Ariel Adams

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Haute Timepieces: H. Moser & Cie Moser Perpetual Moon Watch

Many watch lovers are infatuated with the curious complication known as the moon phase indicator. Quite self-explanatory, the indicator serves shows what phase the moon is in as it cycles from orb in the sky to mere sliver of light. Eons of sentient humans and human ancestors have gazed in wonder at the coming and goings of our sky’s biggest attraction. The mythology surrounding the moon, as well as the actual physical effects it has on the Earth (such as creating tides) has made it a fascinating and sometimes important thing to track. Moon phase indicators became popular on large READ MORE

Haute Timepieces: Ulysse Nardin Caprice Tiger Watch

For thousands of years beautiful jewelry has been enhanced with, or modeled after, animals. A feline fetish exists in the watch world, especially when it comes to haute joaillerie. Cats, big and small, timid and wild, have found a place on luxury timepieces. Frequently featured on women’s pieces, cats are often considered to compliment femininity. In the watch world, a panther, for example, is often synonymous with Cartier. Ulysse Nardin brings a new homage to the beautiful tiger with their Caprice Tiger watch. The case in 18-karat white gold is 34-mm wide in a square cushion shape, which serves to READ MORE

Haute Timepieces: Bedat & Co. Number 8 Watch

Bedat & Co., the timepiece company with a tumultuous history, has recently begun anew. One of its former distributors picked up the rights to the fumbling company, uplifted the brand’s spirits, and has released exciting new pieces. And with new energy comes new opportunities. Competing brand Cartier, has recently been pulling its goods out of third-party retail locations en masse recently—in favor of brand owned boutique stores, as well as its online boutique. With Cartier-sized holes open in various shops, jewelers and high-end watch retailers have been looking to Bedat & Co. to fill the wounds. Bedat & Co. is READ MORE

Haute Timepieces: Franc Vila FV Evos 8 Cobra Blue Bandido Watch

Watch collectors either love or hate designs from Franc Vila. No other watch has a face that loosely resembles a cobra head—set into a case that looks like an egg sitting on its side. The reptilian look is furthered by the segmented scale style of the rubber strap (a separate crocodile strap is also included). With an almost ominous look, the famed FV Evos 8 Cobra watch is in all black and blue here; a special limited edition set reserved for the U.S. only. Eighty-eight people will be able to enjoy the look of this timepiece. While technologically speaking there READ MORE

Haute Timepieces: Rebellion T-1000 Watch

There is no doubt that the name of Rebellion’s newest flagship “T-1000” model holds a double meaning. While “T-1000” clearly refers to the watch’s intense volume of power reserve for the mechanical movement, it is also the name given to the villainous liquid metal android from the future in the 1991 movie Terminator 2. And while almost 20 years has passed since the iconic film left theaters, many fans recall the delight of the movie’s ability to render the transformative robot from the apocalyptic future. Rebellion hopes that watch lovers of all types will have a similar impressive and lasting READ MORE

Haute Timepieces: Perrelet Diamond Flower Prestige Limited Edition Watch

Perrelet, the inventor of the automatic movement (yes, a long time ago) recently developed the concept of a double rotor—where the automatic movement rotor on the rear of the watch is connected to a second rotor on the dial of the watch. The result is an instant sense of wearer-controlled movement in the timepiece, where the rotor visible on the dial spins with the movement on your wrist. Technical benefits aside, this system begs to be used for fun. Perrelet recently crafted the Turbine watch for men, along with its lovely cousin, the Diamond Flower collection for ladies. Near the READ MORE