Celine Simon
Luxury Watch Writer
I am a freelance content writer specialized in luxury watches and fine jewelry. ghostwriter | copywriter | blogger
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beckertime.com
Then and Now: The First Rolex Milgauss vs. The Current Rolex Milgauss
For the latest installment of our Then and Now series where we compare the very first model in a particular Rolex collection with its most recent counterpart, we’re turning to the Milgauss. Although this model may not be quite a household name like the Submariner or the Daytona, like other Rolex watches it was built for a specific purpose for a specific audience.
hautetime.com
Nod to Nostalgia: 1970’s Luxury Sports Watches That Live On Today
While the 1950s was the decade of the dive watch and the 1960s the epoch of the chronograph, the 1970s ushered in a brand new style of wrist wear—the luxury sports watch.
phigora.com
A Guide to Rolex Serial Numbers and Rolex Reference Numbers
A comprehensive look at deciphering Rolex serial and reference numbers.
tidlrs.com
MB&F and L'Epée 1839 Unleash the Grant
Is it a desk clock? A robot? A transformer? That’s the beauty of MB&F creations—they make you pause, wonder, and rethink what you thought you knew about luxury watchmaking.
hautetime.com
Back to School Vibes: Grown-Up Watches That Score Top Marks
As students are heading back to school in droves armed with new supplies, clothes, and shoes to flaunt on campus, get into the spirit of the season with a fine timepiece that’ll earn you an A+ for style.
grayandsons.com
A Guide to Different A. Lange & Söhne Models
While the Swiss are famous for leading the charge in fine watchmaking, there are other nations that boast a proud history of horology. Take for example the German watchmaker, A. Lange & Söhne. Based in Saxony, the heart of German watchmaking, A. Lange & Söhne is undoubtedly one of the top producers of haute horology.
hautetime.com
When More Is More: A Spectrum Of Rainbow Watches
Whether you consider them primarily as jewelry pieces or timepieces, rainbow watches have been adding some serious color to the luxury watch landscape lately. Here are four of our favorite rainbow watches to chase right now!
phigora.com
A Comprehensive Guide to Rolex Bezels and Bracelets
ven people who aren’t into luxury watches can oftentimes identify a Rolex watch. Rolex watches flaunt such strong design codes that they are immediately recognizable almost anywhere. And a huge part of the design of a Rolex watch is the bezel that frames the dial and the bracelet that secures the watch to the wrist. Today we go in deep into the details with our comprehensive guide to Rolex bezels and bracelets.
grayandsons.com
Back to Basics: What is a Power Reserve Indicator Watch?
For our next chapter in our Back to Basics series, we’re tackling the power reserve indicator watch. But what is a power reserve indicator watch exactly and why is it useful? Join us as we first find out what this complication is and have a look at some fine examples of power reserve indicator watches.
bobswatches.com
Vintage Watch: 6 Quick Facts About the Rolex Submariner 6200
The Rolex Submariner 6200 is a legend in vintage Rolex collecting circles. One of the earliest Submariner models, Rolex manufactured this particular reference for only a short period. Its limited production run coupled with some very distinct design details makes the Submariner 6200 one of the most sought after vintage Rolex models out there. Brush up on your Rolex history with six quick facts about the Submariner ref. 6200.
phigora.com
Watch of the Month: A Look at the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch
By far one of the most famous mechanical Swiss watches on earth is the one that ventured out into space. We’re speaking of course about the , our watch of the month. Let’s explore the details about this legendary chronograph with a brief recap of its history and a look at some contemporary versions of the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch.
beckertime.com
Blooper Reel: The “Wrong” Rolex Watches in Hollywood Movies
If you’re anything like us, you’ll be the first in the room to spot a Rolex watch in a movie. But sometimes, Hollywood, despite their big budgets and professional prop masters, will get it wrong. Here are three examples where the Rolex watch on screen had no business being there.
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April Babies, Shine On with Your Diamond Birthstone!
For those of you lucky enough to be born in the month of April, you have the best gem as your birthstone— the diamond! While diamonds can, of course, be worn by anyone, for those who celebrate their birthday in April, these sparkling gemstones have even more meaning. The hardest, and arguably the most beautiful of all gemstones, it’s no wonder that diamonds have been the preferred stone used in fine jewelry for centuries.
tidlrs.com
What the World’s Leading Tastemakers Revealed at FT Business of Luxury Summit 2018
Similar to recent editions of the conference, Jo Ellison, Fashion Editor for the Financial Times, led the talks and there were a host of renowned industry titans as speakers including Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana from Dolce & Gabbana, fashion editor, Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert, and Cédric Charbit from Balenciaga, and many others.
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The Coolest Watches from Baselworld 2018
It’s been just over a week since Baselworld 2018 concluded. While the fair was both shorter and smaller than past editions, it’s still largest watch fair in the industry. Among the thousands of new releases, we’ve handpicked what we think are the coolest watches from Baselworld 2018. Read on to discover what they are.