In New York City last week, Breitling celebrated the 50th anniversary of Scott Carpenter’s three-orbit space flight aboard the Aurora 7 capsule (see yesterday’s “A Moment in Time” with Scott Carpenter). To celebrate, the brand also brought in esteemed astronaut Mark Kelly and Russian cosmonaut Sergey Volkov. Sergey is the only second-generation cosmonaut in the…
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Just a few days after her fall off the stage in Vegas, Lady Gaga thus far seems to be doing okay. I remember when I saw her perform earlier this year, I was impressed that she brings people up from the audience during her show and interacts with them. Earlier in the year, I had…
Video: Audemars Piguet’s Brand Ambassador, Novak Djokovic Breaks the Rules
In a few short days, a full video of the one below will be released. But here we introduce a sneak peek of Audemars Piguet’s brand ambassador, Novak Djokovic in a special moment on video. Recently Audemars Piguet unveiled one of the most creative ad campaigns in haute horlogerie – “To break the rules, you…
Time Capsules, Commentary: Memorial Day — Perrelet Honors America
It was in 1868 that Memorial Day was officially proclaimed. Originally, the day was called Decoration Day, and was developed as a day of remembrance in America for those who have died in our nation’s service. It is a day where the American flag runs high – on flagpoles, in cemeteries, in the homes of…
Breaking News: Introducing the All-New Jaeger-LeCoultre Women’s Rendez-Vous
Tj With this new series, Jaeger-LeCoultre brings its centuries of expertise in women’s watches full circle. This brand has long been creating significant watches for women– forging ahead in innovation, design and technology at every turn. The sensual round case of the Rendez-Vous watch takes its inspiration from the Art Deco era, and captures a…
Time Capsules: Product –Omega Unveils Newest Olympic Watches for London Summer Olympics
In honor of the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games, which begin on July 27, 2012, Omega has added three “London 2012” Limited Edition timepieces to its Olympic Timeless Collection. The Omega Seamaster 1948 Co-Axial “London 2012” Limited Edition watch mimes the very first Seamaster that was unveiled in 1948 – the same year of the…
Around the World: Omega Set to Time the London Olympics
Standing on the field of the Olympic Stadium. photo credit: R.Naas A couple of weeks ago we got an amazing behind-the-scenes tour of the new London Olympic Stadium and Park where, in just 35 days a host of amazing events in the London Summer Olympic Games will begin. This was a rare and exclusive opportunity…
Time Capsules: Product—Happy Beach from Chopard – perfect for summer
With so many great beach things to do this sunny season — it may be time to don this really cool Chopard Happy Beach Chrono watch from the Happy Sport Collection. It is just a fun, easy-to-wear watch. With its 42mm case in 18 -karat rose gold, the Happy Beach Chrono features a painted dial representing a strip…
Time Capsules: Product – Franc Villa 5 Minute Repeater – Years of Pleasure
Franc Villa creates innovative timepieces utilizing high-tech materials and forward-thinking technology. All of this comes together beautifully in this FVa35 SuperSonico 5 Minutes Repeater, Superligero Concept watch. All timepieces in the SuperLigero Concept collection are built using Lightnium, an aluminium-lithium based alloy from the aeronautical engineering field. This alloy is incredibly light weight yet offers…
Time Capsules: News – David Yurman Starts Revolution
Just a couple of nights ago at the wonderful Milk Studios in New York City, David Yurman unveiled its newest concept in men’s timepieces: Revolution. This premiere American jewelry and watch designer has not released an all new collection since its Classic line took Yurman followers by storm in 2009. The series, which comprises fine…
Trend Report: Gotta Regatta
It’s almost upon us — the season for sailing, yacht racing and enjoying the great oceans that surround us. This summer a wealth of great regatta races abound – some are even preliminary races for the 34th America’s Cup races that are finally coming back to US waters in 2013. For skippers commanding some of…
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