Celebrate Longines’ 180th Anniversary with New Watch Models

Longines Tachymeter Chronograph luxury watch
Longines Tachymeter Chronograph

Based at Saint-Imier, Switzerland, watchmaker Longines has been manufacturing luxury timepieces since 1832. Longines is a member of The Swatch Group S.A., world’s leading manufacturer of horological products.

This year marks the 180th Anniversary for Swiss watchmaker Longines and the luxury brand is proud to announce two new watch models – The Longines Telemeter Chronograph and The Longines Tachymeter Chronograph.

Longines is planning top announce a selection of new watches throughout the year, continuing their watch design excellence and elegance.

The new luxury watches represent both the Longines brand’s rich history. The Longines Telemeter Chronograph and The Longines Tachymeter Chronograph and extend Longines’ Heritage offer a rare combination of exceptional technical features and elegance.

The Longines Tachymeter Chronograph: (photo above)
The Longines Tachymeter Chronograph features a technical tool initially introduced around 1811 to measure the hourly pace in assembly lines, as well as the velocity of the first modern means of locomotion: the tachymeter. Besides the extraordinary technical features of this luxury timepiece form Longines, the model stands out with its remarkable and stylish design. The white lacquered dial received its inspiration from one of a chronograph developed by Longines in 1934 and contrasts perfectly with the black Arabic numerals, the tachymeter scale in blue (1000 m) and red (100 m).

Longines Telemeter Chronograph luxury watch
Longines Telemeter Chronograph

The Longines Telemeter Chronograph:
The watch’s circular steel case with a diameter of 41 mm, houses the caliber L688, which is a self-winding mechanical movement with a column-wheel chronograph mechanism exclusively developed for Longines. Enjoy the look via a the transparent case back. This Longines chronograph watch features a date aperture at 4h30, a small second at 9 o’clock, a 30-minutes counter at 3 o’clock and a 12-hours counter at 6.




Raffles Hotel, Singapore Celebrates 125th Anniversary with Timepieces

Raffles Hotel Singapore
Raffles Hotel Singapore

Raffles Hotels & Resorts is an award-winning, luxury international hotel company with a long history of offering luxury hotel around the world. The company opened the Raffles Hotel, Singapore back to 1887.

This year, Raffles Hotel Singapore is proud celebrates its 125th anniversary. To honor this achievement, they are introducing iconic timepieces.

The luxury Raffles Hotel Singapore has long been closely associated with Singapore. The hotel was originally named after Sir Stamford Raffles, who was the founder of Singapore.

With modest beginnings as a small 10-room bungalow, Raffles has became an iconic luxury hotel in Singapore and has hosted many important clientele such as tycoons, rogues, adventurers, movie stars, authors and journalists.

Raffles Hotel Singapore has teamed with Jaeger-LeCoultre who developed the classic, double-sided Reverso watch line.

The new timepiece is an exclusive engraving “Raffles Hotel 1887-2012 Singapore”, available on Gents’ Reverso Grande Taille, and Ladies’ Grande Reverso Lady Ultra Thin.




Stunning Cat Street Collection by Elyria Jewels

Elyria Jewelry - Bora Bora Strand bracelet
Elyria Jewelry – Bora Bora Strand

Elyria jeweler Elisa Browsh has traveling worldwide for over a decade to find the rarest, most unique and beautiful pearls the world has to offer. Elisa Browsh is a pearl expert and founded Elyria Jewels in 1996. The jewelry company specializes in rare and unusual Tahitian pearls.

Coco Chanel once said, “In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.” Well Elisa Browsh has done it again with another fashion-forward jewelry collection.

Elyria Jewels offers the Cat Street collection, which features rare and avant garde Tahitian, Australian blue keshi and South Sea pearls in unique designs with silver, gold, and raw diamonds.

– Bora Bora Strand ($8,500): An avant garde take on the classic pearl necklace, exotic gems from the South Seas, the Tahitian pearls in this strand are lustrous and colorful.
– Cerulean Pendant ($6,200): Wear the ocean around your neck with this New Zealand abalone mabe pearl, white baroque Australian South Sea pearl, and 1ct pear-shaped raw diamond.
– Chiaroscuro Ring: ($5,600): Colossal Tahitian black pearl, 18K White gold, and diamonds bring drama to this stunning cocktail ring.
– Dragon Earrings ($3,600): Fierce and ethereal, the Dragon earrings are set with Tahitian pearls, white diamonds, and lavender freshwater pearls.
– Opium Earrings ($2,500): Natural color blue Australian keshi pearls are suspended on elegant 18K yellow gold arcs.
– Satori Pendant ($1,850: Unique peacock color Tahitian pearl and a pear-shaped diamond.

To see the Cat Street Collection by Elyria Jewels and all their pieces of fine jewelry, please visit: http://www.elyriajewels.com/




New Luxury Watch Collection From de Grisogono – Tondo By Night

De Grisogono - Tondo by Night luxury watch collection
De Grisogono – “Tondo by Night”

The line of de Grisogono watches has not been around a long time. This luxury watch brand began in 2000 by Fawaz Gruosi. He been a successful jeweler for many years, then decided to add a line of fine timepieces to his jewelry offering.

Over the years, Fawaz Gruosi has impressed his clients plus industry insider with his creativity and ingenuity in watch design. His original watches continue to impress, even to the most hard to please watch collectors.

Gruosi was born in Syria in 1952 and grew up in Lebanon before moving to Florence, Italy. Following his lifelong dream, Gruosi opened his first de Grisogono boutique in Geneva, Switzerland in 1996.

What eventually defined Gruosi as a premier jeweler, was his unique, one-of-a-kind pieces and a collection of black diamond jewelry.

He continued to open jewelry boutiques across Europe before unveiling his first timepiece collection in 2000. The luxury watch collection was available for men, women and limited editions with a modern design and titled Instrumento No Uno. It became an immediate success.

Next in 2002, Fawaz Gruosi introduced the Instrumento Doppio—a watch collection with a design consisting of a stylish, square case.

Following the success of prior Limited Edition watch collections including the ‘de Grisogono Black Forever’, ‘Meccanico DG’, and the ‘Occhio Ripetizione Minuti’ collections.

 

His passion for luxury watches is apparent and Gruosi’s legacy continues with a brand new luxury watch collection – “Tondo by Night”

This stylish watch collection “Tondo by Night” from de Grisogono is available in six stunning colors – yellow, green, orange, white, pink and purple.

The luxurious watches feature a gently oval shaped watches and housed in a new case material – a pearly photluminescent composite fiberglass (PLF).




Dolce & Gabbana Junior Launches Globally This Month

Dolce & Gabbana Junior children's wear
Dolce & Gabbana

The latest trend in luxury children’s wear is sure to be the new collection from Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. The duo’s fabulous new line is due to hit stores this month, and from what we have seen so far, it’s set to be just as successful as their signature line.

Already selling in Neiman Marcus, you can indulge your little ones for anywhere from $95 to $800. The new Dolce & Gabbana Junior line features over 1,000 pieces and will cater to infants, toddlers, and children up to 10 years old. The new miniature collection will include outerwear, swimwear, tweed, and polka-dots galore.

The collection, which will also include baptismal wear, is close to the hearts of both designers, “This is an homage to Italy and to our tradition. It’s part of our culture and marks one of the most important moments in our lives,” said Gabbana. Gabbana continued, stating he and Dolce found inspiration in the designs of their own baptismal garments.

According to a recent Vogue article, though luxurious, practicality was the key focus. “We interviewed all the mothers because the collection must be practical. We learned a lot, plenty of details. For example, it’s better to have sleeveless onesies and freedom of movement – kids don’t want to feel too constricted.”

Ciao Bella! Highlights from the girls collection include a lilac, sequined party dress, tweed jackets, and lots of lace! And for the gentleman – cashmere cardigans and reversible jackets for the casual play date or three-piece suits, bow ties, and velvet jackets for those special occasions.

Though the Dolce & Gabbana Junior collection follows in the footsteps of other luxury labels such as Gucci and Lanvin, the Italian label is sure to impress. The collection should be fully available and accessible by the end of this month through a network of high end boutiques and department stores.




Cerulean Pendant – Elyria Jewels

Cerulean Pendant - Elyria Jewels
Cerulean Pendant – Elyria Jewels

For that special woman in your life, the gift of fine jewelry is a timeless show of love. Women have long had a fetish for everything that is shiny and glittering.

If you are looking for a stunning piece of luxurious jewelry, than look no further. Elyria Jewels has a wide variety of beautiful collections that any fashion lover will adore.

These one of a kind items from Elyria Jewels will surely dazzle and the wearer will definitely shine with sophistication and elegance.

Below are six gorgeously luxe gifts for her:

Cerulean Pendant – $6,200: Wear the ocean around your neck with this vibrant 12x15mm New Zealand abalone mabe pearl pendant. A 14mm white baroque Australian South Sea pearl is suspended from a single 1ct pear-shaped diamond like a drop of water.

Chiaroscuro Ring – $5,600: A colossal 15.3mm Tahitian black pearl brings drama to this fabulous cocktail ring. 18K white gold and 0.60tcw in white diamonds makes it sparkle.

Galatea Ring – $4,900: In a stroke of surrealism, a natural color lavender baroque freshwater pearl is studded with purple Ceylon sapphires and set in 18K yellow gold.

Dragon Earrings – $3,600: At once fierce and ethereal, the Dragon Earrings are set with Tahitian pearls, 0.30ctw in white diamonds, and lavender fresh pearls.

Opium Earrings – $2,500: Natural color blue Australian keshi pearls are suspended on elegant 18K yellow gold arcs.

Satori Pendant – $1,850: The Satori Pendant features a unique, peacock color 11mm Tahitian pearl, and a 0.25ct pear-shaped diamond. An enhancer back studded with 0.10ctw in tiny white diamonds make this exotic 18K white gold pendant versatile.

For additional information, please visit: Elyria Jewels




Tank Anglaise Watch by Cartier – Never Stop Tank

Cartier - Tank Anglaise luxury watch

The story of the Cartier Tank watch continues to be written, never to stop. Never stop Tank.

Cartier first sold the Tank watch in 1919 and that intro set the mark of all future Cartier watches. Cartier made only a very limited number in its first 50 years. But the Tank is back once again with Cartier’s latest model – the Tank Anglaise.

The story of the House’s iconic Tank watch typifies the pattern: following in the footsteps of the Tank Américaine and Tank Française, the Tank Anglaise was a logical progression.

Discover the story of the House’s iconic Tank watch: http://www.tank.cartier.com




OC Oracle Luxury Watch

Oc Oracle luxury brand watch
OC Oracle

Luxury watch brand OC Oracle offers a stunning collection of watches for those who appreciate high quality and distinct looks.

The OC Oracle brand is known globally and its timepieces offer Japanese Miyota movement – along with accuracy, elegance and a touch of fine art.

All products from OC Oracle are made 100 % waterproof. So no matter if your braving bad weather or enjoying outdoor water activities, you can feel assured your watch will keep working.

OC Oracle applies high quality ores to produce an art of timepieces with high standard of accuracy.

The luxury and fashion timepieces of OC Oracle are broadly accepted from the luxury watch industry.




Space Invaders Themed Watch by Romain Jerome

Space Invaders Themed Watch by Romain Jerome
Romain Jerome

The arcade game Space Invaders ® was first introduced in 1978 and quickly became a cult classic. The Space Invaders game was an addictive habit for many people who grew up in the 1980’s.

Luxury watch maker Romain Jerome has teamed up with TAITO Corporation to develop a cool watch design capturing the essence of the classic Space Invaders arcade game.

Two 78-piece limited series watch collections will honor Space Invaders.

The watch will Inherit the highly distinctive case of the Romain Jerome Moon Invader series (a round shape within a cambered 46 mm square, with a round front and an almost rectangular back), and will also keep the same steel coalesced with fragments from the Apollo 11 capsule watch.

The watch consists of four functional ball-and-socket joints of rounded squares that are cut like the pivoting “feet” of the lunar landing modules of the American lunar missions.

The watch will have a mechanical self-winding movement and made of black PVD-coated steel with integrated back. Additional features include  a grainy-textured stellar-patterned back with medallion in MOON SILVER representing the moon and Black 3D dial.

The Space Invaders watch collection will offer a black rubber with grainy-textured interior of stellar-patterned strap.

For more information on the new Romain Jerome watch collection, please visit: http://www.romainjerome.ch/category/timepieces-moon-invader/




Mychael Darwin Custom Jeans

mychael darwin custom jeans
Mychael Darwin Custom Jeans

Here’s a terrific gift anytime of the year (Father’s Day, Birthday, Christmas …) that will really surprise that special dad in your life – Mychael Darwin Custom Jeans.

As the ultimate gift, Mychael Darwin Custom Jeans goes far beyond ordinary. Try the extraordinary custom jeans service by Mychael Darwin Custom Jeans.

Offering the world’s best custom premium denim, Mychael Darwin Custom Jeans specializes in building custom patterns from the ground-up based on one’s specific and unique body measurements.

Many professional athletes wear Mychael Darwin Custom Jeans and it’s easy to see why.

Dad will feel like a million bucks when he walks into the 8,000-square-foot Mychael Darwin Custom Jeans design studio for his exclusive design appointment with American luxury denim master and designer Mychael Darwin.

This appointment-only service includes a private consultation where dad will be measured using Mychael Darwin’s Unique Body Profile™ system which ensures a perfect fitting jean.

Next, a custom pattern is created for dad from scratch using his exact body measurements. The jeans are then made from Mychael Darwin’s exclusive Japanese or Italian premium denim fabric made on vintage looms.

Lastly, the fabric is then hand cut and hand sewn in painstaking detail and exquisite craftsmanship to fit dad just the way he likes and to bring out his inner champion with style. Your new custom premium denim jeans will be done in just two weeks or less!

You want a customized look to you rnew jeans? No problem. You can add a few more inches to the pockets which are lined with 100% French silk, or include his initials or even add genuine solid .925 sterling silver button and rivets?

Mychael Darwin Custom Jeans has truly perfected the phrase “perfect fit” with their bespoke custom jeans.

You can get your own pair for Mychael Darwin Custom Jeans For a limited time offer of only $800 (normally $1,200). Price is good for orders through Father’s Day.




New Colt 33 Luxury Watches from Breitling

breitling colt 33 womens watch
Breitling Colt 33

Luxury watchmaker Breitling has launched a new watch collection for women – Colt 33. The new Colt 33 watch collection is designed for women wan to blend elegance with ultra sporty character.

The wildly successful Colt series is a durable timepiece and has been redesigned to brighten any woman’s wrist.

The Colt 33 watch can be customized to fit a variety of lifestyles. Watch dials are available in a choice of several refined shades, steel or leather straps and optional gem-set bezel.

Breitling Colt 33 is distinguished by its 33 mm diameter and entirely polished case with a satin-brushed upper bezel surface. The dial comes in a choice of several refined shades, steel or leather straps and optional gem-set bezel.

For a woman who loves fashion flexibility, the Colt 33 watch is perfect. Transition from day to night with a variety of leather band colors: red, pink, orange, blue and white.

For fashionistas who are looking for both a stylish yet classic watch, the luxury Breitling Colt 33 is your choice.

Breitling is well known top-notch craftsmanship. The Colt 33 watch collection features: SuperQuartzTM movement ten times more accurate than standard quartz and chronometer certified by the COSC, a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal glareproofed on both sides and a sturdy steel case water-resistant to 500 meters (1,650 ft) – a unique feat for a ladies’ watch.

With all these luxury features, don’t this watch will break your bank. The Colt 33 is also one of the most reasonably-priced Breitling watches available. Prices begin at just under $3,000 for certain styles.