Earlier this week we shared what we thought were some of the up-and-coming women’s timepiece trends for 2018. In the spirit of fairness, and as an excuse for us to talk even more about what’s on the horological horizon, here are three men’s watch trends that are expecting to see crowding the shelves of your … [Read more…]
While the past is dominated by questionable trends such as calculator watches, blinding dayglo Swatches, and other cringe-worthy fads, the future of women’s fashion timepieces is anything but dated. With 2018 just around the corner, at LJ&T we are all about staying on the cutting-edge of timepiece fashions and are thrilled to share with our … [Read more…]
Baselworld Watch and Jewellery Show is the world’s premier trade show of the international watch industry, named after the city in which it’s held annually: Basel, Switzerland. The Baselworld trade show is such a powerhouse in the timpiece industry that the trends, fashions, and tastes that crop up at the Swiss show tend to influence the watch trade for the … [Read more…]
What does “watch culture” look like? In an age when everything has a timepiece attached to it, there’s an argument to be made that timepieces aren’t really necessary anymore, per se. But removing the necessity of watches has transformed them in the modern age — from purely functional objects into art. They’re a kind of … [Read more…]
So, let’s say you’ve just gotten a new watch. What can you do it? You might be saying to yourself: “It’s just a watch. What can someone do with a watch, other than tell time?” But that’s not thinking creatively! Today, we’re going to look at five different watches by a group of esteemed horologists … [Read more…]
Founded in 1875 by J. Jonah Bulova, the Swiss-made timepieces of Bulova have long been a sensibly-priced option for fashionable men searching for the perfect all-around timepiece. Known for bringing a host of horological innovations to the watch game, the timepieces of Bulova have long been appreciated by celebrities, astronauts, and in 1956, a Bulova … [Read more…]
The British newspaper, the Daily Mail, recently created an article, titled: “Floyd Mayweather flaunts wealth at Conor McGregor at London show with diamond encrusted watch worth £1m”. What the Daily Mail neglected to note in their article title, however, is the company behind Floyd’s watch—the illustrious Hublot. In recent years, Hublot and Floyd Mayweather have … [Read more…]
As long as humans have existed, they have been obsessed with the majesty and mystery of the Earth’s moon. Thought at one time to be made of cheese, now humankind understands more than it ever has about our closest celestial neighbor, yet somehow the crater-covered landscape of Luna still captures the attention of many a … [Read more…]
As any seasoned timepiece enthusiast will tell you, no watch should be a chore to wear. Our philosophy here at Luxurious J&T is that an ideal pieces should be as fun to wear as it is stylish, fashionable, and, most of all, functional. Known for their practicality and ingenuity, the Swiss have always been masters … [Read more…]
Luxury timepieces such as Omega, but also Breitling, Carl F. Bucherer, TagHeuer, and others have taken center stage in current cinema. As part of the cinema magic, the right timepieces allow for viewers to be transported into the era and general style of the films and television show they are featured in. In a previous … [Read more…]