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The retro look has been reimagined for adults. If you're into childhood nostalgia (🙋), prepare yourself: Timex has created a series of watches featuring the Peanuts gang and we cannot. get. enough. The partnership reintroduces a series of character watches featuring the likenesses of Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, and of course, everyone's favorite beagle, Snoopy. The very first Timex Peanuts watches were released back in the early '70s and enjoyed a strong re-sale market: Search for them on eBay now and you'll find old-school options still in their original boxes, and with an original price tag of $17, going for $145.  In the works for over two years, it's shoppable now.  Louis Vuitton, a brand known for its luxury suitcases, bags, and accessories, entered the world of high-tech technology earlier this week with a new wristwatch called the Tambour Horizon. The launch of the smartwatch celebrates the 15th Anniversary of the Tambour Watch collection that is marked by a sense of global connectivity, and it certainly stays true to its travel roots. "With its Tambour case made in Switzerland and components assembled in Silicon Valley, the Tambour Horizon successfully combines the very latest in advanced technology with the demands of traditional watchmaking," says Hamdi Chatti, VP of Watches at Jewelry at the brand. http://www.elle.com/fashion/accessories/news/a46566/louis-vuitton-smartwatch-tambour/  See the vintage ads to prove it.  When a design is strong enough, it stands the test of time and can feel as modern today as it did a hundred years ago. Case in point: These luxury watch ads from the past century prove elegance is always en vogue—you can still buy a version of what they're selling. Here, 9 of the most striking vintage ads that have been released over the years, and the modern versions of the brand's watches today. http://www.elle.com/fashion/accessories/g30008/vintage-watch-ads/  Classic style affairs between Liz and Bulgari, Grace and Rolex. Take it from these extremely stylish women: The key to looking timeless is a classic timepiece. Iconic watches like the Rolex Datejust look as contemporary today as they did decades ago, underscoring the impressive staying power of a good time-teller. Below, Hollywood legends and stylish royals who have come to be associated with a classic watch. Each offers visual proof that sleek lines with a touch of glamour are always chic (a few styles included here are more than 100 years old).   A sartorial report straight from Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie and Baselworld.  Here's the thing about investing in a watch: You want your purchase to look exquisite, but it should also hold up, keeping time for decades, if not generations. At the 2017 Swiss watch fairs, Geneva-based Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie and the more recent Baselworld, many of the women's pieces highlighted a classic elegance, but they also included impressive mechanics. So while a lack of bling was notable—the offerings leaned toward a simple, wearable vibe instead—it was the use of high-tech materials and new textures that proved particularly impressive.
Aesthetically, it's also an exciting time to add a watch to your jewelry drawer. Pink is making a welcome comeback and offering an attractive femininity, and a handful of monochromatic styles are the pinnacle of chic. Even better, a few styles are known for holding their value, helping to justify the expenditure. http://www.elle.com/fashion/accessories/g29735/ladies-watches-basel/ |
AuthorStephen Watson is a freelance stylist and watch editor. Archives
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