You know that here at WCL we love a great pair of sunglasses and we are suckers for leather goods and watches that make a statement. There's something profoundly satisfying about sunglasses that refuse to whisper when they could make a statement. Hearing the name Jacques Marie Mage thrown in when talking about eyewear—and most recently also supple leather goods and jewelry—is as powerful as hearing the name Cartier when talking about watches and jewelry.
Posts tagged #2025
Introducing: Piaget Altiplano 910P and Altiplano Ultimate Concept Tourbillon 'Khaki Green'
In the rarified world of haute horlogerie, where millimeters matter and every component tells a story, Piaget continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in ultra-thin watchmaking. The Swiss maison's newest offerings—the Piaget Altiplano Ultimate Concept Tourbillon and Altiplano 910P, both rendered in luminous striking Khaki Green accents—represent more than mere timepieces.
Insider: Bell & Ross BR-03 Chrono Rafale Solo Display. Hand-on Review with Live Photos.
If you've been following the aviation watch scene, you already know Bell & Ross doesn't mess around when it comes to their instruments and aviation inspired timepieces. Just announced today, their latest watch, the BR-03 Chrono Rafale Solo Display becomes the official partner of the Rafale Solo Display, strengthening its historic ties with military aviation—a partnership unveiled at the 2025 Paris Air Show.
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Gold-Toned and Burgundy Lacquer Dials
In an era where watchmaking increasingly favors bold statements over subtle sophistication, Vacheron Constantin's latest interpretation of the Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin stands as a masterclass in understated luxury. Two compelling new variants that exemplify why, after nearly three centuries, the Maison remains at the pinnacle of haute horlogerie.
Introducing: M.A.D.Editions X Yinka Ilori M.A.D.1S 'Grow Your Dreams'
In the world of haute horlogerie, where tradition often dictates design and Swiss precision meets centuries-old craftsmanship, a revolutionary collaboration has emerged that challenges everything we thought we knew about watchmaking aesthetics. The M.A.D.Editions X Yinka Ilori M.A.D.1S 'Grow Your Dreams' collection doesn't just tell time, it tells a story of cultural fusion, artistic vision, and the boundless power of dreaming without limits.
News: London Jewelers Opens New Rolex Boutique in East Hampton, New York. Among America's Most Elegant Rolex Boutiques.
London Jewelers has unveiled its latest Rolex boutique in East Hampton, New York, reinforcing the company's commitment to delivering exceptional luxury retail experiences. The new location aims to provide customers with more than just premium timepieces—it offers a comprehensive luxury shopping journey designed to engage all the senses.
Introducing: Jaquet Droz Tourbillon Skelet Red Gold Catrina Skull. The First Time Mother-of-Pearl is Used on an Oscillating Weight.
Still months away from Mexico’s ‘The Day of the Dead’ holiday, Jaquet Droz drops the Tourbillon Skelet Red Gold Catrina Skull unique piece. Here at WCL, we've witnessed countless skull interpretations in haute horlogerie, but this is one, is one of our favorite ones. The ‘memento mori’ has become predictably masculine and aggressive, but at the same time, an iconic expression of art and culture for those of us Mexican.
Introducing: Greubel Forsey's Nano Foudroyante. Rewriting Horology in Nanojoules.
In an industry where ‘revolutionary’ gets thrown around more casually than a vintage Daytona at a hedge fund gathering, genuine paradigm shifts are rarer than hen's teeth. But when Greubel Forsey whispers about nanomechanics and energy control at the nanojoule scale, you listen. Because what they've just unleashed with the production Nano Foudroyante isn't just another complicated watch—it's a fundamental reimagining of what's possible within a mechanical movement.
Introducing: Louis Erard Gravée Main. 50 Hours of Hand Engraving and No Two Pieces are Identical.
The Gravée Main represents a defining moment in Louis Erard's celebrated Métiers d'Art collection. This exceptional limited edition of 99 unique timepieces showcases the ancient art of hand engraving, transforming every metal surface into a masterwork of traditional craftsmanship. Each Gravée Main requires over 50 hours of meticulous handwork…
Introducing: Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph. Redefining Haute Horlogerie with Only 88 Pieces.
Roger Dubuis has unveiled the Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph ref. RDDBEX1138, a masterpiece that embodies three decades of evolutionary refinement. This fifth-generation chronograph from the Geneva-based manufacture represents more than just another timepiece—it channels the brand's DNA, tracing back to founder Roger Dubuis's formative years spent exclusively crafting chronograph movements.
From the Editor: An Open Letter to the Fondation Haute Horlogerie and Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève
As the Founder, Editor-in-Chief & Publisher of WatchCollectingLifestyle.com, one of the world's top ten digital magazines dedicated to luxury timepieces, I write to you today with deep concern about the erosion of professional standards within our industry's most prestigious institutions. With 35 years as a dedicated watch collector, 25+ years as a horological scholar, and 12 years chronicling the evolution of our beloved craft…
Introducing: Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Extraordinaire Fruits Enchantés Collection. Where Art Meets Time.
In the world of haute horlogerie, few maisons possess the audacity to transform a timepiece into a canvas for pure artistic expression. Van Cleef & Arpels, with its latest Perlée Extraordinaire Fruits Enchantés collection, once again proves that watchmaking can transcend mere function to become poetry in motion, quite literally capturing the ephemeral beauty of nature's bounty on the wrist.
News: Indian Watchmaker Titan Makes Historic GPHG Debut with The JALSA Flying Tourbillon by Nebula
India's largest watchmaker, Titan Company Limited—founded in 1984 as part of the Tata Group as India's premier watchmaker—marks a pivotal moment in horological history as it debuts at the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève 2025. The company's entry, JALSA by Nebula—the luxury watchmaking arm of Titan—represents an extraordinary fusion of Indian artistic heritage and sophisticated mechanical watchmaking through a flying tourbillon timepiece.
News: Blancpain Presents Documentary 'Face to Face with the Coelacanth' with Professional Divers
Blancpain is proud to present an exclusive documentary featuring Laurent Ballesta and Alexis Chappuis, Brand partners and divers who made history by capturing the first-ever images of the world’s two living coelacanth species. The documentary is named: “Face to Face with the Coelacanth: A Story Revealed by Laurent Ballesta & Alexis Chappuis.”
Insider: Zenith Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar Lapis Lazuli. Hands-On Review of a Stellar Chronograph.
The Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar Lapis Lazuli is Zenith's most compelling dress-sport chronograph in years, combining heritage design with genuine natural materials and their legendary El Primero movement. Following the acclaimed debut of the G.F.J. collection and the anniversary blue ceramic trilogy at Watches and Wonders 2025, Zenith continues this azure journey with their most striking interpretation yet: the Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar featuring a mesmerizing lapis lazuli dial.
Introducing: Jaquet Droz Tourbillon Skelet Red Gold 'Dragon Mask' Piece Unique. The Art of Transforming Mythology into Mechanical Poetry.
In the world of haute horlogerie, where mechanical precision meets artistic vision, few pieces dare to cross the threshold from timepiece to talisman. The Jaquet Droz Tourbillon Skelet Red Gold ‘Dragon Mask’ doesn't merely cross that threshold—it obliterates it, emerging as something far more profound than a watch.
Introducing: Girard-Perregaux Laureato Skeleton Aston Martin Edition
The new Laureato Skeleton Aston Martin Edition from Girard-Perregaux represents something far more profound than a partnership—it embodies a shared philosophy where mechanical precision meets sculptural beauty, where Swiss watchmaking tradition converges with British automotive excellence.
From the Editor: Trump's 39% Tariffs on Swiss Products Hit on Swiss National Day. What This Means for Watch Collectors.
Today, August 1, 2025, as we celebrate Swiss National Day, well, here we are. Not celebrating much, but concerned about the impact of tariffs on the Swiss watch industry and my wallet—especially the impact on advertising revenue for my publication and my future watch purchases.
Introducing: ArtyA Purity Curvy HMS Mirror Titanium. Redefining Contemporary Haute Horlogerie.
The new Purity Curvy HMS Mirror Titanium represents more than just another limited edition; it's a bold declaration that contemporary haute horlogerie can be both radically innovative and deeply rooted in traditional craftsmanship. Limited to just 99 pieces, this extraordinary timepiece marks the first time ArtyA's iconic Curvy case has been rendered in titanium, and the results are nothing short of spectacular.
From the Editor: Hands-On Review of the New Porsche Design Chronograph 1 '1975 Limited Edition'. Thoughts From a Porsche Lover.
As you all know, I am a huge lover of all things Porsche, and Porsche Design watches are not the exception. As soon as I received the press release on the new Porsche Design Chronograph 1 '1975 Limited Edition', I loved how the watch looked in the pictures, and I immediately asked for a prototype of the watch to review in the metal.
