Celine Simon

Celine is a freelance luxury watch writer who has enjoyed working in the horology industry for over ten years. Like many of the high-end timepieces she writes about, she comes from Switzerland—the heart of fine watchmaking. From Singapore to Montreal to Geneva to Dubai, Celine has lived all over the world but now calls Southern California home. You can find her at celine-simon.com.

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Before Only Watch 2019 Announces Lineup, Here Are Last Edition’s Top Sellers

The biennial Only Watch charity auction is gearing up for the 2019 edition, slated to take place in November. For those who are not familiar with this event, Only Watch auctions off one-of-a-kind models created by some of the best watch brands in the business with proceeds going to fund research on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. READ MORE

Turquoise Timepieces To Indulge In This Season

Turquoise Timepieces: Hublot Big Bang One Click Paraiba

It has been well documented that dark blue hues and navy shades are a popular choice within luxury watches. But what about on the more vibrant side of the blue spectrum? For something a little different, here are some fresh turquoise timepieces just in time for the colorful summer season. READ MORE

Cherry-Picking: Diamond and Ruby Rolex Daytona With Garnet Dial

Long before all the hype surrounding Rolex Daytona “Rainbow” watches, the Crown already had a history of producing special gem-set Daytona chronographs using a mix of precious and semi-precious gemstones. Case in point is this exceptional diamond and ruby Rolex Daytona with a rich garnet dial—a piece hardly ever seen out in the wild due to its scarcity. READ MORE

Green or Blue? A Pair of Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5168G “Jumbo”

Blue Anniversary Patek Philippe Aquanaut 5168G-001

With just a little over two decades worth of history, the Patek Philippe Aquanaut has finally come into its own and is no longer just regarded as the more affordable alternative to the Nautilus. This is thanks in no small part to Patek Philippe’s recent Aquanaut releases, starting with the blue Aquanaut 5168G in 2017 followed by this year’s green Aquanaut 5168G. READ MORE

Nautical Nuances: Watches Ready To Set Sail This Summer

As the weather heats up and some of you get ready for summer plans at sea, here is a fleet of nautical inspired luxury watches to bring aboard. Whether you’re lounging comfortably on deck on diving in for a swim, these top timepieces are built to be both ultra stylish and water ready. READ MORE

Patek Philippe Introduces New Annual Calendar Chronograph 5905 In Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Chronograph 5905R

In 2015, Patek Philippe unveiled a new Annual Calendar Flyback Chronograph model in the form of the Ref. 5905 in platinum. And at Baselworld this year, a fresh rose gold version joined the lineup. Here’s a look at the brand new Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Chronograph Ref. 5905R. READ MORE