IWC Aquatimer Automatic Watch: A Cool Luxury Diver With Style And Performance

The guy (or girl, for that matter) seeking out a sophisticated divers timepiece, would do very well to take a close look at the IWC Aquatimer Automatic watch. This is one impressive sports timepiece, and it really captivates you with its quality the moment you lift it up, and feel those solid links close around your hand. While some divers may not prefer the internal rotating bezel, as it is somewhat harder to manipulate than a standard bezel, I doubt this will bother most prospective customers, who seldom buy a dive watch for its avowed purpose. The engineering is extremely cool, and turning that dedicated crown and watching the bezel precisely advance is definitely satisfying.

Like all IWC watches, the bracelet on the Aquatimer is superb, and demonstrates superb engineering. An ingenious system enables links to be removed with ease, yet there is no risk they will loosen when you don’t want them to. The precision is truly impressive, and the finish also enables this watch to make quite a fashion statement. Don’t prefer the bracelet for whatever reason? It can be exchanged in moments (with the same tool that adjusts the bracelet) for the extremely comfortable IWC rubber dive strap.

Those desiring the ultimate “tool” look in a dive watch, will likely prefer the extremely purposeful IWC Aquatimer Automatic 2000 watch. Crafted from matte titanium, and accented by sporty yellow accents, this IWC watch will descend all the way to 2000 meters, and offers a totally no-nonsense look.

Mikimoto Pearl Bracelet – Mikimoto Tahitian Cultured Pearl Sapphire Bracelet

I propose Mikimoto’s Tahitian Cultured Pearl Sapphire Bracelet as the new “it” bracelet. This pearl bracelet from the Mikimoto’s Elements of Life Collection has all the qualities of a traditional pearl bracelet, but the mysterious black shade, as well as a ribbon of pink sapphires wrapped around the top. Add to that the signature M charm that dangles near the clasp, and you have the new classic Tahitian pearl bracelet of the future. Move over Tiffany, Mikimoto easily has you beat!

De Grisogono Men’s 18k White Gold Cuff Links

Men’s jewelry is here by way of De Grisogono Men’s 18k White Gold Cuff Links! With the mass amount of David Beckham press going on overseas, I felt inspired to spotlight these De Grisogono white gold soccer ball cufflinks in particular. Of course, De Grisogono cuff links have been fashioned in an array of shapes, such as mice, airplanes, lions and footballs, and a variety of metals, including 18k white gold, yellow gold, pink coral and even blackened white gold pieces. These cuff links are fun, and a bit fancy, but certainly not lacking in the manly factor. De Grisogono definitely has the market cornered when it comes to unique jewelry and especially men’s cuff links!

Judith Ripka Ring – Judith Ripka Blue Topaz Ring

Big rings are in right now and this Judith Ripka Sterling Silver and Yellow Gold Topaz Diamond ring is in deep. Judith Ripka has a serious affiliation with big bold rings made of semi-precious gems and mixtures of yellow gold and sterling silver. This particular ring from Judith Ripka TWO Collection features an emerald cut topaz that is bezel set in sterling silver and yellow gold. There are also diamonds set in the band that add a little extra spark to this already substantial piece. So if you’re looking for your next finger candy piece, this Judith Ripka Topaz Diamond ring is for you!

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar watches: Satisfying On So Many Levels

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watch is an amazingly versatile platform. With its captivating angularity, superbly luxurious metal finishing, and unmistakable design, this timepiece can wear many hats, and pull them all off with extraordinary aplomb. That’s part of the enduring magic of this Audemars Piguet watch classic.

One of my all time favorite Royal Oak watch variations, is the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar, which to my eyes ranks among the most gorgeous complicated watches of all time. With a suit, or worn casual, this watch is sheer magnificence–and it uses one of the most luxurious, uncompromisingly built self-winding movements of all time, the famous AP 2120 caliber, originally conceived in the late 1960’s by Jaeger-LeCoultre and used jointly by Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, and Vacheron Constantin. (For more information on the details of this legendary movement–please click here)

Perhaps the most beautiful of these Audemars Piguet watches, however, are the skeleton versions. With the movement entirely relieved to its essential structure, the eye can revel in a truly breathtaking degree of intricate mechanical artistry. Combine that with the unparalleled finish and satisfying tactile delight of the Royal Oak case and bracelet and you have a creation of haute horlogerie that is absolutely satisfying.

Hearts on Fire Pendant – Hearts on Fire Repertoire Diamond Pendant

Put on a Hearts on Fire pendant, and you will have just increased your sparkle index exponentially.

This Hearts on Fire pendant features 2 round diamonds set in white gold with a mini-diamond in between them. The diamond on top is slightly smaller than the diamond on the bottom. The total carat weight of this diamond pendant is about 0.75 carats.

Now, you may think that 0.75 carats is small and won’t make a big enough statement. However, because of the special, careful cut put into every Hearts on Fire diamond, the diamonds will be as brilliant as a 10 carat diamonds. Okay, so that’s a hyperbole, but you get the idea.

This Hearts on Fire pendant is on a simple and stylistic small link chain.

Roberto Coin Earrings – Roberto Coin Classica Rose Gold Earrings

With these Roberto Coin earrings, you can travel to the City of Love – without the headache of airport security, the cramped space on the plane and the worry of catching someone else’s cold on the way.

Part of the Classica Parisienne collection, these rose gold earrings are all high Paris fashion and attitude with a cool Italianesque spark. Can’t you just picture a ‘donna di Milano’ (Milan woman) wearing Gucci, carrying a Prada bag, covering her eyes with black Gucci sunglasses and wearing the most incredible 3 inch Dolce & Gabbana high heels and these Roberto Coin earrings! I certainly can! Ahhh, Milan spark and Parisian poise all in one pair of earrings.

These hoop earrings feature 5 rows of rose gold (with a little gap in between each row) and with 13 white diamonds each. The total carat weight of the diamonds is 0.78.

These Roberto Coin earrings have a matching bracelet and ring, available in 3 rows and 5 rows.

Patek Philippe Ref. 5135 Gondolo Calendario watch: An Expressive And Visually Compelling Annual Calendar

The Ref. 5135 Patek Philippe Gondolo Calendario watch is a great addition to Patek’s lineup of annual calendar timepieces.  I remember when this watch was introduced, and I found it quite a surprise–eye-catching due to both its large size, tonneau shape, and its elegantly expressive dial, this annual calendar radiated comparatively more “edge” than Patek Philippe’s more overtly classical round annual calendar timepieces, such as the highly popular Ref. 5146. 

I find the look of the window displays for the day, date and month to be extremely pleasing.  Placed in a semi-circle between 10 and 2 o’clock the layout is supremely elegant, and keeps the dial blessedly free of clutter.

For my personal tastes, only the size of the Ref. 5135 is a deterrent–for a Patek Philippe watch, the Gondolo Calendario is substantial.  However, I think this is a good thing, because it is moderates the range of more customarily sized round Patek Philippe watches in the 35-38mm range.  This timepiece is a great choice for watchophiles who are enraptured with Patek Philippe but may feel limited by the classical sizes that the brand has traditionally embraced.�

“So Happy” for Chopard Diamond Stud Earrings

Chopard diamond stud earrings would make any girl SO happy, but these Chopard So Happy Diamond stud earrings will make that special girl overjoyed. I love these little jewels. They are red gemstones with floating bezel set diamonds inside. Chopard was a huge hit at the Oscars, dressing Hilary Swank and Penelope Cruz, so these earrings are a great option for those of us who don’t walk the red carpet every other week. Try these Chopard So Happy Diamond Stud earrings for a little spark in your everyday jewelry.

Kwiat Necklace – Kwiat Solaris White Gold Diamond Necklace

This Kwiat Solaris White Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace is one of my favorites from Kwiat. The intertwined tonneau shapes of diamonds are already beautifully made and a timeless design, but there is also the style of the looped chain that it dangles from and the intersection of chain and a diamond from which the pendant hangs. Kwiat’s Solaris White Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace is very unexpected and enticing eye candy, and you gotta love that – I certainly do!