One of the most prestigious equestrian races of all time, the Kentucky Derby, was won this weekend by a horse that opened at 20-1: Animal Kingdom. There to time the 137th event (America’s oldest and continuously held sports event) was one of the world’s finest watch brands: Longines. This 179-year-old Swiss watch brand partnered with…
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A Moment in Time: Abbas – a Man of 1,000 watches
The one thing I have learned through my many interviews with watch collectors around the world is that there is no set number of watches one los to collect. It’s all about finding the right watches. But for Abbas, Middle East watch collector, there seems to be no limit. Thus far, he has collection that…
Around the World: Ralph Lauren Auto Collection Unveils in Paris
Beginning April 28 and running through August 28, 2011, at The Muse’e des Arts De’coratifs in Paris, France, is one of the most unusual and distinctive exhibits that watch and car rs won’t want to miss: “The Art of the Automobile: Masterpieces of the Ralph Lauren Collection.” Iconic American fashion designer, Ralph Lauren has assembled…
Around the World: F.P. Journe Previews Octa UTC in US Market
At a special preview this morning at the F.P. Journe Boutique on Madison Avenue in New York City during this week’s Madison Avenue Watch Week, Journe unveiled the Octa UTC, Universal Time, Coordinated watch. Released to the world earlier in the year in Geneva during the SIHH, this is the first time it is available in…
A Moment in Time: LeBron James
Easily one of the greatest athletes of his generation, NBA star and celebrated two-time NBA MVP player LeBron James has joined the elite corps of global ambassadors for Audemars Piguet. LeBron James surprised the world in 2003 when, at the young age of 18, he was selected as the number one pick in the NBA…
Around the World: Audemars Piguet Turns up the Heat, Brings on Lebron James as Global Ambassador
Just as Audemars Piguet barely closed the bo on the decade-long relationship with Arnold Schwarzenegger and introduced The Legacy this year, the final watch in a seven-series success story, this legendary brand brought a few select journalists and guests to Miami this weekend to announce the appointment of NBA Star Lebron James as its new…