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Henry Cavill, Zhang Ziyi, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Jun Ji-hyun are now all watch ambassadors, for Longines, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Omega and Piaget, respectively. Photos: Handout
Luxury brands

Newly minted watch ambassadors – from Henry Cavill to Aaron Taylor-Johnson

Cavill, Taylor-Johnson, Jun and Zhang Ziyi have become ambassadors for Longines, Omega, Piaget and Jaeger-LeCoultre, respectively.

Jewellery

Nadine Ghosn on stacking luxury watches with her Crayola and Toothbrush jewellery

Luxury brands

9 top moments in watches in 2025: Trump tariffs, Urban Jürgensen and more

Jewellery

4 jewellery drops to know about this Christmas, from Cartier to Giorgio Armani

Vacheron Constantin has a transformable necklace-watch, while Gohar World and Petrossian combine food and jewellery in their Caviar necklace.

Vacheron Constantin’s The Grand Lady Kalla Ruby transforms from a necklace to a watch. Photo: Handout
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Style Edit: Audemars Piguet’s innovation at Dubai Watch Week

The luxury Swiss horology brand has been creating coveted perpetual calendars since 1948 – and just launched a new technology.

Luxury brands

Not sure which watch to gift to whom? Here is our ultimate luxury guide

Luxury expert Chris Rovzar shares his ultimate guide to gifting watches, with pieces from Chopard, Longines, Omega, Coach, Vacheron Constantin and more.

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Luxury brands

How dress watches have evolved and why they’re coming back

David Beckham, actors Oscar Isaac and Sebastian Stan, and F1’s George Russell are among the stars fronting campaigns for dress watches.

Oscar Isaac at the gala screening of Frankenstein during the 2025 BFI London Film Festival in October, with a Tank Louis Cartier on his wrist. Photo: AFP
High Jewellery

Bring on the bling: diamond-encrusted high jewellery watches

With dials, cases and bracelets adorned with hundreds of diamonds, these models are real show-stoppers.

Omega

Omega unveils fourth generation of the Planet Ocean in Chongqing, China

First released as part of Seamaster, the Planet Ocean is one of the most famous diving watches – actors Wei Daxun, Song Weilong and Gulf Kanawut attended the recent launch.

Luxury brands

November’s hottest watch moments, from awards to celebrity wrist candy

Victoria Beckham picked a special watch for Sir David Beckham’s knighting, and Chopard and Vacheron Constantin unveiled exciting new creations.

Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Grand Complication High Jewellery – Moon Dust; Sir David Beckham is knighted while Lady Victoria Beckham sports a Patek Philippe haute joaillerie watch; GPHG announces winners in Geneva. Photos: Handout/Xinhua
Books and literature

6 lush coffee table books to gift the watch lover in your life

These tomes tell of timepieces owned by powerful women like Elizabeth Taylor and hip-hop stars such as Busta Rhymes, to iconic pilot watches from the Cartier Santos to the Omega Speedmaster.

The Watch Book Rolex – Next Generation is just one of a handful of eye-catching tomes you could consider gifting to a watch lover. Photo: Handout
Fashion

Christmas 2025 gift guide: suited and booted in timeless black and white

From an Apple iPhone 17 Pro to a Tudor Black Bay watch, black and white make a telling impression – always smart, never out of place.

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Style shoot: Cartier’s latest jewellery and watch drops

The storied French maison’s latest offerings stay true to its time-honoured motifs.

Luxury brands

Why irregular watch designs are more than mere novelties

Blackpink’s Jisoo and Timothée Chalamet are fans of the Cartier Crash, while Hamilton’s Ventura has shown up on Elvis Presley’s wrist and in the Men in Black movies.

Timothée Chalamet, pictured with Kylie Jenner at the 81st Golden Globe Awards in January 2024, is a fan of the Cartier Crash. Photo: Golden Globes 2024 via Getty Images
Christmas

Christmas 2025 gift guide: white and gold from Hermès, Ray-Ban and more

From an Anteprima bag charm and Officine Universelle Buly soap holder to Lito earrings, these present ideas range from quirky to extravagant.

Saint Laurent Nocturnal Temptation by Anthony Vaccarello. Photo: Handout
Christmas

Christmas 2025 gift guide: sparkling presents from Omega, Celine and more

Bling it on with dazzling gifts from the likes of Jimmy Choo, Brunello Cucinelli and Pomellato – promising timeless elegance over many special occasions.

Wealth: Alternative Investments

Vetting collectibles, such as whiskies and watches, is a serious business

The market is growing briskly, but vigilance is vital to ensure that assets are authenticated and carefully protected ahead of a sale.

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BNP Paribas Wealth Management
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Style Edit: Christmas treats in the form of Tudor’s latest watches

The Black Bay and Clair de Rose are among the brand’s most famous lineages, and new models add to the options that suit everyone from the sporty to the sophisticated.

The Tudor Black Bay One 41 S&G. Photo: Handout
Jewellery

7 most creative new jewellery drops

This season sees some exciting updates in the jewellery world – from Chanel’s Première Galon watch worn by Gracie Abrams, to Maya Hawke modelling for Prada.

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Style Edit: Richard Mille RM 63-02 Automatic Worldtimer watch

The 47mm round case is finished in red gold with a titanium caseband, while the watch is powered by an in-house CRMA4 automatic calibre.

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Style Edit: Swatch revives iconic 80s designs with vibrant Neon collection

Discover bold retro-futuristic timepieces that put vivid and vibrant back in the vocab, then add a touch of modern technology magic.

The Neon collection from Swatch sees 1980s favourites from the Swiss brand getting a bigger, brighter make-over. Photo: Handout
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Style Edit: Omega’s Christmas drop spotlights Aqua Terra and Speedmaster

Omega unveils luxurious dials, innovative movements and celestial design cues on its must-see holiday pieces.

Omega offers an incredible line-up of festive gifting ideas. Photo: Handout
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Style Edit: Zendaya steps out as the latest face of Rolex in Hollywood

The Dune actress joins an elite group of Rolex Testimonees in the field of motion pictures, underscoring the brand’s long-time links with cinema.

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Style Edit: Tudor’s lasting legacy with the Black Bay and Pelagos models

The new Black Bay 58 and 68, Black Bay Chrono and Pelagos Ultra models show the brand’s enduring commitment to its revered technical diving and driving collections.

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Style Edit: Parmigiani Fleurier’s Tonda PF Stainless Steel and Rose Gold

The watchmaker’s beloved series has new bimetal models, one with a micro-rotor and a stone blue dial, and the other an automatic 36mm in deep ruby.

Parmigiani Fleurier’s Tonda PF Automatic 36mm Steel Rose Gold Deep Ruby. Photo: Handout
Fame and celebrity

Simu Liu, from stock photo model to Barbie star – interview

The Marvel actor on persevering with unglamorous jobs on his way up as a way to respect the hard work of his parents before him.

Simu Liu is Style’s cover star for our November issue. Outfit: Louis Vuitton. Watch: Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon Retrograde Date Openface 6010T/000P-H055. Photography: Boo George
Celebrity style

Jake Paul’s extravagant luxury watch collection

YouTube’s enfant terrible-turned-boxer has an outrageous watch collection that ranges from seven-figure grail pieces to a Mickey Mouse watch.

Luxury brands

October’s biggest watch moments, from Rolex, Omega, Patek Philippe and others

Celebrities turned heads with rare timepieces, while Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Hublot and Breguet unveiled groundbreaking designs.

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