Apparently, I am forever an inherent part of the Vacheron Constantin New York Flagship store. About a month or so ago, I received an invitation from the brand (as one of a select group of journalists, friends and clients) to write an inscription, or note to the brand about being One of Not Many.…
Breitling Named Official Luxury Watch Of Ironman
In an interesting alignment, Breitling has been named the “luxury watch partner” for Ironman and its events. To celebrate, the brand releases the co-designed Endurance Pro Ironman and the Endurance Pro Ironman Finisher watches. It marks the second time that Breitling has created an Ironman watch .In 2019, Breitling and IRONMAN had already launched the…
HSNY Raises More Than $80,000 At 2021 Charity Auction By Phillips
A specially made Arnold & Son watch fetched the highest price ($30,240) at the HSNY charity auction held by Phillips in Association with Bacs and Russo, which wrapped up earlier this week. The proceeds of the on- auction of seven timepieces over the course of a week all go toward the advancement of horology,…
Rolex National Geographic Explorer Of The Year Named For 2021
Kenyan conservationist and wildlife advocate Paula Kahumbu has been named the Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year for 2021. She has been instrumental in Africa’s conservation movement and in working to preserve threatened wildlife and local habitats. Kahumbu is the CEO of the NGO Wildlife Direct and was acknowledged for her courage and leadership. Early…
Ulysse Nardin Diver Lemon Shark And The Brand’s Ocean Efforts
Swiss watch brand Ulysse Nardin continues its work to improve our oceans and the abundance of life there with new and continued cooperative efforts. In fact, the brand has been working with Ocearch for just over a year now, and as an offshoot, recently also teamed with the Medina Aquarius Program of Florida International University…
In-Person Watch And Jewelry Exhibitions Finally Back And Why It Matters
It’s been a long time coming. Almost everyone in the watch and jewelry world remembers the last live show they attended before the pandemic hit and lockdown sequestered us at home. In 2020, planned exhibitions from mid-March onward came to a screeching halt and show organizers and brands were left scrambling trying to figure out…