Some jewelers live by the “go big or go home” rule. C.D. Peacock Jewelers in Chicago just went big. The retail establishment has been named the Official Jewelry and Watch Partner for the Chicago Cubs, which includes signage rights to the premier entrance of Wrigley Field and the sponsor of a new ballpark Trophy Room.…
Hands On With The Ulysse Nardin Blast Tourbillon Blue & Gold Watch
Last week, i had a wonderful dinner at Saga in New York with the Ulysse Nardin Americas team and a small group of other watch-loving journalists. While there, we went hands on with a host of recently released Ulysse Nardin timepieces, including the new Blast Tourbillon Blue & Gold watch. The 45mm Blast Tourbillon Blue…
A Closer Look At the Piaget Polo Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Watch
Before ving into the newest complicated Piaget Polo watch, I must say that i have long been a r of the Polo watch — and even had the amazing opportunity to attend the 1986 Celebrity Polo Match that the brand sponsored in Palm Springs – complete with a host of celebs and Prince Charles. Read…
Jacob & Co. CEO Benjamin Arabov Talks Triple-Digit Growth, Global Expansion
A relatively young watch brand, Jacob & Co. – also a high-jewelry brand – was founded just 37 years ago in 1986 by Jacob Arabo, whose mission was to do the unthinkable with jewelry and watches. Thanks to now-iconic watches like his Five-Time-Zone piece that attracted hip hoppers, rappers, athletes, and watch rs alike, the…
Watch Review: SevenFriday Free-D Green On The Wrist
Late last year, I borrowed the SevenFriday Free-D Green watch to garner the response from friends and colleagues and to make my own informed decisions about this futuristic watch. The first Free-D timepieces, in blue, red and black respectively, made their debut in 2022 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of SevenFriday. They pretty much to…
A Closer Look At The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Panda Watch
One of the hottest watches by Vacheron Constantin in recent years is the stainless steel Overseas watch with integrated bracelet. It is not an easy watch to find, but now, savvy collectors who are quick on the draw may have a chance to get one of the newly released Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph watches in…