François-Paul Journe is acclaimed once again for its horological creations of exception; the Répétition Minute Souveraine has been awarded “Best of the Best” Men’s watch 2009 by Robb Report in the USA.
F.P.Journe, with its distinctive label – Invenit et Fecit, (invented and made) stamped on all watches of the collection certify an exclusive calibre, invented, [...]
This 4th of July more Americans are turning to Jewelry to express their patriotism and love for their country. We have seen growing trends that Men are turning to patriotic symbols such as cufflinks and money clips to express their love for freedom and democracy. The trend has started last year and has only grown [...]
In teaming three of the world’s greatest living watchmakers with one of the world’s most prestigious state-of-the-art movement manufactures, a very special timepiece is assured. With Chapter Two, master watchmakers Mr. Daniel Roth, Mr. Roger Dubuis, and Mr. Peter Speake-Marin, went beyond “very special”: they pushed the boundaries of haute horlogerie. The resulting timepiece features [...]
Once upon a time on the Le Mans circuit, Steve McQueen was at the wheel of his Porsche 917. On his wrist the MONACO – an automatic, square, blue chronograph that suddenly caused mayhem in the orderly world of the small, round, white timepiece… A stone had been thrown into the watchmaking pond that is [...]
Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg today unveiled, at Dübendorf airfield close to Zurich, the Solar Impulse HB-SIA, the first aircraft designed to fly both day and night without fossil fuel or pollution. The presentation of the prototype took place in front of more than 800 persons, including 200 representatives of the international media, and many [...]
Hublot Selfridges Big Bang Watch is a Limited Edition of 10 Pieces to Commemorate 100th Year Anniversary. Hublot is delighted to announce their special Limited Edition ‘Selfridges Big Bang’ timepiece, forming part of the Big Bang range, in celebration of Selfridges centenary year in the retail business. This new partnership honors not only a century [...]
In 2008, the watch house of Aerowatch SA presented for the first time it’s watch collection Renaissance to the general public. Following the success of this new line, the family decided to reinforce it with a new time-mechanical time piece. In contrast to many luxury watch companies wishing to make “watch complications” increasingly complex and [...]
The SEA-Touch by Tissot uses patented technology to ensure that this watch for divers maintains its high performance at all levels – above and below sea level. Right down to a depth of 200 meters, wearers literally have the sophisticated functionality of this high-tech diving watch at their fingertips. As well as being able to [...]
Patek Philippe Ref. 5106 Celestial Watch was created for Only Watch 2009. The case, in 18kt rose gold (with a bezel of 22kt rose gold), measures 44mm x 11mm. It is water resistant to 30 meters.
Movement is the automatic Patek caliber in-house 240LUCLC with 45 jewels and a power reserve of 48 hours. The movement [...]
The Chaumet Dandy Arty watch is quite a unique piece. It was made to be auctioned off at the Only Watch charity. The case, in 18kt rose gold, measures 40mm. It has a sapphire crystal and is water resistant to 30 meters.The dial is done in black with a Sunray pattern and engraved Bayadere stripes. [...]
The second leg in the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo competition has just ended on the Norisring circuit in Germany. Throughout the weekend, the Gallardo LP560-4 decked out in the livery of the Manufacture Blancpain vied with each other in the DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters) championship. As title sponsor, Blancpain once again salutes the remarkable participation [...]
On June 21st, Sunday, “We People” hosted a charity gala dinner at the ball room of Taipei Grand Hyatt that boasted attendances of over five hundred guests. One of the key events during the gala was the charity auction, and with which one of the star items being auction is Longines Admiral 24 Two Time [...]
Pope Benedict XVI has been given a special gift from his German homeland. The Christian Democrat MP and chairman of the CDU/CSU (Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union) faction in the Bundestag, Volker Kauder, presented the Pope with a watch by Erhard Junghans during a private audience.
The watch was produced in the politician’s electoral district. The [...]
As a tribute to a pop music legend we have decided to look into a unique aspect of his life. Michael Jackson will always be remembered for his pop music and moon walking however one aspect that wasn’t so popular was Michael Jackson’s jewelry. As part one of a multi part series we are first [...]
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