Standing on the field of the Olympic Stadium. photo credit: R.Naas A couple of weeks ago we got an amazing behind-the-scenes tour of the new London Olympic Stadium and Park where, in just 35 days a host of amazing events in the London Summer Olympic Games will begin. This was a rare and exclusive opportunity…
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Around the World: Richard Mille Welcomes Natalie Portman in NYC
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…
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,…