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Celebrity Watches by Vincent Daveau: Tracking Trendsetters Through Time

Newly released Celebrity Watches traces well-known and obscure connections between leading watch brands and their famous owners. From Napoleon to Steve McQueen and Einstein to Shaq, the author, a Paris-based watch journalist, chronicles the intersections between brand history and celebrity.

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Jun 7, 2010 by WatchTime

Patrizzi & Co. June 15 NYC Auction Highlights World Time Pieces

World Time watches and clocks are collector favorites. Along with dual-time watches, these timepieces are particularly relevant in this era of global interaction. For its June 15 sale in New York, Patrizzi & Co Auctioneers will present a selection of “World Time” men’s and women’s wristwatches, pocket watches and clocks, along with other collector-level timepieces.

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Jun 4, 2010 by WatchTime

Usain Bolt is Hublot’s Newest Ambassador

Hublot has announced that Jamaican sprint star and 3 time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt has joined the ranks of the exceptional sportsmen and women who are members of the Hublot family. Bolt electrified the world with his performances at the 2008 Summer Olympics and he currently hold world records in the 100 and 200...

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Jun 3, 2010 by WatchTime

Antiquorum’s June 10 NYC Auction Has Something for Everyone

On Thursday June 10 at its New York City headquarters, Antiquorum will offer 364 modern and vintage timepieces for collectors of all stripes. Pre-sale viewings will be held in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo, Los Angeles, Greenwich and New York. The highlight of the sale is a modern Patek Philippe Ref. 5104, produced in 2008, expected...

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Jun 2, 2010 by WatchTime

Montblanc is the Official Timekeeper of the 2010 Belmont Stakes

Montblanc has announced that it will serve as official timekeeper for the Belmont Stakes thoroughbred race on June 5, 2010 at Belmont Park in Elmont, NY. At 1.5 miles, the Belmont Stakes is the longest and most demanding of the Triple Crown races. During the winner’s circle presentation, Montblanc North America President and CEO Jan-Patrick...

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Jun 1, 2010 by WatchTime

Movado Group Announces Results and Retail Boutique Closings

Movado Group, Inc. has announced its first quarter results. The company enjoyed top-line growth of 25%, though the bottom line did not fair as well, with an adjusted net loss of $4.8 million. The company also announced that it will close its retail boutique division effective June 30, 2010 in an effort to redirect investment...

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May 31, 2010 by WatchTime

Visual Quiz: Off the Cuff

Here’s another test of your watchspotting skills. We’ve lined up 15 watches, covered more or less (mostly more) by a shirt cuff. Your task is to identify as many as you can. They start out easy, but they get tougher as you progress. As always, the answers appear at the bottom. Good luck!

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May 30, 2010 by WatchTime

The NPD Group Acquires LGI Network

The NPD Group, a leading market research company, announced that it has acquired LGI Network, which provides retail point-of-sale information on fine watches and branded jewelry. NPD tracks sales of fashion watches and other accessories through its consumer and retail tracking services.

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May 28, 2010 by WatchTime

Antiquorum Auctioneers New York

Auction, Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, Pocket Watches & Clocks

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May 27, 2010 by WatchTime

Sotheby’s London

Important Watches and Clocks

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May 27, 2010 by WatchTime

Just in Time for the 500: TW Steel Launches Dario Franchitti Edition

Based on TW Steel’s TECH design, the Dario Franchitti Edition was produced in collaboration with the two-time IndyCar Series Champion and 2007 Indianapolis 500 winner. The watch features blue, green and red highlights – Franchitti’s helmet colors, reflecting the Scottish and Italian flags that symbolize his heritage.

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May 27, 2010 by WatchTime

7000 Fake Rolexes Steamrolled in Philadelphia

U.S. Customs authorities oversaw the destruction of about 7000 counterfeit Rolex watches at a contractor’s site in Philadelphia. The fakes met their fate under a multi-ton double-drum steamroller, which ran over the watches about 10 times. Customs officials staged the destruction to highlight law enforcement’s role in protecting intellectual property rights.

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May 26, 2010 by WatchTime

Suunto Elementum Terra: Luxury for Mountaineers

The Suunto Elementum Terra provides essential information for urban and wilderness exploration and survival. Functions include an altimeter, a barometer for predicting the weather, and a compass for navigation. The stylishly rugged Terra combines form and function and is designed to serve owners well on an 8000 meter peak, and in the boardroom.

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May 25, 2010 by WatchTime

Concord C1 MecaTech Chronograph

The Concord C1 MecaTech chronograph presents a study in multi-level dial complexity. Every square millimeter offers a line, a texture, a non-traditional display, or a new elevation. The two-tone black PVD and rose gold case measuring 44mm x 16.7mm creates the impression of bank-vault security. A matte-black grid in the center of the dial provides...

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May 24, 2010 by WatchTime

Hublot Celebrates FIFA World Cup Timekeeper Role With Official World Cup Watch

Hublot has announced the signing of one of the most prestigious agreements in its history. The brand will serve as the Official Timekeeper and Official Watch for the next two FIFA World Cup events in 2010 and 2014. This is the first time in FIFA World Cup history that a watchmaking brand will serve as...

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May 21, 2010 by WatchTime

Concord C1 Eternal Gravity

Concord might have dubbed this unique piece the Time Warp. Just looking at it transports me back a few years to those giddy days of carefree spending. I’m going to go out on a limb and guess that the $1.2 million C1 Eternal Gravity was not created with the U.S. market in mind. As we...

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May 20, 2010 by WatchTime

Audemars Piguet “Time to Give” Auction

Audemars Piguet teamed with A-List celebrities to raise funds for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS at the “Time to Give” auction in New York City. The event is a collaboration between AP and the Tony Awards. The highlight of the evening was a live auction of 13 celebrity-autographed timepieces. Signatures from Meryl Streep, Vanessa Williams, Hugh...

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May 19, 2010 by WatchTime

Aston Martin V12 Vantage Confirmed for the Americas

Aston Martin has confirmed that in response to strong customer demand, the V12 Vantage – the most potent production sports car in the marque’s 96-year history – will be made available in North and South America beginning later this year. Based on the successful V8 Vantage, the V12 Vantage features a 6.0 liter V12 engine...

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May 18, 2010 by WatchTime

Linde Werdelin SpidoLite SA Skeleton Dial

Launched in 2006 by Morten Linde and Jorn Werdelin, Linde Werdelin watches bring together Swiss watchmaking and innovative Danish design and technology. The company specializes in producing small watch series between 22 and 222 pieces for each model. For 2010 Linde Werdelin is launching a new series called SpidoLite, one version of which offers something...

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May 18, 2010 by WatchTime

Girard-Perregaux 35th Anniversary Laureato Quartz

2010 marks a double anniversary for Girard-Perregaux: 35 years of the Laureato collection and 40 years since its first quartz wristwatches. The Manufacture played an important role in the development of quartz movements; it set the frequency of 32,768 Hz, since adopted by all manufacturers as the universal standard. The Story of Quartz at...

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May 18, 2010 by WatchTime