Section
Watches & Jewelry
An exploration of fine horology and high jewelry. We delve into iconic timepieces, precious gems, and the master artisans who craft them.

Piaget Unveils Art of Colour Mumbai High Jewelry Collection
Santiago Acosta · Sep 4

New Red Luxury Watches Mark National Day Celebrations
Santiago Acosta · Aug 5

French Luxury Showcase Unveils 250 Years of Franco-American Stories
Santiago Acosta · May 30

Audemars Piguet Unveils Striking Red Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon
Santiago Acosta · May 22

Richard Mille unveils RM HJ-02 tourbillon watches with gem embellishments
Each watch in Richard Mille's new RM HJ-02 collection is adorned with an astonishing 1,399 precious and ornamental stones, meticulously applied using three distinct setting techniques.
Santiago Acosta· May 28· 2 min

Richemont revenue hits €22.4 billion on strong jewelry sales
Despite an 11% rise in total sales to "22.
Santiago Acosta· May 26· 2 min
Opinion & Editorial
Analysis & Trends

Three Philosophies of Independent Watchmaking: How to Find the Maker Who Matches Your Collection
Santiago Acosta · Oct 30
Four Cartier Icons, Four Distinct Wristprints: Which Collection Fits You?
Santiago Acosta · Oct 19

A Collector's Guide to Miniature Painting and Cloisonné Watch Dials
Santiago Acosta · Oct 8

Two Strategies Explain Every Watch Collaboration: Synergy and Disruption
Santiago Acosta · Jun 18

Micro-painting techniques in high-end watches defy mass production
Katerina Volkova · Aug 22

Rolex's 5% Price Hike Signals Shifting Luxury Watch Industry Trends
Santiago Acosta · Jul 1
Explainers

What Makes a Watch a Grand Complication: The Three-Category Rule Explained
Santiago Acosta · Oct 29

What Makes a Watch French Again? The Revival of Gallic Horology
Santiago Acosta · Oct 31

Floating in Air: How Mystery Dial Watches Hide Their Hands in Plain Sight
Santiago Acosta · Oct 27

The Cushion Case: How a Softly Squared Silhouette Carried a Century of Watch Design
Santiago Acosta · Oct 28

Why Audemars Piguet Is Turning Watchmaking Geometry Into High Jewelry
Santiago Acosta · Oct 25

What It Takes to Earn the Poinçon de Genève: Craftsmanship, Origin, and the 2012 Turning Point
Santiago Acosta · Oct 27

