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Hublot Releases the Transparent Big Bang Unico Sapphire

Mar 17, 2016  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

This year, Hublot is presenting an entirely new watch design, the totally transparent Big Bang Unico Sapphire. Created as an antithesis to the brand’s All Black concept collection, the latest timepiece offers an entirely new level of visual delight. The entire watch is transparent, cut from blocks of polished sapphire with only a few pieces of titanium serving as the spine of the watch. The screws and the crown have been molded with clear silicone and even the dial is made from a crystal resin so no gear will go unnoticed.

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Project Z's First High-Frequency Movement

Feb 12, 2016  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

Harry Winston has just released the latest edition of their Project Z collection: the Project Z9. The Z lineup bridges the gap between luxury and sports watches and uses the latest tech and mechanics in each iteration for a state-of-the-art timepiece. The latest model is housed in a casing made of a Zalium alloy like its predecessors, but this will mark the first time a piece from the collection will be driven by a high-frequency movement.

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Jaquet-Droz Celebrates the Chinese New Year with the Monkey King

Feb 8, 2016  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

To celebrate their long history and intimate connection to China’s culture, Jaquet-Droz is releasing four, special-edition timepieces for the Chinese New Year.

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The Most Exceptional & Expensive Luxury Watches at SIHH 2016

Jan 26, 2016  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

The first luxury watch trade show of the season, Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, has just come to a close. Known for highlighting experimental pieces that value beauty, luxury and concept over function, it's closed to the public and accessible by brand invitation only, making it one of the most exclusive horological events of the year.

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The Best, Worst and Most Underwhelming Pieces of Wearable Tech at CES 2016

Jan 15, 2016  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

People have been hesitant to make wearables a part of their everyday lives. We’re fine toting around our phones, laptops and being surrounded by all manner of technology, but everything that’s been hitting the market, from the failed Google Glass to the more successful Apple Watch, has been met with mild interest and even milder sales numbers.

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Fitbit Just Announced Its Apple Watch Contender, Stocks Dropped by Over 18 Percent

Jan 5, 2016  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Fitbit just released its answer to Apple Watch, the Blaze. The smartwatch, which was released at CES today, offers the best of Fitbit devices with a more fashionable design. It can track the wearer’s heart rate, caloric burn, steps taken, sleep patterns and a number of other fitness stats and relay it all to your smartphone for easy access and storage.

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Breitling Exospace B55 is a New Twist on the Ultimate Smartwatch

Dec 23, 2015  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Breitling has just announced the release of the new Exospace B55 Connected, the Swiss brand’s first smart chronograph. It’s a twist on the latest trend of smartwatches as it uses the phone to enhance its functionality as a watch rather than a dependent extension to take a few photos or play a few downloadable games.

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Christophe Claret's Last Gaming Timepiece Beautifully Captures the Balance Between Poker and Horology

Dec 22, 2015  |   Contributor: Sophie Jackson

Poker is a game with connotations of wealth, sophistication and glamour. The same can be said about a good watch—though that's not where the similarities end. Just like the intrinsic mechanics behind a timepiece; the logistics of poker are complex and difficult to master.

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Richard Mille's $1M Lady's Watch is Made Entirely of Pink Sapphire & Puts Other Timepieces to Shame

Dec 14, 2015  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

One of the things we most adore about a ladies watch is the amount of glittering stones and baubles that often cover its surface. But the latest timepiece from Richard Mille puts almost every other watch to shame.

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Victorinox Introduces the I.N.O.X. Paracord: A Watch That Can Potentially Save Your Life

Dec 15, 2015  |   Contributor: Vicki Arkoff

Smart watches are among the biggest wish-list items of the year, but the fact is that they aren’t smart enough to lend a hand if you need to tie bad guys to a chair, trap a wild animal, tow a boat, make a tourniquet, or even keep your pants from falling down.

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Harry Winston Celebrates the Chinese New Year With the Premier Monkey Automatic 36mm

Dec 8, 2015  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

To celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year, Harry Winton is releasing the limited-edition Premier Monkey Automatic 36mm. Those who were born during the year of the monkey, are characterized by intelligence, mischievousness and playfulness, all traits that are represented in the latest timepiece.

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Tag Heuer Names Hunk Chris Hemsworth the Latest International Brand Ambassador

Dec 3, 2015  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

It looks like Tag Heuer just hired a hunky new spokesman. The luxury watch brand has named Chris Hemsworth the latest international brand ambassador, joining the ranks of celebs like Cara Delevingne, Tom Brady, Leonardo DiCaprio and Christian Ronaldo.

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Time to Add the World’s Highest Award-Winning Swiss Watches to Your Holiday Wish List

Nov 23, 2015  |   Contributor: Vicki Arkoff

With so many exceptional luxury watches, but so little time to shop for them all, a panel of the world’s most eminent Swiss watch experts has made the task easier by awarding prizes to 16 truly special timepieces.

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Urwerk’s Newest Watch Perfects Time With the Most Precise Measurement Possible

Nov 19, 2015  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Urwerk’s latest project is the EMC Pistol, a special-edition timepiece that encapsulates the best of the EMC collection and gives it an upgraded, more luxurious exterior. The original EMC has won numerous awards and accolades around the world.

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Tag Heuer & Google Unveil $1,500 Luxury Smartwatch Designed to Take on Apple Watch

Nov 9, 2015  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Smartwatches hit the market long before Apple released their own version of the techy timekeeper, but it’s fair to say they are currently dominating the wearable industry. Of course, this leaves other tech brands and Swiss watchmakers scrambling to find something to compete—and they may have found it.

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