Written by: Jen Phuc Huynh
With the ubiquitous usage of the Ipods, Ipads, and cellphones, sociologists were ready to write off luxury watches as obsolete. In a way this is true, watches are no longer used to tell time, people usually go to their cellphones for that task now-a-days. A luxury watch is now a fashion statement about your station in your life. In an era where everyone has the latest Iphone or fashionable gadget, the way to differentiate yourself from the rest of the group is by a rare and sophisticated “wrist candy” that will turn heads everywhere. Luxury Watches are about fashion; but deeper than, it’s about its retro appeal, owning something that few can own, and wearing something meaningful and artsy.
A luxurious timepiece is gaining in popularity more than ever. It stands alone as the quintessential jewelry for women who prefer a sophisticated simplicity style—Meryl Streep’s choice of accessory was a Jaeger-LeCoultre at the 2012 Golden Globes. There’s something special about a piece of jewelry that is alive, has a ticking heartbeat that has been crafted for hours upon hours by only the finest watchmakers. With a luxurious watch, there’s also a special bond between you and the mechanical timepiece; without you, it ceases to function. It’s especially true if you wear a mechanical watch that requires winding, an intimacy relationship forms, a daily ritual with your watch that stops time.
Luxury Watches are special and unique due to the boundless energy designers and watchmakers pour into utilizing their talent and creativity to craft it. Every classy watch you buy is different in its movements, unique in its history and story, rich in its design heritage, and absolutely one-of-a-kind. Pristine diamonds, precious gems, marvelous metals, and divine movements are all part of a luxurious watch. The quality is flawless and the style is forever—retro vintage style watches are the most wanted luxurious watches today. People simply love vintage watches, cool ceramic watches—and just about anything with a creative style.
As proven by its survivor of the latest technological gadgets of the 21st century, Luxury Watches do not go out of style. That means it’s more than just a simple functioning mechanism, Patricia Pao, chief executive of a retail consultant group says, “Watches have become the luxury item people are starting to focus on.” But they are more than just a fading fad, timepieces are like a masterpiece, they stand the test of time. A rare gem of fashion but by no means a slave to the times.
