When Horology Plays Classical

If you do think about it, what’s the one body part that you use the most? Sure, if you are an overthinker, the answer might be “Brain” but if you profoundly think about it – “Hands” will be the appropriate answer. Be it anything you have to build, lift, or transform; your hands will play a vital role in doing that. We can firmly say that if the brain is responsible for giving orders to the body, your hands are the ones implementing those orders. But how would you feel when the most vital part of your body doesn’t look good? It will be like the principal of the school is underdressed. To give the utmost visual appeal and make those hands more useful – we have got an uncomplicated gadget for you all!

Cartier Panthère de Cartier Manchette

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To give the utmost visual appeal and make those hands more useful – we have got an uncomplicated gadget for you all.

The brand that is solely responsible for introducing the term “Luxury Jewellery” in the west – Cartier was founded about 175 years ago in 1847. There are barely any luxury brands which can say proudly that they have lived through centuries. Cartier has a long history of serving the elite even to the Royal highness of England – King Edward VII.

A timepiece from the brand surely excites us but there’s something special about the watch. The Panthère series by the brand was initially launched in the 1980s and the success of the counterpart might be due to the near-perfect blend of horology and jewellery Cartier.

While you might be surprised at the first look but don’t worry – this is what a classic Cartier Panthère watch looks like. Brilliant-cut sparkling diamonds adorn the bezels and you can see a timepiece peeking through the right of this watch. The watch is Swiss-made and adorns the 18-karat polished look with genuine steel sword-shaped watch hands.

Hermès Timepieces Heure H

We were talking about brands that are lucky enough to be serving through centuries. But we think luxury craves the classic element as the next watch on our list is from the luxury French conglomerate – Hermes. The brand took birth in 1837 and is currently about 185 years old.

Although, Hermes is popularly known for its perfumery and fashion accessories. But when we talk about watches – Hermes makes sure that whatever the brand is providing, it is of top-notch craftsmanship and standards.

There are barely any luxury brands which can say proudly that they have lived through centuries. Cartier has a long history of serving the elite even to the Royal highness of England –

This particular watch is from the Heure H series and rocks a minimalist yet eye-pleasing design. One of the things you might notice right away is the big H initial embedded with plush 0.4 carats diamonds in the 18 karats rose gold case. The alligator strap complements the design pretty well as it also can be replaced according to your preference.

Vacheron Constantin Egérie Automatic

Being the longest continuously operating watch company in the world sure comes with some experience. Founded in 1755, this luxury Swiss timepieces manufacturer is known to produce some of the most up-to-date horological pieces yet it is one of the oldest watch manufacturers in the world.

Just like we told you about Cartier being the favourite timepiece of the Royal highness of Britain Vacheron Constantin was preferred by the King of Egypt which also later equated it to be the most expensive watch ever to be sold at an auction.

The “Egérie Collection” specifically hold an important position as it is one of the plushest collections by the brand. In the first look, you will be dazzled by the diamonds embedded in the 18 white and pink gold dials. The watch works on an in-house Swiss calibre 1088 automatic movement. You will also find the unusual placement of the date leaf right between the 12’O clock and 3’O Clock bars.

Jaeger-Lecoultre Rendez-Vous Dazzling Moon

A brand that is known for its enormous basket of patents and inventions in the horology world Jaeger-Lecoultre was founded way back in 1833 when everyone cared about seeing the time only. Now, the times have changed and everyone wants something better – which is what is being provided by this luxury Swiss watch manufacturer.

Jaeger-Lecoultre is more popularly known for making pieces of art than for making timepieces. They put a different approach that might be so aesthetically pleasing that one falls for the timepiece instantly. That is exactly what happened to us.

Rendez-Vous Dazzling Moon in the name represents the artistry that can be clear on the blue astronomical dial. The bezel is heavily studded with diamonds and alongside this, the watch is encased in an 18- Karat rose gold case. This timepiece is a tribute to astronomy according to the brand itself.