An appetite for watches with large faces and thin straps has been on the rise in recent years, offering a stylish compromise between the big and bold and the small and delicate.

The result in some instances can be very striking, and provides an ideal wrist wear option for those looking for a watch that will easily let them transition between day and evening attire.

At Michel Herbelin we have taken a more subtle take on the trend, with a number of our models offering a thinner strap to allow focus to lie on the beautifully constructed dial. Our watches still keep practicality high however, with the strap remaining good quality and of the highest comfort level possible. With a thinner strap freeing up wrist space, this particular type of watch is also the ideal choice for wrist stacking, allowing you to combine your favourite wrist watch and jewellery for some eye catching stylish looks.

Here’s a look at some of our big dial, thin strap watches.

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A treasured wrist watch made with tender loving care can last for generations, but sometimes all good things must come to an end.

In order to keep your watch in full working order, it should be cleaned and parts repaired, but after a certain amount of time some spare parts can be hard to come by, leaving your trusted wrist watch to lose its sparkle and shine, or in some instances become altogether unusable.

The good news is that Michel Herbelin are running a trade in scheme, meaning that if you have a broken or unloved Michel Herbelin watch, you can upcycle it to a brand new Michel Herbelin watch with a full two year warranty. If you’ve had your eye on a model from the new collection then this is something not to be missed. Continue reading →

Updated trends are everywhere with summer around the corner, and the watch industry is no different. Styles have evolved to meet demands of brighter and hotter days, meaning watches are adaptable enough to cope with a day in the boardroom and a night at the beach.

We take a look at the key trends for watches this summer season.

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If you’ve been spring cleaning, you’ll have the mantra, “out with the old and in with the new” clearly in mind. So why not apply this mind set to your wardrobe too? Where a full wardrobe revamp might be an appealing option, it can quickly eat up both your time and bank balance. Instead, why not try making a few subtle changes which can quickly refresh your look?

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For many it’s a pet hate. For others it’s a practical way to wear a wrist watch. Despite there being limited ways to wear a watch, the position of where it lies on the wrist is one which brings out an opinion from everyone.

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Hailed as the world’s biggest and most important event in the watch and jewellery sector, this year BaselWorld once again exceeded expectations as the ultimate meeting place and trend- setting scene for all those involved in the industry. With over 150,000 representatives, from exhibiting companies to buyers and journalists from every continent, Michel Herbelin was honoured to be one of the leading brands showcasing the latest innovations, trends and styles.

Trends

Citizen Stand Image Credit

As the conference opened, Mr Rene Kamm, CEO of MCH Switzerland, (the company that owns Baselworld) was confident that this year’s edition would be characterised by new features, innovations and trends, and the eight days of exhibiting which was to follow proved him right. But it wasn’t all “in with the new”. “New vintage” style models popped up from many brands, catering to watch lovers who wish to experience some truly classic and timeless designs combined with modern movements and case construction.

Having spoken with the leading journalists in the industry including WatchPro, a key trend was that the ever popular rose gold is sticking around for the near future, so be prepared to see even more of this style popping up in the windows of luxury brands and high street stores alike.

Exhibitors

Graff Stand Image Credit

As always stands were jaw dropping and exquisitely designed to reflect the quality of the watches being showcased inside; beautiful booths the size of small houses were present throughout. Having visited the Citizen stand we were left in awe by its breath-taking night sky look. At first glance you would easily believe that the suspended light reflecting spindles were decorative objects, but upon closer inspection they remarkably turned out to be parts of watch movements.

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