Despite its modern status as a man’s best friend, the birth of the wristwatch could not be more feminine. To understand this, we have to go back to the 16th century when jewellery was strictly a female affair and any self-respecting man wouldn’t be caught dead with anything on his [...]
As a family run business that's been in the jewellery trade since 1883, we’re proud to announce Parkers is going into partnership with another leading jewellery merchant based in London's historic Hatton Garden to start selling diamonds. Famous for being the diamond capital of the UK, Hatton Garden has been [...]
We're fascinated by stories of people finding hidden gems, whether it's antiques at car boot sales, forgotten pieces of history in storage lockers, or long-lost heirlooms in attics. Through the ancient art of storytelling, they awaken parts of us that are deeply embedded in our psyche. One of those parts [...]
A watch used to be a piece of equipment that had one function and one function only: to tell the time. In 2018, watches include everything from perpetual calendars and moon phases to heart rate monitors and GPS tracking systems. These additional functions, apart from the likes of the latter [...]
With anything from a hundred to two thousand moving parts that can take years to piece together, a high-quality watch is made to last. But not only that, it’s built to carry the years with grace; soaking up history and appreciating in appearance and value with every year that passes. [...]
Every watch lover enjoys a classic film for reasons that aren’t so clear to the average person: the chance to get a peek at the timepieces that sat on the wrists of history’s great heroes and characters. A watch is like a time capsule that transports us back to a [...]
Traditionally, a watch is something that's built for purpose: to coordinate an attack, help navigate a plane, support a dive, plan an expedition, etc. They’re practical pieces of equipment that served the wearer as and when they were required. In the 21st century, unless you're in the forces, it doesn’t [...]
For better or for worse, genuine pieces of watchmaking history don’t often keep up with the latest style trends as well as they keep time. But there are a handful of exceptions; a few masters of style that are so well built and designed, they look just as good today [...]
With nearly three decades and hundreds of exhibitors under its belt, the 2018 Salon Internationale de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) was set to be one of the year’s greatest watch fairs — and it certainly didn’t disappoint. As the first few weeks of the year got underway, watch retailers, journalists, [...]
A watch tells the time, but don’t be fooled; it also says more about what you than any other piece of clothing. It makes sense. Unlike your favourite shirt or checkered tie, a watch accompanies throughout the whole journey. It there’s when you drag yourself out of bed at the [...]
As soon as we started using our phones to tell the time, many people thought the wristwatch was dead. But having been around for more than 500 years, such a flash-in-the-pan innovation isn't going to get rid of it that easily. Granted, we may have to get used to the [...]
In the world of vintage watches, it’s not uncommon to come across the rare and unique. Spend a little time looking, and you'll come across limited edition models, one-off complications, and feats of innovation that all, in one way or another, seem to exemplify the craft of watchmaking. More difficult [...]
