Louis Vuitton Tambour Tourbillon Watch: Taking High Luxury Into The Bespoke Realm

A Louis Vuitton Tourbillon watch?  Why not.  Even the celebrated maker of luxurious and ultra-trendy luggage has taken a sojourn into haute horlogerie with the 2005 introduction of their Tambour Tourbillon. 

My admitted skepticism about Louis Vuitton not being a “real watchmaker” aside, the Tambour Tourbillon is actually quite an appealing design, with its sapphire bridges, floral themed design elements (look closely at the mainspring barrel, the tourbillon cage, and the engraved design on the sapphire bridge) and its pleasingly modest case design with an octagonal winding crown. 

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Piaget Limelight Paris- New York White Gold Diamond Sapphire Ring

Is a Mom the lucky star in your corner? Show her you really appreciate it with this Piaget white gold diamond and sapphire star shaped ring. I can’t think of any mother, let alone woman, who wouldn’t gasp at receiving this magnificent Piaget ring as a gift – whether it’s for upcoming Mother’s Day or a birthday or anniversary.
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SIHH 2008: Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars 30th Anniversary Perpetual Calendar Shows AP’s More Classic Side

I’m always pleased when the non-Royal Oak collections from Audemars Piguet are enriched with new models.  Continue Reading… »

Audemars Piguet New York Trunkshow To Showcase 2008 Introductions

Audemars Piguet will be hosting a trunk show in New York City, where representatives of the brand will be previewing the SIHH 2008 debuts. This is definitely a great opportunity to see some rare and very tempting limited and complication watches, as well as place deposits for pre-sales of the most exclusive and hard-to-obtain models.

The AP Trunk Show will take place from Tuesday April 29, 2008 through Friday, May 2, 2008 from the hours of 10AM through 6PM, and will be held at the Audemars Piguet Boutique on 40 East 57th Street in New York City. One may call (212) 688-6644, or send an email to trunkshow@audemarspiguet.com to RSVP.

Connoisseurs will not want to miss this, if they can help it!