Recently, I had the incredible honor of flying with the Breitling Jet Team. While i wrote a little about that on HauteTime, i now bring you all the inside details, as well as the upside down details of formation and aerobatic aviation flying. The day started like every other in my life. I awe, and…
Industry Retail Legend, Harold Tivol, Dies at 92
I remember being new to this watch and jewelry industry. It was in the early-mid 1980’s and I was working for National Jeweler Magazine – then one of the top publications in the industry, owned by Milt Gralla and his brother. One of my first assignments was to fly to Kansas City, Mo., and visit…
Moment in Time: Interview with Patrick Dempsey, Actor, Driver and TAG Heuer Ambassador
Those who know the steam Dr. Derek Shepherd from television’s Grey’s Anatomy may be interested to know that he is also an avid car racer — with his own team — Dempsey Racing. He is also a TAG Heuer brand ambassador — and he is pretty quick to insist that time plays an important role…
On the Wrist: Bell & Ross BRS Diamond Eagle Watch
By Nancy Olson — I must admit that when I think of ladies wristwatches, Bell & Ross does not immediately come to mind, in part because of the company’s long age of professional watches geared mostly to men. But I find my thoughts changing after spending an enjoyable week with the new BRS Diamond Eagle,…
Rolex and Wimbeldon, Watches and Tennis, What Else is There? Federer, of course
With Wimbledon in full swing and the finals being played this upcoming weekend, we wanted to take a quick lo at the game Rolex plays when it comes to tennis. This leading Swiss watch brand has had a long (nearly four decades) role in Wimbledon history and is the Official Timekeeper at The Championships, Wimbledon. In…
Audemars Piguet Launches Campaign around Brand Ambassador, Serena Williams, at Wimbledon (video)
With Wimbledon in full swing, just past the half-way mark, it’s time to take a lo at what’s going on in London. Today take a lo at tennis star Serena Williams — also a brand ambassador for Audemars Piguet. She continues her grass-court pursuit to defend the crown she won last year. If she can keep…