In Montréal, some establishments do more than simply stand the test of time: they shape it, with patience and precision. Since 1879, Birks has embodied this rare ability to make luxury timeless, to transform artistry and craft into a living legacy, and a piece of jewelry into a cherished memory. More than a jewelry house, Birks has become a fixture in the lives of generations of Canadians, an unbroken thread of gold linking the past and the present.

Combining the Swiss watchmaking history of excellence and its very own philosophy of distinction, since its beginnings Tudor has embodied understated luxury designed to last. Its history begins in the 1920s, when Hans Wilsdorf, then founder of Rolex, envisioned a watch that could rival the finest timepieces in terms of quality while remaining accessible to a wider audience. More than a century later, the same visionary spirit continues to drive a company that has never ceased to innovate.

Frédérique Constant and Alpina wow the gallery at Watches et Wonders 2024 with the launch of new collections. Here are some of our favorites.

Van Cleef & Arpels opens its latest flagship, located on Toronto’s prestigious Bloor Street. The 2,500 square-foot boutique marks a major milestone in the French Maison’s longstanding relationship with Canada, as it is the first Flagship Van Cleef & Arpels has opened in the country.

“To be lucky, you must believe in luck,” as Jacques Arpels, nephew of the founding couple, liked to say. An avid collector, he would pick four-leaf clovers in the back yard of his house in Germigny-l’Évêque, offering them to his employees along with an English poem, “Don’t Quit.”

With an intrepid new look, Hamilton’s Khaki Navy Frogman Automatic is a hero of the deep.