by Roberta Naas | Dec 12, 2014 | Watches & News, Watches News, Women's Watches Styles
There are not a lot of watch brands on the market that focus on gift-giving moments as a direct marketing approach. But Baume & Mercier is all about “moments.” This brand has created videos about the power of a gift and has built an entire strategy around the concept of giving a...
by Roberta Naas | Dec 8, 2014 | Watches & News, Watches News, Women's Watches Styles
Looking for a bit of glitz and glamour this holiday season? Take a close look at these eye-catching watches bedecked with diamonds. These objets d’art don’t merely track the time, they also offer extraordinary beauty and craftsmanship—and these heirloom-quality pieces will keep their value for...
by Roberta Naas | Dec 4, 2014 | Watches & News, Watches News, Women's Watches Styles
Cushion-shaped watches, with their softly rounded square cases and inner round dials, are spicing up women’s timepiece collections. Luxury brands such as Patek Philippe, Carl F. Bucherer, and Glashütte Original are looking to their archives for inspiration; the resulting designs are delightfully...
by Roberta Naas | Nov 30, 2014 | Watches & News, Watches News, Women's Watches Styles
Easily one of the most beautiful segments of women’s watches — secret watches — have roots that are centuries old. Essentially, a secret watch is one with a cover over the dial that can be flipped open or moved aside to reveal the dial and the time. While early pendant, brooch...
by Roberta Naas | Nov 23, 2014 | Watches News, Women's Watches Styles
By Nancy Pier Sindt There’s a little jewel at the very southern tip of Manhattan that’s been entertaining and educating the public about Native American history for more than 20 years. Housed in the magnificent Alexander Hamilton Custom House at Bowling Green and now part of the Smithsonian,...
by Roberta Naas | Nov 21, 2014 | Watches & News, Watches News, Women's Watches Styles
If someone asked you if you would wear jewelry or watches made of mosaic — you would most likely think of a kid’s artsy/craftsy project. Think again. Italian-based Sicis has brought the art of mosaic to all new levels. As a tribute to fine historical craftsmanship, Sicis unveils...