Central Tourbillon Co-Axial Platinum – Omega
Central Tourbillon Co-Axial Platinum luxury watch by Omega is a limited edition timepiece.
Swiss watchmaker Omega offers several luxury watches.
TAG Heuer
This year, luxury Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer, proudly celebrates “150 years of Motor Racing.”
In 1860, TAG Heuer was first founded in Saint-Imier, Switzerland by Edouard Heuer. TAG Heuer has set many major milestones of high-end watchmaking, especially in the field of chronographs and ultimate precision.
Swiss brand TAG Heuer is well known and respected as one of the largest and most desired brands in the luxury watch industry.
With a long industry involved in the world of sports, luxury watchmaker TAG Heuer opens a new contemporary boutique in Sin City.
TAG Heuer
When you buy a high-end watch, you’re buying more than an expensive adornment — you’re investing in a lifetime relationship with the brand. Your watch is more than just a timekeeper – it’s a symbol of your personality. It sends out a message about your characteristics and taste.
Besides making a style statement, owning and wearing a timepiece also states a quality that you identify with — a quality that is you. Exclusive brands such as Ulysse Nardin, Leon Hatot, Breguet, Raymond Weil, Jaquet Droz, Piaget, Cartier, Audemars Piguet and Patek Philippe are not just beautiful ads in glossy magazines anymore; they can easily become a part of your collection.
A growing number of high net-worth individuals and a market for luxury goods make India a promising market for global brands. A number of high-end brands have entered the market.
You don’t have to import a Rolex or a Cartier anymore. Though that fancy watch is more accessible, it also makes the choice more difficult. Whether you’d like mechanical movement or quartz, a sports watch or an elegant piece of jewellery, the perpetual calendar or the chronograph — the choice is huge.
No matter what you choose, each watch makes a statement. Jai Ruparel, a Mumbai-based banker, owns an Omega Seamaster and believes it reflects his enthusiasm for sports. Many people prefer a pre-owned luxury watch. A pre owned Rolex watch makes a perfect choice for many watch collectors.
“I think a watch says a lot about the person wearing it. A guy wearing a good watch is someone who knows what he wants,” he says. For men, it’s more than a watch — it’s one of the few pieces of jewellery they wear. For women, it adds elegance and style to the sari and the stylish black dress.
Debra Wilson believes that her Longines watch reflects her personal taste and adds glamour to evening wear. “You have to have taste to pick out a smart, classy watch,” she says.
“It’s important because what you wear — your clothes, your tie and your watch — matter at business meetings and events.” Instead of bulking up on diamonds, try a subtle diamond-studded watch for a party.
If you’re wondering why you should invest in an expensive watch just to make a statement, it’s because these timepieces don’t just make a point. The value of a high-end watch only increases with time.
Though most brands launch new collections every season, old timepieces have heritage status. “Some of our watches have been passed on six times over to generations,” says Laurent Michaud, country manager, far-east, Ulysse Nardin.
In other words, these timepieces are masterpieces that are also collectors’ items and are an investment. Though fashionable, these timepieces are not dictated by fashion or season.
It’s almost like investing in jewellery — and in some cases, timepieces can be more expensive than jewellery. Franck Muller, Chopard, Tag Heuer, Baume & Mercier, Vacheron Constantin, Audemars Piguet, Breitling, Jaquet Droz, Breguet and Piaget are in a class of their own.
“A Rolex,” says Viraal Rajan of the watch boutique, Time Avenue, “is the Mercedes Benz of watches. The prestige and value attached to a Rolex are incomparable.” The Rolex, like most high-end mechanical watches, can last for over 25 years without any need for repair.
Even if you did have a problem with the watch, having it serviced is a pleasure. Once you’re a part of the brand, you’re treated like a member of the family.
“Those who patronise Mont Blanc are special to us, and once they buy a Mont Blanc, they are automatically welcomed as a member of our family worldwide,” says Anna Bredemeyer, spokesperson for Mont Blanc.
And once your name appears in the database of an exclusive brand, you can get your timepiece serviced every few years at any authorized service center of the brand, anywhere in the world.
Being attached to a brand and passing on the legacy of that luxury watch is far more prestigious than just showing off your timepiece.
Breguet’s submission for Only Watch 2011 is Réveil Musical, an intriguing alarm watch that blends music-making with watch-making technologies.
Réveil Musical houses a patented music box-type mechanism which enables it to play “Castle in the sky” as its alarm, either on demand or at a pre-set time. When the striking mechanism – in this case the alarm – is activated, the dial rotates, bringing the guilloche child’s hand closer to that of the adult’s, as positioned between one and two o’clock on the flange. Casted in blued steel, the Breguet hollow <moon> tip hands add a dose of feminine grace to the timepiece.
Réveil Musical is powered by the Calibre 0900 and features an astounding power reserve of 55 hours. Casted in 18-carat white gold, the case is secured to the straps by way of rounded and soldered lugs. An exquisite musical stave is finely etched on the caseband, while the caseback is engraved with the inscription “piece unique” for Only Watch 2011.
Women’s Overseas Date Self Winding watch – Vacheron Constantin
Vacheron Constantin has long been known for their timeless, men’s collection of luxury watches.
Vacheron Constantin has recently added to its impressive repertoire with a watch collection catered toward its female clientele.
The Ladies Overseas Date Self Winding watch not only features clean elegant lines, but exudes sophistication while keeping the high performance Vacheron is recognized for.
This smaller model’s 18-carat pink gold diamond-set case guarantees technical excellence while maintaining a feminine aesthetic.
Patek Philippe Celestial Watch
Patek Philippe watches have long been popular due to their unique creativity, in addition to their intricate mechanical perfection.
Those watches that include astronomical indications are rare. The complicated style of the Patek Philippe Celestial – Ref 5102G is another example of a fine luxury watch.
The Patek Philippe Celestial is an exclusive model that was presented for the first time in 2002 at the Basel Fair.
The luxury watch depicts the night sky over Geneva, Switzerland. You will notice a crown at the 4 o’clock position to set the astronomical display.
The Patek Philippe Celestial watch features a blue dial with an elliptical window that shows the cardinal directions of the celestial display, set to true North.
The watch case of the Celestial is 37 mm and made of is white gold, with sides that are embossed with the Calatrava Cross.
The back sapphire crystal showcases the intricate workings of this elegant, luxury timepiece from Patek Philippe.
The front sapphire crystal of the The Patek Celestial luxury watch, covers the deep blue dial that’s overlaid with Roman numerals and elegant, skeletonized feuille hands. Both the lunar and orbit phases are also indicated.
At the 2 o’clock position, the crown allows the owner to manually set the time. I prefer the automatic movement, so not to worry about manually winding the timepiece.
The Patek Philippe Celestial Watch is just another reason why Patek Philippe continues to be vogue among men all around the world.
Patrimony Contemporaine Perpetual Calendar – Vacheron Constantin
Luxury watchmaker Vacheron Constantin offers watches for almost every taste or desire.
With Father’s Day quickly approaching, here are two stunning watch designs by Vacheron Constantin that would make the perfect Father’s Day gift.
It doesn’t matter whether you are looking for luxury watch that’s sporty, classic, bold, or even anything in between, Vacheron Constantin offers high quality luxury watches that you will both love, admire and appreciate.
Vacheron Constantin has won numerous fine watch industry awards including “Watch of the Year” in Geneva, Switzerland and winning the “Best Men’s Classic Watch” at the Middle East Watch of the Year Awards in Dubai.
A luxury watch by Vacheron would make the ideal Father’s Day gift any man would be lucky to receive.
Vacheron Constantin is the oldest ongoing watch manufacturer, has created timeless pieces such as the elegant Patrimony Contemporaine Perpetual Calendar and the new Aronde 1954 model from the Historiques collection.
Katie Holmes actually present husbnad and celebrity Tom Cruise a Vacheron Constantin luxury watch.
Here are two incredible luxury watches from Vacheron Constantin to consider as a Father’s Day gift:
Patrimony Contemporaine Perpetual Calendar – $67,000
Aronde 1954 – $26,200
Reggie Jackson Collector’s Watch by Franck Muller
Looking for a great Father’s Day gift for that man in your life? One of our favorite gift ideas is a special Collector’s Watch by Franck Muller honoring Hall of Fame baseball player Reggie Jackson.
This luxury watch is a result of a collaboration between the heralded brand and legendary Yankee and American Icon, Reggie Jackson.
This collectable, luxury timepiece features the signature Yankee blue pinstripes, a “44″ denoting Reggie’s retired jersey number.
Franck Muller unveiled the Reggie Jackson watch collection last month. The watch back is also etched with the legendary athlete’s nickname, “Mr. October.”
If you are a baseball-loving dad, then these fine watches would be a perfect gift for you.
You can purchase the Reggie Jackson collection from Franck Muller at any Tourneau retail store. There are over 40 locations across the country.
Tourneau sells over 100 of the world’s leading watch brands.
Breitling Limited Edition Navitimer Super Constellation Watch
A luxury watch is always a perfect gift for Father’s Day. The latest watch from Breitling may the ideal pick.
Breitling just released the limited edition Navitimer Super Constellation watch. This luxury timepiece is perfect gift for fathers of any age.
All Breitling luxury watches are manufactured in Switzerland and COSC-certified for ultimate precision.
This exclusive watch from Breitling commemorates the watchmaker’s ongoing support for the Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation plane of the 1950s. There is only one Lockheed L-1049 plane still operating today.
The limited edition Navitimer Super Constellation watch is available in various strap bracelets. You can choose from Crocodile Leather, Barenia, an Air Racer band, and the Nativer.
As a limited edition timepiece, only 1,049 watches were produced in tribute to the plane.
The retail price of the limited edition Navitimer Super Constellation watch from Breitling is $6,475.
Breitling Chronomat GMT
The new Breitling Chronomat GMT Limited Edition watch is a traveler’s dream. The luxury watch from Breitling instantly adjusts to the time and date of the place of arrival, in addition to maintaining a 24-hour home-time display and without losing any precision in counting the minutes.
The Breitling Chronomat GMT comes equipped with the new Breitling Caliber 04, which was entirely developed and produced within the company workshops. The Chronomat GMT is one of the rare chronographs to offer such a smoothly functional dual timezone system.
The Caliber 04 is manufactured using a high-tech production-chain system revolutionizing traditional movement assembly processes.
The powerful style of the new Chronomat GMT is impressive and based on the unique and quintessential design of Breitling’s leading watch model.
The new Breitling Chronomat GMT Limited Edition watch features a sturdy steel case that offers ultra-sturdy construction and water-resistant to 500 meters (1,650 ft).
You will notice the watch’s unidirectional rotating bezel is stylishly engraved with exclusive numerals.
To meet the many needs of Breitling watch consumers, the company has offered its dial available in six colors.
The applied hour-markers of the Chronomat GMT are fitted with highly original bases that have been inspired by Roman numerals.
To make it much easier to read whether day or night, the home-time hands and hour-markers are enhanced by a luminescent coating that guarantees excellent readability.
A terrific feature is the new Chronomat GMT comes equipped with two central hour hands. The first hand will match the minute hand and runs over a 12-hour scale. The other hand is tipped with a red triangle and runs in 24-hour mode.
Bulgari Carbon Gold Limited Edition Watch
Maybe the Tooth Fairy really does exist. Well at least the legend lives on at the ultra plush hotel – The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas.
The AAA Five-Diamond-rated Ritz-Carlton, Dallas is conveniently located in uptown Dallas, and was ranked the #1 hotel in the United States in the 2009 Zagat Survey of North American Hotels, Resorts and Spas.
The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas has teamed with the newly-unveiled Bulgari boutique at NorthPark Center in Dallas on an exciting new promotion.
Starting this month through Labor Day 2011, one lucky guest staying at the luxury The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas hotel, will wake up one morning and find a complimentary Bulgari watch under their pillow!
This promotion is part of The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas hotel’s new “Suite Dreams Shopping package.”
The Suite Dreams Shopping Experience features a one-night stay in a Deluxe Suite plus transportation to the Bulgari boutique located just a few minutes from The Ritz-Carlton.
Guests will then receive a Bulgari gift during their visit to the trendy, new Bulgari boutique – either a selection from the iconic brand’s celebrated international fragrance collection, or a stunning Bulgari coffee-table book written by Sotheby jewelry experts Daniela Mascetti and Amanda Triossi.
Each month, the lucky hotel guest will find a luxurious Bulgari Carbon Gold Limited Edition Watch!
The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas “Sweet Dreams” package is priced from $399 per night and includes the following.
* One night in a Deluxe Suite
• Breakfast for two in-room or at Fearing’s Restaurant
• Transportation between The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas and Bulgari NorthPark Center
• Special gift from Bulgari NorthPark Center
• Personal concierge assistance at Bulgari NorthPark Center
• Opportunity to discover a Bulgari Carbon Gold Limited Edition watch placed under a pillow in the guest’s Suite (one guest per month will receive this special surprise)
• Valet parking at hotel
• 2 p.m. check-out
To book a “Suite Dreams” package reservation at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas, please visit http://www.ritzcarlton.com/dallas or call 800-241-3333.