What is Palladium?

Many people don’t know what Palladium is. Here is a quick description of the new alloy that is becoming quickly popular: Palladium is a noble metal like Platinum that is used to create fine jewelry, and like its sister metal, Platinum, it can be....

Carl F Bucherer Patravi Chronograde

Patravi Chronograde. A world first from Carl F. Bucherer with 6 useful functions and a retrograde hour display for the Chronograph. Chronograph, flyback function, large date, annual calendar, power reserve indication and retrograde....

Carl F Bucherer Alacria Fancy Diva Wildcat

Alacria Fancy Diva Wildcat. A seductive ladies watch from Carl F. Bucherer: 962 Diamonds for a Wild Cat. With this jewellery piece Carl F. Bucherer offers another demonstration of its jewellery expertise. The Alacria Fancy Diva Wildcat provides....

New Moon on Monday-Moon Phase

Halloween is upon us and you can be the first person to know when the werewolves are coming with some of these tasty Moon Phase watches. Lussori has a large selection of some of....

Diving Watches

Tired of worrying whether or not you can get your watch wet? Don’t let water resistant to 30 meters mislead you, if your watch isn’t resistant to more than 100....

Ladies Diamond Watches

The sparkle of diamonds transform these beautifully designed ladies’ watches into objects of fine jewelry. In styles ranging from casual to the most formal, powered by quartz movements or mechanical, precious stones can be the perfect....

Complicated Watches

Watchmaking is a profession which is inherently complex, and the desire for innovation has through the centuries resulted in wondrous mechanisms to chart the passage of time in innovative ways. Comprised of hundreds of interrelated, miniscule parts,....

Fine Timepieces for Auto Afficiandos

An obsession with mechanical sophistication is shared by the creators of both automobiles and watches. It is no wonder then, that many who love high-performance cars find equal fascination with fine watches. These select timepieces pay....

Sport Chronograph Watches

The watch for active lifestyles must be a companion to its wearer in daily life, demonstrating both enduring quality and a strong character impervious to the winds of fashion. Such a watch can take many forms, but in general, ruggedness,....

Fine Timepieces as Wedding Gifts

Over the past 10 years I have had many brides-to-be ask my opinion about which watch to buy their fiancé as a wedding gift. It seems that over the last few years watches have become an increasingly popular wedding gift for grooms-to-be. The best....

Swiss Watches: Straps or Bracelets?

There are many different types of straps and bracelets that come on watches. At the end of the day it simply comes down to preference. Some people like the durability of a metal while others prefer the comfort of a leather strap. There are others who....

Gold Watches

GOLD: A GUIDE TO THE VARIOUS VARIETIES USED IN LUXURY WATCHES AND JEWELRY Gold, the traditional "noble metal" used in jewelry for centuries, is also extremely popular in crafting the cases of watches.  Typically, when one thinks of gold, it is....

Swiss Watches Water Resistance

From the inception of the first portable timepieces, it has been a preoccupation of watchmakers to protect the delicate mechanisms from the ravages of the elements, particularly dust and moisture.  As watches for the wrist gained favor in the....

Swiss Chronometers and COSC

The C.O.S.C. and chronometer certification: what is it, and what does it mean?  A chronometer is a watch whose movement has passed specific tests verifying it’s timekeeping precision.  The chronometer testing is open to any manufacturers....

Swiss Watch Manufactures

Watch companies and manufacture movements--some explanations There are a variety of fine watches produced today by a multitude of companies, both old and young.  Part of the appeal of luxury mechanical watchmaking is in the complexity and fine....

Gerald Genta Arena Complications Watch

The Gerald Genta Arena Complications collection personifies the unique design style of this brand. Gerald Genta has long been known for his cutting edge designs ever since he designed the legendary Royal Oak collection for Audemars Piguet in the....

Baume Mercier Capeland Watch Collection

The Baume Mercier Capeland is a true sports watch. The Capeland is an excellent alternative for someone looking for an elegant yet sporty looking watch who does not want to wear what everyone else is wearing. Baume Mercier has been consistently....

Baume Mercier Hampton Watch Collection

The Baume Mercier Hampton watch collection is the backbone of the company’s collections. This retro looking watch with its rectangular case shape has a timeless design. Baume Mercier has expanded the Hampton collection to include five different sub....

DeWitt Watch

DeWitt  was founded in 2003 to manufacture fine swiss timepieces. DeWitt has four main collections: The Dewitt Academia, the DeWitt Alma, DeWitt Iena, DeWitt Pieces Exceptionnelles. The Dewitt Academia  Collection includes eight models....

Daniel Roth Watch

Daniel Roth manufactures four collections of fine Swiss timepiece: The Daniel Roth Grande Complications, The Masters Complications, The Vantage, and the Ladies version. All Daniel Roth watches feature a unique semi oval case shape. The Masters....

Gerald Genta Watch

Gerald Genta is owned by the Bulgari Group and is know for their avant garde designs. Gerald Genta manufactures four collections of timepieces: The Gerald Genta Arena Complications, The Arena Sport, The Octo, and the Solo Collections. The Genta....

Baume & Mercier Watches

Baume Mercier was founded in 1830 in Les Bois in the Swiss Jura Mountains. Baume & Mercier manufactures seven collections of watches: Baume & Mercier Hampton, Baume & Mercier Linea, Baume & Mercier Capeland, Baume & Mercier....