With many exceptional watch and jewelry pieces on offer, the jury of the second DFS Masters Awards discusses the intangible details that have caught their attention.

There is something to be said for the timelessness of a vintage design. Quite a number of modern timepieces have taken their cues from genuine classics.

From their origins as royal jewelry pieces, ladies’ watches have grown to encompass a wide range of complications and many beautiful artistic expressions.

There is an undeniable link between the grace and elegance of the natural world and the magnificence of the jewelry pieces that it has inspired.

Beyond the familiar analog hour and minute, there are many ways in which watchmakers have expressed their creativity through alternative mechanisms.

The pace of everyday life is focused on the passing hours, although there are many more scales of time to consider that can bring a new perspective.

Whilst the watch face may be first to draw the eye, seeing its mechanism at work and admiring the skill of the watchmaker brings a new level of appreciation.

Since its inception 200 years ago, the chronograph has become one of the most in-demand complications, with numerous technical and aesthetic interpretations.