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.
From the Editor: Fake Richard Mille Watches are For Fake People. This RM030 is the Real Deal and Will Help you Spot the Fake Ones.
This morning I busted a fake Richard Mille that had been posted on Instagram by someone who’s not a watch expert and that was fooled by someone that claims to be a legit watch collector. Fake watches are for fake people and a fake Richard Mille can often be spotted a mile away to those of us with a trained eye. When someone wears a fake watch, he/she pretends to be someone they’re not and wants to deceive others pertaining his/her status.
News: The Winners at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève 2022
Eagerly awaited each year by watchmaking professionals and enthusiasts, the 22nd awards ceremony of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève, poetically hosted by Edouard Baer, was held today Thursday, November, 10th, 2022 at Geneva’s Théâtre du Léman. The GPHG Academy —regrouping 650 key figures in the profession worldwide— and the 2022 Jury chaired by Nick Foulkes saluted watchmaking excellence and expertise by attributing 21 prizes including the famous “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix “best-in-show” distinction, which was awarded to MB&F for the Legacy Machine Sequential Evo watch.
Breaking News: MB&F LM Sequential EVO Wins the GPHG 2022 Aiguille d'Or Grand Prize
Today, November 10th, 2022, MB&F has been awarded the Aiguille d’Or Grand Prix at the 2022 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève —GPHG. It took 17 years after the release of their first watch for MB&F to release their first chronograph and its 20th calibre. One movement with two chronographs and multiple timing modes. Conceived with Stephen McDonnell, who previously reinvented the LM perpetual calendar for MB&F, the Legacy Machine Sequential EVO movement incorporates two column-wheel chronographs and a groundbreaking “Twinverter” binary switch, allowing multiple timing modes including split-second and lap timer modes —a combination never seen before in any chronograph.
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Égérie Moon Phase
After the successful release of the Égérie collection in 2020, Vacheron Constantin is adding the new Égérie Moon Phase in pink gold that features a grey taupe-colored opaline dial with the ‘pleats’ pattern that is the signature of this collection and made with a guilloché technique. This new watch like the new generation of Vacheron Constantin Overseas, benefits from an interchangeable strap system offering versatility and variety.
Introducing: Montblanc Star Legacy Orbis Terrarum
First revealed in 2014, the Montblanc Star Legacy Orbis Terrarum watch has been crafted in three configurations with the first version coming in blue and stainless steel, the second in brown and rose gold, and the third in a green limited edition for the United Arab Emirates. This new Montblanc Star Legacy Orbis Terrarum watch, with its in-house world-time complication, attests to Montblanc’s expertise in creating practical and easy-to-use complications in a classical and contemporary fine watchmaking style.
Insider: Panerai Submersible GMT Navy SEALs PAM01323. A 500-Piece Limited Edition.
A little over a month ago, Panerai launched three new watches in partnership with the U.S. Navy SEALs and the elite military force inspired three watches within the Submersible collection. The three new watches include the Submersible Navy SEALs Carbotech PAM01324 in a limited edition of 162 pieces —44 mm Carbotech case— honoring 1962, the founding year of the SEALs; the Submersible Navy SEALs Experience Edition PAM01325 in a limited edition of 20 pieces—47 mm black DLC coated titanium—; and the Submersible GMT Navy SEALs PAM01323 in a limited edition of 500 pieces —44 mm stainless case— we have here under review.
Experience: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso 1931 Café New York. An Incredible Evening and a Decadent Morning in the City that Never Sleeps.
Last Tuesday, November 1, 2022, we were in New York City for the opening of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso 1931 Café. This experiential concept has just opened for a limited time in different locations around the world from New York to Paris, to Tokyo. The space located on Madison Avenue and the corner of 64th street brings its visitors into an exquisite Art Deco setting for a decadent journey through incredible coffees made to order and tailor-made pastries created by French chef Nina Métayer.
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Moon Phase. A Total of 795 Diamonds Totaling Almost 5 Carats.
Entirely paved with diamonds totaling approximately 4.8 carats —minimum guaranteed—, Vacheron Constantin presents the Traditionnelle Moon Phase watch in 18K white gold that has been subtly redesigned to ensure optimal elegance and harmoniously balanced shapes. The Traditionnelle Moon Phase watch reveals the lunar display through the prism of virtuoso jewelry skills. Entirely paved with diamonds, this bejeweled version of the existing model has been subtly redesigned to ensure perfectly proportioned shapes.
News: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso 1931 Café Opens in New York City
This season, the Reverso 1931 Café opens in different locations around the world from New York to Tokyo. Immerse yourself in an Art Deco setting for an enchanting journey through the aromas and flavors of the Vallée de Joux, with tailor-made pastries created by French chef Nina Métayer. Continue the multisensory experience by exploring the story of our iconic Reverso. Discover the 1931 Alphabet, specially created by the lettering artist Alex Trochut, even inviting itself onto the back of the Reverso. The Reverso 1931 Café opens on November 2nd in New York City and until November 22nd, 2022.
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph Full Pink Gold
Vacheron Constantin launches a new iteration of the Overseas Chronograph, this time cloaked in an 18K 5N pink gold case and bracelet and sporting a gorgeous blue lacquered dial. A versatile and elegant timepiece delivered with three interchangeable bracelet/straps that include a pink gold bracelet, a blue calf strap, and a blue rubber strap. This model combines for the first time its sleek silhouette sculpted in pink gold with a blue Overseas dial.
News: Watches and Wonders Creates its Own Foundation and Will Open to the Public Two Days in 2023
After the success of the first edition of Watches and Wonders Geneva in 2022, Rolex, Richemont, and Patek Philippe have decided to create the Watches and Wonders Geneva Foundation —WWGF—, a not-for-profit foundation based in Geneva. The mission of the Watches and Wonders Geneva Foundation is to promote watchmaking excellence throughout the world.
Introducing: Ulysse Nardin Diver Norrøna Arctic Night. A 29-Piece Limited Edition.
Ulysse Nardin teams up with Norwegian outdoor sportswear brand Norrøna, known for its sustainable and premium outerwear, to launch the new Diver Norrøna Arctic Night. Through their collaboration, Norrøna and Ulysse Nardin achieve their shared environmental commitments through the use of alternative and sustainable materials. To accompany the launch, Ulysse Nardin is proud to announce its partnership with Norwegian polar explorer Børge Ousland and an active member of the Norrøna family.
Introducing: A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Second Generation. Two New Versions with a New Calibre.
First launched in 2009, when the A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk was first presented everyone was wowed by its digital display unlike any other mechanical watch out there. Now in 2022, A. Lange & Söhne presents two new versions of their award-winning mechanical digital watch in platinum and in 18K pink gold. Thanks to the evolution of the calibre L043.6, this exceptional timepiece now has a power reserve doubled to 72 hours and offers even greater convenience.
Introducing: Patek Philippe ref. 5373P-001 Split-Seconds Monopusher Chronograph Perpetual Calendar
Patek Philippe is extending the broad palette of its chronographs and grand complications with the addition of a new timepiece literally made for the right-hand wrists of left-handed collectors. With this goal in mind, the manufacture reinterpreted one of its most refined timepieces the ref. 5372 Split-Seconds Monopusher Chronograph.
Insider: De Bethune DB Kind of Two Jumping GMT. Celebrating the Brand's 20th Anniversary.
This year 2022, De Bethune celebrates its 20th anniversary. After two decades dedicated to the execution of superb horology and right on time for the SIAR 2022 —largest watch event in Latin America that takes place in Mexico City— which kicked-off yesterday , the Manufacture is unveiling its 30th in-house calibre with the release of the DB Kind of Two Jumping GMT.
Introducing: Patek Philippe Nautilus ref. 5712/1R-001. Our Favorite Nautilus Now in 18K Rose Gold.
Our favorite Patek Philippe Nautilus ref. 5712/1R-001 with an analog date, moon phases, and a power-reserve indicator is now cloaked in 18K rose gold with a brown sunburst dial and a black gradation. The inimitable arrangement of the complications on the dial endows this flagship model with an eminently legible and highly distinctive face.
Introducing: Patek Philippe Nautilus ref. 5811/1G-001. The Icon Returns Cloaked in White Gold.
The Patek Philippe Nautilus returns to the center stage after being discontinued last year cloaked in 18K white gold and with a few enhancements that include a bigger case size at 41 mm, a redesigned case and bracelet clasp and a new pull-out piece lever system that replaces the split stem.
Introducing: TAG Heuer Formula 1 X Mario Kart Limited Edition Chronograph Tourbillon
Fans of the energetic, intrepid Super Mario will recognize their favorite character taking over one of TAG Heuer’s emblematic collections, fittingly dedicated to racing. The never-seen-before design was achieved through close collaboration between the TAG Heuer and Nintendo teams to customize every detail of this piece. The watch highlights the common themes shared by the TAG Heuer Formula 1 collection and the Mario Kart series.
Introducing: Laurent Ferrier Grand Sport Tourbillon Red Gold. A 24-Piece Limited Edition.
To celebrate the 12th anniversary of Laurent Ferrier, the team is proud to present a new interpretation of the Grand Sport Tourbillon. This model, initially released in 2019, was inspired by the two founders’ shared love of motor racing. Its case is designed like a beautifully sleek car body, combining clean lines and generous curves with a high-performance engine: the LF619.01 tourbillon calibre with a double balance spring. This new version of the Grand Sport Tourbillon presents a 44 mm integrated case and bracelet made entirely of 5N red gold, as well as a sublime dial in graduated shades of chocolate brown.
