Delving into the World of Jewellery with the Michael Jones Jeweller Blog

HAMPTON WATCHES & WONDERS 2024 BAUME & MERCIER’S ALL-BLACK HAMPTON,THE EPITOME OF FRENCH-STYLE ELEGANCE A black lacquered dial against a rectangular steel case, a black cabochon on the crown inset with an agate, and a black strap. Two hands, a logo, a name, and a “Swiss Made" label. The pure elegance of watch design by Baume & Mercier. The Hampton...

CLIFTON WATCHES & WONDERS 2024 THE BAUME & MERCIER CLIFTON COLLECTION:EVERYDAY LUXURY WATCHMAKING Two new timepieces dedicated to the moon’s phases join the Clifton Collection by Baume & Mercier to the delight of all those who love celestial complications. Their refined design, understated luxury, and flawless functionality perfectly illustrate the brand philosophy. The combination of Paul Mercier’s artistic creativity and...

CLASSIMA WATCHES & WONDERS 2024 NEW CHRONOGRAPHS FOR THE BAUME & MERCIER CLASSIMA Since it was first created, Baume & Mercier’s Classima Collection has attracted countless admirers. It carries the reassuring and traditional Swiss watchmaking values of discipline and endurance. The rounded elegance of its case is enchanting. Its discreet, understated allure makes it easy to wear. The various colours...

RIVIERA - THE MULTIPLE FACETS OF THE RIVIERA At Watches & Wonders 2024, Baume & Mercier have revealed new models of the Riviera Collection, paying tribute to the various facets of the French Riviera, which inspired it. While illustrating the Maison’s design savoir-faire and watchmaking expertise, they evoke the distinguishing features of this coastal region’s legendary art of living: the ocean,...

2024: AN EXCEPTIONAL VINTAGE FOR RAYMOND WEIL For its official debut at Watches & Wonders, the Geneva-based brand presents its ‘millesime’ collection, enhanced with three new dimensions of style. A HISTORIC DEBUT AT WATCHES & WONDERS 2024 For the first time, the family-owned Geneva brand established almost half a century ago will be making its debut at Watches & Wonders,...

BREMONT INTRODUCES TERRA NOVA A STUNNING NEW COLLECTION OF FIELD WATCHES Bremont introduces the Terra Nova field watch collection, referencing and inspired by military pocket watches of the early 20th century. Styled and meticulously crafted, Terra Nova includes all the hallmarks of these original timepieces, capturing their rugged elegance, practicality, simplicity, and essential functionality, reinterpreted for the 21st century. Featuring...

BREMONT INTRODUCES SUPERMARINE BUILT TO EXPLORE THE OCEANS Bremont introduces a new generation of its Supermarine diving watch series, enhancing and improving upon the collection’s provenance and performance. Over the years, Bremont’s Supermarine collection has been developed to be a full function and highly capable mechanical timepiece specifically aimed at proven performance for professional divers. For 2024, significant upgrades to...

Geneva, Watches and Wonders, 9th April 2024 STELLAR ALIGNMENT: ZENITH INTRODUCES THE LONG-AWAITED DEFY SKYLINE CHRONOGRAPH The DEFY Skyline constellation is finally complete. A natural continuation and expansion of ZENITH’s edgy, all-occasions line, the new DEFY Skyline Chronograph offers a new vessel for the Manufacture’s latest iteration of the El Primero automatic high-frequency chronograph calibre, endowed with a 1/10th of...

Geneva, Watches and Wonders, 9th April 2024 DIVING INTO THE EXTREME END: ZENITH UNVEILS THE DEFY EXTREME DIVER ALONGSIDE THE DEFY REVIVAL A3648 Since its inception in 1969, the ZENITH DEFY line of wristwatches has been all about steadfast reliability and ruggedness. Throughout the years, the DEFY has taken on many iterations with purpose-built features and designs. From the highest...

Rolex and EquestrianismROLEX GRAND SLAM OF SHOW JUMPING Widely considered the greatest challenge in equestrianism, the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping rewards the outstanding rider who wins, consecutively, the Grand Prix at three of the four Majors, namely, The Dutch Masters in ’s-Hertogenbosch, the CSIO Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament in Calgary, the CHIO Aachen and the CHI Geneva. To...

Jewellery holds a special place in our hearts, representing love, memories, and significant milestones. Beyond its sentimental value, understanding the monetary worth of your jewellery is crucial for insurance purposes and peace of mind. In this blog post, we'll take you behind the scenes of jewellery valuations, shedding light on the intricate process that goes into assessing the value of...