The noble clock has always been a
point of style. Even in the times of
yore, the presence of an item like a grandfather clock or a golden watch
signified that one came from a place or position of import. Today this is especially true, as an
increasing amount of people turn to their phones to tell the time. Seeing a dedicated timepiece in this day and
age gives off the implication that you come from old-time wealth and
wisdom. In the Edmonton area, GemOroGoldsmith has a hearty supply of fantastic luxury time pieces from a wide swath
of manufacturers.
Jaegar-Lecoultre
Established in 1833, this
manufacturer has made splashes in the world of watches very early on,
introducing the millionmetre, the world’s most precise time measuring
instrument, the very first keyless watch, which eschewed the key in favor of
simple winding and the Lecoultre Calibre 145, the world’s thinnest time
movement. They continue to live along
the bleeding edge of technology today with such watches as the Geophysic, a
cold-resistant watch built specifically for research bases in Antarctica. They’re as good with style as they are with
function, as well, with such products as the Reverso line, which is a vestige
of classic Art Deco design, as well as the Haute Jaoillerie Collection.
Girard-Perregaux
An extremely old manufacturer,
founded in the waning years of the 18th century, Girard-Perregaux has the
benefit of all that experience under its proverbial belt. This company is responsible for the first
commercially-produced wristwatch, as well as the world’s first wristwatch with
a Quartz movement. They’re still very
much in the technology game too. This
year, they came out with the Constant Escapement, a wristwatch with a bucked silicon
thread that’s thinner than even a human hair.
It acts as power source, an answer to mechanical watches whose power
inevitably fades over time.
Ulysse Nardin
Established in Europe during the
time that European nations were most quickly expanding their territory
overseas, it’s appropriate that this company cut its teeth on its marine
chronometers. Today they are known for
extremely high-tech timepieces produced in very limited quantities. This is reflected in their eclectically
titled timepiece collections. The
Trilogy of Time collection contains watches that can tell the phases of the sun
and moon. Many play songs as well. Ulysse Nardin’s new Stranger watch plays
Stranger in the Night on the hour.
Baume et Mercier
In operation since 1830, Baume et
Mercier is best known for its masculine-styled timepieces since the 1900s. Their watches are also known for winning
accuracy competitions throughout the centuries.
Its reputable lines, such as Hampton, Capeland and Ilea have even
attained celebrity endorsements, from such luminaries as David Duchovny, Andy
Garcia and Gwyneth Paltrow.
GemOro Goldsmith Matches Convenience with Value
Since 1990, GemOro Goldsmith has
dutifully served the Edmonton area with quality luxury goods and fantastic
customer service. Its convenient
location in Downtown Edmonton has made it easy for its patrons to come in and
partake in the wide variety of wares that it has available. It’s a fantastic place to attain a quality
timepiece.
