https://www.scmp.com/rss/323718/feed News and insight on the Swiss luxury watch and clock maker, who created the world’s smallest calibre en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre While it’s too soon to assess the impact of the Middle East conflict on luxury watch sales, the Iran war has already wreaked havoc on the logistics of an industry that heavily relies on the free flow of goods and people. One of the hottest topics at Watches and Wonders – the annual fair currently under way in Geneva – has been the disruptions that international editors and retailers heading to the event have experienced due to the crisis. After the US attacked Iran in late February, causing the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3350113/watches-and-wonders-2026-rolex-cartier-and-audemars-piguets-debut-annual-geneva-event?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3350113/watches-and-wonders-2026-rolex-cartier-and-audemars-piguets-debut-annual-geneva-event?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:25:14 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren Whether they’re framing bezels, scattered across dials and bracelets or adorning cases, diamonds have long played a decorative role in horology. Increasingly, however, some watchmakers are beginning to use the dazzling stones in new ways, integrating them into the construction of watches rather than merely applying them as embellishment. Diamond-set watches first emerged in the early 20th century, as watchmaking shifted from pocket watches to wristwatches, and gemstones were placed on cases and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348753/how-diamonds-are-reshaping-luxury-watch-movements-chanel-cartier?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3348753/how-diamonds-are-reshaping-luxury-watch-movements-chanel-cartier?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:00:08 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Gladiator actor Russell Crowe surprised fans when it was revealed that he has an unverified TikTok account, igp366 – named after his band, Indoor Garden Party – where he recently posted videos of his impressive watch collection. In one clip, the 61-year-old admits just how deep the obsession runs. “Now, I’m not going to show you my entire watch collection. That would take quite some time because I’m literally obsessed and have been for a long time. But this is my current rotation,” he says in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3345500/russell-crowes-luxury-watch-collection-which-gladiator-star-revealed-tiktok?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3345500/russell-crowes-luxury-watch-collection-which-gladiator-star-revealed-tiktok?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:00:16 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren In luxury watchmaking, the experience surrounding a purchase is now as carefully constructed as the watches themselves, prompting a wave of new spaces designed for hosting clients. Alongside their boutiques, a handful of watchmakers have opened environments that feel more like private homes, where collectors can spend time with the brand in a way that standard retail settings don’t allow. The shift reflects a broader push to build deeper relationships with clients through new hospitality... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3343450/how-luxury-watchmakers-such-audemars-piguet-are-redefining-retail-experience-clients?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3343450/how-luxury-watchmakers-such-audemars-piguet-are-redefining-retail-experience-clients?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 15 Feb 2026 22:00:09 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Is there a more fitting way to celebrate the Year of the Horse than with a special edition timepiece? Luxury watchmakers, from Vacheron Constantin to Longines, have pulled out all the stops by releasing their own creative interpretations inspired by this year’s Chinese zodiac, which is believed to bring forth action, progress and forward momentum. Vacheron Constantin Vacheron Constantin’s Métiers d’Art The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac – Year of the Horse watch comes in two 25-piece limited... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3341757/new-year-new-watches-4-timepieces-year-horse?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3341757/new-year-new-watches-4-timepieces-year-horse?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:00:08 +0000 Gloria Fung Gloria Fung Watch straps are as much about function as they are about form. They are an integral part of a watch’s construction and wear, and can also transform a design’s aesthetic through their build, texture and fit. The strap has always been crucial in the development of the wristwatch: its development is the reason why pocket watches and their chains are almost never seen in the wild any more. They are an integral part of the experience of wearing a watch, transforming a design’s aesthetic through its... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3341209/evolution-watch-strap-tudor-and-grand-seiko-jaeger-lecoultre-and-zenith?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3341209/evolution-watch-strap-tudor-and-grand-seiko-jaeger-lecoultre-and-zenith?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:00:09 +0000 Anders Modig Davin Anders Modig Davin At LVMH Watch Week in January 2025, Bulgari unveiled the BVS100 Lady Solotempo movement – the result of three years of research. The automatic movement’s oscillating mass is decorated with the Bulgari logo and snake scale patterns, which makes sense for the collection it was released for: the Serpenti, with slithering snake designs enhanced by sparkling diamonds. What is most notable are its dimensions – a 19mm diameter and 3.9mm height – making it a viable option for other creations that... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3340006/smaller-watches-are-making-it-big-bulgari-omega-and-others-follow-queen-elizabeths-lead?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3340006/smaller-watches-are-making-it-big-bulgari-omega-and-others-follow-queen-elizabeths-lead?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:00:13 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Four of today’s most prominent actors are now able to add “watch brand ambassador” to their list of roles. Zhang Ziyi – Jaeger-LeCoultre Jaeger-LeCoultre has named Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi as a global ambassador. Zhang, who rose to fame with Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) and also starred in other films such as The Grandmaster (2013), appears in an elegant campaign wearing the Swiss watchmaker’s signature timepiece, the Reverso. Jun Ji-hyun – Piaget Jeweller and watchmaker Piaget... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3338457/newly-minted-watch-ambassadors-henry-cavill-and-aaron-taylor-johnson-jun-ji-hyun?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3338457/newly-minted-watch-ambassadors-henry-cavill-and-aaron-taylor-johnson-jun-ji-hyun?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 02 Jan 2026 20:00:10 +0000 Joshua Hendren Joshua Hendren For more than a century, the dress watch has represented the most refined form of traditional horology. It was created to be worn with formal clothing, designed to complement rather than command attention. Typically made in precious metal – often gold or platinum – with a plain dial and a leather strap, its strength has always been its slim, elegant and mechanically straightforward approach to watchmaking. The first true dress watches appeared in the early 20th century, but their origins reach... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3335701/how-dress-watches-have-evolved-and-why-theyre-coming-back-rolex-and-cartier-hermes-and-louis-vuitton?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3335701/how-dress-watches-have-evolved-and-why-theyre-coming-back-rolex-and-cartier-hermes-and-louis-vuitton?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 09 Dec 2025 23:00:09 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney Bold yet delicate, these spectacular ladies’ timepieces, which hail from some of the world’s most prestigious watch and jewellery maisons, are sure to attract attention given they are almost entirely covered in diamonds. Cartier The Cartier Baignoire watch first appeared in 1958 when it was known as the Ovale cintré. Officially renamed in 1973, this mini model jewellery timepiece has a quartz movement and is set with hundreds of brilliant-cut diamonds. Graff Framed with a curved ribbon motif... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3335692/diamond-encrusted-watches-cartier-van-cleef-arpels-jaeger-lecoultre-and-graff?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3335692/diamond-encrusted-watches-cartier-van-cleef-arpels-jaeger-lecoultre-and-graff?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:00:12 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng November was packed with high horology moments the world over. In Geneva, the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève gathered once again to honour the year’s best watches, while in Dubai, retailer Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons organised the most well-attended Dubai Watch Week yet. In the UK, the newly minted Lady Victoria Beckham sported a stunning watch to complement the outfits she designed for herself and her husband – now Sir David Beckham – at the latter’s knighthood investiture. And brands like Vacheron... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3335188/novembers-hottest-watch-moments-lady-becks-patek-philippe-dubai-watch-week-and-gphg-winners?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3335188/novembers-hottest-watch-moments-lady-becks-patek-philippe-dubai-watch-week-and-gphg-winners?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 06 Dec 2025 06:00:10 +0000 Cat Nelson,Sumnima Kandangwa Cat Nelson,Sumnima Kandangwa Three vintage watch collectors share the origins of their passion and offer advice for those toying with starting their own timepiece trove. Mervin Ling There is something very meditative about winding a watch for me. To those unfamiliar with the world of horology, it may seem as if collectors wear their timepieces purely as a status symbol or display of wealth, but that’s often not the case. At least not for me. My fascination with watches began in childhood. My dad, who rarely wore... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3330191/patek-philippe-cartier-fp-journe-why-these-collectors-cant-stop-buying?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/passions/article/3330191/patek-philippe-cartier-fp-journe-why-these-collectors-cant-stop-buying?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 Oct 2025 13:00:09 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng As Hong Kong gets ready to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival, we look back at a September rife with horological activity. Geneva Watch Days kicked off the month as brands released killer timepiece after killer timepiece. Rihanna and Mark Zuckerberg celebrated a new baby and new AI glasses, respectively, while sporting gorgeous watches, while IWC Schaffhausen preserved heritage by launching “IWC. Curated.” We also look ahead to Watches and Wonders 2026 as brands like Audemars Piguet, Credor and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3327652/septembers-biggest-timepiece-moments-geneva-watch-days-rihannas-audemars-piguet?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3327652/septembers-biggest-timepiece-moments-geneva-watch-days-rihannas-audemars-piguet?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:00:16 +0000 Neha S. Bajpai Neha S. Bajpai Jump-hour watches might be a throwback, but in 2025 they’re having a full-on renaissance. Forget traditional ticking hands: these mechanical marvels tell the time with numbers that “jump” forwards every hour through a tiny window called a guichet. Quirky, precise and oddly satisfying, jump hours are the vintage-inspired, high-craft answer to the screen generation’s love for digital clarity. The idea dates back to 1656, when the Campani brothers built a clock for Pope Alexander VII that showed... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3315643/why-jump-hour-watches-are-making-comeback-iwc-pioneered-earliest-model-1885-now-jaeger-lecoultre-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3315643/why-jump-hour-watches-are-making-comeback-iwc-pioneered-earliest-model-1885-now-jaeger-lecoultre-and?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Jun 2025 02:00:10 +0000 Neha S. Bajpai Neha S. Bajpai From Rolex’s quietly confident 120th anniversary to Vacheron Constantin’s grand 270-year celebration, 2025 is awash with horological milestones. But with so many brands touting birthdays, reissues and limited edition drops, one can’t help but ask: do these anniversaries still carry weight, or have they become just another marketing ploy? If the flurry of activity at Watches and Wonders 2025 is anything to go by, the answer is both. A convergence of anniversaries has put brand storytelling in the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3313198/are-watch-brands-going-too-far-their-anniversary-editions-chanel-j12-and-rolex-land-dweller-models?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3313198/are-watch-brands-going-too-far-their-anniversary-editions-chanel-j12-and-rolex-land-dweller-models?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Jun 2025 02:00:16 +0000 Carla Thomas Carla Thomas Jon Hamm has earned a reputation for playing renegade characters – the kind of guys who seem perfectly put together and in control, yet are always just one misstep away from unravelling. Case in point: his latest hit, the Apple TV+ series Your Friends and Neighbors. Hamm stars as Andrew “Coop” Cooper, a hedge fund manager who, after losing his job and torpedoing his career, turns to stealing from his wealthy friends and neighbours to keep up his lavish lifestyle. His loot of choice? High-priced,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3313192/jon-hamms-cool-classic-watch-collection-mad-men-star-wore-jaeger-lecoultre-reverso-and-omega?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3313192/jon-hamms-cool-classic-watch-collection-mad-men-star-wore-jaeger-lecoultre-reverso-and-omega?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Jun 2025 20:00:17 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Win big with branded bling from some of the most storied names in the business. Pick from his and her watches to set the tone, and build from there with earrings, charms and bracelets. 1. Boucheron Serpent Bohème Vintage range The rediscovery of a 1974 sautoir necklace with a flower pendant embellished with onyx and coral inspired Boucheron creative director Claire Choisne to come up with a fresh take on the piece. That necklace, part of the Serpent Bohème collection, became the starting point... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3310454/ace-accessories-game-omega-and-jaeger-lecoultre-watches-and-jewellery-boucheron-and-tateossian-x?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3310454/ace-accessories-game-omega-and-jaeger-lecoultre-watches-and-jewellery-boucheron-and-tateossian-x?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 May 2025 04:00:07 +0000 One of the surprises of a major executive reshuffle at luxury group Richemont last year was the return after more than 10 years of Jérôme Lambert as CEO of Jaeger-LeCoultre, the watchmaker founded in 1833. A veteran of the industry, Lambert is one of the most respected figures in the watch community, always in his element meeting clients, editors and collectors at events such as Watches and Wonders, the annual fair in Geneva to celebrate the latest releases in fine watchmaking. At the latest... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3305475/style-edit-jaeger-lecoultre-ceo-jerome-lambert-reversos-enduring-appeal-watches-and-wonders-2025?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3305475/style-edit-jaeger-lecoultre-ceo-jerome-lambert-reversos-enduring-appeal-watches-and-wonders-2025?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 07 Apr 2025 06:31:21 +0000 Watches and Wonders, the yearly fair currently under way in Geneva, Switzerland, always provides a snapshot of the current state of the luxury watch industry. With market leaders such as Rolex, Patek Philippe and Cartier making headlines with their latest launches, and independent brands unveiling their new creations, the event attracts journalists, retailers, collectors and fans, all checking out the booths – some of them quite extravagant – located within Palexpo, a convention centre near the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3305010/watches-and-wonders-2025-rolex-cartier-patek-philippe-shine-bulgari-and-vacheron-constantin-steal?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3305010/watches-and-wonders-2025-rolex-cartier-patek-philippe-shine-bulgari-and-vacheron-constantin-steal?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 03 Apr 2025 04:19:32 +0000 The luxury watch world has welcomed a new heavyweight collector: Mark Zuckerberg. Despite being one of the world’s wealthiest individuals for years – earning the title of youngest self-made billionaire in 2008 – the Facebook founder stayed out of the luxury timepiece game. Until last summer. Zuckerberg’s new-found fascination with watches reportedly began after attending the opulent wedding of Anant Ambani, where the groom showed off a US$1.5 million Richard Mille RM 30-01, capturing the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3295742/facebook-founder-mark-zuckerbergs-growing-luxury-watch-collection-his-patek-philippes-jaeger?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3295742/facebook-founder-mark-zuckerbergs-growing-luxury-watch-collection-his-patek-philippes-jaeger?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Jan 2025 04:00:20 +0000 The 24th edition of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG), often referred to as the Oscars of watchmaking, brought to the fore many of the world’s leading brands and horologists. The winners, announced in November 2024, were picked from 90 finalists, selected from 273 submissions. Twenty-one watches were ultimately accorded honours in their relevant categories. There was a brand new category for 2024 – time-only watches. H. Moser & Cie was the winner here with its Streamliner Small... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3295000/why-spotlight-was-time-only-watches-2024s-oscars-watchmaking-made-popular-likes-rolex-omega-cartier?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3295000/why-spotlight-was-time-only-watches-2024s-oscars-watchmaking-made-popular-likes-rolex-omega-cartier?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 19 Jan 2025 04:00:09 +0000 This year – arguably more than most – saw brands push the absolute boundaries of mechanical capability. Ordinarily, brands need little occasion to release complicated pieces; any release of a moonphase, tourbillon, plural barrels/escapements, chronographs, perpetual calendar, retrograde, etc, is special enough. However, rare is the year that sees a new world’s thinnest watch, as well as a tourbillon piece thinner than a coin, a moonphase accurate to millions of years, a world timer that... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3291018/when-watchmakers-go-all-out-push-horological-boundaries-iwc-schaffhausens-45-million-year-moonphase?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3291018/when-watchmakers-go-all-out-push-horological-boundaries-iwc-schaffhausens-45-million-year-moonphase?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Jan 2025 10:00:10 +0000 If 2023 saw brands dip their toes in smaller, understated options for the wrist, 2024 is the year brands fully embraced the movement. Vacheron Constantin celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Patrimony, Rolex gave us a platinum version of last year’s gangbuster 1908 in April, Jaeger-LeCoultre recently released a Reverso monoface that saw them veer ever closer to the model’s original 1930’s dimensions and Omega gave us a beautiful black-dialled Seamaster Aqua Terra (sans teak stripes even), to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3291024/return-three-hand-watch-rolex-omega-and-other-big-names-explore-minimalism-dress-watches-smaller?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3291024/return-three-hand-watch-rolex-omega-and-other-big-names-explore-minimalism-dress-watches-smaller?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 05 Jan 2025 21:00:09 +0000 From playing a Facebook billionaire to everyone’s favourite undercover webslinger, Andrew Garfield is a man of many talents and high-profile roles. Naturally, with so many red carpets and credits to his name, it’s no surprise he has an enviable luxury watch collection. With an estimated net worth of US$16 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, Garfield certainly has the means to explore plenty of different watch brands and models – yet he has a distinct preference for one name in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3292387/inside-spider-man-star-andrew-garfields-luxury-watch-collection-actor-has-thing-omega-timepieces-his?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3292387/inside-spider-man-star-andrew-garfields-luxury-watch-collection-actor-has-thing-omega-timepieces-his?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Jan 2025 22:00:09 +0000 The realms of horology and art have long been intimately intertwined. Artists and watchmakers alike conjure magnificent creations seemingly from thin air, building on a grand tradition and adding their own innovative contributions. One of the most storied of all Swiss luxury watchmakers, Jaeger-LeCoultre celebrates this link with its Made of Makers programme, collaborating with artists, designers and craftsmen across a dazzling range of media to produce creative reinterpretations of the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3288508/style-edit-inspired-jaeger-lecoultres-celebrated-timepieces-perfumer-nicolas-bonneville-has-created?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3288508/style-edit-inspired-jaeger-lecoultres-celebrated-timepieces-perfumer-nicolas-bonneville-has-created?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 29 Nov 2024 02:00:15 +0000 Since rising to prominence more than a decade ago, South Korean actor Kim Woo-bin has been the embodiment of style, elegance and sophistication. Who better, then, than the star of Twenty (2015) and Master (2016) to represent Jaeger-LeCoultre – a Swiss luxury watch manufacturer that shares those qualities – as its brand ambassador? Recently, Kim has been spotted wearing a Jaeger-LeCoultre timepiece that marries the classic Swiss style of one of the brand’s most historic collections with the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3287543/style-edit-jaeger-lecoultre-ambassador-kim-woo-bin-highlights-elegance-and-sophistication-maisons?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3287543/style-edit-jaeger-lecoultre-ambassador-kim-woo-bin-highlights-elegance-and-sophistication-maisons?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:00:17 +0000 Pink watches have been popping up in the horological conversation for some time, but only recently has it felt like brands are truly walking the walk. A spate of recent launches has propelled the colourful trend into the mainstream with dials, straps and bezels in everything from bright magenta to a soft blush, through shades of blossom, salmon and coral. Last year’s “Barbiecore” trend, which dominated social media in the wake of the blockbuster movie, established pink as a staple hue for just... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3285721/pink-watch-trend-here-stay-chanel-gucci-audemars-piguet-piaget-panerai-and-jaeger-lecoultre-bring?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3285721/pink-watch-trend-here-stay-chanel-gucci-audemars-piguet-piaget-panerai-and-jaeger-lecoultre-bring?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Nov 2024 22:00:07 +0000 The world of high horology came alive in September and October as the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) and Dubai Watch Week made their way to Hong Kong, three independent brands teamed up for exciting new projects, major brands revealed huge releases, and Watches and Wonders continued to expand. Meanwhile, justice was served as a Californian watch consignor pleaded guilty to fraud; Mark Zuckerberg started collecting; and a demon judge on the small screen sported a killer piece with,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3285086/7-timepiece-highlights-september-and-october-2024-patek-philippes-new-entry-level-model-new?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3285086/7-timepiece-highlights-september-and-october-2024-patek-philippes-new-entry-level-model-new?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 04 Nov 2024 07:17:32 +0000 What makes a luxury brand in 2024? For distinguished Swiss watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre, the answer lies in collaboration across different disciplines beyond one’s own sphere of expertise, pushing the boundaries of traditional branding and reimagining luxury as an art of its own. You’d expect nothing less of a brand that has earned itself the moniker “the watchmaker of watchmakers”. Jaeger-LeCoultre is in the business of making things that excel and reaching for the peak of craftsmanship in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3282941/how-jaeger-lecoultre-blending-watchmaking-and-perfumery-swiss-watchmaker-has-launched-new-scent?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/luxury-news/article/3282941/how-jaeger-lecoultre-blending-watchmaking-and-perfumery-swiss-watchmaker-has-launched-new-scent?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 20 Oct 2024 04:00:08 +0000 Yellow gold may have been trending at the start of the year thanks to the viral “mob wife aesthetic” on TikTok, but recently platinum has emerged as the precious metal of the moment. A naturally occurring, silver white material, platinum – originally named platina – boasts a long and noble history. Its use is believed to date as far back as 700BC, when the ancient Egyptians used the metal to adorn tombs and hieroglyphics. It wasn’t until the 1700s, however, that the hard-wearing substance became... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3280943/why-platinum-precious-metal-moment-emma-stone-jessica-chastain-and-natalie-portman-all-wore-it?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3280943/why-platinum-precious-metal-moment-emma-stone-jessica-chastain-and-natalie-portman-all-wore-it?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 03 Oct 2024 11:00:27 +0000 Since the dawn of mechanical timekeeping, legendary watchmakers have grappled with the need for accuracy in timekeeping while being up against the limits of a watch’s functionality. Myriad complications that have ever more closely addressed that accuracy dot the history of high horology. Today, in an era when the atomic clock and precision instruments remove the need for the traditional mechanical functions of many complications, brands nonetheless continue to add them, connecting horology’s... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3262202/watches-and-wonders-2024-boldest-complications-revealed-iwc-jaeger-lecoultre-hermes-ulysse-nardin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3262202/watches-and-wonders-2024-boldest-complications-revealed-iwc-jaeger-lecoultre-hermes-ulysse-nardin?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 May 2024 02:00:15 +0000 For retailers, brands, makers, enthusiasts, collectors and fans, all eyes were on Geneva this past week, where the 2024 edition of Watches and Wonders took place at Palexpo. An impressive 54 maisons presented the latest horological wonders at the world’s biggest watch fair, which wrapped its weeklong run yesterday. “Our mission is to promote watchmaking worldwide, to showcase the industry with one voice – 54 brands speaking together,” said Matthieu Humair, CEO of the Watches and Wonders Geneva... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3259189/watches-and-wonders-2024-kylian-mbappe-and-gisele-bundchen-bring-star-power-geneva-while-top-brands?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3259189/watches-and-wonders-2024-kylian-mbappe-and-gisele-bundchen-bring-star-power-geneva-while-top-brands?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:15:29 +0000 Do you want ice with that? New York jeweller Jacob & Co. is one of the go-to brands for iced-out watches, as could be seen in June when Rihanna wore the 47mm Jacob & Co. Brilliant Flying Tourbillon watch choker. But did you know that bejewelled watches are arguably the oldest horological trend there is? One of history’s first-known wristwatches, gifted to Queen Elizabeth I in 1571, was held in place by an armlet garnished with diamonds and pearls. Here Style weights up eight more blinging jewel... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3252575/8-jewellery-watches-guaranteed-turn-heads-celebs-rihanna-michelle-yeoh-are-bringing-bling-add-your?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3252575/8-jewellery-watches-guaranteed-turn-heads-celebs-rihanna-michelle-yeoh-are-bringing-bling-add-your?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 21 Feb 2024 06:00:21 +0000 As the Year of the Rabbit draws to a close, we’re anticipating the bold Year of the Wood Dragon as we count down to Lunar New Year in February. And what better way to celebrate last year’s success and look forward to this year’s victories than with a quality timepiece on the wrist? Here are our 12 favourite watches celebrating the Year of the Dragon to shop for this festive season. 1. Arnold & Son Luna Magna red gold Year of the Dragon Kicking off the list is British watchmaker Arnold & Son,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3250272/12-luxury-timepieces-celebrating-year-dragon-tag-heuers-carrera-chronograph-and-breitlings-chronomat?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3250272/12-luxury-timepieces-celebrating-year-dragon-tag-heuers-carrera-chronograph-and-breitlings-chronomat?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 30 Jan 2024 06:43:53 +0000 Timothée Chalamet just might be the latest celebrity charged with breaking the internet, after he and new girlfriend Kylie Jenner hard-launched their relationship publicly, attending the Golden Globes together. The A-list couple made an atomic-sized splash at the event – where Chalamet was nominated for his lead role in Wonka – as they canoodled, whispered and even stole a quick kiss during the ceremony. View this post on Instagram A post shared by... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3247932/timothee-chalamets-eclectic-unconventional-watch-collection-cartier-crash-worn-golden-globes-kylie?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3247932/timothee-chalamets-eclectic-unconventional-watch-collection-cartier-crash-worn-golden-globes-kylie?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 10 Jan 2024 21:00:16 +0000 It’s been a monumental year for watches – from celebrating key anniversaries for seminal collections to record-breaking pieces at auction, the year has seen enthusiasm for watches bounce back in full force. Collaborations abounded, independents and established brands alike released bold statement pieces and brands made business moves that could shape the watch landscape for years to come. As we call time on 2023, here are our highlights for the year in high horology. 1. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms’... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3245850/2023-review-24-biggest-moments-watchmaking-rihannas-blinged-out-jacob-co-choker-cristiano-ronaldos?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3245850/2023-review-24-biggest-moments-watchmaking-rihannas-blinged-out-jacob-co-choker-cristiano-ronaldos?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 31 Dec 2023 02:00:16 +0000 Time-telling jewels are turning away from the traditional watch in favour of stunning non-wrist alternatives that promise to elevate your style game. Earlier this year, at the Watches and Wonders trade fair in Geneva, the 16th-century style pendant watch was all the rage, with the likes of Van Cleef & Arpels, Chanel, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Piaget offering unique takes on the precious style, from tasselled sautoirs set with Zambian emeralds to dials suspended from diamond-set chains. Now, as 2024... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3245056/time-ring-how-fine-jewellers-are-reviving-ring-watch-playful-barbie-themes-fossil-embedded-rolex?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3245056/time-ring-how-fine-jewellers-are-reviving-ring-watch-playful-barbie-themes-fossil-embedded-rolex?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 21 Dec 2023 04:00:11 +0000 As the leaves change colour, we expect horology enthusiasts all over the world to change colours on the wrist – and nothing is more autumnal than a tastefully done red dial. While not as prevalent as the green dial trend – brands tend to release red dials as just one of several colour variants rather than as its own thing – red dials have come a long way. Here are eight of the most iconic uses of the colour in watchmaking this year. 1. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo 16202 XT There’s no better... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3233445/8-bold-watches-owning-red-dial-trend-2023-audemars-piguets-royal-oak-jumbo-fume-burgundy-and-grand?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3233445/8-bold-watches-owning-red-dial-trend-2023-audemars-piguets-royal-oak-jumbo-fume-burgundy-and-grand?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 Sep 2023 08:00:18 +0000 Green dials on timepieces have gone from exceptionally rare to near-ubiquitous, and yet the trend shows no sign of wearing itself out, as watchmakers show increasingly ingenuity when adding a viridescent tinge to make their designs pop. It’s difficult these days – especially at Watches and Wonders – to avoid the wave of new releases featuring a green dial, simply because the world wants more. And it can prove extremely hard not to miss the growing list of green-dial variations of long-celebrated... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3227700/8-daring-watches-redefining-green-dial-trend-2023-unlikely-kermit-frog-aston-martin-and-nespresso?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/tech-design/article/3227700/8-daring-watches-redefining-green-dial-trend-2023-unlikely-kermit-frog-aston-martin-and-nespresso?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 16 Jul 2023 23:00:08 +0000 If Covid-19 taught us anything, it is that when we can’t get out and about to discover things we might want to buy, brands, restaurants and just about any other business will find a way to get those things to us. While online shopping is nothing new, retailers and brands have upped their game when it comes to delivering instant gratification. And that “order now and show up at your doorstep in an hour” experience isn’t reserved only for your restaurant takeaway or grocery delivery any... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3227107/would-you-buy-luxury-jewellery-online-thousands-do-heres-how-cartier-louis-vuitton-and-jaeger?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3227107/would-you-buy-luxury-jewellery-online-thousands-do-heres-how-cartier-louis-vuitton-and-jaeger?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 10 Jul 2023 02:29:12 +0000 So far, 2023 has been a stellar year for chronographs, with a healthy mix of brands commemorating anniversaries for their chronograph collections, releasing editions of other iconic pieces with the stopwatch complication, and releasing stellar one-off pieces just because. The complication itself needs little introduction – chronographs with subdials and pushers that help track time by whole and split seconds are ubiquitous in horology. As a result, these instruments are pivotal to human... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3224329/why-2023-year-chronograph-6-watch-brands-celebrating-stopwatch-complication-rolex-daytona-and-tag?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3224329/why-2023-year-chronograph-6-watch-brands-celebrating-stopwatch-complication-rolex-daytona-and-tag?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 17 Jun 2023 00:00:15 +0000 Watches and Wonders today announced that the world’s definitive convention of high horology will host its third-ever Shanghai edition from September 13 to 17 this year, after previously visiting the city in 2021 and 2020. The first edition of Watches and Wonders Shanghai came as that year’s main Geneva event was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, per Monochrome Watches. The fair will host 14 brands at the newly redesigned Pavilion at the West Bund Art Center, which will be open to the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3224202/watches-and-wonders-returning-shanghai-september-2023-convention-will-host-14-brands-cartier-panerai?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3224202/watches-and-wonders-returning-shanghai-september-2023-convention-will-host-14-brands-cartier-panerai?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 15 Jun 2023 09:43:11 +0000 They may look like diamond bracelets, bold titanium cuffs, or pearl or onyx sautoirs, but these precious pieces of jewellery hide something else – they also tell the time, for they are secret watches. Today these exquisite timepieces are fashionable as an expression of style and individuality, but a century ago they were conceived as a discreet way for a lady to keep an eye on the time. 5 of the best watches at the Met Gala 2023, from Simu Liu to Michelle Yeoh From the 1920s right through into... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3221671/what-are-secret-watches-and-why-are-they-trending-again-2023-high-jewellery-maisons-chanel-dior?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3221671/what-are-secret-watches-and-why-are-they-trending-again-2023-high-jewellery-maisons-chanel-dior?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:13 +0000 When Catherine Rénier joined watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre as CEO in 2018 from jeweller Van Cleef & Arpels, she felt that the watchmaking world was a bit intimidating. The luxury industry veteran set out to change that obsolete attitude at the storied Swiss maison. Founded in 1833, Jaeger-LeCoultre is one of the most prestigious watchmakers, known for iconic pieces such as its signature Reverso, and for being the company behind some of the world’s most complex movements and one-of-a-kind creations... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3219141/watches-and-wonders-2023-jaeger-lecoultre-ceo-catherine-renier-why-anya-taylor-joy-and-nicholas?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3219141/watches-and-wonders-2023-jaeger-lecoultre-ceo-catherine-renier-why-anya-taylor-joy-and-nicholas?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 03 May 2023 02:00:25 +0000 The return of the sautoir watch, one of the most glamorous trends from this year’s Watches and Wonders fair in Geneva, makes complete sense. In the age of the smartphone, when we scarcely need a watch to check the time, well, why not wear a timepiece as a glittering jewel? It’s certainly not the first time necklace watches have made an appearance. The style originated in the 16th century, a precursor to the pocket watch, and was typically the domain of wealthy women. In the 19th and early 20th... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3218739/necklace-watch-2023s-hottest-timepiece-trend-watches-and-wonders-saw-400-year-old-chain-and-pendant?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3218739/necklace-watch-2023s-hottest-timepiece-trend-watches-and-wonders-saw-400-year-old-chain-and-pendant?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 30 Apr 2023 00:00:09 +0000 We may expect our watches to show us the time, date, day and month of the year, but a timepiece that can account for leap years and the number of days in any given month without adjustments requires a great deal more sophistication. So impressive is a watch with a perpetual calendar function, in fact, that it won’t need to be adjusted until the year 2100 – a dream piece for collectors. Here are some of the most impressive perpetual calendar watches on the market: 1. Audemars Piguet Crafted in... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3214441/5-best-luxury-timepieces-perpetual-calendar-functions-audemars-piguets-royal-oak-and-jaeger?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3214441/5-best-luxury-timepieces-perpetual-calendar-functions-audemars-piguets-royal-oak-and-jaeger?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Mar 2023 01:00:15 +0000 Inspired by our closest celestial body, the moon phase complication is an intriguing addition to a watch dial as it tracks the waning and waxing of the lunar cycle. Here STYLE takes a look at some of the most dazzling moon phase timepieces from big-name luxury brands worthy of adding to any collection. 1. Blancpain Evoking the connection between watchmaking and astronomy, the midnight blue variation of the Villeret Quantième Complet in red gold features the changing face of the moon and the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3207549/5-dazzling-swiss-luxury-watches-moon-phase-complications-panerai-lange-sohnes-and-blancpains?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3207549/5-dazzling-swiss-luxury-watches-moon-phase-complications-panerai-lange-sohnes-and-blancpains?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:09 +0000 Jaeger-LeCoultre only selects the brightest and best to be its global ambassadors – and with the latest illustrious name to sign up, Jackson Yee, it’s really hit the jackpot. The multitalented actor, singer and dancer, also known as Yi Yangqianxi, might only be 21, but he’s been established as one of the brightest rising stars in the global entertainment industry since he was a child. In fact, he made his showbiz debut aged just five, and started to gain fame as a teenager, when he became a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3200654/style-edit-jackson-yee-jaeger-lecoultres-new-ambassador-sporting-reverso-tribute-duoface-calendar?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3200654/style-edit-jackson-yee-jaeger-lecoultres-new-ambassador-sporting-reverso-tribute-duoface-calendar?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 24 Nov 2022 02:00:29 +0000 Since 1931, Jaeger-LeCoultre, one of the most venerable and prestigious of all Swiss luxury watchmakers, has been doing something rather remarkable: producing a watch with a reversible face. One of the all time classics of watchmaking, the Reverso was originally created to help polo players protect the faces of their watches while taking part in the high impact sport. Now, a new version of the timeless piece, the Reverso Tribute Duoface Calendar, combines two complications for which the maison... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3197055/style-edit-jaeger-lecoultre-releases-new-reverso-tribute-duoface-calendar-stylish-timepiece?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3197055/style-edit-jaeger-lecoultre-releases-new-reverso-tribute-duoface-calendar-stylish-timepiece?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Oct 2022 02:00:13 +0000 Few watch designs have the staying power of the Reverso – appropriately enough, given that it was developed in 1931 at the request of British officers in the Indian Army, who were eager to protect their watches from damage during polo matches. The request eventually came to the attention of Jaeger-LeCoultre in their workshops in the famous Vallée de Joux, Switzerland, and they set to work. Inside BTS’ US$1 million luxury watch collection – who spent the most? According to the brand, the Reverso... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3195155/why-jaeger-lecoultre-reverso-still-rules-after-90-years?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3195155/why-jaeger-lecoultre-reverso-still-rules-after-90-years?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:00:11 +0000