Insights

Rolex is celebrating 20 years of the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative, part of the brand’s longstanding commitment to global arts and culture.

A watch is one of the most elegant and refined accessories a person can wear, and luxury models are true masterpieces of craftsmanship and design. If you are looking for a gift that is both luxurious and intimate to surprise a special woman in your life, a high-end watch may be the perfect choice.

A milestone in watchmaking history, the Oyster Perpetual Datejust was the first self-winding waterproof chronometer wristwatch to display the date in a window at 3 o’clock on the dial. These numbers are a reminder that though 24 hours mark a day, it’s on us to make those a date to remember.

Models and types of jewellery to seal a special union   The engagement ring is more than just a piece of jewellery: it is a promise of eternal love, the culmination of a lifelong dream. The gift of the ring seals the fateful marriage proposal, a unique and emotional moment, destined to become an indelible memory in the minds and hearts of the couple.   More than any other precious item, the high jewellery promise ring is designed to surprise, enchant and go beyond fashion thanks to the beauty and quality of the workmanship and the rigorous cut of the gems. It is a gift loaded with meaning and, therefore, must be chosen with care.

The Oyster Perpetual Air-King celebrates the aeronautical heritage of the original Oyster. It pays tribute to those for whom the sky was a new frontier of adventure, exploration and groundbreaking achievement – a springboard for new ideals.

Just like in watchmaking, in jewellery we are always looking for new and interesting stories to tell. Carlo Palmiero’s is a precious example of passion and talent at the service of high Italian craftsmanship, capable of expressing beauty and refinement through unique and precious artefacts.

In fine watches, craftsmanship, beauty and functionality come together, as in a work of art and ingenuity created to last.

The history of watchmaking, since its inception, has been linked to the development of mechanical technology and consequently to the continuous need to keep up with the times, through professional updating through training.

Design is an essential element in determining the character of a watch. Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani, Creative Director of Bulgari, the hand behind the success of the Roman maison’s creations, knows this well. We retrace with him his story and the genesis of the Octo Finissimo for Pisa Orologeria.

More precious than gold, platinum never ceases to be the focus of attention and desires of many jewellery enthusiasts. On the contrary: in recent years, platinum has gradually gained more and more interest, precisely because of certain characteristics that make it even better than gold in many respects. Today, therefore, let’s take a look at the peculiarities of this precious metal, starting with its composition, history and strengths

A jewel, but not only: the chevalier ring is a symbol rich in meaning and history, whose roots go back to the ancient cultures of Mesopotamia. Also called a ‘signet ring‘, this jewel has left behind its peculiar functions of the past, becoming exclusively a ring with aesthetic value: let’s take a look at the history of the chevalier ring, as well as how to wear it in the right way.

The longest-running of the active film franchises: the official James Bond series consists of no fewer than 25 films. Over the decades we have learnt many little things about this famous and elegant British spy, from the way he speaks to his principles, from the way he dresses to the accessories developed by Mr Q. Our attention, of course, cannot but be drawn in particular to James Bond’s watches, of which there have been so many in the various films. The most fascinating, and perhaps those that have remained most engraved in the collective imagination, are those worn in the first films that brought 007 to the big screen: let’s discover them together on a journey through time.