Celine Simon
Luxury Watch Writer
I am a freelance content writer specialized in luxury watches. ghostwriter | copywriter | blogger
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beckertime.com
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.
tidlrs.com
The Best of Baselworld 2018
As the dust settles on Baselworld 2018, we take a look back at the best of what the fair had to offer this year. Generally, we saw most leading luxury watch brands lean heavily on adding new versions to already well-established collections or revamping iconic watches rather than introducing completely new watch models. This choice in strategy made way for plenty of fan-favorite timepieces. Here’s our take on the best of Baselworld 2018.
ajaffe.com
A Thank You Gift Your Bridesmaids Will Love
Any bride will tell you that her bridal party is a huge part of the success of her wedding day. Her closest friends and family are there to help her celebrate, plan, calm nerves, and take care of all the last minute details or mishaps. So if you’re in the middle of planning your big day, remember you’ll want to show your bridesmaids how thankful you are for their support by picking out personalized thank you gifts made just for them.
tidlrs.com
British Born: Interview with Giles Ellis, CEO of Schofield Watch Company
While Switzerland may now lay claim to having the world’s most robust watchmaking industry, it was the English who laid the groundwork for mechanical watches as we know it. Today, British watchmaking is enjoying a renaissance of sorts, thanks in large part to people like Giles Ellis of Schofield Watch Company. An independent British watch company based in rural Sussex, Schofield watches are proudly British.
grayandsons.com
Back to Basics: What is a World Timer Watch?
For someone who spends more time in the air than on the ground, the world timer watch is a very nice thing to have. But what is a world timer watch you ask? Read the latest edition of our Back to Basics series to find out! And don’t miss the three stunning world timer watches we’ve also included for your viewing (or buying) pleasure.
phigora.com
February Watch of the Month: Cartier Tank Française
Cartier recently celebrated the 100th anniversary of their famous Tank watch. Designed by Louis Cartier himself in 1917, the Tank watch was inspired by the new military tanks that fought on the battlefields during World War I. The distinct ridged lines and rectangular shape of the Tank timepiece was indeed intriguing during a time when watches were typically round. Over the last century, the Tank watch has remained a mainstay in Cartier’s watch collections, with the brand producing countless iterations of the timepiece. The most popular among them is none other than the Tank Francaise.
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.
bobswatches.com
A Tool for the Seas and Skies: Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean GMT
Just over a decade ago, in 2005, Omega launched a new professional diver’s watch collection dubbed the Seamaster Planet Ocean. Although modern in terms of design, materials, and mechanics, the Omega Planet Ocean watches draw inspiration from the brand’s rich legacy of diving watches.
beckertime.com
Iconic Rolex Sports Watches
There are two very distinct sides to the Rolex lineup: the dress watches and the sports watches. Whereas by nature, Rolex dress watches are designed to look great, Rolex sports watches are designed to look great and to serve a specific purpose. In fact, all Rolex sports watches began as a purpose-built tool for a specific audience.
bobswatches.com
The New Datejust 41 is Exactly the Rolex We Want
At Baselworld 2017, Rolex followed up last year’s debut of the new Datejust 41 collection with two new models. While the first members of the Datejust 41 collection were yellow gold and steel, along with rose gold and steel, this year’s additions are two new white metal versions. And they’re pretty perfect.
phigora.com
Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Luxury Watches To Give This Year
It's about time to start thinking about what gifts you’ll be giving your loved ones this holiday season. We are of course partial to luxury watches. After all, a luxury watch is a fantastic gift that is both beautiful and practical.
shopworn.com
Four Mechanical Pilot Watches At Different Price Points
Along with diving watches, pilot watches are some of the most coveted tool timepieces that were built for a specific purpose. While pilots today rely on cutting-edge computers to navigate and calculate, that doesn’t take away from the appeal of a fine aviation-inspired watch. Ranging from less than $1,000 to just under $9,000, here are some of our favorite mechanical pilot watches to sport right now.
Paul Newman’s Rolex Sells for over $17.5 Million and Breaks All Records!
After months of planning, speculation, and anticipation, Paul Newman’s “Paul Newman” Daytona ref. 6239 sells for a record-breaking $17,752,500 (the bid was $15.5 million without buyer’s premium). It is now the most expensive watch ever sold at auction, surpassing the $11 million Patek Philippe ref. 1518 record.
bobswatches.com
Lavish Lady-Datejust: 4 Ladies Diamond Watches
Among all the watches that Rolex offers, it’s the Lady-Datejust that outsells every other model. Cherished for their timeless elegance, prestige, versatility, and longevity, the Rolex Lady-Datejust is the quintessential women’s luxury watch. It’s the little black dress of high-end timepieces—always in style and utterly dependable.
shopworn.com
Made in Germany: Glashütte Original
In honor of Oktoberfest, we say cheers to German watchmaking! Hailing from the town of Glashütte—the heart of German watchmaking—Glashütte Original not only makes some of the most beautiful timepieces, but they’re all powered by in-house movements too.