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10 Welcome Letter 18 Community Events 22 Designers: Marco Bicego 24 Diamonds in the Rough 26 Spotted: As Seen On… 28 From the Runways 34 Glacial Goddess 40 Designers: Pesavento 42 Watch News 46 Hyde Park Watch Report 48 Profile: Shinola 50 Timepieces: Films to Watch 52 Timepieces: Jaeger-LeCoultre 54 Timepieces: Breitling 56 Is it a Watch? 58 Designers: Phillips House 60 Pearls: Timeless & Trendy 62 Speed: Leading the Charge 64 Conservation: Underwater Pioneers
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Model Gintare Sudziute (Wilhelmina NY) in Hyde Park Reserve Collection earrings and ring. Photography and creative by Edwin Santa. Jewelry styling by Jennifer Ferkenhoff. Makeup and hair by Michelle Ortega. Makeup assisant Ariel Palma. Photo assistant Steve Burton.
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Hyde Park is Celebrating a Milestone Birthday! It’s hard to believe a career that started on the lawn of the University of Denver campus in the spring of 1973, where I sold turquoise and American-Indian jewelry, has evolved into a jewelry, watch and engagement ring business at the threshold of its 40th year. Who would have imagined what began as a 1,000-square-foot boutique in southeast suburban Denver would grow into a group of seven stores in four western states (Colorado, Arizona, Nevada and California)? I’m enormously proud of our team of 100 professionals, without whom this wouldn’t have been possible. Our success is due to the fact that all of them subscribe to our company values: • Treat every client with respect. • Employ ethical and transparent business practices. • Elevate the selection and quality of our products and services. • Give back to the communities we serve. So much has changed in our industry; demographic shifts, world events and technological advances have made it more important than ever for us to be proactive in meeting the needs of our clients. We are committed to adapting and serving you in any way you prefer, be it online, over the phone, via text, or in person at any one of our locations. I want to thank each and every one of you for giving us the opportunity to be your preferred jeweler by earning your trust and confidence. If we ever disappoint you, please let us know. We can’t fix what we are unaware of. You can always get my attention by emailing me at Customers-Are-Number-1@hpjewels.com. In this fall/winter issue of our magazine, I have shared my thoughts about the emerging category of smart-tech wearables on page 56. The Hyde Park team has also provided an inside look into fun and fulfilling activities that are part of our giving back initiatives, which you can find on pages 18 and 24. In addition and just as exciting, we have a highlight of our beautiful new jewelry offerings awaiting you beginning on page 28. This holiday season, take a moment to express your feelings for those you love and cherish. We are confident that we can help you make their dreams come true!
Warm Regards,
Michael Pollak CEO, Hyde Park Jewelers and Traditional Jewelers mpollak@hpjewels.com
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EVENTS
DENVER POLO CLASSIC JUNE 2015, LITTLETON
The 28th annual Schomp BMW Denver Polo Classic was three days of exciting entertainment, sport and culinary delights with all proceeds benefiting local children’s charities. It was held at the Polo Reserve under their signature white tent, where patrons and guests enjoyed exquisite drinks and gourmet food from some of the finest restaurants in Denver. Guests were able to watch the highest caliber of professional polo played in the United States. Hyde Park and Baume & Mercier teamed up to auction off a special package at the event’s black-tie gala, including his-and-hers Classima watches and a trip for two to The Phoenician resort and golf club in Scottsdale, Arizona. For Sunday’s Championship Day, Hyde Park presented a Baume & Mercier Classima watch for the popular silent auction.
Florence, Italy
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NIGHT FOR LIFE GALA
Jewelry designer Roberto Coin
Founder Kirk Baxter with Mayor Greg Stanton and First Lady Nicole Stanton
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MAY 2015, PHOENIX
In May, the celebration of the 20th Annual Night for Life, a blacktie gala and the largest fundraising event for Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS, was held in Phoenix. The event focuses on recognizing key individuals, groups and companies for their work regarding HIV/AIDS. The evening included silent and live auctions, an emotional fundraising appeal and an awards ceremony. All funds raised at the event support programs and services for people at risk for HIV or AIDS. One lucky bidder walked away with an incredible live auction package from Hyde Park and Roberto Coin, which included a trip to Italy to visit Roberto Coin at his factory, and a stunning Roberto Coin ring.
EVENTS All of the participating Hot Rocks chefs
Michael Pollak, Dr. Fernando Kim, Les Shapiro
HYDE PARK SUPPORTS DENVER HEALTH’S 2015 EVENTS! HOT ROCKS GRILLER JUNE, 2015 DENVER
Chefs’ Attendees’ Vote first-place winner, Chef Troy Guard, with his team
Chefs from some of Denver’s most popular and respected restaurants competed in June at the Denver Health Foundation’s 7th Annual Hot Rocks Griller Challenge—one of Denver’s most popular summer charity events. The intense competition featuring 18 of Colorado’s best chefs drew more than 1,000 attendees, who sampled a wide range of grilled delicacies while raising a record $115,000 for men’s health programs at Denver Health. This year’s event was chaired by Rollie Jordan of Kentwood Cherry Creek Real Estate, Zach Wolfel of 5280 magazine, and Dan Daboub of Entravision Communications. Michael Pollak, CEO of Hyde Park and chair of the Denver Health Foundation Board, welcomed supporters and members of the board, while sports radio host Les Shapiro kept the guests entertained during the competition. This year’s winners of the Griller Challenge: first place for Attendees’ Vote went to Troy Guard of Guard and Grace/TAG, and first place for Chefs' Vote went to Jorel Pierce of Stoic and Genuine.
NIGHTSHINE GALA: AN EVENING FOR DENVER HEALTH FOUNDATION The Doobie Brothers perform at the NightShine Gala
NightShine Gala
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This year’s NightShine Gala, benefiting Denver Health Foundation, began with cocktails and a fourcourse dinner, and concluded with a live auction and performance by The Doobie Brothers. One lucky live-auction bidder walked away with an incredible package from Hyde Park and Omega. The package included an Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional timepiece and a once-in -a-lifetime experience for a behindthe-scenes tour of NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, guided by Apollo astronauts.
Captain Eugene Cernan, commander of Apollo 17
The Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional timepiece, the only watch ever to be worn on the surface of the moon
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EXQUISITE
elegance Marco Bicego delivers Italian style and craftsmanship. BY BARBARA WHEAT
Left: Marco Bicego Paradise collection and Diamond Lunaria collection
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here’s a reason that jewelry designer Marco Bicego embraces “Made in Italy” branding for his contemporary jewelry designs: his work is inspired by his Venetian origins and the area’s natural surroundings. Moreover, having grown up in his father’s atelier in Veneto, Italy, he understands the importance of old-world tradition and fine craftsmanship. No wonder Bicego is involved in every aspect of the production of his handmade creations. At his state-of-the-art factory in Vicenza, the grated floor serves as a safety net for catching findings and other parts used in the making of his jewelry lines. (The grating is lifted twice a year in order to sweep the floor below, where all of the materials are reclaimed for use.) Inside the factory, the talented artisans who specialize in different areas of the production process carefully craft each component of Marco Bicego jewelry. Some fashion the intricate gold constructions, while others set the many colored stones and diamonds used in the designs. What they have in common is that they all feel the same passion for ensuring quality in every piece of jewelry.
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In keeping with the designer’s passion for nature, the signature of his Goa collection is the use of swirling lines and curves combining 18K white or yellow gold with white diamonds. Bicego’s vision can also be seen in his latest collection of 18K gold jewelry and colored gemstones, aptly named Paradise: The New Color Explosion, which features fabulous styles in “sorbet colors.” Layered necklaces of gold chains and colored gemstone drops are the highlight of this grouping. Bracelets and earrings are similarly adorned and crafted with hand-engraved yellow gold elements. Fanciers of Bicego’s work, notably those who are already familiar with his Lunaria collection of organically shaped gold leaves, will especially appreciate his newly launched Diamond Lunaria collection, featuring hand-set diamonds and bulino-technique hand-engraved links. Many of these designs boast an exquisite texture, an effect that is achieved by extremely fine hand etching. No matter which line you purchase, Marco Bicego brings exquisite elegance to every woman’s personal style.
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It is at the coldest and most remote extremities of the planet, visited by expeditions and studied by universities but never inhabited by man, that the soul of TUDOR North Flag belongs. A finely honed instrument, with the first movement developed and produced by TUDOR sheltered within, it is the modern adventurer’s solid companion, beginning a new era in the brand’s history.
TUDOR NORTH FLAG Self-winding mechanical Manufacture TUDOR MT5621 movement, officially certified chronometer, non-magnetic silicon spring, approx. 70 hour power reserve. Sapphire case back, waterproof to 100 m, 40 mm steel case. Visit tudorwatch.com and explore more. TUDOR Watch U.S.A., LLC. New York
giving back
Mike Shipley, CJ Anderson, Zach McGuire, guest of CJ Anderson, Mike McGuire and Jim Piper
DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH Celebrity dinner and golf classic benefiting Girl’s Inc., the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, the Amy Van Dyken Foundation, Denver Health and Judi’s House
On July 27th, Hyde Park hosted the 16th Annual Diamonds in the Rough Celebrity Golf Tournament at Sanctuary Golf Course, raising money for children’s and health-related charities including Girl’s Inc., the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, the Amy Van Dyken Foundation, Denver Health and Judi’s House. The event kicked off with dinner and a live auction at Elway’s Cherry Creek on the eve of the tournament, where Gary Reece was presented with the Humanitarian of the Year Award for his commitment to the Denver community. The dinner was followed up with a competitive golf match the next day. National and local celebrities, current and former professional athletes, and top business and community leaders were in attendance to enjoy the two-day event and show their support for the benefiting charities.
Woody Paige, Ben Boylan, Gregg Stone, Scott Mendelson and Mike Ceilley
Steve Demby, Zev Norotsky, Matt Iseman, Michael Pollak and Jordy Pollak
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Les Shapiro and Rich Goins
Gary Reece and Michael Pollak
Mike and Jay Mills
Mitchell Feuer, Damon Gross, Shereen Pollak and Josh Nigut Zev Norotsky and Matt Iseman
Polly Gleichenhaus and Nancy Sevo
Karen Abene, Kristyn McGuire, Charlene Tucker and Michele Gross
Ron and Nastassja Zappolo
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Dakota Johnson wore Forevermark at the 2015 Academy Awards. Kristen Stewart wore Stephen Webster in the August 2015 issue of Marie Claire.
Our favorite stars share a love for our favorite brands!
BY JILLIAN LAROCHELLE
IMAGE BY TESH, STYLING BY ALISON EDMOND
As Seen On...
Jennifer Lopez wore Sutra at the Met Gala.
Allison Janney wore Ippolita at the U.K. premiere of Spy.
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Sienna Miller wore Forevermark at the 2015 Academy Awards.
Marisa Tomei wore Ippolita at the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
Dascha Polanco wore Roberto Coin at the Billboard Latin Music Awards.
Kate Winslet wore Marco Bicego in the April 2015 issue of In Style.
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Stephen Webster Thorn 18K white gold and diamond twist pendant Henri Daussi 18K rose gold and pavĂŠ diamond eternity band Roberto Coin Pois Moi 18K white gold and diamond bangle Roberto Coin mother of pearl, 18K rose gold and diamond drop earrings IWC Portofino stainless steel 40mm watch
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Phillips House Infinity 18K yellow gold and diamond tassel necklace Reserve Collection 18K white gold marquee diamond drop earrings Gucci Horsebit 18K rose gold large bracelet Reserve Collection 18K white gold and diamond fan earrings Roberto Coin Black Jade 18K rose gold, diamond and black jade ring
REBECCA MINKOFF RUNWAY IMAGES COURTESY OF ACCESSORIES MAGAZINE
M Y L A G O S M Y W AY
CAVIAR COLLECTIONS
Hyde Park Reserve Collection earrings, rings and bracelets.
GLACIAL GODDESS Adorn yourself this season with our most brilliant diamond collections.
Photography and creative by Edwin Santa.
Kwiat Entwine Collection earrings, ring and bracelet. Hyde Park Reserve Collection rings.
A.Link Deco Collection earring and rings. Rolex Daytona 18K white gold and diamond watch on a white leather strap.
Etho Maria Tsiki Tsiki Collection earrings, ring and bracelet. Hyde Park Reserve Collection rings and bracelets.
Hyde Park Reserve Collection earrings, rings and bracelets. Cartier Baignoire 18K white gold and diamond watch.
Model Gintare Sudziute (Wilhelmina NY). Jewelry styling by Jennifer Ferkenhoff. Makeup and hair by Michelle Ortega. Makeup assisant Ariel Palma. Photo assistant Steve Burton.
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Clockwise from top: The Polvere di Sogni collection; the DNA collection; Marino Pesavento; Chiara Carli
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beautiful Pesavento offers unique creativity and innovation. BY BARBARA WHEAT
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reativity and innovation are the hallmarks of the Italian jewelry line Pesavento, which has been experimenting with unusual materials and proprietary jewelry-making processes since 1992 to create bold and vibrant designs. In the early days of the brand, creators Marino Pesavento and Chiara Carli were influenced by architecture, but their current inspiration comes from the multitude of beauty found in their surroundings. Their goal remains the same as it has always been: to put together beautiful pieces that every woman will enjoy wearing, whether on a daily basis or for special occasions. Each and every Pesavento piece is crafted entirely in Italy and is the result of the combination of the classic workings of the Italian goldsmith’s tradition, innovation and technological experimentation. Marino Pesavento describes the development process as being quite time-consuming, especially since it includes the actual wearing of the jewelry over several days to “understand the piece and discover ways to fine-tune it.” After any needed revisions are decided upon, the final
prototype is made and worn once again to satisfy the team. One of Pesavento’s proprietary manufacturing techniques can be seen in the DNA Collection: a process that delicately weaves elastic links into the sterling silver design, giving the piece a soft, flexible property. Like most of the Pesavento collections, DNA rings contain adjustable bars along the interior for easy sizing. Materials include antique pink sterling silver, 18K pale pink gold oxidized with a sulfate, and ruthenium sterling silver. Rhodium sterling silver dome rings, multi-colored leather and sterling silver-wrapped pieces characterize the Pixel Collection, which also features diamond accents in some designs. Meanwhile, Pesavento’s “dust” is a proprietary manufacturing technique that utilizes nanotechnology to combine enamel with other natural products. It can be seen in the company’s Links and Polvere di Sogni collections. Pesavento designs are the perfect additions to any jewelry wardrobe for women seeking an added touch of elegance and sophistication.
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WATCHNEWS
BY BRIAN SCOTT LIPTON
There’s always something new in the wide world of watches, from timepieces that commemorate special occasions in history to state-of-the-art technological innovations to books and blogs that let us know more about what we wear on our wrists.
THE WRITE STUFF
Watch connoisseurs who are seeking the most up-todate information on what to wear on their wrists are turning more frequently to the internet to increase their knowledge. Among the most popular sites is hodinkee.com, an eight-year-old online magazine whose popular features include Hands On, which provides all the skinny on the newest watches. Another favorite is watchanish.com, a three-year-old blog that is known not only for its smart text, but also for its super-sharp photography taken all over the world. Co-founder Anish Bratt gears the writing to both aspirational men and those who are already immersed in the wide world of watches. Meanwhile highly informational site watchreport.com keeps buyers and enthusiasts up on the latest news in the industry, while watchville.com aggregates content from all the relevant blogs and websites.
HISTORY LESSON
Few books live up to their titles as accurately as Rolex: History, Icons and Record-Breaking Models, the lavishly illustrated new tome by Mara Cappelletti and Osvaldo Patrizzi. This stunning 152-page volume, published by the Antique Collectors Club, not only delves into the heritage of the beloved Geneva-based watch company, but also includes technical information on the brand, numerous pages devoted to such timeless timepieces as the Oyster Perpetual, the Explorer, the Submariner and the Daytona, and an entire section on vintage Rolexes that fetched jaw-dropping prices in the auction market. It’s the next best thing to actually owning a Rolex…or adding another one to your collection. 42
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Fifty years after automotive legend Carroll Shelby won the 1965 FIA International Championship of GT Manufacturers in his iconic A.C. Cobra, achieving a victory that would change the course of international racing forever, history is being made again. Baume & Mercier, in association with the Carroll Shelby Company, is marking this milestone by releasing a limited edition of Capeland Shelby Cobra timepieces. These special watches are inspired by the vintage 1948 mono-push-piece chronograph found in the Baume & Mercier museum, and feature retro accents, classic lines, chronograph and tachymeter functions, a polished and satin-finished case and specially crafted hands featuring the Cobra logo. On your mark, get set, buy!
There’s no question you know what you’re getting when you purchase Officine Panerai’s new specialedition watch, the Radiomir 1940 3 Days GMT Oro Rosso, because the back of the timepiece’s case is open, revealing the movement. The front of the watch is equally smart, thanks to a 47mm cushion case which is made entirely of 5Npt red gold, a brown dial treated with a satiné soleil finish which catches the light, and the characteristic Panerai “sandwich” dial, which is formed of two superimposed discs. Moreover, the arrow-shaped central hand of the main dial can be used to indicate a second time zone, for those wearers who are caught between two worlds.
RAISING THE FLAG There’s an old saying that suggests if you want something done right, you must do it yourself. Tudor Watch U.S.A. is taking that sentiment to heart by introducing in-house manufacture movements to two of its most popular models: the Tudor Pelagos, a chronometer-based timepiece, which also now features a blue colorway for the dial and bezel, and the Tudor North Flag, which features a selfwinding mechanical movement with bidirectional rotor system, power reserve indicator, and a 70-hour power reserve. These up-to-the-second timepieces are definite must-haves for this year’s “in” crowd.
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VACHERON CONSTANTIN Traditionelle Moon Phase, 36mm white gold case, white mother-of-pearl dial, gray leather strap, water-resistant to 30 meters SHINOLA The Birdy, 34mm stainless steel case with PVD rose gold, semi-gloss silver dial, natural aniline Latigo leather strap, water-resistant to 50 meters CARTIER Cle de Cartier, 31mm 18K pink gold case set with brilliant-cut diamonds, flinqué dial with sunray finish, 18K pink gold bracelet, water-resistant to 30 meters CHANEL Large Boy.Friend, 28.6 x 37mm 18K beige gold case set with 66 brilliant-cut diamonds, opaline guilloche dial, black alligator strap, water-resistant to 30 meters PATEK PHILIPPE Ladies Aquanaut, 35mm stainless steel case bezel-set with 46 diamonds, embossed dial with gold applied numerals, “Tropical” composite strap with Aquanut fold-over clasp, water-resistant to 120 meters
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OMEGA Speedmaster ’57, 41.5mm stainless steel case, black dial, steel bracelet, water-resistant to 100 meters ROLEX Yacht Master 40mm 18K Everrose gold case with back ceramic bezel, black dial, black OysterFlex strap, water-resistant to 100 meters WALTHAM CDI Eclipse 47mm bi-colored Titanium/GVD Bezel case, embossed black dial, vulcanized VulCarbone rubber strap, water-resistant to 300 meters BREITLING Emergency, 51mm titanium case, Cobra yellow dial, titanium bracelet, water resistant to 500 meters IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar, 4.2mm 18K red gold case, silver-plated dial, dark brown alligator leather strap, water-resistant to 30 meters
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Shinola sweeps the country with its American-made style. BY BRIAN SCOTT LIPTON
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ew companies have made a household name for themselves as quickly as Shinola, the Detroit-based maker of watches, leather goods and sports equipment that has become extremely popular since the brand was launched by Bedrock Manufacturing back in 2011. (The name derives from a once-legendary brand of shoe polish.) One reason for its spectacular growth is that the company’s devotion to using American parts and labor, including building an enormous factory in Detroit, is evident in everything it sells. “Shinola was founded on the belief that American industrialism and craftsmanship can be combined to create beautiful, practical and meticulously detailed goods,” says worldrenowned architect David Rockwell, who designed the company’s flagship retail store in New York City. For fall/holiday 2015, customers will see even more homegrown goods from Shinola than ever before, says creative director Daniel Caudill. “We have begun making our own watch straps in
Detroit, and started making our own dials here as well,” he says. “Eventually, the whole watch will be made completely in the U.S. Our goal is not to assemble watches, but to build them completely here, which will also create long-term sustainability for our employees.” Speaking of watches, Caudill says he’s excited about new straps that have the same texture as a football, and a new array of colors for both cases and dials, including oxblood, smoky topaz and dark green. “We’re using classic colors that we think look particularly beautiful, but mixing them in really modern ways,” he notes. Shinola is also growing its women’s watch business, although Caudill finds both genders often wear timepieces made for the opposite sex. “We have a nice assortment of dial shapes, but we also see that some of the more fashion-centric guys are wearing smaller watches, even some made for women, while some of the ladies are wearing the larger ones, perhaps bought for their boyfriend or husband, as a fashion statement.”
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In some ways, the company’s biggest innovation is its expansion of leather goods, now that they have hired famed designers Richard Lambertson and John Truex to oversee the line. “They have really taken our leather goods to a new level of quality,” says Caudill. “The amount of detail they brought to our brand is astounding.” Shinola’s complete line of small leather goods, bags, and tech items will be available for spring 2016, although a smaller assortment is ready for fall. “There’s this one tote bag that I’ve been trying to steal the sample of ever since I saw it. In fact, everyone in Detroit wants it. It’s simple, clean, and with beautiful details,” he says. “But I will have to buy one like everybody else.” Shinola is also debuting its newest sport ball (in oxblood), as well as a few outerwear pieces created in conjunction with San Francisco’s Golden Bear. And by the end of 2016, expect a line of audio products as part of a collaboration with singer Jack White. “Every day, there’s something new and exciting going on here,” says Caudill.
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Watch Hollywood’s leading men have kept wristwatches in fashion. BY BETH BERNSTEIN
most desirable male stars over the past 90 years.
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omen’s jewelry often helps define what we know about female film characters and creates a desire among viewers for similar pieces in real life. Unsurprisingly, watches worn by leading men have done the same. In the past few years alone, IWC has provided character-driven timepieces for Jeremy Renner in The Bourne Legacy and Michael Douglas in Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps; Justin Timberlake wore a Breitling Chronomat 44 as he pursued Mila Kunis in Friends with Benefits; and Matthew McConaughey shared screen time with his Tag Heuer Grand Carrera Chronometer in the title role of the The Lincoln Lawyer. Many companies have even designed special-edition watches for films, such as the U.K.-based specialty brand Bremont, which created three chronometers for the 2014 action film Kingsman: The Secret Service, starring Colin Firth. Cartier, Rolex and Omega take top honors in the Hollywood pantheon, having made a slew of memorable appearances on some of the film world’s
The first wristwatch ever to be shown on celluloid was the Cartier Tank worn by heartthrob Rudolph Valentino in 1926’s silent film The Son of the Sheik. It reportedly belonged to Valentino himself; indeed, the watch had nothing to do with the costumes and had no place in the story. Back then, men were still flipping open their pocket watches to tell time. But once Valentino sported the Cartier Tank (which was inspired in name and design by World War I tanks) wristwatches began to replace the pocket watch in popularity. The sleek Tank is now available in approximately 250 variations. Charismatic Cary Grant, himself a Tank fancier offscreen, wore one as beleaguered ad executive Roger Thornhill in Alfred Hitchcock’s 1959 thriller North by Northwest. The 1968 film The Thomas Crown Affair starred Steve McQueen, one of Tinseltown’s most passionate watch lovers, as a stylishly bored millionaire-turned-jewel-thief who wears a variety of high-end watches, including a Cartier Tank. Strong-but-sometimes-silent Gary Cooper owned the Tank Basculante (the so-called “tipping” Tank), while screen icon Warren Beatty sported Cartier Tanks throughout much of the 1960s and 1970s.
ROLEX Clark Gable personified tough-guy sex appeal, but off the screen he also understood the value of refined luxury timepieces. His vast watch collection included a 14K gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 6011, which he wore in the 1953 adventure film Mogambo. When that timepiece went up for auction at
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sport an Omega Seamaster Professional 300m. Hunky Daniel Craig continues the tradition to this day: He wore two Omega models—a blue Omega Seamaster300m Chronometer and a Seamaster Planet Ocean 600m Co-Axial Chronometer—in his Bond debut, Casino Royale. He is expected to don an Omega or two in the upcoming 24th Bond film, Spectre. Intriguingly, Omega watches are worn by another character who craves danger: sadomasochistic businessman Christian Grey, who has an Omega on his wrist in E.L. James’ steamy best-selling novel Fifty Shades of Grey. Staying true to the book, Grey’s cinematic portrayer, Jamie Dornan, wears an Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Chronograph and a black-faced Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Co-Axial Chronograph in the film version released in early 2015. Clearly, it’s a step up from handcuffs.
Bonhams’ “What Dreams Are Made Of” sale in November 2013, it sold for over $28,000. The dream team of Robert Redford and Paul Newman shared the screen on numerous occasions (including in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid), along with their love of Rolexes. Redford wore a Rolex Submariner, model 1680, in his private life and in at least two of his films: The Candidate and All the President’s Men. Meanwhile, Newman caused a stir when he sported a Rolex Daytona with a bi-color dial in the poster for the racing film Winning, which caused collectors around the world to begin referring to this model by the actor’s name. Talk about dashingly handsome men and you can’t help but think of British MI6 agent James Bond. In the series’ 11th book, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, author Ian Fleming wrote that Bond sees a heavy Rolex Oyster Perpetual on a metal bracelet as he awakens in the middle of the night. Meanwhile, Sean Connery, the original actor to portray Agent 007, wore a Rolex Submariner in the first of the Bond films, 1962’s Dr. No, as well as in the next six Bond films in which he appeared.
Beth Bernstein is the author of If These Jewels Could Talk (ACC Art Books).
FILM FACT: Both Rolex and Omega have been the official watches of James Bond on screen.
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OMEGA In 1995, Omega won the bid to become the new official 007 watch. In GoldenEye, Pierce Brosnan became the first Bond to
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Top (L-R): Jeremy Renner, Ethan Hawke, Lily Tomlin, Robert Downey, Jr. Bottom (L-R): Clive Owen, Diane Kruger
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Jaeger-LeCoultre is a film world favorite. BY BRIAN SCOTT LIPTON
n 1833, when Antoine LeCoultre opened his first watchmaking workshop, the cinema was still more than half a century from being invented. Now, more than 100 years later, Swiss watchmaking giant Jaeger-LeCoultre is at the forefront of sponsoring both established and up-and-coming film artists, and its extraordinary timepieces are gracing the wrists of some of the most glamorous and accomplished actors in show business. The match between these
two industries makes perfect sense to Jaeger-LeCoultre, as both are inspired by longstanding traditions and both are committed to the quest of absolute excellence. Jaeger-LeCoultre’s involvement with international cinema began in the last decade, when the company became an official partner of the prestigious Venice International Film Festival, where it now confers the annual Glory to the Filmmaker Award. In 2013, Jaeger-LeCoultre began a major involvement with the nonprofit Film Society of Lincoln Center in New York, launching the Filmmaker in Residence Program; it is also a major sponsor of the Society’s annual Chaplin Award Gala, where honorees have included Oscar winners Meryl Streep, Sidney Poitier and Robert Redford. The watchmaker recently entered into its second year as a sponsor of the Los Angeles Film Festival and is also actively involved with such events as the Toronto International Film Festival, the Shanghai International Film Festival and the Cannes Film Festival. In addition, Jaeger-LeCoultre timepieces have recently been seen on the arms of Robert Downey Jr. (who wore a pink gold Geophysic 1958 timepiece to the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival), Ethan Hawke (who sported the Master Hometime at the 2015 BAFTAs) and Jeremy Renner (who had on the company’s new Master Ultra Thin Tourbillon at the New York premiere of Mission Impossible:Rogue Nation). Among its brand ambassadors are actors Diane Kruger and Clive Owen. “I have been a huge fan of their brand for a while,” says Owen. “I owned some before they even approached me, so it was a really organic coming together.” Jaeger-LeCoultre has not only beoome one of the watch world’s shining stars, but one of the film world’s favorite watches.
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Leave it to Breitling to first reinterpret the Chronograph– and then go one better with an exclusive 100-piece limitededition bronze-dial model.
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hundred and thirty-one years ago, LÊon Breitling played a leading role in the creation of the first wrist chronograph. And today Breitling carries on that tradition by creating descendants of that watch that are more innovative and incorporate better design than any that can be found worldwide. The company has carved out a unique and unparalleled niche as the official supplier to world aviation and its watches reflect its unwavering dedication to accuracy and durability. And the company itself is as durable as its timepieces. In fact, in this era of huge conglomerates, it is still a family business and one of the last remaining independently owned Swiss watch brands. The Breitling Transocean Chronograph is a new watch that combines the pure design of classic chronographs from the 1950s and 1960s with sleek contemporary style for today’s discriminating watch customer. Its steel case creates a striking home for the Breitling-built Caliber 01 movement that is its engine. The dial is a model of clarity and readability, featuring beautiful details including applied hour-markers and recessed and snailed counters. It is water-resistant to 100 meters. As beautiful as the standard model is, our customers have an extremely rare opportunity to buy something truly special: one of just 100 exclusive limited-edition models worldwide with the elegant bronze dial pictured here. So call us today to reserve one for yourself or someone special before there are none left. This is a truly once-in-a-lifetime chance to own a watch that will be talked about (and cherished) for years to come!
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embrace technology. Any device or software that makes life more seamless gets my vote. So it’s not surprising that I am continuously being asked about my opinion as to whether Apple’s latest release, the Apple Watch, is worth buying, and how it would impact the Swiss watch business. My first answer is that this so-called smart device for the wrist is not so much a watch, but, in many ways, it’s really little more than an extension of the iPhone. Yes, it tells time, but so does your microwave. And after I bought one, I found that the biggest convenience it provided was that I wasn’t whipping out my iPhone every 30 seconds. It provides a cohesive bridge for alerts with only a limited amount of engagement, and performs many of the app functions of an iPhone, except on an abbreviated basis. But will it really replace buying fine mechanical Swiss watches? No! I believe that if any change will occur, it will be in the entry level of the watch market, where prices are somewhat comparable to the Apple Watch. And let’s face it: the Swiss have been challenged before. Many people predicted the demise of the Swiss watch industry when the quartz watch was commercialized decades ago. Instead, Swiss watch exports have expanded tenfold since the early 1980s to over 28 million timepieces in 2014. In conclusion, I believe the Swiss, along with their other European watchmaking colleagues, will continue to innovate and adapt as they always have. In doing so, they will delight the legions of passionate watch aficionados with micro-mechanics, haute design and the pride of wearing a brand steeped in craftsmanship and heritage.
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Phillips House takes over modern American luxury.
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Phillips House designers Lisa Phillips Frankel and Danielle Frankel Nemiroff
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here are few jewelry brands in history that have made the impact Phillips House has in its first five years. It was launched in 2010 after years of highly coveted bespoke work by American designers Lisa Phillips Frankel and Danielle Frankel Nemiroff, who recognized an important void within the jewelry space. “At the time, we saw jewelry that would largely fall on the extreme ends of the aesthetic spectrum: styles that were either so heavily fashion-driven they were not wearable every day, or styles that were so diluted they lacked a fashion component,” Lisa explains. Accordingly, the duo set out to create a signature style of gold and diamond jewelry that mixed elevated fashion with a wearable, classically chic aesthetic to allow women to thrive inside their zones of comfort. The origins of Phillips House, created on Florida’s Fisher Island off Miami Beach, closely reflect this sentiment of casual luxury. The island, accessible only by private ferry, was originally a cloistered retreat for William Vanderbilt. It transferred hands until ultimately becoming a private beach club offering some of the most exotic landscapes in Florida. Over the years, Lisa and Danielle would sit there for hours at a time, sketch books scattered across the table, gazing through the palm trees, past the roaming peacocks, beyond Rosemary’s Cottage and overlooking the Vanderbilt Mansion to the ocean while creating their jewelry designs. In April 2010, as the demand for their styles became overwhelming, the duo officially launched the collection. The industry immediately took notice; the well-respected fashion industry publication Women’s Wear Daily put the brand’s rings on its famed cover—the first still-life jewelry cover they had done in over seven years. Since then, Phillips House has expanded to the four corners of the country into 60 U.S. markets, onto the covers and pages of every nearly fashion publication of note, and even onto of the First Lady of the United States, who selected the brand’s earrings as the sole piece of jewelry to wear during a meeting with her international fashion counterpart Kate Middleton (the Duchess of Cambridge) and Queen Elizabeth II of England.
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Today’s fashion-forward pearls can be mixed with traditional styles. BY RUTH J. KATZ
THE CULTURE OF MIKIMOTO
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The genius behind the cultured pearl was Kokichki Mikimoto. Prior to his determined experimentation over 100 years ago, pearls existed naturally, and only naturally. They are created when an “intruder” (something even as tiny as a grain of sand) enters a mollusk, and in an effort to protect itself against the invading irritant, the oyster coats it with calcium carbonate, or nacre. Mikimoto developed a way to induce the oyster to create pearls “on demand” by introducing that irritant by hand, a laborintensive operation. Today, Mikimoto produces the world’s finest pearls in designs from classic to high-fashion. According to Meyer Hoffman, chief operating officer, Mikimoto America, “Design and fine craftsmanship are the core principles of Mikimoto, and the classic cultured pearl strand is iconic to the brand. Our new collection features an array of gemstones, vibrant colors, and new shapes, drawing inspiration from an imagined, magical world, exploring new and innovative ways to create jewelry that showcases the pearl, nature’s purest gem, in unexpected playful ways.”
he pearl is truly the world’s most timeless jewel. Cleopatra is said to have created a lavish repast by crushing pearls into nectar, while Coco Chanel was always awash in a sea of pearls (and is an excellent model to emulate by owning many strands, worn mix-and-match). So whatever pearls you buy today will become tomorrow’s heirlooms, as these gorgeous gems are always a solid investment. For fall/holiday 2015, fashion-forward designers are making bold statements with pearls in fanciful ways, whether mixed with cascades of rainbow-hued gemstone briolettes, offset with semi-precious stones, like lapis or turquoise, or wrapped like a twisted rope
(a torsade) and set with staccato notes of coral or jade. Today, pearls are often accented with rondelles (bead-like “spacers”) of emeralds, rubies, sapphires or diamonds, which telegraph chic opulence alongside the snowy orb. At the other end of the spectrum, we’ve also seen pearls mixed with wood, ebony— even denim! Still, the traditional look never feels dated. The crowning jewel of a bride’s wedding-day finery—a single, luxe strand of pearls—remains the just-right accessory. And that same single strand—whether crafted with pearls of the same size or graduated—packs an equally strong fashion punch worn with a simple T-shirt or a red-carpet-worthy gown. In the words of Peter Bazar, president of the Cultured Pearl Association of America (a non-profit association comprised of some 50 pearl manufacturers, wholesalers and dealers), “Pearls never go out of style and are the most appropriate jewelry for career women, socialites, politicians—any woman who wants to feel and look classy and sophisticated.”
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LEADING THE CHARGE TAG Heuer sponsors the next big thing in auto racing. BY DAVID A. ROSE
THE RACE IN MIAMI The only American driver in the field was Scott Speed, who drove for the only American team, Andretti Autosport. Speed was 10th on the starting grid, but each lap he challenged those ahead of him and made one pass after another. During the penultimate lap he took over second position and then chased down the leader. He got within a millisecond of the first-place car just as the checkered flag dropped to end the race, rewarding Speed with a second-place finish in his home Formula E race. “Racing this car is the most unique experience I’ve had in my racing career,” notes Speed. “Without being able to hear the engine (and with such advanced technology), you have to be a lot more calculating in the car. Fortunately, this is a strong suit of mine because I’ve always been a methodical thinking-type of driver. It’s much more of a chess game in this series because you’re dealing with varying energy levels. And with so many important people behind it, [Formula E] will
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surely be a big part of motor racing’s future.”
s the world becomes more sensitive to sustainability, so does the auto industry. While hybrid cars have been on the market for a while, experts predict with continued battery development, the future will be all-electric. In fact, this year marked the world’s first-ever racing series featuring all-electric cars. Held on city streets around the world, the Formula E races began in Beijing with subsequent races taking place in Malaysia, Uruguay, Buenos Aires, Miami, Long Beach, Monte Carlo, Berlin and Moscow, The season finale was on June 27, 2015 in London. I was in Miami for the first-ever Formula E race in North America—and it was amazing. Formula E cars closely resemble Formula 1 and Indy cars but they’re all-electric powered. The electric engines catapult them from 0 to 62 MPH in three seconds and to a top speed of 140 MPH. There are 10 teams in Formula E; each team has two drivers and each driver has two cars. At half distance, each driver pulls into the pits, jumps out of one car and slides into the other to complete the race. This will be the format for the hour-long race until a battery is developed that can last the whole event. All the elements that have thrilled race fans for decades are part of the show, but these cars burn no fuel so there’s no exhaust, no fumes and zero emissions. In addition to the pristine air, the most notable difference between Formula E and other forms of motorsport is the reduced noise level. With no screaming engines, the sound is limited to squealing tires, transmission gears and the whisper of the wind. A longtime sponsor of motorsports, TAG Heuer considered Formula E its next logical step in marketing since the company is genuinely committed to sustainability. (In fact, its facilities in Switzerland have solar roofs!) In addition to preserving the planet, perhaps the most significant contribution of Formula E racing is that the technology being developed in its advancement will ultimately translate to even better road car safety.
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Underwater PIONEERS Life began underwater. To understand life, we must understand the underwater world. BY DAVID A. ROSE
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TOP: 2014 North American Rolex Scholar Ana Sofia Guerra with a pot-bellied seahorse in Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia CENTER: 2014 North American Rolex Scholar Ana Sofia Guerra with a potato cod at Cod Hole, Great Barrier Reef, Australia BOTTOM: Crown of Thorns eradication by National Park Service of American Samoa employee in American Samoa
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here’s something comforting about knowing that while we carry on with our daily lives, special people are acting as stewards of our oceans and lakes. Rolex Watch USA is the founding corporate sponsor for “Our World Underwater Scholarship Society.” They’ve been the organization’s partner since its inception in 1974, with the goal to provide young people with experiences that will lead to their becoming leaders in marine life conservation. During the past 41 years, they’ve awarded 91 Rolex scholarships in North America, Europe and Australia as well as 89 internships. Many of the winners have established careers in underwater sciences, marine research and photography. Each year, the Society awards three new scholarships to deserving young people, with financial support provided by Rolex and equipment provided by various marine equipment manufacturers. Each scholar’s hands-on work is done side by side with underwater professionals. They travel the world to experience field studies, underwater research, scientific expeditions, laboratory assignments, equipment testing and design, photographic instruction, and other specialized assignments. Each scholar is required to keep a journal and to produce a film of their year, which they present at the Explorers Club in New York City at the conclusion of the scholarship period. Scholars are on the road from spring to spring with very little time at a home base, spending most of the year with the society’s friends, hosts and coordinators around the world. Michele Felberg from Houston is the 2015 North American Rolex Scholar. She’s always had an affinity for water, but it wasn’t until she took Environmental Studies at the University of California that she discovered her love for the underwater world. Michele and the other scholars received their awards at the New York Yacht Club, where they were presented with beautiful Rolex timepieces. “After I leave New York I go to North Carolina for a week of training, then to the Dominican Republic, the Pacific Northwest and then the Bahamas,” she told us excitedly, explaining that her long-term goal is to get people more involved in marine conservation.
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