History of Luxury

In a world dominated by social media, oversharing, and brand-centric self-promotion, it seems sprezzatura—with its valorization of hidden mastery—might be obsolete. Yet paradoxically, it thrives as a countercultural ideal.
Sprezzatura reminds us that true sophistication is confident, quiet, and natural, not performed. In a saturated world, a calm elegance can speak louder than adulation or spectacle. The rise of TikTok and Instagram’s “old money” aesthetic celebrates this ideal: understated elegance, refined living, and minimalism—an echo of Renaissance grace.

TAG Heuer, founded in 1860 by Edouard Heuer, has been an innovative force in Swiss watchmaking, revolutionizing the industry with inventions like the oscillating pinion in 1887. A striking moment in its history was when the brand’s “Autavia” chronograph accompanied John Glenn on his orbital flight in 1962, highlighting the precision of its watches in space exploration. Since its acquisition by the TAG group in 1985, the brand has combined tradition with cutting-edge technology, solidifying its status as a global icon in the world of watchmaking.