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The only way to make an exclusive timepiece most desirable is by incorporating 104 baguette diamonds. Jacob & Co. highlights its use of premium materials and state-of-the-art movement technology with the SF24 Tourbillon collection, which features a uniquely shaped case design that acts as a blank canvas. Jacob & Co. is proud to announce its […]

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Franck Muller has unveiled its latest Vanguard Racing Skeleton Limited Edition watch as a tribute to the record-breaking USA BMW race driver Bill Auberlen. Franck Muller unveiled its latest Vanguard Racing Skeleton Limited Edition watch as a tribute to legendary BWM racing driver Bill Auberlen who has won the most races of any North American […]

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Brand: Vague Watch Co. Release Date: Available now Buy: Highsnobiety Shop Editor’s Notes: Luxury vintage watches remain one of the all-time ultimate grails — so much so that some can resell for millions of dollars. As we wrote previously, the market is out of control, which is good for those already in possession of a luxury watch, but […]

A quick recap on the luxury watches released this week. Recently, We created duPont REGISTRY Watches as a new Instagram page dedicated to posting the newest and most exclusive luxury timepieces. Today, we have compiled a list of the top watch releases of the week from the best brands in the industry. Click any of the links […]

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From runway to wrist, these aesthetically refreshing designs from capital-F fashion houses are a big middle finger to the self-seriousness of luxury watchmaking.

Often unfairly maligned, fashion watches have gotten a run of bad press over the past half-decade. As luxury watchmakers continue to reach an ever-widening international audience (thanks to pop culture, social media and the joys of doom-scrolling during a pandemic) many have wondered aloud why you'd buy anything that is essentially purpose-built to pad a fashion house's bottom line. That's a shame really, since designers and the many maisons that amplify their creative voice have often brought a fresh dynamic to the often stuffy antics of the Swiss watch industry.

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In 2021, there are signs that fashion watches are indeed making a comeback -- in a manner of speaking. Consumers have grown increasingly intersectional in their tastes: no longer can brands simply outsource the creation of a new timepiece to some non-descript 3rd party manufacturer, before bringing it in-house for what amounts to a quick marketing makeover. Collaborations like Rowing Blazers' recent team-up with Seiko ("this summer's hottest watch release", according to Rescapement's Tony Traina) are pretty damning evidence that when clothing designers make an effort to genuinely engage with and celebrate their watch world counterparts, the result can be a product that's authentic, thrilling, and beyond the sum of any one individual.

More often than not, fashion watches have also proven to be one of the easiest ways to dip your toe into a particular brand. Legendary purveyors of leather goods like Louis Vuitton and Hermès mightn't make an 'accessible' handbag purchasable at retail, but they do make timepieces that recall their respective identities at a price that'd give Tudor a run for its money. Here are four interesting places to start:

The Ralph Lauren Black Stirrup

Head's up: if you didn't know that America's longtime king of fashion was big into watches, you do now. Himself an avid collector -- with a suitably iconoclastic penchant for Panerai and Cartier -- designer Ralph Lauren has been putting out watches under his own namesake brand since 2007. Following the success of last year's Polo Watch collection (no brownie points for guessing what the inspiration there is) Ralph Lauren has returned with the Black Stirrup -- shape watches in 23mm, 27mm, 32mm and 36mmm formats channeling the look of the eponymous equestrian device. "Like everything else I design," says Lauren, "I want them to have character -- an enduring sense of style and luxury". An ingenious tab and stud closure, along the case's top, allow for quick switch-outs of the tonal alligator leather without the aid of springbars: all but confirming that you can (and should) wear the Black Stirrup with a range of different straps.

The Ralph Lauren Black Stirrup is now available in a range of sizes, starting at HK$30,700. To learn more, visit Ralph Lauren online.

The Hermès H08 Titane

A name synonymous with the most covetable leather goods in the world, even today many people would be surprised by Hermès' long and storied heritage in watches (the company's horological subsidiary was founded in Biel in 1978). In a way, the brand's inclusion on a list of 'fashion watches' feels a little like cheating, since they have demonstrated aptitude in a range of complex horological crafts -- enameling, celestial displays, you name it -- that are traditionally the preserve of luxury watchmakers.

2021 is a particularly important year for Hermès, as it marks the launch of the brand's first dedicated sports watch -- the H08. True to form, creative director Philippe Delhotal (who also oversaw the creation of the Slim D'Hermès, a cult favourite of watch nerds) has created a timepiece that's technically sport-chic, but that exists in its own unique space. Little touches like the internal minute disc and integration of the date window are redolent of the brand's holistic worldview: the result of having incorporated feedback from those who aren't necessarily watchmakers, but know a thing or two about good design. That, plus a robust automatic movement and crowd-pleaser proportions make this so much more than just another bit of accessorised branding.

The Hermès H08 in titanium is available now, priced at HK$51,000. To learn more, visit Hermès online.

The Gucci Grip

Inspired by the clean, streamlined look of a skateboard deck, the Gucci Grip embodies the idea of the 'fashion watch' in the most platonic way possible. Part of the brand's push to make accessories which are non-binary, these will appeal to anyone who has a healthy inclination for street culture and solid, thought-through object design. Admittedly, nobody is going to be writing a sonnet about the quartz movement (manufactured by Ronda) but that lack of mechanical complexity is offset by the Grip's clever display: three apertures fanned out across the dial show the hour, minute, and date; and lend the quirky visual impression of a WiFi symbol.

The Gucci Grip 35mm in gold PVD is now available, priced at HK$17,000. To learn more, visit Gucci online.

The Chanel J12 'Pink Blush'

Yet another strong entrant in the canon of 'quality quartz watches', the 'Pink Blush' is a recent iteration of Chanel's critically acclaimed J12 collection. Chances are, if you're even cursorily acquainted with the original watch -- launched by Chanel's artistic director Jacques Helleu in 1999 -- this limited edition will feel like a familiar (and friendly) face. A 33mm case in brilliant white ceramic and steel bezel frame the dial, which is itself inspired by Helleu's great twin passions of automobiles and sailing. Put simply, a sports watch for people who don't wear sports watches.

The Chanel J12 33mm 'Pink Blush' is now available in a limited edition of 1,200 pieces, priced at HK$45,500. To learn more, visit Chanel online.

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The new Richard Mille to take out on the boat during the summer days. The design and creation of each Richard Mille timepiece include not only incorporating premium materials but also a vision to draw inspiration. Whether it’s inspired by motorsports or sailing, the brand continues to provide key elements with each example base upon […]

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The most desired Audemars Piguet just got a lot more exclusive. As the watch market continues to explode in popularity, there are a handful of select timepieces deemed as ‘must-haves’ for any collector or enthusiasts. The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is right at the top of the list as one of the most desired examples […]

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The most desired Audemars Piguet just got a lot more exclusive. As the watch market continues to explode in popularity, there are a handful of select timepieces deemed as ‘must-haves’ for any collector or enthusiasts. The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is right at the top of the list as one of the most desired examples […]

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Just considering the specifications, the new Tudor Black Bay Ceramic offers unbeatable value.

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Four of the Maison's most emblematic horological creations, now reimagined as kaleidoscopic limited editions fueled by the "authentic aesthetic culture" of electronic music.

Capsule collections are nothing new in the business of fashion, but if anyone is sufficiently equipped to translate the excitement and fleetingness of those limited releases to the world of horology, Chanel is surely top of the pops. This month, the house that Gabrielle built is unveiling its newest array of timepieces, inspired by the sights, sounds, and all-encompassing energy of electronic music in the 1990s.

"I conceived this capsule as if it were a performance program," says Arnaud Chastaingt, Director of Chanel's Watchmaking Creation Studio, "inviting our classics, the Première, J12, Boy•Friend, and Code Coco, to perform side by side". In practical terms, the 'Electro' timepieces thereby invoke the sensation of descending into warehouses, clubs, and dancehalls on the precipice of the new millenium; contrasting the nocturnal blackness symbolic of those locations against the illumination resulting from light and colour. We cycle through each of the new Chanel Electro releases below:

J12 Electro

A mainstay of Chanel's watchmaking stable (and winner of the coveted Ladies' Watch Prize at the GPHG in 2019) the new J12 'Electro' consists of two limited editions: one, larger and mechanical; the other, smaller and quartz-powered. In the style of their splashier, baguette-set cousins these new Electros are decorated with a 'rainbow' of neon-coloured indexes -- perfect for late nights spent in subterranean techno bunkers. Both editions available in a run of 1,255 pieces.

The Chanel J12 Electro is now available in two limited editions, with self-winding Calibre 12.1 movement in 38mm (HK$66,900) or quartz 33mm (HK$51,300). To learn more, visit Chanel online.

Première Electro

Popular among the glitterati set thanks to its sinuous chain bracelet, the Première is reimagined in this electronica-themed capsule with leather links aping the vibrant, fluorescent colours of a laser lightshow. The bracelet itself is fashioned from stainless steel (treated with a shimmering black ADLC finish) while the whole ensemble is more than capable of taking a poolside splash thanks to 30 metres of in-built water resistance.

The Chanel Première Electro is now available in a limited edition of 555 pieces, priced at HK$52,600. To learn more, visit Chanel online.

Boy•friend Electro

Easily the priciest model in the new collection, the Boy•friend does for 'Electro' what Daft Punk did for French house in the 90s -- bringing a touch of the robotic to the party. The collection's androgynous, geometric case shape makes a welcome return but is augmented in this case with a whimsical robot motif, assembled from 78 brilliant-cut diamonds. Consider this a mandatory part of your inventory whenever popping and locking.

The Chanel Boy•friend Electro is now available in a limited edition of 55 pieces, priced at HK$130,200. To learn more, visit Chanel online.

Code Coco Electro

One of Chastaingt's newer, more unconventional designs, the Code Coco exists in a phantom zone somewhere between fashion and haute horlogerie. Not quite a watch nor a straightforward piece of jewellery, the Code Coco Electro pairs a quilted leather cufflet -- immediately eye-catching, thanks to its neon-pink do -- with two lacquered black dials. Rather perfunctorily, one of these tells the time; while the other is set with a single princess-cut diamond -- the punctuation point to any rave-ready outfit.

The Code Coco Electro is now available in a limited edition of 255 pieces, priced at HK$55,300. To learn more, visit Chanel online.

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Tudor introduces its new bronze bracelet with an all-new rapid-adjustment system. The Black Bay 58 Collection by Tudor is one of the brand’s most iconic models, which incorporates an array of unique designs equipped with quality movement materials to provide a luxury experience for any watch enthusiast or collector. Tudor is proud to announce the […]

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Three new Ulysse Nardin diver watches just in time for summer. As the warmer weather months take over, its means time to pick the perfect summer watch for watch enthusiasts or collectors. This usually means pieces that incorporate a head-turning design with the reliability of being water-resistant for days on the boat. Ulysse Nardin is […]

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