Beyond The Bezel

The world of haute horlogerie comes with a vernacular that, on the surface, can look complicated to comprehend. To guide you on your way to luxury watch terminology perfection, we’ve created an A-Z guide of the most important and frequently used vocabulary from the world of watches.

A watch’s movement, also known as its calibre, is often thought of as the engine to a timepiece. A sophisticated network of intricate parts that power the hands on the dial and all complications. In this guide we’ll take a look at the quartz movement’s compelling history and explore the fundamentals of how one works; along with the benefits it can provide and maintenance required.

Since its invention in the early 16th Century, the mechanical watch has been sought-after and admired for the exquisite craftsmanship of its delicate internal movement. In this guide we’ll explore the long and storied history of mechanical timepieces, from the piece that started it all, through to the modern manual and automatic movements that we recognise today.

A complication is any function on a watch that goes beyond telling the time. This can include alarms and calendars or tourbillons and moon-phases.

Luxury watches are exquisite in their precision and complexity. Each model has a unique look and is crafted and assembled by highly skilled watchmakers. However, there are a number of key components…

Sports watches are popular timepieces for the active and adventurous lifestyle. We have rounded up some of our most popular sports watches for the Summer in this aricle

The colour green can often echo the ethos of timepieces; artistic, luxurious and stunning. We have highlighted our favourites in this article

Bracelet watches are ever popular choices for timepieces, and we’ve highlighted some of our favourites from our luxury brands.

If you are looking for the perfect gift for that special man in your life, it is worth considering an elegant and exquisitely crafted luxury timepiece. Whether they favour timeless and classic pieces, or are looking for something contemporary and adventurous, we have a wide range available.

Mixing metals can bring an entirely new aesthetic to the model, and using both a rich toned yellow or rose contrasting against a stark white gold or steel will make for a very interesting watch indeed. We have highlighted some of our favourite mixed metal pieces for those looking for something stylish and versatile.