Diamond Cellar Fall/Winter 2025 by Wainscot Media

BRILLIANCE PASSED FROM ONE GENERATION TO THE NEXT a legacy in color

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At Diamond Cellar, every season brings new stories to tell, but this one feels especially meaningful. Our fall/winter magazine, A Legacy in Color, celebrates not only the brilliance of the extraordinary jewelry we are honored to share with you, but also the rich history and enduring values that continue to shape who we are.

This year’s high jewelry shoot is a vibrant expression of that legacy, showcasing rare and remarkable pieces in a way that captures both impeccable craftsmanship and modern artistry. It’s a celebration of color, creativity, and the joy jewelry brings to life’s most memorable moments.

As we enter the holiday season, we are reminded of how jewelry has always been intertwined with tradition, love, and the spirit of g iving. From marking milestones to exchanging gifts that will be cherished for generations, we are honored to help you find pieces that become part of your family’s story.

We also find ourselves in the midst of an exciting new era of luxury across all our locations. From expanded spaces and refreshed experiences to new collections and partnerships, Diamond Cellar is evolving while staying true to the standards of excellence that have guided us for generations. And while we are proud of what has been accomplished, we’re even more excited for what’s ahead. 2026 promises surprises we can’t wait to share with you.

Also in this issue, we raise a heartfelt toast to our newest bridal couples, who have chosen us to be part of their journey. Your stories, your milestones, and your legacies remind us daily why we do what we do.

Thank you for making Diamond Cellar a part of your life and legacy. From our family to yours, we wish you a joyous holiday season. Here’s to the memories made, the moments yet to come, and the beauty that endures from generation to generation.

Cheers,

CEO Andy Johnson

PRESIDENT Alex Johnson

sawmill

6280 SAWMILL ROAD DUBLIN, OH 43017

*Exciting updates in progress!

easton town center

3960 NEW BOND STREET COLUMBUS, OH 43219

*Exciting updates in progress!

store locations

green hills

3805 GREEN HILLS VILLAGE DRIVE NASHVILLE, TN 37215

*NEW: Diamond Cellar Bridal

cherry street

1523 EAST 15TH STREET TULSA, OK 74120

a new era of luxury

At Diamond Cellar, we believe true luxury is never static, it evolves. From our reimagined Easton Town Center location, to the transformation underway at Sawmill, and the debut of our dedicated bridal boutique in Nashville, each project reflects our commitment to creating spaces as extraordinary as the jewelry within them. This is more than expansion, it’s the beginning of a new era of luxury. And with two remarkable surprises on the horizon for 2026, our story is only just beginning.

nashville

This fall, we proudly unveiled our brand-new bridal boutique in Nashville—a dedicated space designed to celebrate love in every detail. From curated collections of engagement rings and wedding bands to a personalized shopping experience unlike any other, the boutique is a reflection of our commitment to creating timeless moments for every couple. It’s an intimate, elegant destination where the Diamond Cellar legacy meets fresh perspectives for a new generation of brides and grooms.

easton

Nearing the final stages of its transformation, our Easton location is set to debut an unparalleled luxury experience. Highlights include a brand-new Rolex shop-in-shop, a dedicated Patek Philippe showroom, elegant new brand corners from Chanel and Montblanc, and a dedicated bridal space. To complete the experience, you can now enjoy our beautiful champagne bar—offering champagne and light bites any day of the week while you shop.

sawmill

Our Sawmill Road flagship is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with completion expected in 2026. The reimagined space will feature dedicated second floor bridal experience, an expanded selection of world-class brands, and a stunning new façade that reflects our evolving vision of modern luxury. This renovation marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for our flagship location.

10.5k+ hours of teamwork dedicated 90k+ a new era of luxury, measured in more ways than one by the numbers surprises for 2026

300+ reviewedrenderings new brands 2 5+

82 27% days of workforce displacement

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zip codes served locally contractors & tradespeople involved increase in natural in our stores

180+ miles flown to secure vendor contracts

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the enduring allure of gold

There’s a certain magic in gold: a warmth and richness that feels both ancient and modern, intimate yet iconic. For centuries, gold has been the metal of royalty, reverence, and romance. It carries the weight of tradition and the promise of something lasting. And like all true classics, its role in fashion and fine jewelry has evolved: never vanishing, only waiting to be rediscovered.

From the elegance of the Art Deco era to the bold glamour of the 1980s, gold has cycled through periods of quiet retreat and brilliant resurgence. While trends have shifted (from white metals to rose tones and back again), gold has never truly left. Its presence endures, not as a trend, but as a reflection of something essential. Its glow speaks to authenticity, to heritage, to the kind of beauty that doesn’t need to shout, but still speaks volumes.

At Diamond Cellar, gold is part of who we are. We’ve watched styles change, but sentiment stays. Across generations, we’ve created gold pieces to mark life’s most meaningful moments: engagement rings passed from one love story to the next, bracelets celebrating milestones, necklaces worn every day and cherished forever.

Our gold collection honors that history while embracing thoughtfully designed, expertly crafted pieces that are timeless in every sense. These are not just accessories...they’re future heirlooms.

In a world that moves fast, gold is a quiet constant: a legacy worn close to the skin.

POMELLATO

18KRG Large Iconica Ring

18KRG/WG Blue Topaz Nudo Classic Ring

18KRG Diamond Iconica Ring

18KRG/WG Amethyst Nudo Classic Ring

18KRG Medium Iconica Ring

DAVID YURMAN

18KYG Diamond Cablespira Flex Buckle Bracelet

18KYG Diamond Starburst Y Necklace DY Madison® Chain Bracelet with Diamond Toggle and Ring

18KYG / SILVER DY Mercer® Multi-Row Ring with Diamonds

18KYG Starburst Multi-Star Ring with Diamonds

TEMPLE ST. CLAIR

18KYG Blue Moonstone & Diamond Primavera Charm Necklace

18KYG Diamond Fiori Bangle Bracelet

18KYG Diamond Fiori Stud Earrings

Founded in Florence 1986

MARCO BICEGO

18KYG Lunaria Twist Lariat with Diamonds

18KYG Lunaria Bracelet with Diamonds

18KYG Lunaria Split Cuff with Diamonds

18KYG Lunaria Twist Drop Earrings with Diamond Hook

STEPHEN WEBSTER

18KYG England Made Me Cuban Bracelet

18KYG Diamond England Made Me Half Corona Clasp

18KYG Black Diamond & Black Spinel Jitterbug Beetle Lapel Pin

18KYG Jitterbug Horse Fly Tie Pin

SS/18KYG Chameleon Cufflinks

18KYG Herringbone Torque Cuff

18KYG Jitterbug Toro Beetle Ring

and counting

For generations, our family has traveled the world to bring home the finest jewelry, and it’s your support that’s made it all possible.

As a family-owned true jeweler, we’ve built our legacy on craftsmanship, care, and connection. Every piece we create is more than jewelry; it’s a part of our story.

To our loyal customers, dedicated team, trusted partners, and incredible community — thank you. You are the heart of everything we do. years

TEN & TIMELESS

a decade of luxury, legacy, & rediscovery

Ten years ago, Store 5a was born from a belief that luxury doesn’t need to be new to be extraordinary. That elegance has no expiration date. That quality, craftsmanship, and style transcend seasons, and that the stories carried by pre-owned pieces only make them more beautiful.

From our first curated collection to the treasures we continue to discover today, every handbag, every timepiece, every jewel has had a past and is waiting to become part of someone’s future. That’s the magic of what we do. And it’s what makes this milestone so special.

As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we’re honoring not just where we started, but how we’ve grown together.

To those who’ve shopped with us and those who’ve sold with us: thank you. You’ve trusted us with your memories, your milestones, your letting go and your new beginnings. In doing so, you’ve helped us build something greater than a brand; you’ve helped us create a legacy. You’ve shaped this journey with us by finding beauty in second chances, meaning in what’s passed down, and joy in what’s rediscovered. Together, we’ve made Store 5a not just a destination, but a shared story.

And even as we reflect, we’re ready for what’s next. Big things are coming. Fresh looks, bold moves, and a new chapter— still grounded in the values that brought us here.

To everyone who’s been part of the last ten years: thank you. For believing in preowned luxury. For evolving with us. And for giving timeless pieces a second life.

Ten & Timeless Store 5a

behind the scenes: a legacy in color

Our 2025 High Jewelry campaign reimagines the elegance of fine jewelry through a prism of bold color, emotion, and intentional storytelling. From radiant sapphires to fancy colored diamonds, every piece we selected celebrates the vibrancy and legacy that only true artistry can convey.

The process began in Las Vegas at the Couture Show, where our team meticulously handpicked each showstopping piece destined for this shoot. But this year, we didn’t just source jewelry, we reinvented how we present it.

In the past, we relied on standard white-background images of the jewelry to accompany our model photography. But for A Legacy in Color, we knew that wasn’t enough. This time, we captured every product ourselves in vivid still life and flat lay compositions, styled and shot entirely in-house. With every gradient backdrop, every lighting choice, and every carefully angled shot, we built a cohesive, chromatic world that felt as intentional and striking as the jewels themselves.

From concept to execution, this shoot demanded more from our team than ever before. Months of planning, logistical challenges, and creative problem-solving led to a truly collaborative effort; from the stylists who shaped each look, to the photographers and creatives behind the lens, to our own staff who coordinated every detail.

The result is our most editorially expressive High Jewelry campaign to date: a story told in gemstones, gradients, and passion. We’re proud to share not only the final images, but the spirit behind them. This is more than a shoot. It’s a legacy, in full, glorious color.

HAIR: Erika Taft @erikataftbridal

MAKEUP: Yodit Tecle @almazfaces

VIDEOGRAPHY: Mason Castillo @mase

16 # OF LOOKS

3.6k TOTAL # OF PHOTOS

92 # OF JEWELRY PIECES

# OF STAFF

19 (Hair, Makeup, Wardrobe Stylists, Marketing, Photography, Videography, Models, Merchandising)

MODELS: special thanks

WARDROBE: Candace Read & Ben Twaits, Wardrobe Therapy @wardrobetherapy Rachel Allea Emily Jon

SIGNATURE STRANDS

Paspaley is recognized as the world’s leading authority on Australian South Sea pearls. As Master Pearlers, Paspaley offers pearl strands renowned for their flawless quality, exquisite natural beauty and subtle innovation. Each strand is hand-strung using a unique method refined over generations, highlighting the expertise of Paspaley’s craftsmanship within the jewelry industry. This method ensures the strand’s durability, harmony and the ideal tension for every shape and drape.

Paspaley Strands are distinguished by the Paspaley Strand Signature®, a natural diamond, sapphire or golden hallmark set seamlessly into the shoulder pearl. This is a guarantee of provenance, authenticity and the untouched beauty of Paspaley Pearls. Each hallmark signifies a meticulously hand-graded and crafted pearl strand, celebrating an array of pearl shapes, sizes and lusters.

In the late 1980s, Paspaley introduced the key-end clasp, an innovative and intuitive “press and release” closure concealed within the pearl. This closure not only elevates the aesthetic of the strand, but also offers versatility in design, such as the ability to introduce jeweled clasps or combine two or more strands together to alter the length – allowing a Paspaley Strand to reflect your personal style.

Strands: starting from $11,500 USD

Love, set

in stone

TO OUR COUPLES: your love is one of a kind. thank you for trusting us to create the symbol that will carry it forward for generations.

CHEERS TO YOUR LEGACY.

matthew & madison smith

MARRIED 07/19/25 COLUMBUS, OH

Matt knew that choosing Diamond Cellar meant more than just selecting a ring...It was about continuing a legacy of love and trust that my family has valued for generations. From the moment he walked in, he was treated like family, and that made all the difference.

- maddie

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I always knew I wanted a thick gold band paired with an oval stone. Diamond Cellar took that vision and turned it into reality.

NATALIE FOLCHI - @FOLCHICREATIVE

ben & brewstermeghan

MARRIED 08/10/24 CLEVELAND, OH

KRISTA SUZANNE PHOTOGRAPHY@KRISTASUZANNEPHOTOGRAPHY

We got married in Huntsville, AL in the same church my parents got married in 30 years prior.

meghan

tony & emily martin-mccool

MARRIED 02/05/25 TULSA, OK

We chose Diamond Cellar due to the stellar customer service & the beautiful variety of diamonds available! We found our dream ring and couldn’t be happier The staff was so helpful every step of the way and we highly recommend Diamond Cellar. - emily

dominic & sara amato

MARRIED 06/07/25 COLUMBUS, OH

One of our favorite moments was during dinner, sitting together, and looking out and seeing all our family and friends gathered in one room to celebrate us. I remember us looking at each other and crying tears of joy saying “ this feels like a fairytale.”

sierra nelson & logan hittle

ENGAGED 03/14/25 COLUMBUS, OH

I saw Logan’s family starting to walk down the beach and I immediately started crying as I knew he was about to propose. The sunset was picture perfect and it was a truly magical moment that I’ll never forget!

- sierra

CHRIS CORONA - @PHASE3IMAGERY

alanna & nick jacquez

ENGAGED 06/05/25

NASHVILLE, TN

rachel watt & maxwell leaning

ENGAGED 11/03/24

MOUNT VERNON, OH

LIAM ALICARDI - @ALICARDI_PHOTOGRAPHY

VICTORIA SAINT MARTIN - @VICTORIASAINTMARTIN

ENGAGED 06/10/24 COLUMBUS, OH

megan popovich & rick takacs

ENGAGED 09/10/24

COLUMBUS, OH

LARRALYN WEBB - @QUEENANNESLACEPHOTO

jordan sweeney & clayton ahlman

EMILEE ALLBRITTON - @MEMORIESBYEMILEE

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the custom design journey

From dream to reality, every custom piece we create follows a meticulous, hands-on process rooted in craftsmanship and care.

kaleidoscopic legacy

our most colorful custom piece of the year

At the heart of our family-owned fine jewelry business is a belief that the most meaningful pieces aren’t simply bought, they’re made. Each year, we have the honor of transforming our clients’ stories into heirlooms through the art of custom design. This year, we had the opportunity to create a vibrant celebration of craftsmanship, color, and creativity.

Designed to be both bold and elegant, this custom ring is not only a showstopper but also a testament to the magic of collaboration between client and artisan. It exemplifies what makes custom jewelry so special: personal vision, technical mastery, and a legacy that lasts.

This featured ring is more than just a beautiful object—it’s a vivid expression of what’s possible when imagination and expertise unite. With every diamond thoughtfully placed and every detail hand-finished, this piece truly embodies a legacy in color

Whether you’re honoring the past, celebrating the present, or designing a future heirloom, our custom design process ensures that your vision becomes a reality—crafted with heart, skill, and a touch of brilliance.

DESIGN CONCEPTION

It begins with a conversation. A designer goldsmith listens to your inspirations, style, and vision, translating them into a concept and eventually a hand-drawn sketch that brings your idea to life.

RENDERING THE DESIGN

We use advanced Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software to transform your sketch into a precise 3D rendering, allowing you to visualize every angle of your future heirloom.

WAX CARVING / 3D PRINTING

Next, a wax model is carved by hand or printed using 3D technology. This prototype becomes the mold that will eventually form your ring’s final structure.

CASTING

The wax is carefully burned away and replaced with molten platinum, gold, or silver. As the precious metal cools and hardens, the physical form of your jewelry begins to emerge.

STONE SETTING

Each gemstone is hand-selected for its cut, color, and clarity. Our experts match and place each stone with precision to ensure perfect symmetry and balance.

HAND-FINISHING THE PIECE

The goldsmith adds intricate details, hand-polishes every surface, and ensures the final piece gleams with beauty and integrity.

DELIVERY

The result? A one-of-a-kind piece that’s as meaningful as it is magnificent. A wearable work of art crafted to be cherished for generations. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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MARCO BICEGO

18KYG Masai Cuff Bracelet

18KYG Masai Hinged Bangle

18KYG/WG Masai Pavé Cuff

18KYG Masai Diamond Ring

18KYG Africa Dangle Earrings

18KYG Marrakech Necklace

LAGOS

18KYG Caviar Diamond Bracelet

18KYG Caviar Stretch Bracelet

18KYG Diamond Embrace Caviar Bracelet

SS/18KYG Diamond Caviar Lux Crossover Ring

18KYG Caviar Diamond Hoop Earrings

18KYG Caviar Fluted Oval Link Necklace

PIRANESI

18KYG Diamond Bamboo Hoop Earrings

18KYG Diamond Bamboo Necklace

18KYG .28 Ct Diamond Bamboo Bracelet

18KYG 2.32 Ct Diamond Bamboo Bracelet

NOMOS SS 34MM Gold Sunray Club Sport Neomatik

Your Worldtimer: Club Sport neomatik Worldtimer blue. With the new automatic caliber DUW 3202, NOMOS Glashütte brings sportiness and elegance to worldtimers. Its innovative construction means that this watch is under 10 mm in height. The dial with a sunburst finish features a 24-hour home time zone display with a day/night indicator. The 24 time zones are denoted with city codes, with the respective time differences visible at a glance. At the push of a button, you can effortlessly travel through time—making Club a useful companion for global citizens and frequent travelers. 40 mm in diameter and water resistant to 10 atm. Also available with a rhodium-plated dial at Diamond Cellar, as well as online: nomos-glashuette.com

ones to watch

Singers, sports stars and silverscreen icons turn heads—and hands—with dazzling timepieces on the Met Gala red carpet.

Daytona

To complement a hand-embroidered Louis Vuitton burgundy pinstripe suit, the 48-yearold rapper rocked one of Rolex’s boldest examples of technical excellence and artistic play. Ref. 116595RBOW features a bezel set with 36 baguette-cut sapphires arranged in a color gradient, hence the nickname, and an Everose gold bracelet.

NICOLE

KIDMAN: Vintage

Omega Ladymatic Saphette

Actress Nicole Kidman, 58, grabbed the spotlight with a classic style inspired by a 1950s Harper’s Bazaar cover. She paired a re-creation of a Balenciaga gown with a vintage Ladymatic circa 1969, worn over a black spandex jersey glove. Named for the sparkling sapphire crystal on its face, the watch is crafted in 18K white gold with a black corded fabric bracelet for a timeless and sophisticated look.

PUSHA T: Rolex Cosmograph Rainbow

JALEN HURTS: Breitling Navitimer B01

Chronograph 43

The 27-year-old Philadelphia Eagles quarterback and most valuable player of this past year’s Super Bowl won over fans with his selection of a black velvet suit from Burberry and a Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Ref. AB0138241C1A1. The ice blue dial and stainless steel case and bracelet showcase Breitling’s traditional craftsmanship, elevated design and high-precision engineering.

The 28-year-old recording artist and songwriter from New Zealand donned a metallic-silver skirt set and matching blazer by Thom Browne and finished the look with Cartier’s iconic jewelry watch in white gold and drenched in diamonds. The timepiece’s oval and offbeat styling mirrors the “Royals” singer’s global aesthetic and presence.

LORDE: Cartier Baignoire in White Gold With Diamonds

Actor Ryan Gosling has made his career on characterdriven dramas, and his taste in timepieces is equal parts elegant and restrained.

time to be serious

Actor Ryan Gosling wants to be judged not on celebrity hype but on how he performs. (His watches perform well too.)

Ryan Gosling’s list of acting accolades is impressive. Originally from London, Ontario, the 44-year-old has racked up a Golden Globe, a primetime Emmy, two British Academy Film Awards and three Oscar nominations, and those are just the big ones. He hasn’t yet been named People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive, but the Hollywood gossip mill (notably entertainment news outlet TheWrap) says he’s been offered the title several times and turned it down. (Can you do that?) As the story goes, it was because he wants to be taken seriously for his work as an actor.

How serious can you be and still star in Barbie? Plenty, apparently. Gosling has also played a Jewish neo-Nazi (The Believer, 2001), a political-campaign manager (The Ides of March, 2011) and a struggling jazz pianist (La La Land, 2016). His every move is refined and deliberate—unsurprising from a man who started his rise to fame in the character-driven dramas of Danish director Nicolas Winding Refn. The actor and his long-term partner, retired actress Eva Mendes, have two children together but won’t confirm if they’re married. (Mendes says she “likes to keep it mysterious.”) And it’s no surprise that Gosling’s taste in timepieces matches his image: elegant, deliberate, refined and enticingly restrained. How’s this for restraint? Gosling didn’t take a single brand deal until 2021. The brand he decided finally to put his star power behind was iconic Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer. He says he was drawn to the brand for its motor-racing legacy. His own breakout role in 2011’s Drive saw him playing an enigmatic stunt driver who moonlights as a getaway

WATCHES TO WATCH

Known for selecting his on-screen timepieces with characterization in mind, Gosling sports a Rolex Submariner 16610 in early scenes of the 2011 romcom Crazy Stupid Love Eye-catching, incredibly readable and lauded as a highly capable dive watch (as all Submariners are), this is a piece that embodies the masculine charm of a leading man.

The golden face of the Rolex Air-King Super Precision that Gosling wore at the 2017 Oscars perfectly complemented the equally sparkling gown of his La La Land co-star Emma Stone. This watch is all jazz-age class—appropriate for the movie, which tells the story of a romance through a shared love of jazz and allowed Gosling and Stone to show off some serious dance moves.

At the 2017 Golden Globes, Gosling was decked out in white dinner jacket with a red carnation tucked in the buttonhole, a clear reference to Sean Connery as James Bond in Goldfinger He also sported a sleek, vintage Rolex Air-King 5500 from the 1950s, something that’s been described as being “any watch collector’s dream grail.”

driver—and that connection felt resonant. When he took to the screen in 2023 as Ken in Barbie, the character was decked out in three vintage, golden TAG Heuer pieces. In a conversation with GQ, Gosling explained: “Generally the watch is a symbol that you’re busy and you have important things to do and cool places to be. When you’re a Ken, you have none of those things, so it’s even more important for you to appear that you do.” On the movie’s press tour, he also rocked a gold Carrera, albeit a slightly more understated piece than the ones he picked for Barbie’s beau. That wasn’t the only time he’s used his timepieces as storytelling tools. In Drive, he constantly rests a beautiful Patek Philippe Calatrava 5196G on the steering wheel in the camera’s full view—“because I wanted it to communicate how every second was life or death to this character,” said Gosling in that same interview. The Gray Man, which debuted in 2022 and is also about a man on the run, features him in a TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 5 with a silver dial on a stainless-steel bracelet.

Off screen? Simplicity and elegance rule. When he accepted his Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy in 2017 for La La Land, he wore a sleek Rolex Air-King 5500 from the 1950s, the face done in a dreamy pearlescent tone. At the Oscars that same year, he sported a Rolex Air-King Super Precision in stainless steel with a smooth bezel. Its glowing golden face perfectly matched his co-star Emma Stone’s gown, a choice we can only assume the detail-oriented Gosling had a hand in.

our expert watch repair services

When you trust us with your luxury timepiece, you can be confident it will be returned in better condition than ever: restored with precision, care, and the expertise of a true jeweler.

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trust in every tick

At Diamond Cellar, we’re more than a watch repair shop. We’re a true jeweler, family-owned and deeply rooted in craftsmanship. For generations, we’ve built our name on trust, transparency, and exceptional care. Whether it’s fine jewelry or a luxury timepiece, we treat every treasure with the same level of respect and precision.

As full-service jewelers, we understand the intricacies of both form and function. We're not just technicians—we're artisans who respect the value of your investment and the sentimental stories behind every piece.

We’ve built lasting relationships with our clients based on honesty, reliability, and personalized service. When you visit us, you’re not just another repair job...you’re part of our family.

From detailed diagnostics to upfront pricing, we’ll guide you through the process with clear communication and no surprises. You’ll always know exactly what your watch needs, and nothing it doesn’t.

Your watch is more than a tool, it’s a legacy. Whether it’s an heirloom, a luxury timepiece, or your daily companion, it deserves the attention of expert hands and a jeweler’s eye for detail.

[MECHANICAL OVERHAUL ]

Complete service of mechanical movements to restore function and accuracy.

[QUARTZ OVERHAUL ]

Cleaning, repair, or replacement of quartz movements.

[BATTERY REPLACEMENT ]

Quick, professional replacement.

[BRACELET RESIZING ]

Tailored to your wrist for perfect fit and comfort.

[STRAP & BRACELET REPLACEMENT ]

Choose from high-quality leather, metal, or specialty styles.

[PRESSURE TESTING ]

Essential for maintaining water resistance.

[CRYSTAL REPLACEMENT ]

Replacing scratched, cracked, or shattered crystals with precision.

[DIAL REPLACEMENT ]

Authentic dial options to refresh your timepiece.

[CASE REFINISHING ]

Restore luster and remove years of wear with expert polishing.

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precision is beautiful

The art world knows it, and so does Patek Philippe: Flawless function can be the key to aesthetic delight. By Christen Fisher

“How can the artist be trained to take his place in the machine age?” That was the question on the minds of early 20th-century artists, according to New York City’s Museum of Modern Art. German-American architect Walter Gropius sought the answer, issuing his Bauhaus Manifesto and subsequently founding the Bauhaus School in 1919, with faculty members who included groundbreaking artists Paul Klee and Vasily Kandinsky. A trailblazer of modernist architecture, Gropius envisioned a union between art and industrial production that would result in a new design elegance for industrially produced objects people use every day. He put forth the now famous edict that form should follow function.

With its elegant lines and precise engineering, Patek Philippe’s Calatrava has exemplified Bauhaus principles since its inception in 1932. Though reinterpreted over the years, the Calatrava family of watches continues to serve as an emblem of Patek Philippe’s design ethos, rooted in Gropius’s vision. This year, Patek proudly debuted two new manual-wind Calatrava wristwatches: the 6196P-001 and the complicated 5328G-001.

The Calatrava 6196P-001 is a round wristwatch of exceptional elegance with an opaline, rose-gilt dial, featuring faceted hour markers and dauphine hour and minute hands, all in white gold with anthracite coating. It also has a small second hand positioned at 6 o’clock.

The watch’s polished platinum case is 38 millimeters—slightly larger than its predecessor, the 5196— and features a smooth, beveled bezel with satin-finished flanks. As with all platinum models offered by Patek, the caseband is elegantly adorned with a brilliant-cut diamond at 6 o’clock.

Powered by the manually wound 30-255 PS caliber, which was first introduced in the Calatrava “Clous de Paris” reference 6119, the 6196P is an exercise in precision, boasting a 65-hour power reserve as well as a hacking function, which is a stop-seconds system that allows the time to be set to the exact second.

The movement’s beautifully finished architecture can be observed through a sapphire crystal caseback. Presented on a shiny, chocolate-brown alligator strap with a platinum prong buckle, the Calatrava 6196P001 is offered at $49,440.

Adding to its extensive range of everyday complications, Patek has also introduced the Calatrava 5328G-001, which features instantaneous day (in an aperture) and date (by hand) displays at 6 o’clock as well as an eight-day power reserve at 12 o’clock. To accomplish these technological feats, Patek created an entirely new movement: the manually wound 31-505 8J PS IRM CI J caliber. Melding classic construction with technological innovation and optimization, the new movement features two series-coupled barrels to ensure accurate operation for eight full days, with a ninth “reserve” day displayed in red to show the wearer that the watch needs winding. The day-date displays jump instantaneously at midnight. The 41-millimeter, white-gold case features a caseband with a guilloched hobnail pattern and a sapphire crystal caseback to view this magnificent new movement.

With all its indicators in a vertical line, the 5328G is a paragon of balance and legibility. Its textured blue dial with a black-gradient rim features applied numerals as well as hour and minute hands, all in white gold with white luminescent coating. A small hand marks the seconds at 6 o’clock in the day-and-date subdial. Offered with two straps—a fabric-patterned, navy-blue calfskin with cream stitching as well as a grained taupe calfskin—and with a new patented triple-prong foldover clasp, the Calatrava 5328G-001 goes for $74,170.

In the spirit of Bauhaus principles, a watch is first and foremost an object you use and wear every day. Its functionality is the beating heart of an entire industry, and yet it is the watch’s design and finishing that elevate it beyond craftsmanship to high art. These new additions to Patek Philippe’s Calatrava collection represent the best of this tradition.