Time to Bling: The Haute 5 Jewelry and Watch Boutiques in NYC

Audemars Piguet

Last summer, Audemars Piguet opened its new flagship boutique at 65 East 57^th St., and the new home is a worthy setting for the legendary brand’s impeccable timepieces, which we here at Haute Living have a known affinity for. Audemars opened its first New York flagship in 2003 under the direction of Francois-Henry Bennahmias, president and CEO of Audemars Piguet North America. Under his direction, the U.S. market has grown to be the company’s strongest, and a second Audemars Piguet boutique opened in Miami’s tony Bal Harhour Shops. Here in New York, to honor the new flagship, Audemars Piguet released the Royal Oak Offshore New York 57th Street, complementing its extensive line of limited edition Royal Oak timepieces.

Audemars Piguet is located at 65 E. 57th St., New York, NY

Graff

Visit the Madison Avenue store of British Luxury Jeweler Graff for a simply elegant affair to remember. Diamonds are a girl’s best friend and if you want to make a sweetheart swoon Graff is certainly offers gems to get the job done. Enter the luxury boutique through two tiers of hat tipping Chdoormen/security and select the finest jewels among fine woods, high ceiling and the sweet aroma of fresh cut flowers.

Lawrence Graff, to which the company owes it’s namesake,  is one of the most revered jewelers to celebrities and power elite across the globe. His work has graced the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Victoria Beckham, Elizabeth Hurley and Naomi Campbell. In December 2009, his five-carat Vivid Pink diamond was purchased for a $10.8 million in a Hong Kong auction.

Graff is located at 710 Madison Avenue, New York NY

Chopard

From Classic Racing, L.U.C, Elton John, to Happy Sport, a Chopard watch ticks to timeless luxury and class. Chopard celebrates their 150th anniversary this year and what better way to celebrate than a bit of shopping at their Madison Avenue store. The Geneva-based luxury brand offers not only watches, but fine jewelry and accessories as well. Pieces from their high jewellery collection offer unique tailor-made compositions.