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Rolex watches have a long history of appearing on screen, as in this scene from the film Crazy Rich Asians, so it’s only appropriate that the brand is a partner of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Photo: Handout

Rolex and the Oscars: a century of timeless elegance and cinematic excellence

The partnership has cemented Rolex’s role in cinema away from the screen, supporting the Oscars and the Academy Museum Gala, the ‘Met Gala of the West Coast’.

Style Edit: Omega unwraps four timepieces for the festive season

Pink watches continue to blossom in the wake of Barbiecore

The truth behind Trump watches: Rolex rivals or overpriced knock-offs?

The US president-elect’s latest venture – a line of luxury watches featuring his name, image and likeness – has sparked controversy, with experts questioning their price and manufacturing origin.

The truth behind Trump-branded watches: from the US$100,000 Victory Tourbillon to the US$800 Fighter featuring the president-elect’s signature – pieces to rival a Rolex or overpriced knock-offs? Photo: AP Photo

7 timepiece highlights you might have missed in September and October 2024

Dubai Watch Week came to Hong Kong; Hodinkee was acquired by Watches of Switzerland; Omega, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Vacheron Constantin had new drops; and justice was served to a fraudster.

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Style Edit: Going beyond the ballroom with Cartier’s Tuttitutti collection

Seeking to appeal to a modern generation, the rings, necklaces, bracelets and watches are playfully driven by a clash of unlikely materials and peacock hues.

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Style Edit: Richard Mille’s McLaren W1 is another masterpiece in excellence

This is Richard Mille’s fourth partnership with the British luxury car maker, which just launched the W1 – it builds on the legacy of McLaren’s F1 and P1 models.

The Richard Mille RM 65-01 McLaren W1 is the Swiss watchmaker’s fourth tie-in with the British supercar maker. Photos: Handout

Q&A | Why Jaeger-LeCoultre has debuted a scent collection by a self-taught perfumer

Consisting of 3 bold perfumes, the new collection is part of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Made of Makers portfolio, which sees the Swiss watch maison partnering with innovative creatives.

Meet the co-founder and CEO of Jay-Z-backed Wristcheck, Austen Chu

Comedian Kevin Hart also used the marketplace to find the Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars Grande Sonnerie he recently wore on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert

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Catwalk for cars? Chantilly Arts & Élégance Richard Mille

Guests share their passion for elegant watches and are joined by the wider public to admire the exotic cars at the Concours d’Élégance ‘fashion’ show.

A Bugatti Tourbillon on display during the 2024 Chantilly Arts & Élégance Richard Mille event, a biannual weekend showcasing classic and concept cars. Photos: Handout

NBA star Tyrese Haliburton’s impressive luxury watch collection

Off court, NBA player Tyrese Haliburton has earned a reputation for his preppy clothes, vintage loafers and Louis Vuitton duffel bags – but what about his wrist game?

NBA star Tyrese Haliburton has been building on his luxury watch collection. Photo: @tyresehaliburton/Instagram

Style Edit: Why Omega’s Seamaster Regatta is the ultimate watch for sailors

This is a watch primed for sea travel – from its striking analogue and digital displays, to its range of nautical features and Quick-Change rubber strap.

Glam to the max: power cuffs combine the wonders of jewellery and watchmaking

Channel icons like Elizabeth Taylor and Wallis Simpson with opulent pieces from Bulgari, Van Cleef & Arpels, Piaget and Dior as well as Cartier’s latest Watches and Wonders piece

Inside Jay Chou’s watch collection, from Tudors to holy grail Rolexes

The King of Mandopop and Dior ambassador is also the face of Tudor along with David Beckham and Lady Gaga … but his Rolexes are something special

King of Mandopop and Dior ambassador Jay Chou is also the face of Tudor along with David Beckham and Lady Gaga … but his Rolexes are something special. Photo: @tudorwatch/Instagram

Style Edit: Richard Mille dazzles with an RM 17-01 Tourbillon masterpiece

The case of the RM 17-01 Tourbillon is set with precious stones, showcasing the Swiss luxury watchmaker’s outstanding skill as a jeweller.

Richard Mille’s snow-set RM 17-01 Tourbillon highlights the watchmaker’s prowess as a jeweller. Photos: Handout

Style Edit: Cartier’s classic Tortue collection gets a sparkling makeover

The esteemed Tortue gets the Cartier Privé treatment, while two new collections see the luxury watchmaker taking horological design to new creative realms.

Style Edit: Rolex celebrates rising classical music talent at the Salzburg Festival

Cecilia Bartoli and Benjamin Bernheim are among the Rolex Testimonees who enthralled audiences in Mozart’s birthplace this summer.

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Daniel Ricciardo’s high-octane watch collection, from Tag Heuer to Rolex

The Honey Badger is a true connoisseur, boasting team-issued watches from Tag Heuer, Richard Mille and Tudor, as well as personal purchases of rare models from Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet and Rolex

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Daniel Ricciardo, a driver on Formula One’s Visa Cash App Racing Bulls team, arrives ahead of the Formula One Austrian Grand Prix on the Red Bull Ring race track in Spielberg, Austria, in June. Photo: AFP

Tudor’s latest watches inspired by Alinghi’s America’s Cup yacht

Tudor has ample sporting heritage – from David Beckham to New Zealand rugby’s All Blacks – and the Pelagos FXD and Pelagos FXD Chrono models were developed from watches trialled aboard the team’s yacht off Barcelona.

Style Edit: Hermès’ Cut and Arceau Grand Tralala Brides et Mors watches

The Cut is a distinctive off-round shape while the Arceau Grand Tralala Brides et Mors draws heavily from the brand’s horsey history with its detailing of stirrups, bridles and bits

My Style: Ambush founder Yoon Ahn’s 7 tips for a more fashionable life

The Dior Men jewellery design director and Ambush co-founder on her Cartier Crash watch, varsity jackets and go-to getaways

Yoon Ahn hanging out in her favourite Tokyo bookstore, Daikanyama Tsutaya. Photos: Handout

What went on in the world of watches in July and August 2024? 7 highlights

Catch up on Chanel’s MB&F stake, LVMH’s corporate moves, Olympians’ and A-listers’ wrist candy, Watches and Wonders hitting Shanghai, and the finalists of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève

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7 highlights from the world of watches including, from left, Victor Wembanyama sporting a Santos de Cartier at the Paris Olympics, the first Rolex Daytona Rainbow going on the block, and Chanel acquiring a 25 per cent stake in MB&F. Photos: Handout

4 jewellery highlights of August – from Chanel to Chaumet

Chanel’s Première watch is also a necklace, with a microphone and earphones to take and make phone calls or listen to music

Twice as nice: double up on watches to make a timely statement

From Kylie Jenner’s duelling Cartier Panthère and Baignoire, to Serena Williams doubling up on the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, stacking watches is officially celeb-approved

Style Edit: The peerless elegance of Cartier’s Panthère

The Panthère de Cartier motif brings an air of feminine self-confidence to the French luxury house’s range of jewellery and accessories

The panther is Cartier’s most distinctive motif, found across its range of jewellery, handbags and accessories. Photos: Handout

From Victoria Beckham to Tamara Ralph, fashion designers are reshaping high horology

As timepieces become more popular with women, Breitling is working with Victoria Beckham while Vacheron Constantin and Audemars Piguet have partnered with designers of haute couture

As timepieces become more popular with women, Breitling are working with Victoria Beckham while Vacheron Constantin and Audemars Piguet have partnered with designers of haute couture. Photos: Handout

Style Edit: How Richard Mille is redefining watchmaking with these new models

New additions to the RM 65-01 collection and 2 versions of the RM 21-01 showcase the watchmaker’s exquisite attention to construction

Style Edit: Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion celebrates 50 years of excellence

The race, held at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca each year, welcomes racing legends and Rolex motorsport Testimonees

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last updated:
9 September, 2024
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