Melissa Smith

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Girard-Perregaux Vintage 1945 XXL Watch

06th May 2011
With so many watch options out there, it certainly becomes challenging to find the right watch. Having the right budget doesn’t guarantee that you’ll be satisfied with your purchase. Fortunately, there are cases when one glance of a watch makes you feel l... Read >

Baume & Mercier Plans for 2011

26th January 2011
Any watch connoisseur who has owned a Baume & Mercier Classima watch will tell you: it is well worth it. The brand’s Classima collection is among the finest in the world. It is sought after by everyone from corporate executives to celebrities. It wouldn’t... Read >

Vacheron Constantin Plans for 2011

25th January 2011
Ever since Vacheron Constantin launched the Quai de L’Ile collection, it has captured the hearts of watch connoisseurs all over the world. The brand has given the word “painstaking details" a new meaning because it mixes Japanese creative accuracy with Sw... Read >

What You Need to Know About Watchwinders

23rd November 2010
While some people buy watches purely for utilitarian reasons, there are also people who buy watches simply for the love of timepieces. More often than not, serious watch collectors and enthusiasts find themselves with several automatic watches at one time... Read >

Taking a Close Look at the Panerai Foudroyant

23rd November 2010
Most, if not all, watch enthusiasts have a Panerai watch as part of their collection. The brand is an expert in designing and manufacturing timepieces engineered into precision and superb accuracy. It is backed by a solid reputation of more than 70 years ... Read >

Top 4 Money Saving Tips When Buying a Luxury Watch

23rd November 2010
Luxury watches are what they are—luxury. Although practicality dictates that people should live only within his or her means, it is still delightful to indulge in something regal once in a while. While it is still a no-no to embrace luxury if you can’t af... Read >

What's Next for Audemars Piguet?

13th August 2010
The success of Audemars Piguet will surprise no one more than the founders themselves. In 1875, Jules Audemars, just aged 23, and Edward-August Piguet, then 21, were looking for work in the Valle de Jous area when they met. After getting sufficient experi... Read >