Winston’s Histoire de…
May 31, 2019
Why not celebrate Hari Raya with Poh Kong’s truly Malaysian accessories?
Malaysians are known for their love for food, but how about wearing them as accessories? Want to show your love for all things Malaysian this Raya? Poh Kong has given us a reason to wear our Malaysian heritage on our…
May 29, 2019
The new Tudor’s Black Bay Bronze celebrates its maritime heritage
This 2019 release comes with a new colour scheme: a slate-grey dial and bezel. When Tudor first debuted the Black Bay Bronze in Baselworld 2016, the brand’s diver watch made quite a stir with its new case in bronze, larger case…
May 29, 2019
Hear the Westminster chime like never before with Jaeger-LeCoultre Gyrotourbillon Westminster Perpétuel
It’s the fifth multi-axis tourbillon from the watchmaker but the first with a constant-force mechanism, Westminster chime and perpetual calendar. The Westminster chime of the Big Ben in London is one that is familiar to everyone. Four phrases of melody,…
May 27, 2019
The new Dior Mimirose fine jewellery collection was made for layering
Designed to be collectible charms, the collection’s delicate yet refined silhouettes are versatile for mixing, matching and layering for any occasion. In celebration of Dior Joaillerie’s 20th anniversary, artistic director Victoire de Castellane, who began her career alongside the late…
May 24, 2019
The most eye-catching jewellery at Cannes Film Festival 2019
Take a look at the most eye-catching jewellery to grace the red carpets at the Palais des Festivals below. This year’s Cannes Film Festival has seen celebrities and industry figures dressed to the nines for the red carpet, but also…
May 21, 2019
3 truths and one lie about the new Tiffany True engagement ring
Can you guess the three truths and one lie about the new Tiffany True engagement ring below? Charles Lewis Tiffany could very well be the father of the engagement ring as we know it today. Back in 1886, during which…