This past Friday, June 16, 2023, we had the pleasure to finally visit the recently opened Vacheron Constantin ‘Suite 1755’ at The West Hollywood Edition. This temporary space was opened at the end of April 2023, as a private appointment-only lounge while the total renovation of the Rodeo Drive Vacheron Constantin Boutique takes place.
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Experience: Casa Panerai New York. The Largest Panerai Global Flagship.
Located on the northeast corner of 63rd street and Madison Avenue in New York City, yesterday afternoon we had the pleasure of attending the opening of the ‘Casa Panerai New York’, the brand’s largest global flagship. The opening event kicked off with an ‘Aperitivo in Piazza’ —the Italian tradition of having a little something before heading out to dinner at a city square or neighborhood locale— right on the sidewalk adjacent to the new boutique. Mini pizzas baked by pizzaioli, decadent gelato, limonata, chinotto, a espresso bar, passed piccoli morsi —small bites— and a flower stand transported us to the hustling streets of Milan or perhaps Rome.
Photo Report: The Ultimate Watch Event at Zadok Jewelers in Houston
Last month, we featured Zadok Jewelers in our Watch Shopping section here. This weekend we had the pleasure of attending Zadok’s Ultimate Watch Event just in time for the Holiday season. Located in the upscale Post Oak area in Houston, Texas, Zadok Jewelers are authorized dealers for A. Lange & Söhne, Baume & Mercier, Bell & Ross, Breguet, Breitling, Bulgari, Cartier, Chopard, Corum, Grand Seiko, Hublot, IWC…
Experience: Vacheron Constantin Mexico City. The Brand's First and Only Boutique in Latin America.
Today, December 7, 2022, we attended the official opening ceremony for the Mexico City Vacheron Constantin Boutique. Not only this marks the first boutique to be opened by the brand in Mexico City —the 5th largest city in the world with a population surpassing 23 million people— but it is also the brand’s first and only boutique in Latin America. This long awaited boutique will cater to the exclusive base of Mexican watch collectors that are always looking for the best of the best.
News: A. Lange & Söhne Opens 8th U.S. Boutique in Boston
Located on the distinguished Newbury Street and nestled closely by America's oldest public park, Boston Common, this 10 Newbury Street destination is featuring the brand’s new interior design concept. With notes of Bauhaus design principles, the company has succeeded in creating brand environments that fuse art, craftsmanship, and technology in one, reflecting the brand’s values down to the tiniest detail.
Watch Shopping: Zadok Jewelers. One of the Most Impressive ADs in Texas and Only One with a Panerai Boutique Bar.
Walking into Zadok Jewelers in Houston is like walking into a candy store for watch lovers. If you are a seasoned watch collector, there is no other AD —Authorized Dealer— in Texas that offers as much variety when it comes to watches, jewelry, and home high-end goods —like Nina Magon, Lalique, and Baccarat to name a few— and such an upscale experience as Zadok does.
Photo Report: Grand Opening of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Boutique on Rodeo Drive
Last week we headed to Beverly Hills, California for the grand opening of the new Jaeger-LeCoultre boutique located on Rodeo Drive —one of the world’s most luxurious destinations for luxury shopping and luxury lifestyle. The new boutique is three times larger than the previous JLC boutique in Beverly Hills and it is without a doubt one of the most beautiful watch boutiques we’ve visited. For this incredible trip, The Maybourne Beverly Hills was our home away from home.
News: A. Lange & Söhne Opens 6th U.S. Boutique in Aspen
A. Lange & Söhne, the eminent watch manufactory from Glashütte in Saxony, Germany, has partnered with Aspen’s premier jewelry and luxury watch destination Meridian, opens its 6th boutique in the United States in March 2022. Located in the heart of Aspen, surrounded by the captivating beauty of the Rocky Mountains on 529 E Cooper Avenue, this boutique is featuring the brand’s new interior design concept.
Breaking News: Two Men Steal 1.5 Million USD in Watches from B. Young & Co. at Chicago's Bentley Gold Coast
This Saturday, December 11, 2021, two African American men stole watches worth $1.5 million USD in a smash and grab from B. Young & Co. at Chicago’s Bentley Gold Coast. This car dealership is home to the watch and jewelry boutique as well as a luxury automobile dealer for Bentley, Lamborghini, Bugatti, and Rolls-Royce. Located on Rush Street in the heart of Chicago’s upscale Gold Coast area, the dealership is just steps away from Michigan Avenue —the Magnificent Mile— and is a ‘must’ destination for watches and fancy cars.
News: Phillips Watches Sells $30 Million USD at Their Hong Kong Auction XIII
Phillips continues to break watch auction records and set new benchmarks for watches sold at auction. Following their very impressive sale in Geneva which achieved the highest ever sale total for a watch auction in history, Phillips realized over HK$231 million/ $30 million USD at their Hong Kong Watch Auction XIII. Selling for more than 43% of its pre-sale high estimate…
From the Editor: What Happens when a Secondary Market Watch Dealer Like WatchBox Invests in an Independent Brand Like De Bethune?
This morning it was announced that WatchBox —a secondary market-leading platform for buying and trading luxury timepieces— was investing in independent watchmaking brand De Bethune. WatchBox was launched at the end of 2019 by watch industry veterans Danny Govberg —CEO of Govberg Jewelers in Philadelphia— and Liam Wee Tay —former owner of Sincere Fine Watches the oldest watch retailer in Singapore—, along with investor-entrepreneur Justin Reis to transform the pre-owned luxury watch category.
Breaking News: The Timepiece Gentleman is Back. They Didn't Vanish, They Were Just Giving Back to the Community.
For days since we published the news last week, there were strong rumors across social media and via some major watch dealers that the owners at The Timepiece Gentleman —Gentleman Timepieces— were simply working on a PR stunt and had not vanished with millions of dollars in consignment inventory and funding money.
Breaking News: Dallas Grey Watch Dealer 'The Timepiece Gentleman' Seems to Have Vanished with Millions of Dollars in Consignment Inventory and Funding Money
Just because this developing story is happening right here in Dallas where WCL is based, we are covering this story that is outrageous, to say the least. After doing our research, we found information that claims that The Timepiece Gentleman —Gentleman Timepieces— was launched in Dallas, Texas at the end of November of 2017 with a $500 USD profit coming from the sale of a Breitling watch by Anthony Farrer —an ex-convict and felon.
News: Vacheron Constantin North American Flagship Opens in New York City's 57th Street
Vacheron Constantin is delighted to announce the opening of its North American Flagship in the heart of New York City, at 28 East 57th Street. The boutique pays tribute to the Maison’s deep roots in the United States and commitment to outstanding client service. The selection of New York for the location of Vacheron Constantin’s North American Flagship carries powerful symbolism for the Maison.
Watch Auctions: Bonhams to Auction Pablo Picasso's Watch. Provenance and Ownership Means Everything.
Picasso is revered in the art world and beyond for such masterpieces as Guernica, La Vie, and Girl Before a Mirror, but in the world of horology, it is a small collection of relatively humble timepieces owned by the Master of Modern Art which are admired rather than his artistic talents. The Picasso watch bears the name of the artist himself, with the letters forming the hour markers on the dial. Two watches like these were known to exist with awareness of a third one with whereabouts unknown until now
News: IWC, Panerai & Jaeger-LeCoultre Opening Boutiques in San Francisco
Three of the world’s leading luxury watch brands including IWC Schaffhausen, Panerai, and Jaeger-LeCoultre announced today the opening of their first boutiques in San Francisco at the Westfield San Francisco Centre and Westfield Valley Fair. This significant series of openings underlines the importance of the Golden Gate City as a West Coast hub not only of technology and commerce but also of watch collecting and fine watch culture. Never before have local clients experienced first-hand each brand’s unique lifestyle and culture the way it is possible through an immersive boutique.
News: Armin Strom Opens First Pop-Up Store in Zürich
Armin Strom is opening its first pop-up store in the middle of Zürich’s Old Town. An appealing space has been set up for watch collectors to come and experience the brand, function, and beauty of mechanical watches. The brand’s philosophy is simple: It shows what it does. Armin Strom is driven by the fascination for transparent mechanics and it enjoys exposing the watchmaking craft layer by layer. The brand ardently strives to improve and innovate, and this clearly resonates throughout its first pop-up store.
Breaking News: The Watches of Switzerland Acquires Vintage Watch Dealer Analog Shift
The acquisition of vintage pre-owned watch dealer Analog Shift by Watches of Switzerland Group USA is the culmination of a partnership that began more than two years ago with the opening of the company’s SoHo flagship in New York City. Watches of Switzerland executives identified that a robust pre-owned and vintage offering was an essential component of a well-rounded assortment for their discerning clientele and tapped Analog Shift to provide an expertly curated selection.
News: Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Boutique Roma
A year after the inauguration of its Piazza di Spagna boutique, Hublot pays tribute to Rome by introducing the Classic Fusion Chronograph Special Edition Boutique Roma. A charming and sophisticated play on nuances, lights, and shade, with a dial reminiscent of the romantic atmosphere of Roman sunsets. Cased in a 45 mm black brushed finished titanium case with a bezel in the same material, these two components were purposefully finished to appear aged/weathered as an ulterior tribute to the age-old history of Rome.
Experience: Audemars Piguet Highland Park Village Dallas. A Very Long Awaited Boutique.
Rumors about the opening of an Audemars Piguet Boutique in Dallas had been going on for a while after Eiseman Jewelers quit carrying the brand back in 2018. While many watch collectors thought that Dallas would never have an Audemars Piguet Boutique —as this is a major Rolex town—, to everyone’s surprise, the work for the boutique started last summer. Opened in partnership with Material Goods out of New York City, the new Audemars Piguet Boutique was set to open months ago but the Covid-19 pandemic drastically delayed the opening date.
