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 newest association: Academy Award winning actress Natalie Portman. The dining room was lavishly set and Portman was a gracious guest, as Richard Mille announced her…
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Today is Groundhog Day — a day designated to the furry creature who emerges from his burrow to determine whether or not spring is in the air. As the concept goes, if the groundhog coming out of his burrow can’t see his shadow — typically because the sun is blocked by clouds — spring will…
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 family-run company that builds its reputation on centuries-old techniques craftsmanship joins forces with Jaeger-LeCoultre—one of the finest watch brands in the world. For those who…
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 Officer at Audemars Piguet, one of the world’s finest privately owned Swiss luxury watch brands, and has spearheaded the design of the brand’s 40th anniversary…
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 leather) strap for just its USA followers. But then, Jaeger-LeCoultre isn’t just any brand. Last week, I had the amazing privilege of flying to Argentina…
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 to the cold water. He has spent years diving in top spots around the world – in water ranging from Lake Michigan to the Honduras,…
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 decades of the famed Royal Oak. From 60-foot-long dinner tables, to celebrities such as Arnold Schwarzenegger and Tom Brady, the 300-plus people party was a…
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 that magically brings together its history, its global presence and its amazing craftsmanship. This is a MUST SEE VIDEO. Absolutely enchanting! It is one you…
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. Steven Grotell, a veteran designer in the watch industry, has shelved his “designing for others” work as he embraces his own concept of time in…
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 I lead in this world of timing – it is just fine. I left one night, arrived in Paris the next morning, to a stroll…
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 – in celebration of my new bo, Jewels of Time, the World of Women’s Watches. The party, sponsored by Niche Media, for whom I write…