https://www.scmp.com/rss/324771/feed News and insight on the Only Watch charity auction, which benefits Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy research. There are multiple luxury watch brands participating: Andersen Genève, Armin Strom, Arnold & Son, Audemars Piguet, Barbier Mueller, Bell & Ross, Blancpain, Boucheron, Bovet Fleurier, Breguet, Carl F. Bucherer, Chanel, Chopard, Christophe Claret, Chronoswiss, De Bethune, Dewitt, F.P. Journe, Fabergé, Frédérique Constant, Girard Perregaux, H.Moser & Cie, Harry Winston, Hautlence,... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com In the watch world, where technical expertise reigns supreme, there is one complication that represents the pinnacle of both watch collecting and watchmaking savoir faire: the minute repeater. At the push of a button, it will chime out the hours, quarter hours and minutes in a series of high-pitched notes, each generated by a tiny hammer and gong housed within a case no wider than a human wrist. The minute repeater is widely accepted as the most elaborate complication in watchmaking. Former LVMH... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3174089/what-minute-repeater-everest-watch-complications-makes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3174089/what-minute-repeater-everest-watch-complications-makes?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 13 Apr 2022 08:00:25 +0000 In my previous columns I highlighted why the Bugatti Divo, the Hermès Birkin bag and even the world’s most expensive omelette are too cheap. What all of them have in common is the ability to create extreme customer value. Typical features are long waiting times and significant investment value. Birkins outperform almost any index. Pre-owned bags are significantly more expensive than new ones, reflecting the value in immediate availability. Keeping supply far beyond demand makes the ownership... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3089766/why-are-watches-patek-philippe-and-rolex-snapped?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3089766/why-are-watches-patek-philippe-and-rolex-snapped?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Jun 2020 10:00:07 +0000 It’s the awards season, a time when celebrities compete for attention with their eye-catching fashion and jewels. As more female stars are bringing timepieces onto the red carpet, here are our 5 favourite luxury watches this month that pay tribute to love, gemstones and the universe. Harry Winston Embellished with 22 red rubies and 163 white diamonds, Precious Valentine’s Day is polished in platinum and secured with a red satin strap. The limited edition of 14 draws inspiration from the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3050697/5-womens-watches-month-love-which-one-would-rihanna-choose?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3050697/5-womens-watches-month-love-which-one-would-rihanna-choose?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 16 Feb 2020 18:00:16 +0000 Patek Philippe is not just admired by watch connoisseurs, it is revered. As a luxury watch brand, it has more than just re-sale value, it also has heritage value. There may be a rare occasion when you’ll need to sell your Patek Philippe, such as when you need cash to buy another Patek Philippe, but more likely you will have the pleasure of knowing that it will be passed on through the generations. Which British royal was the first to rock a Patek Philippe watch? Patek Philippe is, in its own... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3038945/style-edit-which-patek-philippe-mens-watch-has-been-most?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches/article/3038945/style-edit-which-patek-philippe-mens-watch-has-been-most?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 25 Nov 2019 03:00:15 +0000 The biennial Only Watch auction benefits charity as well as offering luxury watch maisons an opportunity to showcase one-of-a-kind models. The auction debuted in 2005. All proceeds will go towards research on Duchenne muscular dystrophy. This year, the auction features 49 one-off models from heritage maisons, including Patek Philippe,Audemars Piguet, Breguet, Boucheron, Harry Winston, and contemporary independent brands, such as MB&F, Urwerk and MCT. The auction is scheduled to open on November... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2103071/12-unique-timepieces-buy-only-watch-2017?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/watches-jewellery/article/2103071/12-unique-timepieces-buy-only-watch-2017?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Jul 2017 05:00:00 +0000