Imagine a cushion shaped mono-pusher chronograph wristwatch from a storied brand like VacheronConstantin, that dates to 1930. A watch such as this is surely a valuable one and the type of thing an auction house like Sotheby’s, Christie’s, Antiquorum, or Bonhams would love to have. In fact, the Vacheron you see above, the reference 2990 mono-pusher from 1930 is in fact a watch that was sold by Christie’s in May of last year (2011) for over $ 56,000. In other instances, examples for the 2990 mono-pusher from VC has broken $ 100,000.
But, if you happen to be cruisin the ‘Bay (that’s “browsing watches on eBay” for those who don’t speak watchnerd), and enter “vintage Vacheron,” you will come across a watch that looks very much like this one. Actually, the seller claims it is this one – a VacheronConstantin reference 2990 mono-pusher chronographer in a solid gold cushion style case from 1930. And, it’s only at $ 2,175! What a bargain!
TAG Heuer is running an ad on the front page of USA Today that is using a QR code connected with rich mobile content relating the the ad. They have teamed with Jared The Galleria of Jewelry to customize the mobile landing pages to highlight the prestigious jewelry retailer as well as the luxurious Swiss watch brand. This is the type of targeted, custom content that will ignite QR codes into mainstream American culture. Team this with the historic growth of web-enabled Smartphone devices and you have Dyno-mite!! Video Rating: 5 / 5
All of these beautiful jewelry designs are available for sale in our Aventura, FL & Nashville, TN locations as well as online. Contact – King Jewelers @ (305) 935 4900 for more information. Or Visit us at www.Kings1912.com for more information and fine luxury jewelry. ABOUTKINGS Established in 1912, King Jewelers has proudly styled jewelry aficionados from around the world. For five generations, the King family has owned and operated King Jewelers while building an outstanding reputation steeped in quality, value, and first-class service. Offering a magnificent selection of fine jewelry collections including the fashion-forward Italian designs, classics diamond creations, luxury Swiss timepieces, estate jewelry, modern designer jewelry, as well as colored gemstones and fancy-colored diamonds, King Jewelers is the one-stop-jewelry shop that prides itself in being one step ahead of the trend. At King Jewelers you will always find the best of the best, no matter what your style or budget may be. The salon also offers bridal, baby, and gift collections. In addition, King Jewelers offers on-site jewelry and watch repairs, custom design services, appraisals, estate buying, and corporate gift programs. The showroom features shop-in-shop boutiques from Bulgari, Harry Winston, Jaeger-LeCoultre, IWC, and Brietling. Private viewing rooms and seating areas allow shoppers a private and comfortable shopping experience, not to mention the fully stocked, hip NYC-style bar. The new …
All of these beautiful jewelry designs are available for sale in our Aventura, FL & Nashville, TN locations as well as online. Contact – King Jewelers @ (305) 935 4900 for more information. Or Visit us at www.Kings1912.com for more information and fine luxury jewelry. ABOUTKINGS Established in 1912, King Jewelers has proudly styled jewelry aficionados from around the world. For five generations, the King family has owned and operated King Jewelers while building an outstanding reputation steeped in quality, value, and first-class service. Offering a magnificent selection of fine jewelry collections including the fashion-forward Italian designs, classics diamond creations, luxury Swiss timepieces, estate jewelry, modern designer jewelry, as well as colored gemstones and fancy-colored diamonds, King Jewelers is the one-stop-jewelry shop that prides itself in being one step ahead of the trend. At King Jewelers you will always find the best of the best, no matter what your style or budget may be. The salon also offers bridal, baby, and gift collections. In addition, King Jewelers offers on-site jewelry and watch repairs, custom design services, appraisals, estate buying, and corporate gift programs. The showroom features shop-in-shop boutiques from Bulgari, Harry Winston, Jaeger-LeCoultre, IWC, and Brietling. Private viewing rooms and seating areas allow shoppers a private and comfortable shopping experience, not to mention the fully stocked, hip NYC-style bar. The new …
The 40th anniversay of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak exhibition officially opens to the public today and runs through this saturday. The exhibition will include 100 timepieces, many of which coming into public viewing for the very first time. Included in these lots will be the very first Royal Oak “A-Series” from 1972, Gerald Genta’s personal Royal Oak, and even Guy Laliberte’s one-off grand complication that made it into space!
On top of all the watch goodness, there is a large modern art component to the exhibit – Dan Holdsworth’s photopraphy of the Vallée de Joux, where Audemars Piguet is based will be on display, alongside artist Davide Quayola’s installations experimenting with photography, geometry, sculpture and audiovisuals; and Sebastian Leon Agneessens’s multi-channel sound installation.
We swung by the Park Avenue armory yesterday to get an exclusive early look at the 40th Anniversary Royal Oak Exhibition as it was being assembled. Watch the video above to see what you might expect from this incredible exhibition as it kicks off today, as well as hearing from AP North American President and CEO Francois-Henry Bennahmias, and visual designer Sebastian Leon Agneessens.
Event Reminder: We will be hosting a private, HODINKEE-only reception this coming Friday in celebration of the Royal Oak. Details are here.
Back by popular demand is a fresh batch of vintage watches on GILT Man today, starting at 12pm EST. This is a great selection priced to move, and with the option of next day delivery to make sure you get them in time for the holidays.
The fun begins on GILT Man at 12pm eastern, but you can get a preview on Facebook right now.
This is something brand new (seen here first!) and very cool.
Autodromo makes watches for motoring. Inspired by the classic dashboards of mid-20th century European racers, designer Bradley Price has taken the passion of these instruments and translated them into contemporary wristwear. Launching today with three models, Autodromo watches retail for $ 425 but hold attention to detail seen in far pricier timepieces.
For example, look at the casework, the texture of the straps, and is that a big date we see there? Autodromos will use Swiss Ronda quartz movements and K1 sapphire-coated glass. The brand stresses the level of quality and finishing in every aspect of the product, even down to the gift box and hand-stamped aluminum warranty card. This is a brand that has thought things through and come up with just some absolutely killer looking watches.
Click to expandClick through for a breakdown of Autodromo’s three models – the Veloce, Brescia, and Vallelunga (extra points for identifying the significance of those names before reading on).
We’re back at it today with the guys at Gilt Man, bringing you some truly super vintage watches for sale. Today we’ve skipped the BS and gone right for true a watch guy’s selection of some really interesting pieces that were chosen for their rarity and condition. The watches in today’s sale are special, plain and simple. Listen to what we’ve got for you:
An IWC Mark XI – Arguably the finest aviator’s wristwatch ever made, this one made for a British fighter pilot in the 1950s
A Longines Compressor – An absolutely iconic dive watch from the 1960s.
A Bovet Mono-Rattrappante Chronograph – From before Bovet was reborn, this is a really thoughtful and impressive machine for the money.
An Omega Flightmaster – A truly superb complicated chronograph from the 1970s
A Breguet Type XX – A French military chronograph of the highest acclaim. A legend.
A Glashutte Tutima Flieger Chronograph – An authentic Germany military chrono.
A Vixa Flyback – Made for the French Airforce in Indochina and North African Conflicts
A Universal Geneve Tri-Compax – A beautiful triple date chronograph with a dial you just don’t often see.
These are just some of the watches we’ve found for today’s sale. This selection is really one of our most interesting to date, and it’s something that real watch guys will love.
The X-Files was awesome. So was Fox Mulder. Wristwatches are also awesome. So what could not be awesome about some guys sitting around for six months, watching every single episode of the X-Files, taking screen captures of anytime Fox Mulder’s watch made an appearance, and throwing it up on the interwebs?
Yup, FoxMuldersWristwatch.com is real, and the video you see above is a compilation of 1,264 screen grabs of Mr. Mulder’s timepieces throughout the series. The gang identified twelve different watches ranging from Casios and Ironmans to an Omega or two and broke down the spots by episode.
Check out what is indubitably the “most comprehensive examination of the watches worn by Fox Mulder on TV’s ‘The X-Files’” we have ever seen by clicking here.
