He started a Revolution and ended up a King – that’s Elvis Presley. Young, talented, handsome and humble in his youth, this small-town Tennessee boy grew up poor – but rich with a voice that was like velvet. What’s more, he had the moves – a little soul, a little blues, some country and a…
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It was an interesting few days on the California coast, where some of the most magnificent cars in the world were seen driving the Pacific highway and lining the famed 18th hole at the 2019 Pebble Beach Concours d’ Elegance (with Rolex holding an important role there as the Official Timepiece). This year was a…
Time Capsules: News – James Blunt wears Piaget on Video Single
Singer James Blunt, whose most recent new video for the single “If Time Is All I Have” came out on April 4, is a fan of Piaget timepieces. In the video, he is clearly seen wearing a Piaget Polo FortyFive chronograph. This is the third single to be released from Blunt’s multi-platinum selling album entitled…
Time Capsules: SEAH® Astrological Watches Offer Insight
Swiss-made SEAH® watches are one of the more unusual timepieces on the market today, as they are the only watch that enables the wearer to express his or her inner self on the wrist. The timepieces – either quartz chronographs or automatic three-hands with dates – feature trademarked original designed astrological elements on the dial,…
Video: The Intricacies of Engraving
At the upper echelon of luxury watchmaking, a timepiece can be uniquely engraved – from the inner movement parts, to the dial and even the caseback. But does one ever think about the delicate and precise workmanship that goes into this hand craftsmanship? One slip can ruin a timepiece. Often an engraver works with dozens…
Time Capsules: A look at the Making of the Van Cleef & Arpels Extraordinary Timepieces
Just a few months ago, Van Cleef & Arpels wowed the world with its unveiling of incredible objects d’ art in the high-jewelry collection of timepieces inspired by the Jules Verne book Les Voyages Extraordinaires. The watches mime a journey in a balloon around the world, and thus certain dials depict animals and sights one…
Time Capsules: Take a Walk on the Wild Side with Hublot
Hublot isn’t the first company to bring out a leopard watch. No, we know a handful of other brands have done it before … but what makes Hublot’s newest Big Bang Leopard so enticing is its touches of sexy, ultra-feminine glamour such as the leopard print denim strap stitched onto black rubber for a softer…
Weekend Sojourn: Teach Yourself to Single out those Wine Aromas
Ever get just a little jealous of those wine connoisseurs who can tell the exact notes, flavor and aromas of wines? Well here’s your chance to one-up them. Agresti, the renowned Italian cabinet maker that has been building creates luxury jewelry armoires, safes and cases for pens, watches, cufflinks and games for decades, takes wine…
Commentary: Watch Industry Loses Leader with Death of Ulysse Nardin’s Rolf W. Schnyder
Owner and CEO of Swiss watch firm Ulysse Nardin, Rolf Schynder died unexpectedly on April 14 after a short illness. He had acquired the once-flailing company in 1983, and led it not only back to its former greatness with his innovative spirit and determination, but also to soaring new heights. Schnyder was a visionary –…
Time Capsules: Chanel J12 Ceramic and Titanium Blend Boldly Shines Where No One Has Gone Before
The trend toward new materials and ceramics heats up further in this all-new Chanel J12 Chromatic watch. It may look like a steel watch, but it’s actually ceramic blended with titanium through a patented technology that was some time in the making. Chanel sought out the silvery colored ceramic material when it was looking for…
Video: Omega Moves Ahead with Liquidmetal® Technology
As watch companies forge ahead with new materials for cases and bracelets, as well as for movement parts, the race is on to find tougher, lighter-weight and ever more resilient materials that withstand the tests of time. Omega is one brand that has developed numerous materials, including a union of ceramics and Liquidmetal® that it…
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