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…
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(This article by Roberta Naas first appeared on Forbes.com.) It’s really the stuff that stories or legends are made of. Who would think that in five years a 15-year-old watch r would become a $15 million business. But that is exactly what this individual has accomplished. And one conversation with him will make you understand…
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…
Around the World: Richard Mille Welcomes Natalie Portman in NYC
Last week, at an incredibly over-the-top setting at the rooftop dining room of New York’s St. Regis Hotel, we had the opportunity to join watchmaking brilliant Richard Mille and his…
Around the World: Jaeger-LeCoultre Works with Casa Fagliano for second special Reverso strap
Yesterday we brought you the story of what most likely is the world’s best bespe polo boot maker. Now, we bring you a new side of Casa Fagliano, as the…
A Moment in Time: Octavio Garcia Brings Audemars Piguet Full Circle
Born and raised in the South Side of Chicago, Octavio Garcia is one of Switzerland’s foremost watch designers today. In fact, the 43-year-old designer holds the position of Chief Artistic…
Around the World: Jaeger-LeCoultre Brings Hand Made Straps to New Level in Fine Watchmaking
It isn’t every day – or maybe it isn’t any day – until now – -that a haute horlogerie watch brand goes as far as creating a hand-made cordovan (horse…
A Moment in Time: Diving with an Everyday Guy
Jason Heaton is passionate about diving and has even achieved Rescue Diver Certification. Heaton, who lives in Minneapolis, grew up around Lake Michigan, where there are pristine ship wrecks thanks…
Around the World: Audemars Piguet Celebrates Premiere of Royal Oak Exhibition
Last night, I had the distinct pleasure of joining Audemars Piguet in New York at the Park Avenue Armory as the brand celebrated the premiere of an exhibition of 4…
Around the World: Cartier Unveils L’Odyssee de Cartier – a Film like Nothing Else!
Embracing the panther – Cartier’s long-time legendary icon – the House of Cartier brings superb luxury, imagination and sublime beauty to the forefront in a creative new three-and-a-half minute film…
A Moment in Time: Steven Grotell, Orchestrator, Designer of a New Artistic Watch Brand
We can never know it all. At the recent party for my bo launch, Jewels of Time, I had the good fortune of meeting Steven Grotell – watch designer extraordinaire.…
Around the World: In Paris with Hermes and the Arceau Marqueterie de Paille
A couple of weeks ago, I went to Paris – for dinner. Now, I know this isn’t’ the life for everyone, but for me – with the incredibly busy schedule…
Around the World: Watch Execs Celebrate Jewels of Time Book at Historic 21 Club
Last Thursday, I had the distinct privilege of spending a few hours at the renowned and historic 21 Club with than a hundred of the top watch brand executives –…