Author Archive for Mike Disher

Stallone Wears Panerai Luminor Regatta in The Expendables

In his new movie The Expendables, Sylvester Stallone wears the Panerai Luminor 1950 Regatta Rattrapante (PAM332). Panerai will produce only 500 examples of the chronometer-certified special limited edition, which features a split-second chronograph that counts down the 5 minutes to the start of a yacht race.

Girard-Perregaux 1966 Perpetual Calendar

Girard-Perregaux has added a Perpetual Calendar to its classically-styled 1966 collection. The 40mm case houses in-house caliber GP033Q0 with 288 components. The caliber uses the Manufacture’s exclusive Microvar variable inertia balance, which is visible through the watch’s transparent case-back.

Bremont Creates Clock for Jaguar XJ75 Concept Car

Bremont has produced a bespoke mechanical clock and stopwatch for the Jaguar XJ75 Platinum Concept Car, a one-of-a-kind design project that was displayed on the Pebble Beach Concept Car Lawn during the recent Concours d’Elegance.

Frédérique Constant and Cohiba Cigars Launch Limited Edition Wristwatches

Frédérique Constant has partnered with Cohiba premium cigars to create two bespoke wristwatches exclusively for the U.S. and its territories, including the U.S Virgin Islands. The “Frédérique Constant for Cohiba Limited Edition” timepieces will be unveiled at a private VIP reception on September 22 at Club Macanudo in New York City.

Bugatti at The Quail, Pebble Beach, and Laguna Seca

Bugatti officially introduced the Veyron Super Sport at The Quail Motorsport Gathering, and the brand was strongly represented at both The Quail and Pebble Beach. The Laguna Seca Historic Races featured a Bugatti Grand Prix. WatchTime was there to capture the action. You may enlarge these images with a click.

The lovely setting at The Quail.

Bugatti President Dr.-Ing. Franz-Josef Paefgen presents the new Veyron Super Sport.

Bugatti test driver Pierre-Henri Raphanel drives the Super Sport onto the stage. In June, Pierre drove the Super Sport much faster, setting a new world land speed record for a production car at 267 mph.

A new Veyron Super Sport in bare carbon fiber, sans orange trim, was also on display.

A large number of vintage Bugattis participated at The Quail.

Bugatti was also well represented at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

A special guest stopped by at Pebble Beach to admire the Bugattis and other treasures on display.

Bugattis were everywhere at Laguna Seca, where they ran a special Bugatti Grand Prix. Many of the multi-million dollar cars on display at The Quail participated in this race.

WOW TIME: Parmigiani Bugatti Super Sport

In 2004 Parmigiani’s Bugatti Type 370 wowed the watch world with its horizontal, engine block-inspired movement layout. Fast-forward to 2010 and its wow time again at Parmigiani. WatchTime attended the launch of the wild new Super Sport, fittingly held during Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance weekend. We have exclusive photos of the launch, the watch, and the latest Bugatti Veyron whose name it shares.

Images From the Parmigiani Bugatti Super Sport Official Launch

Parmigiani held the official launch party for the Bugatti Super Sport at a private residence in Monterey, California, near the scene of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. WatchTime attended and captured these images, which may be enlarged with a click.

Guests arrive for the event.

Michel Parmigiani and a guest admire a Veyron.

Arrangements are made for poolside dining.

Michel Parmigiani with guests.

Parmigiani Fleurier CEO Jean-Marc Jacot opens the press conference.

Michel Parmigiani explains technical challenges and achievements in the new Super Sport. Parmigiani’s Catia Hofmann translates.

A light moment. On the left is Bugatti’s International Sales Director, Alasdair Stewart.

Michel Parmigiani models the Bugatti Super sport.

Also attending was Bugatti test driver Pierre-Henri Raphanel, who recently set a new world land speed record for a production car in the Veyron Super Sport at 267 mph. Of course Pierre was wearing Parmigiani’s Bugatti Super Sport when he set the record. When Pierre finished his runs, Top Gear had a crack. James May, aka Captain Slow, managed “only” 259 mph.

Money Shot: IWC Lands Two Starring Roles in Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps

IWC has secured another starring role on the big screen, this time in Oliver Stone’s upcoming film Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps. Watches from Schaffhausen land on the wrists of both lead actors: Michael Douglas as the notorious Gordon Gekko and Shia LaBeouf as the innovative Jacob Moore. The film is the long-awaited sequel to Stone’s 1987 Academy Award-winning Wall Street.

Louis Moinet Signs With New USA Distributor

Jean-Marie Schaller, CEO of Les Ateliers Louis Moinet, and Don FitzHenry, CEO of Milestone Distribution, have signed a new agreement under which Milestone will distribute Louis Moinet timepieces in the USA. The agreement reflects Louis Moinet’s commitment to strengthen its position in the US through this association with a trusted distributor. Milestone also distributes the Cuervo y Sobrinos and H. Moser brands in the US market.

Citizen Extends USTA Partnership Through 2015

The United States Tennis Association has announced a multi-year extension of their long-standing marketing partnership with Citizen Watch Company. With the current partnership agreement set to expire following the 2010 U.S. Open, this new five-year extension will keep Citizen in place as a USTA Corporate Champion and as the Official Timekeeper of the U.S. Open through the 2015 event. Citizen has been a partner of the USTA and the U.S. Open since 1993.