The year was 1972. No, this is not about flower power or other 70’s era memories. This is about the legendary Gerald Genta designing the daring and bold Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watch – a luxury sport timepiece that wowed the world with its magnificent steel case and gold price. The Royal Oak was an…
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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…
Weekend Sojourn: Writing in Style – Montblanc’s new Custom-made Nib
Ever wish you could write with a fountain pen without all the scratching, leaking and other little annoyances that often go along with use of this treasured instrument? Now you can. Montblanc has developed a tailor-made computer software program to analyze one’s hand writing and create a bespoke fountain pen Nib – custom made according…
Time Capsules: Commentary – 11 11 11 – Veteran’s Day and More … Check this out
It really is all about the timing and this year we will experience four unusual dates: 1/1/11, 1/11/11, 11/1/11, and 11/11/11 – today. Today is also Veteran’s Day — a time when Americans celebrate the bravery and sacrifice of all veterans. Thank you to those who have served. But the 11/11/11 date is not the only…
Video: Witness the new Blancpain X Fathoms
Recently unveiled in Dubai, the newest addition to Blancpain’s admirable Fifty Fathoms watch line is aptly named the X Fathoms watch. The world premiere concept watch is considered the most extreme timepiece the brand has ever built. The watch combines dive characteristics of its 1953 namesake, and combines them with a mechanical depth gauge. This…
Trend Report: Expensive Diamond Watches
Ralph Lauren The upcoming holidays bring wonderful glamour to the forefront. It’s the perfect time to take a close up look at some of the most luxurious (and expensive) diamond watches on the market. Easily among the most alluring pieces are open-worked bracelet watches with cascading bracelets that feel remarkable on the wrist and dazzle…
Time Capsules: Product — Arnold & Son Watches, Unveiling the TB88 Watch
Arnold & Son is a brand with great British heritage, one that focuses on classic looks and fine complications – in honor of the founding father whose name the brand bears. One of the newest pieces in the collection is the TB88, which is designed to reflect the pursuit of excellence of prominent watchmaker John…
Around the World: Parmigiani Watches brings Sandoz Collection in NY
Last week we brought you a look at the new Parmigiani Oval watch with telescopic hands, and showed the original model the watch was based on. That model, along with hundreds of other amazing historical timepieces, snuff boxes, automatons and more, are part of the Maurice Sandoz Collection, and is on display at A La…
ATimely Event: Don’t Miss the Christie’s Blockbuster Sale of Important Antique Watches
Slated for Wednesday, November 30, in Hong Kong, Christie’s Blockbuster Sale of Important Watches features more than 550 rare timepieces spanning 400 years in time. Approximately $11 million worth of wristwatches, pocket watches, ring and even belt-buckle watches will be on the auction block. You don’t, of course, have to spend millions. Many pieces are…
Weekend Sojourn: Wrinkle Sojourn? – WrinkleMD™ Offers New Twist
Each Sunday, we bring a little respite from the world of timepieces and focus on a myriad of luxurious and interesting topics, from travel to art, jewelry, accessories and more. Today, we take a real turn and talk about wrinkles – and maybe how to take a respite from them, too. The new WrinkleMD™ patented…
Time Capsules: Commentary: Daylight Saving Time in USA
Daylight Saving Time begins in the United States at 2:00 am on Sunday, Nov. 6. That means setting clocks and watches back one hour. Do this before you go to bed tonight – otherwise you will miss that extra hour of sleep in the morning. Here are a few intersting facts about Daylight Saving Time…
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