Men – don’t leave this post thinking it is not for you. If there is a woman out there you , read on. Women, this is all about beauty, elegance and the perfect fragrance. We were very privileged a couple of weeks ago to meet with one of the leading USA-based perfume houses: The House…
Does it get any better? Last week I had the distinct pleasure of joining Bremont in New York City for the unveiling of its new Broadsword Recon watch. In attendance: Bremont Co-Founder Giles English and Jason Carl Fox, also known as Foxy. The 46-year-old explorer is a former UK Special Forces operator and Royal Marine…
The Creative Process of Watch Making and Film Making Merge at Lincoln Center
Last night, we had the unique opportunity at the 51st New York Film Festival of joining film makers, screen writers and critics at Lincoln Center for a panel discussion about screen writing. In attendance was the Film Society of Lincoln Center’s first-ever Filmmaker in Residence: Andrea Arnold. The concept of having a filmmaker in Residence…
Breaking News: Hublot Partners with Rapper Jay-Z to Release Exclusive Shawn Carter by Hublot Watch
The daring Hublot brand has announced an exclusive partnership with Shawn ‘Jay-Z’ Carter to create two limited edition timepieces. Carter is a rapper, record producer and entrepreneur. The collection will launch late next month at Barney’s New York — via Barney’s ‘A New York Holiday’ and at Hublot Boutiques. Carter has worked closely with Hublot…
Introducing the Hautlence HLRQ01 Watch at SIAR 2013
This week, from October 1 through 3, the 7th edition of SIAR (Salon Internacional Alta Relojeria Mexico) is being held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Mexico City. At this important by-invitation-only show, dozens of top brands are exhibiting their latest creations, and some are unveiling new timepieces. Hautlence, in fact, is releasing the never-before-seen…
88 Rue du Rhone Releases Watch for Breast Cancer Awareness
With October being dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness, many watch brands are jumping headlong into supporting this important cause. 88 Rue du Rhone is one such company. It unveils its “Pink Lady” watch and announces a partnership with The National Breast Cancer Foundation. The 35mm Swiss made quartz chronograph retails for $745, with a portion…
A Moment in Time: Exclusive Interview with Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, Co-President of Chopard
Recently, Chopard inaugurated its state-of-the-art service center in Miami. We wrote about it here. During that event, Karl-Friedrich Scheufele d 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…
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 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 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 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…