The world’s thinnest mechanical watch City Talk Piaget has created a new concept for its Altiplano range. The Altiplano Ultimate Concept is the thinnest mechanical watch the world has ever seen. Making its design debut at last week’s SIHH the watch measures up to a minuscule 2mm, or just under 0.08 inches. To bring this far fetched concept to reality, Piaget has [...]
The world’s most expensive smartwatch City Talk Entering the new year with something a little special, Tag Heuer have taken the title of the world’s most expensive smartwatch. The iconic Swiss watchmaker has added some sparkling modifications to its Connected Modular 45 timepiece which is already 18ct gold. The unique take on the popular watch features 23.35ct of diamonds which is a [...]
What is SIHH and why you’ll wish you had an invite City Talk If you know your toubilons from your moonphase, chances are you’re well aware that Richemont’s prestigious watch fare SIHH is fast approaching. SIHH, short for Salon International de la Haute Horologerie is an invite-only trade show put on by The Richemont Group in Geneva. SIHH came about when several of the world’s major watch brands [...]
What watch did Denzel Washington and Hugh Jackman wear to the 2018 Golden Globe awards? January 10, 2018 With the star’s donning all-black in a show of solidarity for the victims of sexual harassment, the fashion focus was on accessories; notably jewellery and watches with over $20 million of sparkle in the room. Montblanc seemed to dominate the red carpet at the 75th annual event with 14 stars opting for Montblanc watches and [...]
Travelling for business? Why you should be wearing a GMT watch January 5, 2018 Originating from our wondrous city, the Greenwich Mean Time was created so travellers would be able to tell the time all over the world as long as they knew what the GMT time was and what to add or minus from that time. GMT watches were developed for aviation purposes and their brilliance lies not [...]
Are you ready for 2018? Why you should invest in a watch this year January 4, 2018 The lamentable shift of technical accessories overriding anything with a heritage continues. The rise of the smartphone (and watch) has led to traditional time pieces disappearing from our wrists but 2018 is the year to turn it around. In the era of Don Draper, a watch was a necessity; it was a firm part of [...]
Forget gold, invest in watches December 21, 2017 Buying for the purpose of investment takes a lot of consideration and expertise in your chosen area. Items with a technological expiration date do not often make good investments; televisions, phones and cars – unless it’s a rare vintage vehicle that will be kept in a garage and never used. This is why the extortionate [...]
TAG in time for Christmas, don’t crack under pressure December 20, 2017 With gifting season upon us it’s time to start giving serious thought to the route you’re going to take. Giving the gift of time is incredibly personal and says a lot about the relationship you have with the recipient. Whether it’s between something rugged versus an elegant piece or even a contemporary smart watch, TAG [...]
The only watches to give him this Christmas December 15, 2017 Buying a gift for yourself or for the special man in your life is a notoriously tricky task. With lots of proclamations that they don’t need anything for Christmas, they are also the first that wish to see nothing more than a healthy stack of presents. Whatever type of man you’re shopping for here’s our [...]
How to buy a diamond December 13, 2017 Buying a diamond is always exciting, whether it's for an engagement ring, a pair of cufflinks or a watch there is so much to consider. Whether you know your pave from your facets, our diamond expert Roland Noser tells all you need to know about investing in the world’s toughest stone. The infamous four C’s [...]
