James M. Hash, 74

Posted by on Feb 1, 2021

Mr. James Michael Hash of Campbellsville, son of the late Basil and Anna Ernstine “Sue” (Rushing) Hash, was born in Taylor County on September 13, 1946. He departed this life on Thursday, January 28, 2021 in Elizabethtown, having attained the age of 74 years, 4 months, and 15 days. He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. He was a retired construction employee, and had served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

He is survived by:

Two sons: Jamie Hash of Louisiana, and Mark Jason Hash of Michigan, and their mother: Lynn Marie Hash Fisher,

Two brothers: Dennis Hash and Steve Hash, both of Michigan,

Four grandchildren,

One great-grandchild,

Three local cousins: Rita Moyers, Sam Hash, and Barbara Baldwin,

And several other family members and friends.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Hash on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Steve Orr will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Good Hope Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, Feb. 6, from 12:00 PM until time for the service.

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Maryvene Wheeler, 74

Posted by on Feb 1, 2021

Maryvene Wheeler, the daughter of the late Lucian and Garnett Rose (Preston) Walls, was born March 22, 1946 in Louisville and departed this life on Saturday, January 30, 2021 in Elizabethtown at the Baptist Health Hardin She was 74 years of age.

She was a homemaker and of the Christian Faith.

She enjoyed reading, computer games, crocheting, quilting, making clothes and mainly being the boss.

She united in marriage to Frank Leslie Wheeler, Jr. who preceded her in death.

She is survived by a son and daughter: Larry Wheeler and Frankie Cox and husband Roger all of Campbellsville; two step-daughters: Marsha Taylor of Florida and Sabrina Goff of Hodgenville; four sisters: Kathryn Shutts of Kansas, Joyce Berentz of Lebanon, Jenell R. Oller of Louisville and Marie Arnold of Perryville; her life-companion: Rick Taylor of Sonora; a daughter-in-law: Jammie Wheeler of Campbellsville; nine grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and a host of other relatives and friends.

Maryvene was also preceded in death by two sons: Jeff Wheeler and Johnny Wheeler, two brothers: Earl and Billy Robertson and a grandson: Christopher Blake Gilbert.

The funeral service for Maryvene Wheeler will be Wednesday, February, 3, 2021 in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with cremation to follow.

Bro. Larry Fella Wilson will be officiating.

Family requests visitation after 11:00 A.M. Wednesday until time for the service.

MASK AND SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIRED

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Ruth Mae Wade

Posted by on Jan 28, 2021

Ruth Mae Wade of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Elmer Perkins and Lennie Dudgeon Perkins, was born July 2, 1927 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 10:35 A.M., Tuesday, January 26, 2021 in McMinnville, Tennessee. Age: 93
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Green River Memorial Baptist Church.
Ruth was a retired cafeteria manager with the Taylor County School System.
She united in marriage to E. Wade February 2, 1945 and he preceded her in death.
Ruth loved UK basketball and quilting, her family and church.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, William A. and Laura Wade of McMinnville, Tennessee; one daughter-in-law, Sheila Wade Sinclair and husband, Eddie of Summersville; three grandchildren: Angela Wallace and husband, Steve of Somerset, Chad Wade and wife, Jamie of Mt. Washington and Marty Wade and wife, Ashley of Jeffersontown; four great-grandchildren: Katie Johnston and husband, Ben of Campbellsville, Isabella Wade of Mt. Washington, Alex Brockman of Nashville and Braelyn Wallace of Somerset; two great-great-grandchildren: Kynlie Johnston and Campbell Johnston of Campbellsville; special niece, Connie Wilson and husband, Danny of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by one son and one daughter: Bobby Gene Wade March 9, 2015 and Tammy Wade King March 20, 2019 and a brother, W. G. Perkins August 13, 1997.
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VISITATION: 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Jamie Bennett
BURIAL: Green River Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GREEN RIVER MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Marzon Pyles

Posted by on Jan 28, 2021

Marzon Pyles of Campbellsville, son of the late Clayton Pyles and Dora Martin Pyles, was born January 28, 1933 in Metcalf County, Kentucky. He died at 6:23 A.M., Tuesday, January 26, 2021 in Louisville. Age: 87
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church and attended Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army.
Marzon was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom in Campbellsville and a farmer. He was a hardworking man and enjoyed camping, fishing, being outdoors and growing strawberries. He loved his family and always gave everyone of them a nickname. Everyone called him Grandpa.
He united in marriage to Peggy Ware November 23, 1956 and she preceded him in death October 25, 2011.
He is survived by one son and two daughters: Billy Pyles, Beth Murphy and Ivy Keen of Campbellsville; five grandchildren: Chad Skaggs and wife, Bonnie, James Broyles, William Broyles and wife, Angie, Mary Lynn Skaggs and Isaiah Clarkson ; two step-grandchildren: Brock Murphy and Rayven Murphy; nine great-grandchildren: Austin Skaggs, Ryan Skaggs, Dakota Broyles, Brandon Skaggs, Brittany Beard, Rhianna Broyles, Gabrielle Lyvers, Blade Broyles and Carly Broyles; two step-great-grandchildren; Luna Murphy and Scarlett Murphy; one great-great-granddaughter, Addison Grace Scott; two brothers: Grover Pyles and Preston Pyles of Campbellsville; four nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Frances Elizabeth Pyles and a brother, Roger Pyles.
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VISITATION: 1:00 – 3:00 P.M., Friday, January 29, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 3:00 P.M., Friday, January 29, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. John Chowning
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO MARION COUNTY VETERANS HONOR GUARD AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Lory Hoover Bennett

Posted by on Jan 25, 2021


Lory Hoover Bennett of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Parvin Hoover and Zetty Edna Lawhorn Hoover was born February 19, 1930 in Adair County, Kentucky. She died at 2:58 A.M., Sunday, January 24, 2021 in Campbellsville. Age: 90
She professed faith at a young age.
Lory was a retired employee of Fruit of the Loom where she served for over twenty six years.
She was a farmer’s wife, homemaker and loved being outdoors working on her flowers when she was able.
Lory united in marriage to Forest Bennett July 1947 and he preceded her in death October 20, 1979.
She is survived by two daughters: Betty Coomer and husband, Robert, and Irene Robertson and husband, Terry of Campbellsville; six grandchildren: Ricky Coomer, Roger Robertson and wife, Keisha, and Jonathan Coomer and wife, Dianne of Campbellsville; Barry Coomer and wife, Melissa of Louisville, Matthew Coomer and wife, Vicki of Owensboro, and Joshua Adam Bennett of Illinois; twelve great-grandchildren: Caroline Robertson, Alexis Robertson, Maxwell Robertson, Carter Coomer, Clay Coomer, Savannah Coomer, and Bentley Coomer, all of Campbellsville, Jared Coomer and Caleb Coomer of Louisville, Hailey Coomer and Jacob Coomer of Owensboro, and Jason Bennett of Illinois; one sister and one brother: Zela Bennett of Columbia, and Leonard Hoover of Houston, Texas; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by two sons: Alvin Ray Bennett and Norris Dean Bennett; four sisters: Clara Earls, Jannie Cape, Rachel Durdick, and Margie Pelston; two half-brothers: Tannie Hoover and Ulis Hoover.
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VISITATION: 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Bro. Roger Robertson, Bro. Barry Coomer, Bro. Matthew Coomer and Bro. Jonathan Coomer
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE THROUGH PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Helen Akrdige

Posted by on Jan 23, 2021

Helen Magdalene Johnson Akridge, daughter of the late Aubrey Johnson and Mary Campbell Johnson was born on November 29, 1924, in Taylor County, Kentucky, and died peacefully in her home in Campbellsville, Kentucky, on Friday, January 22, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. She was 96.
Helen professed faith in Christ at an early age and lived her life in accordance to those beliefs. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Campbellsville.
She married Chester F. Akridge on September 27, 1946, and he preceded her in death on November 20, 1992. They enjoyed 46 years of marriage in which they had six children, thirteen grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. A homemaker all her life, Helen later retired from the Taylor County School System. She had a love of farm living, rock collecting and traveling to various places around the world. Gifted in quilting, embroidery, needlepoint, and sewing, she spent many hours creating beautiful items to share with family and friends.
Helen is survived by five children: Alfred Akridge (Diane) of Buffalo, Kentucky, Sherry Enlow (Paul) of Rockmart, Georgia, Paul Akridge (Jackie) of Campbellsville, Kentucky, Beti Turner (Terry Nunn) of Smiths Grove, Kentucky, Annette Jefferson (Tom) of Campbellsville, Kentucky, and daughter-in-law Cheryl Akridge of Campbellsville, Kentucky; grandchildren: Greg Enlow (Julia Handrick) of Grorinderfeld, Germany, Ryan Enlow (JoEllen DuBois) of Glendale Heights, Illinois, Daniel Enlow (Nikki) of Glendale, Kentucky, Jan Enlow (Kristin) of Rockmart, Georgia, Jason Akridge (Jennifer) of Mt. Washington, Kentucky, Holly Akridge (Patty Rosser) of Bowling Green, Kentucky, Gretchen Lawson (Adam) of Hoagland, Indiana, Alicia Akridge of Sonora, Kentucky, Andrew Akridge (Stacey) of Mt. Washington, Kentucky, Mariah Akridge (Matt Atwood) of Campbellsville, Kentucky, Austin Turner (Sarah) of Plains, Montana, Sarah Jefferson of Campbellsville, Kentucky, and Mary Jefferson of Navarre, Florida; fifteen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends; and one sister, Shirley Rose of Lexington, Kentucky,
In addition to her husband, Chester, she was preceded in death by son David F. Akridge, son-in-law Al Turner, brothers Robert “Bob” Johnson, James “Jimmy” Johnson, and sister Peggy Jo Price.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Services will be held Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at 11:00 am EST at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville, Kentucky. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am EST, with Facebook Live accessibility available throughout the duration.
Graveside services will follow on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at 11:00 am EST at the Memorial Garden’s Chapel of Peace.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hosparus Health of Green River and/or The Gideon’s International through Parrott & Ramsey.

To view the Funeral Service on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, please visit our Facebook page at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

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Clodean Giles

Posted by on Jan 22, 2021


Clodean Giles of Campbellsville, daughter of the late Glenn Campbell and Claudia Harden Campbell, was born April 23, 1931 in Taylor County, Kentucky. She died at 8:48 A.M., Friday, January 22, 2021 in Campbellsville. Age: 89
She professed faith in Christ and was of the Church of God faith.
She united in marriage to J. C. “Curly” Giles July 9, 1947 and he preceded her in death
December 9, 2017.
Clodean was loved by everyone who met her and was known to be a kind and generous person and a great and loving mother.
She also loved working in her flowers.
She is survived by two sons and one daughter: Gary Giles and wife, Jenny of Greensburg, Dianne Wood and husband, Jerry of Elk Horn and Roger Giles of Lebanon; five grandchildren:
Gene Giles and wife, Jennifer of Goshen, Allison Warren and husband, Greg of Campbellsville, Melissa Surratt and husband, Jeremy of Greensburg and Jordan Giles and Jacob Giles of Lebanon; three great-grandchildren: Katie Grace Giles, Tyler Thompson and Izabella McKinney; one step-granddaughter, Emily Ray and husband, Dustin of Hodgenville; two step-great-grandsons: Arai Ray and Datsun Ray; one brother, Skip Campbell and wife, Jan of Glasgow; three sisters-in-law: Charlotte Kinardy of Bowling Green, Doris Campbell of Elizabethtown and Pat Campbell of Kansas and several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Clodean was preceded in death by a grandson, Byron Wood and two brothers and one sister: Ransell Campbell, Shannon Campbell and Bardaria Bland.
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PRIVATE FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Pastor Evan Tedder
BURIAL: Brookside Cemetery
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO GIDEON BIBLES AND MAY BE MADE THROUGH PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME

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Edith Coakley, 90

Posted by on Jan 20, 2021

Edith Coakley, the daughter of the late Henry and Pearl (Hickinbottom) Glover, was born August 17, 1930 in Jamestown, KY and departed this life on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 in Campbellsville at her home. She was 90 years of age.

She was a former home health worker and attended the Green River House of Worship.

Edith enjoyed gardening and being outside, either working or just enjoying natures beauty.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Harold T. Coakley, three brothers and two sisters.

She is survived by: two daughters and three sons: Betty Jo Shively, Peggy Sue Gilpin and husband Les, Danny Joe Buck and wife Brenda, George A. Buck and wife Wanda and James Mitchell Buck all of Campbellsville; a sister-in-law: Gwendola Glover of Indiana; a special friend: Mac Cox of Campbellsville; fourteen grandchildren, thirty great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

The funeral service for Edith Coakley will be conducted Friday, January 22, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.

Bro. Jeff Edwards will be officiating.

A WALK-THRU visitation with MASK REQUIRED will be Friday after 11:30 until time for service.

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Shirley Henderson

Posted by on Jan 20, 2021

A Guide To Luxury Watches

If you are ready to buy your first luxury watch or update your collection, you know that there are many factors to take into consideration. To help you make the most informed purchase, we have crafted a comprehensive guide to luxury watches.

A Guide To Luxury Watches

As mechanical marvels, fashion statements and status symbols, there is plenty to love about luxury watches. If you are ready to buy your first luxury watch or update your collection, you know that there are many factors to take into consideration.

To help you make the most informed purchase, we have crafted a comprehensive guide to luxury watches. Keep reading as we detail the different types of luxury watches, best watch complications, top watch brands and much more.

What Are The Different Types Of Luxury Watches?

Whether buying your first luxury watch or updating your collection, there are 4 main different types of luxury watches, each with distinctive designs and features:

Dress Watches

Elegant and traditional, dress watches pair perfectly with formal attire thanks to their clean and streamlined designs.

Sports Watches

Sports watches are rugged, water-resistant watches are built to withstand countless adventures while maintaining their timekeeping accuracy.

Diving Watches

Made as a companion piece for divers, diving watches are sturdy timepieces that can withstand deep sea depths while allowing divers to time their oxygen supply.

Pilot watches

Originally made for aviators with large cases and easy-to-read dials, pilot watches often come with chronographs and rotating bezels for precise timing.

What Are The Different Types Of Watch Complications?

A watch complication is any feature that a luxury watch has other than telling the time. There are countless complications to select from, below are some of the most popular choices:

  • Chronograph: A stopwatch function that records elapsed time.
  • Perpetual Calendar: Displays the day, date and month while accounting for leap years.
  • Moon Phase: Depicts the phases of the moon.
  • Power Reserve: Indicates the amount of power the watch has reserved before it needs to be wound.
  • Minute Repeater: Chimes the time when activated, with different tones for the hours, quarters and minutes.
  • World Time Zone: Displays the 24 time zones with a corresponding city, enabling the wearer to tell the time from anywhere in the world.

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The Top 10 Luxury Watch Brands

Of the countless luxury watch brands, there are some that stand above the rest for their masterful craftsmanship, complex movements, popularity and style. These are the top ten luxury watch brands:

1. Patek Philippe

The world’s leading watchmaker, Patek Philippe crafts luxury watches imbued with the finest artistry and masterful complications. Patek watches are the pinnacle of any watch collection and the envy of the most dedicated luxury watch fanatics.

2. Rolex

A serious status symbol, Rolex is known worldwide for their outstandingly precise and durable watches as well as their rich history of horological innovation. From dynamic sports watches to fine dress watches, there are Rolex watches to suit any style.

3. Audemars Piguet

Unifying traditional watchmaking methods with modern technology and designs, Audemars Piguet watches are remarkable works of art. For lovers of fine watchmaking and dramatic designs, Audemars Piguet watches are a must.

4. Vacheron Constantin

As the world’s oldest watchmaker, Vacheron Constantin honors classic watchmaking tradition with handcrafted designs. Classic timepiece lovers can’t go wrong with any of Vacheron Constantin’s finely crafted and artisanal creations.

5. Cartier

This French fashion house has upheld the fine watchmaking tradition with iconic watches such as the Tank Solo, Panthere, and Ballon Bleu. Creating watches that are just as fashionable as they are functional, Cartier timepieces are the go-to of every fashionista. Take a look to this rolex super clone.

6. Jaeger-LeCoultre

Creator of one of the world’s most innovative watches, including a case that flips at the wearer’s whim, Jaeger-LeCoultre is a master of design.

For those looking to add innovative watches with traditional artisan techniques to their collection, Jaeger-LeCoultre watches are not to be missed.

7. A. Lange & Sohne

With their unbelievably precise calibers, signature hand-engraved movements and thermally blued screws, A. Lange & Sohne is easily recognizable to lovers of fine watchmaking.

Unifying their watchmaking ambition with sustainable practices, A. Lange & Sohne is perfect for the savvy and eco-conscious watch connoisseur.

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Naomi Cox

Posted by on Jan 19, 2021

A Guide To Luxury Watches

If you are ready to buy your first luxury watch or update your collection, you know that there are many factors to take into consideration. To help you make the most informed purchase, we have crafted a comprehensive guide to luxury watches.

A Guide To Luxury Watches

As mechanical marvels, fashion statements and status symbols, there is plenty to love about luxury watches. If you are ready to buy your first luxury watch or update your collection, you know that there are many factors to take into consideration.

To help you make the most informed purchase, we have crafted a comprehensive guide to luxury watches. Keep reading as we detail the different types of luxury watches, best watch complications, top watch brands and much more.

What Are The Different Types Of Luxury Watches?

Whether buying your first luxury watch or updating your collection, there are 4 main different types of luxury watches, each with distinctive designs and features:

Dress Watches

Elegant and traditional, dress watches pair perfectly with formal attire thanks to their clean and streamlined designs.

Sports Watches

Sports watches are rugged, water-resistant watches are built to withstand countless adventures while maintaining their timekeeping accuracy.

Diving Watches

Made as a companion piece for divers, diving watches are sturdy timepieces that can withstand deep sea depths while allowing divers to time their oxygen supply.

Pilot watches

Originally made for aviators with large cases and easy-to-read dials, pilot watches often come with chronographs and rotating bezels for precise timing.

What Are The Different Types Of Watch Complications?

A watch complication is any feature that a luxury watch has other than telling the time. There are countless complications to select from, below are some of the most popular choices:

  • Chronograph: A stopwatch function that records elapsed time.
  • Perpetual Calendar: Displays the day, date and month while accounting for leap years.
  • Moon Phase: Depicts the phases of the moon.
  • Power Reserve: Indicates the amount of power the watch has reserved before it needs to be wound.
  • Minute Repeater: Chimes the time when activated, with different tones for the hours, quarters and minutes.
  • World Time Zone: Displays the 24 time zones with a corresponding city, enabling the wearer to tell the time from anywhere in the world.

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The Top 10 Luxury Watch Brands

Of the countless luxury watch brands, there are some that stand above the rest for their masterful craftsmanship, complex movements, popularity and style. These are the top ten luxury watch brands:

1. Patek Philippe

The world’s leading watchmaker, Patek Philippe crafts luxury watches imbued with the finest artistry and masterful complications. Patek watches are the pinnacle of any watch collection and the envy of the most dedicated luxury watch fanatics.

2. Rolex

A serious status symbol, Rolex is known worldwide for their outstandingly precise and durable watches as well as their rich history of horological innovation. From dynamic sports watches to fine dress watches, there are Rolex watches to suit any style. This is the best replica rolex.

3. Audemars Piguet

Unifying traditional watchmaking methods with modern technology and designs, Audemars Piguet watches are remarkable works of art. For lovers of fine watchmaking and dramatic designs, Audemars Piguet watches are a must.

4. Vacheron Constantin

As the world’s oldest watchmaker, Vacheron Constantin honors classic watchmaking tradition with handcrafted designs. Classic timepiece lovers can’t go wrong with any of Vacheron Constantin’s finely crafted and artisanal creations.

5. Cartier

This French fashion house has upheld the fine watchmaking tradition with iconic watches such as the Tank Solo, Panthere, and Ballon Bleu. Creating watches that are just as fashionable as they are functional, Cartier timepieces are the go-to of every fashionista.

6. Jaeger-LeCoultre

Creator of one of the world’s most innovative watches, including a case that flips at the wearer’s whim, Jaeger-LeCoultre is a master of design.

For those looking to add innovative watches with traditional artisan techniques to their collection, Jaeger-LeCoultre watches are not to be missed.

7. A. Lange & Sohne

With their unbelievably precise calibers, signature hand-engraved movements and thermally blued screws, A. Lange & Sohne is easily recognizable to lovers of fine watchmaking.

Unifying their watchmaking ambition with sustainable practices, A. Lange & Sohne is perfect for the savvy and eco-conscious watch connoisseur.

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