Recently, Chopard inaugurated its state-of-the-art service center in Miami. We wrote about it here. During that event, Karl-Friedrich Scheufele shared his thoughts in an exclusive Q & A on the brand’s progress and on his favorite timepieces. ATP: Who is the Chopard Customer? “We have found that there are two types of customers. Those who…
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A lot of watch brands look at their best-selling timepieces when planning extensions to lines. This makes sense because if it sold great before, a new version should also sell like hotcakes. Sometimes, though, it isn’t just about focusing on new editions, but also on lifestyles. This is an area that Swiss watch brand Hublot…
More than $5 Million Raised for Only Watch –but Only One Brought in Big Bucks – Patek Philippe Titanium Watch Steals the Show
If you were off enjoying the weekend – good for you. We tweeted and posted on facebook a variety of results for the weekend’s Only Watch 2013 auction held in Monaco – in which 33 unique timepieces were donated by brands and offered for sale to bidders around the world in support of Duchenne Muscular…
Full Details on the Audemars Piguet LeBron James Watch, and a Few Words with James
Friday night in Miami, Audemars Piguet sponsored a mega event for the launch of the brand’s new LeBron James limited edition watch created in cooperation with brand ambassador and Four-time MVP Miami Heat basketball player LeBron James. We gave you a quick peek at that watch Friday night here. Now we bring you more detail…
Zancan Offers Distinctive Men’s Jewelry
By Nancy Pier Sindt This Italian jewelry company may have an olive tree growing in its interior, but its designs are far from understated and peaceful. For example, if your pleasure is a pendant in the form of a perfectly scaled revolver or a diamond-studded grenade, Zancan is your place. But more about that later.…
Breaking News: Audemars Piguet Unveils LeBron James Watch
Just this evening in Miami, Audemars Piguet is sponsoring a mega event for the launch of the brand’s new LeBron James limited edition watch created in cooperation with brand ambassador and Four-time MVP Miami Heat basketball player LeBron James. A brand ambassador for a couple of years now for Audemars Piguet (you can read about…
Baume & Mercier’s Amazing Women’s Watches: Linea “Day and Night”
Since its inception Baume & Mercier has understood and catered to women as well as men. The brand has repeatedly unveiled feminine, elegant timepieces that are perfect for women. Today, especially, as women multi-task, Baume & Mercier understands their needs, and offers the Linea line with interchangeable straps. Now, the company brings the Linea to…
Chopard Opens Miami Service Center, Vows 10-Day Turnarounds
Everyone familiar with luxury timepieces knows that service is an integral part of the purchase. (In fact, we covered that subject recently here.) Chopard, however, has taken the concept of service to an all-new level by building an 11,000-square-foot state-of-the-art service center the Miami suburb of Coral Gables. We had the distinct pleasure of…
Congratulations Oracle Team USA Wins America’s Cup 2013
In what many are calling the sports’ world’s biggest turnaround, Oracle Team USA has captured the 34th America’s Cup title – triumphantly – in a 9-8 win over Emirates Team New Zealand. Just one week ago, the score was Emirates 8 and Oracle 1 – yes- a major turnaround. Both teams fought hard and gracefully…
New York, Antiquorum Preview of Only Watch Timepieces
Just last week in New York City, Antiquorum Auctioneers U.S. held its US-exclusive preview of the 33 unique watches – each made especially for the auction — that are being auctioned this weekend in the upcoming Only Watch auction on September 28 at the Only Watch 2013 charity event in Monaco. All proceeds from the…
Parmigiani Fleurier Ovale Collection on the Market
Late last spring in St. Tropez, Parmigiani Fleurier unveiled its new Ovale Collection with quite a bit of fanfare. For those who are familiar with wonderful watches of yore, the Ovale series is based on an unusual watch, circa 1800, an oval watch with telescopic hands that Michele Parmigiani had the privilege of restoring. We…