Ines Patoz, watchmakerWhen one thinks of a master watchmaker, one usually envisions a middle-aged man working diligently with loop and old-world tools. In fact, some of today’s finest watchmakers are young – people who enjoy an active lifestyle and yet are passionate about time and time crafting. Girard-Perregaux wishes to celebrate those watchmakers and to …
Monthly Archives: April 2012
Weekend Sojourn: Orbita Watch Winders Celebrates the Year of the Dragon
The Year of the Dragon, by the Chinese calendar, has the finest brands in the world embodying this mythical creature in jewelry, watches and more. Orbita Watch Winders, is a NC-based leader in watch winder technology, and is the only company to produce automatic watch winders in the United States. Now this 15-year –old company, …
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ATimelyEvent: Madison Avenue Watch Week, NYC
This week, beginning tonight and continuing through May 4, Madison Avenue becomes the epicenter of haute horlogerie in New York City as many of the infest brands on the block open their doors to consumers – complete with a fine schedule of lectures, workshops and special displays. Collectors and connoisseurs are invited to preview the …
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Time Capsules – Product: Ulysse Nardin Unveils Blue Sea
Last year Ulysse Nardin, master at the world’s finest marine chronometers, unveiled the Marine Diver Black Sea – to rave reviews. Now, the brand delves deeper in to the category with the Marine Diver Blue Sea, manufactured in house. The resolute sports watch is a superbly beautiful dive instrument – with a self-winding movement, 42 hours …
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Time Capsules: News – Audemars Piguet Volcano for Carmelo Anthony
It would be nice, right, if when you celebrate your 28th birthday, Audemars Piguet celebrated with you – the brand obviously knows how to do it in style. Monday night, Audemars Piguet hosted a dinner at New York City’s chic CATCH to honor the New York Knicks player. Of course, many of his friends were …
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Van Cleef & Arpels' Poetic Wish
Five years ago, the brilliant creators and craftsmen at French brand Van Cleef & Arpels began a poetic legacy – a concept of Swiss watchmaking and Parisian design that was destined for greatness. The idea was to create a series of watches called the Poetry of Time, each equipped with superb movement, automatons and superlative …
Time Capsules – Product: MasterGraff Skeleton Tourbillon
This is one you won’t see often! In fact, just 10 of this amazing MasterGraff Skeleton watch will be made. The spectacular transparent timepiece reveals the intricacies of the open-worked skeletonized self-winding movement with tourbillon. The caliber is housed in a 48mm faceted case built according to Graff’s strict codes of perfection. For those who …
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Weekend Sojourn: Moonphase Cufflinks Offer Intriguing Appeal from TF
We all recognize that there are few accessories a man can wear that really tell about himself. While he can drive a great car, that’s usually parked outside during board meetings and evenings out. The watch on the wrist is generally the biggest symbol of personality and individuality – and often a conversation piece. Now, …
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Time Capsules: Commentary — See Paul Simon in Concert
Earlier this week, thanks to Movado – one of the watch industry’s largest patrons of fine and cultural arts – I had the wonderful opportunity to go to the Paul Simon Songbook Concert—featuring Paul Simon & Wynton Marsalis at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Special Guest Aaron Neville also appeared. I must say that the amazing …
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Time Capsules—News: Racing soon with Rolex at the Monterey Motorsports Reunion
Unveiling of the artwork for the 2012 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion’s official event poster Gill Campbell (right) Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca CEO & General Manager and Bill Patterson (left), official artist for Featured Marque Shelby Cobra, the largest 50th anniversary celebration of the venerable marque. Photo taken at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach.The …
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