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Posted on October 6th, 2009
Adam Keith
While she certainly doesn’t need an exquisite luxury timepiece to enhance her prodigious natural poise and fluid grace, Svetlana Zakharova–principal dancer of the Bolshoi Ballet–certainly looks as if she were born to model the delightfully feminine Audemars Piguet Millenary Precieuse watch! Of course, Ms. Zakharova is one of Audemars Piguet’s newest ambassadors, having joined the brand when Audemars Piguet entered into it’s recently publicized artistic partnership with the prestigious Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow. Continue Reading… »
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Posted on October 2nd, 2009
Adam Keith
An interesting new Seamaster Professional Planet Ocean watch is in the offing from Omega. According to preliminary sources, the timepiece features a bezel in which the graduated ring is crafted from a specialized ceramic-metal hybrid material described as “Liquidmetal”. Apparently composed of titanium, copper, nickel and beryllium in addition to significant amounts of zirconium oxide, the Liquidmetal bezel has a very attractive and rich appearance, combined with superior shatterproof qualities and excellent resistance to environmental factors–superior traits indeed for a timepiece that is both a luxury object, and an instrument with true capabilities for diving and sports use. Continue Reading… »
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Posted on September 30th, 2009
Adam Keith
Back in November of 2008, I shared a few thoughts on the Corum Romvlvs Perpetual Calendar watch, praising its elegant design and fine complication. I concluded the blog by opining that it would be an excellent platform for other prestigious complications at a later date. Happily, nearly a year later Corum has done just that and revealed a stunning new Romvlvs watch starring that most famous complication of all: the tourbillon. Continue Reading… »
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Posted on September 30th, 2009
Adam Keith
A diamond-set skull and crossbones proved to be one of the money-getting standouts at September’s recent Only Watch 2009 charity auction. I’m referring, of course, to the extravagant BR 01 Instrument One which luxury sports watch maker Bell & Ross produced just for this event (and the only such watch ever to be made). While quite a departure from the sober theme of the standard-production BR01 Airborne, and a bit of an oddity amongst the numerous high complication watches which made up the lion’s share of Only Watch 2009 entries, a winning bid of 34,000 Euros proved that “vive le difference” is alive and well! Continue Reading… »
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Posted on September 23rd, 2009
Adam Keith
With its impossible to mistake lunar indicator that suggests you don’t want to aggravate this particular “man in the moon”, the Korona K3 Black Moon from Finnish watchmaker Stepan Sarpaneva definitely stands out–even in the rarified world of the independent horologists. For those who are unable to acquire a Sarpaneva watch, but love the idiosyncratic beauty of these watches, there is a new free application that puts the presence and functionality of this melancholic moon phase right on your iPhone or iPod touch. Come to think of it, fortunate owners of the award-winning Sarpaneva Korona K3 Black Moon watch ( click here to read more about this Sarpaneva timepiece) will surely want it on their phones as well! Continue Reading… »
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Posted on September 19th, 2009
Adam Keith
One thing I love about Swiss watch manufacture Zenith is how effectively certain models in its collection combine elegant classic design and useful watchmaking complications. A case in point is the lovely Grande Class Elite Reserve de Marche Dual Time. Here you have a timepiece that radiates all the great looks of 1950s-era wristwatches, and demonstrates beautiful details in every aspect of its construction. What makes a great watch even better is the sophisticated manufacture Zenith “Elite” movement with a power reserve indication, and a 24-hour second time zone function that keeps you in touch with two global locales at once. Continue Reading… »
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Posted on September 15th, 2009
Adam Keith
Among classic high luxury dress watches, few are more refined and beautiful than the Jules Audemars manual winding by Audemars Piguet. From the sublime perfection of the perfectly sculptured brushed case in 18K white or pink gold, to the lovely dials with their leaf shaped hands, every detail radiates quality–heirloom quality. While the men’s models are certainly wearable for many women and look great on them, the ladies have some exquisite choices exclusively for them, in this collection. Possessing the same über-classical design, but in smaller 29mm format, these timepieces house hand-wound mechanical movements that are among the finest available in the world of high-end watchmaking. Continue Reading… »
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Posted on September 11th, 2009
Adam Keith
A beautiful addition to the Ulysse Nardin Lady Diver watch collection is the Lady Diver Starry Night. Few of the dreamy names given to luxury wristwatches are as apt as this one, and when you look at the dial, it’s very clear indeed–just like a beautiful night sky! In this instance, the “sky” is soleil-finished metal or white mother of pearl dial and the twinkling stars are 27 round brilliant diamonds set in a free-form pattern all around it. Continue Reading… »
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Posted on September 9th, 2009
Adam Keith
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso Squadra Lady watch is one of the finest luxury timepieces available today. Eva Mendes is one of hottest women on the silver screen. Put the two together and the result is predictably outstanding. That’s exactly what happened at the 2009 Venice Film Festival, where the actress celebrated a pre-premiere dinner gala for “Bad Lieutenant” along with Nicolas Cage and other members of the film’s cast and crew. Continue Reading… »
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Posted on August 31st, 2009
Adam Keith
When a timepiece gets an exciting (and slightly ominous) name like “Black Ocean”, how can you not be at least a little curious? I’m referring to one of the hottest new limited edition variations of the Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine Diver. UN’s 200-meter rated dive watch with crown guards, a massive screw-down winding crown, and a beautiful wave dial that borrows charm from the 1846 Chronometer has worked its charms on many a lover of luxury watches, and the addition of a number of colorful variants has only added fuel to the fire. With stealthy all-black sports watches being incredibly hot right now (witness the number of custom PVD-coated Rolex models that have surfaced) it was only a matter of time before Ulysse Nardin entered the fray. Continue Reading… »
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