Eight-Day captures Arnold & Son’s watchmaking genius in a more traditional form than other irreverently bold pieces in the maison’s collection. Conceived with a modern design language while offering infinite mechanical value, Eight-Day embraces the horological sensibilities of the marine chronometers created by John Arnold in the 18th century.
When it comes to styling traditional wear for men, Indian celebrities deliver some of the most memorable looks to take inspiration from, and more so if you are looking for a fine timepiece to pair with your lush bandhgalas or achkans. Pulling out the best Indian designers and the world’s most coveted watch brands, our favourite celebrities are experts at creating head-turning, inspirational looks. Anant Ambani stole the show in a gem-set Patek Philippe Nautilus Travel Time at the opening of Neeta Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre. Equally, on-point was KL Rahul’s choice of watches for his wedding celebrations. His looks were dipped in understated elegance and enhanced by popular timepieces from Patek Philippe and Cartier.
After being history’s longest-reigning Prince of Wales, Charles III is officially set to become the King of the United Kingdom tomorrow, May 6, 2023, at 11am London time. It’ll be the first British coronation in 70 years and will be shorter and perhaps a more cultural ceremony than the previous coronation held for his mother, Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. The ceremony will take place at Westminster Abbey, where most British monarchs have been crowned.
The association between the John Wick franchise and Carl F. Bucherer watches is no news to watch enthusiasts. After Omega and James Bond, it's probably the next most exciting alliance of movies and timepieces. In 2021, while Chapter 4 was still filming, Carl F. Bucherer CEO Sascha Moeri posted a picture on Instagram with Keanu Reeves on the set. He mentioned in his caption that Reeve would again be wearing the Manero AutoDate. Also, we'll see him in the Patravi ScubaTec Black Manta.
According to a new report by LuxeConsult, a Swiss-based industry analyst and consulting firm – the pre-owned watch market is estimated to rise to 79 billion euros by 2033. The sale value of pre-owned watches in 2022 grew by 20%, whereas it was only a 12% growth in sales of new luxury watches. Consequently, it is predicted that the pre-owned sector will possibly overtake the primary watch market by 2033. So, for anyone who has not jumped on the bandwagon yet, there is no better time than now.
In 2020, Girard-Perregaux added two new avant-garde models – Free Bridge and the Free Bridge Infinity Edition – to its acclaimed Bridges collection. The idea behind the curation of these masterpieces was not to imitate but pay reverence to the iconic three-bridge movement and provide it with a newfangled personality. Therefore, Free Bridge is a modern watch with archival inspiration adapted to the urban zeitgeist.