Lifetime Magazine covers the Concours of Elegance Germany 2025
Set against the serene backdrop of Lake Tegernsee and the majestic Bavarian Alps, the Concours of Elegance Germany 2025 unfolds on Friday, 25 July, and Saturday, 26 July 2025—a two-day extravaganza dedicated to celebrating automotive artistry, craftsmanship, and timeless elegance.
Cognac, coffee and chocolate: A catalogue of watchmaking delights
Over the last two years, the most popular colours in watchmaking have undoubtedly been green - with all its optimistic, spring-like shades, classic blue, total transparencies (crystal-sapphire cases), but also strong colours from a very wide spectrum.
For the love of watches
Bucharest Watch Club – a name that conceals the identity of its members, but reveals their incredible passion for the watchmaking universe, which has given rise to this (literal) circle of dynamic, elegant wrist-shots of the latest watches tested or purchased by the “clubbers”.
Celebrating feminity
Evergreen in the interpretation of a fashion icon, the sophisticated style of cultured diamonds, or perhaps a composition inspired by the designs of the Memphis Group, or even a filigree model in a subtle colour? Here are four suggestions for women – each in a different style.
Falling in love
Catering to a wider range of tastes, Audemars Piguet’s latest collection features timepieces that showcase not only the brand’s renowned mechanical expertise, but also beautiful details that enhance its feminine aesthetic. Out of all the novelties, two Royal Oak models kept my mind busy for a few days, but I ended up wondering whether I would want them for myself. Let’s explore these models and get to the bottom of this “problem”.
Architecture of time
Openworked or skeleton dial watches which allow us to admire the choreography of the movement (also skeletonised) are very fashionable today.
A tribute to aviation
The Santos model from the French watchmaker Cartier is linked to the world of aviation. One of the world’s first sporty-elegant wristwatches, it was introduced in 1904, 120 years ago, and has since become an immortal icon. It is still admired and loved by watch enthusiasts all around the world.
Beauty in the stones
Brilliants, rubies or sapphires and emeralds. Gemstones have adorned the cases, bracelets and dials of mechanical watches for centuries. But watchmakers – as we all know – never stand still. Since the 1970s, they have been using semi-precious stones on dials. They may not shine with dazzling brilliance, but they add a touch of exclusivity to watches.
The scent of a watch
A talk with Christian Selmoni, the Style & Heritage Director of Vacheron Constantin, is always a treat. Always a journey beyond the borders of haute-horlogerie and into fascinating realms such as music, literature and style. This time, we also spoke of haute-couture and haute-parfumerie.
Piaget: A neverending story
A constant presence in Piaget’s collection of jewels and jewelry watches, the rose is the symbol that this house values the most. They cast it in gold, decorate it with diamonds, engrave it on mother-of-pearl dials, carve it in precious stones or inlay it in marquetry – rarely will you come across so many rare artistic techniques put to the service of one obsession: the enthusiastic love for the Yves Piaget Rose.