Thursday, May 7 2009
articles: 11
Itay Noy’s Piazza di San Pietro Special Offer
Through my friend Alon Ben-Joseph of ACE Jewelers, I met with Itay Noy during BaselWorld 2009. Itay (originally from Tel Aviv) got his Masters Degree in Design at the University of Eindhoven in The Netherlands. Design is also the first and most important aspect of his …
Exclusive Preview of Portero Private's Panerai Sale
When we heard Portero Private, the exclusive members only wing of the ever-reliable luxury auction site Portero.com would be hosting a two day Panerai sale, we had to find out more. Say what you will about Panerai, but the fact of the matter is people love them and people …
A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk - Mechanical Digital Jump Hour
The Lange Zeitwerk watch 140.029 A. Lange & Söhne - White goldOften, it is a new face that ushers in new times. That was the case after the rift in Europe had healed and the LANGE 1 paved the way for the comeback of A. Lange & Söhne. Fifteen years ago, it enriched the realm …
Baselworld 2009- Breguet
(These photos were taken at the Breguet 2009 Baselworld booth) I viewed most of the Breguet collection, up-close and in-person, inside their Basel booth. Of all the beautiful pieces, I personally liked the red gold Double-Tourbillon the most. Unfortunately, I did not get a …
Hodinkee Is Back & Wielding An International Spy's Watch: The Gilbert James Bond Jump Hour
Back from a week jumping islands abroad, we felt it best to feature a watch that would make a perfect traveling companion for a man who does this as a career. We are talking about the spies among us, but of course not just any spy, we are talking about James Bond. Now …
James Bond’s watch was not always stylish
Although James Bond is probably perceived as one of the most stylish men around, he certainly messed up his watch in Goldfinger. In Goldfinger, he was wearing a Rolex Submariner (ref.6538 probably) on a NATO strap. On several Rolex Forums, the close-up below shows the watch …
Yonger & Bresson Automatic Chronograph Snake Skin Strap Watch: F fef or A French Cowboy
I’ve heard of French leather, but never French snakeskin. The images I have included around these Yonger & Bresson watches are of what I imagine when I see this watch and realize it’s origin. This is clearly an attempt at a French Cowboy accessory. Younger & Bresson is a …
Now Men’s Luxury Watch Style Writer At Examiner.com
It is getting to the point where I write more than anything else, but that is OK because I love it. Eventually some of you will need to help contribute to keep all my content bases covered. My newest area of watch passion expression is Examiner.com. The fare is arguably …
It's The '60s Gentlemen, Synchronize - Watchismo Vintage Watches featured in The New York Times
CREATIVE TICKS Clockwise from top left: Vacheron Constantin Quai de I’lle in rose gold, $31,500; Hamilton Ventura Chrono, $695; Glashütte Senator Sixties in rose gold, $12,800; 1968 Wittnauer Sector Futurama Double Retrograde with original box, $2,500 at watchismo.com; 1961 …
Breguet Chain & Fusee Tourbillon Wallpaper
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