Photo Courtesy of Chopard

Hiding time is what they do best and they are still some of the most beautiful pieces to adorn women’s wrists. Secret watches are not new to the jewelry and watchmaking scene and a long and mysterious history lies behind their creation. First conceived in the 1920s, these time tellers are supplied with a protective dial that makes them look like a bangle and provide women with a discreet way to keep track of time.

Back then, having a dial on view was not to everybody's taste, especially if you were wearing exquisite jewelry, and hiding the piece under some diamonds was a very decent way of having a watch without being perceived as having one. At a time when it was considered inappropriate for a lady to look at the time, the most refined jewelry and watchmaking houses have found a way to express their creativity through delicate designs that adorn the wrist in the most beautiful of ways.

This year has witnessed a noticeable and glamorous comeback of secret timepieces that take creativity to a whole new level. Every watchmaking house has explored a unique style that will surely find its place in the history of the industry – as well as in the treasurable jewelry box of every woman who loves both high jewelry and watchmaking.

Join us in the Photo Gallery below to take a look at this year’s most wonderful secrets!

Mirella Haddad