Think you know the Speedmaster? Gaze into the glow and discover a luxurious take on OMEGA’s iconic chronograph. This is the 38 mm edition in stainless steel with black dial, rhodium plated hands and indexes. The only watch in the Speedmaster 38 mm collection with round subdials. It’s time to see the legend in a new light.
Blue sapphire case. In-house manual-winding power reserve movement with 7 series-coupled barrels and a 14-day power reserve. Limited to 50 pieces.
It's difficult to fathom that 2025 is here. As we welcome the new year at The Timepiece Collection, we're excited to offer the latest issue of Talk of the Town: The Timepiece Collection Edition!
Over the years, we have devoted ourselves to discovering the finest and most diverse timepieces from around the world. As we continue this journey, our team and boutique in Englewood, New Jersey have grown. In the past 18 months, we've enhanced our space with custom-branded shops, designed to offer the ultimate luxury experience.
There is much to celebrate in the world of watchmaking. As a technological boom continues to sweep the globe, watchmakers are experimenting with state of the art materials to meticulously create the finest timepieces that the world has ever known. Many of them are featured within these pages.
Though dedicated to the world of watchmaking, this magazine offers the discerning enthusiast a taste of so much more - which leads us to our feature with Chef Ryan DePersio. You haven't tasted the "high-life" if you haven't sat down for a meal at one of Chef Ryan DePersio's restaurants. Never been to Batello in Jersey City? There's no time like the present! A watch connoisseur himself, Chef DePersio uniquely understands the balance of beauty and practicaltiy - much like the chronograph on your wrist.
While time is flying, we prefer to drive. That's why we leapt at the opportunity to sit down with Jack Daniels of the Jack Daniels Motors dynasty - now stretching 3 generations and continuing to build upon the legacy of putting discerning customers into luxury automobiles.
We heard a quote once that resonated with us: "Time is one of your most valuable commodities and how you spend it determines what your life will be. You can either waste it, invest it or give it away."
We're just here to help you tell it.
Owners, Jeffrey Khalaf & Michael Rosenberg
While the fascination for luxury timepieces continues to grow, The Timepiece Collection has taken bold steps to meet this increasing demand. Over the past two decades, the company has significantly expanded its portfolio, incorporating a diverse array of prestigious watch brands.
Continuing its tradition of innovation, the company recently undertook an impressive upgrade to their showroom and cutting-edge watchmaking facility. Throughout 2024, the showroom underwent a complete transformation, designed to deliver a world-class shopping experience. A standout feature of the redesign is the inclusion of individual brand shop-in-shops.
Each shop-in-shop offers a distinct and immersive environment dedicated to a specific luxury watch brand, showcasing its unique heritage, craftsmanship, and signature designs. These dedicated spaces are meticulously curated to reflect the essence of each brand, providing customers with an exclusive experience tailored to their preferences. From elegant displays to private consultation areas, these spaces allow clients to explore and appreciate the artistry of their favorite brands in a refined setting.
This personalized approach underscores The Timepiece Collection's commitment to offering not just watches but a luxury experience that resonates with the evolving tastes of their discerning clientele.
If there is something Hublot excels at, it is disruption and unbridled creativity. But, sometimes, it is also known for those little touches that quietly and profoundly change the landscape of watchmaking. Such is the case today, after vivid red and yellow, the Manufacture introduces the first vivid orange ceramic. high technology and savoir faire were necessary to achieve this level of excellence on all the components, due to their diverse shapes, thicknesses, and angles.
Historically, ceramics were first available in unobtrusive colours: black and white. Hublot has gradually changed the game by exploring other shades. The Big Bang has introduced different variations of blue, grey and green. Then, in 2019, it presented a world first when the first brightly coloured ceramic was released: a vibrant red. The second of these achievements came in 2021, with a stunning yellow piece. But the Big Bang collector is not someone who is content with the status quo. Far from it! Hublot has therefore continued to innovate and develop new colours, the very latest of which is this orange.
Developing an original ceramic colour is as simple to say... as it is complex to achieve. The workload should not be underestimated: it requires in-depth research and development. Which additives are needed? In what proportions? What type of firing, at what temperature, and for how long? How can it be machined? Should it have a satin finish? Or polished? How resistant is it to impacts? What about scratches? What pressure? What chemical recipe?
This is just a small part of the specifications that govern the development of a new ceramic. And every single aspect is exacting, as the standards guaranteed by Hublot for its ceramic are among the most stringent on the market. 100 percent internal expertise, patent-protected.
The new Big Bang Unico Orange Ceramic follows in the footsteps of its predecessors. It offers a unique, perfectly uniform colour, whatever exterior component it is used to adorn. It is finished to a very high watchmaking standard, with a perfect mirror polish all over. A blend of high technology and savoir faire were necessary to achieve this level of excellence on all the components, due to their diverse shapes, thicknesses, and angles.
Hublot has recreated the exact colour of the ceramic for the indices, counters on the dial and hands, as well as for the integrated rubber strap. This strap features the patented "One-Click" system for quick, tool-free changes.
This series is limited to 250 pieces. At its heart beats the Unico Chronograph Manufacture calibre. This is the very latest generation of the automatic flyback chronograph movement developed by Hublot. Guaranteeing a three-day power reserve (72 hours), it retains the same aesthetic signature: column wheel at 6 o'clock, bicompax layout (small seconds at 9 o'clock, 60 minute counter at 3 o'clock with integrated date), silicon escapement, and the always demonstrative and powerful skeleton architecture. The Unico sits inside the iconic Big Bang case. This version is 42 mm in diameter and features the famous 6 titanium 'H' shaped bezel screws and lugs on either side of the case that echo the design of a ship's porthole.
Epitomising the pure and sophisticated aesthetics of the Alpine Eagle collection, this 41 mm-diameter model with integrated bracelet is crafted from Chopard’s exclusive, high-quality Lucent Steel™. It is equipped with the chronometer-certified self-winding Chopard 01.01-C movement. Proudly developed and handcrafted by our Artisans, this exceptional timepiece showcases the finest expertise and innovation cultivated within our Manufacture.
Blancpain has officially released the new Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phases de Lune, now fitted with an elaborately designed and patented black ceramic bracelet and a case made from the same material. With an assertive, sporty yet supremely elegant style, this model features a dial in vibrant shades of sunray-brushed blue. Available with a choice of bracelets or straps ranging from ceramic to NATO and sailcloth, the new Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phases de Lune brings power, colour and dynamism to the Bathyscaphe line.
The year 1953 saw the birth of the Fifty Fathoms, the first true diver's watch, used as a real tool by professional divers at the time. Its daily-use version, the Bathyscaphe, came into the world in 1956. Designed for everyday wear while offering the opportunity to explore the seabed, this Bathyscaphe line had a different format with a reduced diameter. Now, it is reaffirming the essence of its creation with a dynamic model that combines captivating colour with ceramic.
a dial with a striking gradient
In stark contrast to the black ceramic, the dial of the new complete calendar and moon-phase model is adorned with an elegant shade of blue. Its subtle gradient combined with a sunray finish really brings the dial to life, imbuing it with a personality that changes with the light. Exuding sophistication, it adds depth while providing great luminosity that catches the eye. Just like its wearer, this watch has a personality of its own, intensified by the striking contrast between the dial and the black ceramic case and bracelet, which also reflect the light with their own extraordinary finishes.
unFailingly resistant
Cutting-edge ceramic technology takes the Bathyscaphe line into a new dimension. The unique properties of ceramic make it an ideal material for this versatile line, which introduces a high-tech ceramic bracelet for the first time.
Durable, highly scratch-resistant and hypoallergenic, this material is nearly five times harder than stainless steel, yet is 25% lighter. Despite its undeniable qualities, ceramic is complex to work, particularly in terms of finishing. In addition to the 25 percent reduction in volume that must be taken into account when firing at over 1,400 degrees Celsius and the diamond tools required for machining, satin-brushing is a delicate and meticulous process. From the links to the buckle and the case, every facet is individually finished by experts.
The exacting process of making a fine watchmaking bracelet means that the links have to be perfectly adjusted so that they are neither too loose - for aesthetic reasons - nor too tight - for practical reasons - resulting in tight tolerances. Each of the links is therefore carefully measured and checked to ensure
a perfect fit. The bracelet's patented system of links held together by cam-shaped pins makes it remarkably resistant and extremely comfortable. Its black colour matches not only the new complete calendar - also available in green and black -, which has been given a ceramic case (black, 43.6 mm and water-resistant to 300 m) for the first time, but also the Bathyscaphe three-hand and flyback chronograph models, whose cases are in the same material.
Powered by the 6654.P calibre, the new Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phases de Lune showcases both its diver's watch heritage, with its rotating bezel, and Blancpain's signature fine watchmaking characteristics, with its moon-phase complication and silicon balance-spring.
diving and saFety: the rOtating Bezel
While diving in 1952, Jean-Jacques Fiechter, Blancpain's then co-CEO, learnt at his own expense how important it was to measure time spent underwater safely. His innovative solution was to equip the Fifty Fathoms, launched in 1953, with a lockable, graduated and rotating bezel specially designed for underwater diving.
Today, the Fifty Fathoms collection features a unidirectional rotating bezel that only turns anti-clockwise for greater safety. The Bathyscaphe also has this type of bezel, like the original Fifty Fathoms that inspired it. Blancpain's new moon-phase calendar model is no exception. The insert, positioned on the black ceramic bezel, complements the colour of the dial: in a deep and bold black, adorned with grey Liquidmetal® for added contrast, it highlights the striking sunray-brushed blue gradient adorning the watch face. The bezel, which has a thoroughly contemporary look, is highly scratch-resistant and emits a powerful "click" when handled.
the mOOn phase at the heart OF time
The Manufacture's emblematic moon-phase com plication finds its place on this new timepiece, which is powered by the calibre 6654.P. Reintro duced by Blancpain in 1983 in the wake of the quartz crisis, this complication enabled the brand to demonstrate that a mechanical timepiece was the product of extraordinary expertise and that
quartz could never replace a complex mechanical watchmaking creation. It thus came to symbolise the revival of mechanical watchmaking. Blancpain's immediately recognisable moon phase is found on the calibre 6654.P, which not only has a 72-hour power reserve (thanks to its two barrels), but also a secure movement, enabling the wearer to adjust the calendar indications at any time of day without damaging it. Adorned with traditional Fine Watchmaking decorations, such as bevelling, circular graining and snailing, this calibre is visible through a sapphire crystal case back and incorporates a silicon balance-spring, making it impervious to magnetism.
the silicOn revOlutiOn
Silicon has revolutionised watchmaking since the beginning of the 21st century and enabled major advances in time measurement. Elastic without deforming, hard, light and highly resistant to corrosion, this material stands out in particular for its resistance to magnetism, a welcome quality when it comes to ensuring the precision of timepieces.
Contrary to the 1950s, when the balances of timepieces were fitted with metal springs that could become magnetised - hence the need for a soft iron inner cage to shield and protect the movement from magnetism, contemporary Fifty Fathoms feature a silicon balance-spring, which enables them to have a sapphire crystal case back revealing the unique construction of their movements.
As the new Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet
Phases de Lune benefits from this technology, it not only showcases a mechanism with
Still vivid in the memory of high-end horology collectors and enthusiasts, Toric is now making an exciting comeback in 2024.
In the exclusive world of luxury watchmaking, Parmigiani Fleurier has always stood alone. Its new Toric collection bears witness to how the brand differentiates itself. It is an ode to the fluidity of modern design, embodying a refreshing and serene vision of luxury, where technical innovation harmoniously combines with refined aesthetics.
VISIONARY CLARITY: HOROLOGICAL SARTORIAL REFINEMENT
Its keys to interpretation are drastically simple:
Elevation towards the noblest materials and deep horological culture. Manual winding only, movements in gold only, dials in gold exclusively, indexes and hours and minutes hands strictly in gold, cases in gold and platinum. And finally, closure by a gold and platinum buckle to appreciate the beauty of the movement.
Reinventing the essence of masculinity, Parmigiani Fleurier embraces the colors of the earth and nature, directly drawn from the chromatic universe of Le Corbusier, master of purism. This approach offers a new vision, where purity and elegance merge into a novel natural harmony. In this collection, Parmigiani Fleurier has orchestrated a dazzlingly unique color palette, playing harmonies with unparalleled finesse.
Invitation to a complete sensory exploration, the dial, meticulously grained by hands that speak the language of the ancient and precious, and the nubuck-treated alligator strap, offer an experience of unparalleled softness and sophistication.
Inspired originally by Doric columns and the geometry of the torus, the collection has tra-
versed the years without losing its identity strength since 1996. While it has obviously evolved, one element has remained constant over time: the knurled bezel, which is today part of the collections signed Parmigiani Fleurier.
The overall lines of the case, pure and minimalist, testify to the aesthetic quest it has undergone. There are no protrusions or aggressive angles, but a fluid softness from any viewing perspective: whether from the side or front, the case and bracelet blend into a single whole. This observation holds true for both the Toric Petite Seconde, which embraces the codes of this new elegance.
The case claims this discreet purity that Parmigiani Fleurier has pioneered, extended into the bracelet and the overall dial/function display. The Toric collection is not just a watch; it is an aesthetic culmination that claims, through its form stripped of all artifice, harmony, balance, and perfectly achieved overall proportions.
In pursuit of this quest, Parmigiani Fleurier could only choose to craft the Toric in gold or platinum.
It's no secret among the international community of horological art enthusiasts: the House is part of that very limited elite of brands that place the respect of horological heritage and its legacy at
the forefront of every creation. Toric is the perfect representative of this, in the choice of manufacturing techniques. The dressing of the Toric unsurprisingly lives up to the standards set by Parmigiani Fleurier.
Indexes and hands are in 18ct rose gold, as is fitting. As for the gold dial, it is grained and bevelled, following meticulous traditional art. Graining is a finishing technique that gives the surface a mattified texture of exceptional fineness, the quintessence of watchmaking craftsmanship. This method, rediscovered through the perseverance and expertise of master watchmakers such as Michel Parmigiani, involves the careful application of a special mixture on the dial, composed of cream of tartar, crushed sea salt, and silver, mixed with demineralized water to create a homogeneous paste.
The strap, finally, does not escape the overall approach. Based on alligator, its Nubuck finish benefits from a sartorial stitch, known as "punto a mano," employed by the best Neapolitan tailors. It is an aesthetic signature as well as its role is to increase the comfort of wearing the suit. Their pastel shades are all subtle and, to be honest, disruptive, serene, and unexpected.
With Toric, Parmigiani Fleurier is not just offering a new collection of watches; it invites a deeper reflection on what it means to be elegant in the contemporary world. This collection is the result of a thoughtful approach aimed at harmonizing exceptional craftsmanship with innovative aesthetics. It is intended to transcend the usual boundaries of classicism, offering a contemporary interpretation of the watch that values the very essence of modern elegance.
The Vanguard collection welcomes a new innovative model: the first Franck Muller® timepiece featuring a case made from carbon. This material widely used in aviation, military and aeronautic is considered as being extremely strong and light. The carbon fibers give the Vanguard watch a new contemporary style. The machining process is delicate as the whole case including the tapping is crafted out of a mass of carbon.
More than ever the new Vanguard carbon watch unfurls the modern and futuristic features of masculinity. This technical watch embellished with yellow details renew this timekeeper's elegant and harmonious vision.
This luxury timepiece dedicated to men is a perfect match between harmonious design and pioneering technology.
This timepiece is fitted on a Nylon strap with colored stitches and rubber inside. The Vanguard carbon watch is a new chapter in Franck Muller's story of modern and innovative watches.
The tourbillon was officially born on the 26th of June 1801 from the scientific and horologically inclined mind of Abraham-Louis Breguet. His starting point was the observation that Earth's gravity was the enemy of watch movements' regularity, since back then timepieces were mainly worn vertically along the body. The effect of gravity caused variations in rate. To solve this problem of terrestrial gravity, the founder of the House of Breguet came up with the idea of installing the entire escapement inside a mobile carriage performing one complete rotation per minute. The errors were thus regularly reproduced and cancelled each other out. In addition, the perpetual change in the balance pivots' point of contact in their jewelled bearings ensured better lubrication. This reasoning marked the invention of the tourbillon. More than 220 years later, this watchmaking mechanism continues to stand out as one of the most fascinating horological creations to which Breguet pays tribute by including it in its Marine collection.
mOvement
The 42.5 mm case houses self-winding Calibre 581, an ultra-thin movement measuring just 3mm thick, and comprising 330 components. This thinness is made possible by the use of a peripheral rotor. The balance beats at a frequency of 4 Hertz and has an impressive power reserve of 80 hours. To ensure it incorporates all the latest innovations, the calibre is fitted with a carriage in titanium and balance-spring in silicon. This material with multiple properties including resistance to both corrosion and wear, along with insensitivity to the influence of magnetic fields.
The finishing of the movement of the new Breguet watch is revealed through the sapphire case-back. The barrel drum bears a compass rose. Various decorations typical of the Marine line are also present, including a straight ribbed motif.
The sunburst dial of the new 5577 references is slate-grey coloured for the rose gold version and navy blue for the platinum model. The tourbillon located at 5 o'clock catches the eye with its cage rotating in 60 seconds.
The chapter ring has been off-centred so as to highlight this mechanism, while, the hour-markers and the open-tipped gold Breguet hands are luminescent.
Recognised as an outstanding scientist and technician, Abraham-Louis Breguet saw his destiny become entwined with that of the French Navy in 1814 when he became a member of the Bureau des Longitudes by royal decree. One of the roles of the bureau's members was to manage the problems associated with using astronomy to determine longitude at sea. A year later, King Louis XVIII awarded him one of the most prestigious titles: that of Chronometer-maker by appointment to the Royal Navy. From then on, the greatest explorers' fleets sailed equipped with a timekeeping system by Breguet. This new timepiece is therefore a twofold tribute to the brand's founder through its strong links to both maritime navigation and astronomy.
SeaQ Chronograph
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On Wednesday, September 18th, The Timepiece Collection held an exclusive event for valued customers and friends, showcasing Hublot's latest additions to their remarkable collections. In collaboration with Osteria Crescendo, nationally acclaimed Chef Robbie Felice crafted a unique six-course tasting menu inspired by Hublot's masterpieces.
On Thursday, October 10th, The Timepiece Collection hosted an exclusive event for clients to honor the rich history of Longines. Guest speaker, Daniel Hug, Head of Brand Heritage and Longines historian, shared unique insights while showcasing historic pieces, some of which traveled all the way from the Longines museum in Switzerland.
On Tuesday, October 22nd, The Timepiece Collection rolled out the red carpet for a cinema-themed night with Chopard! Guests enjoyed an exclusive look at Chopard's finest timepieces and jewelry.
Client posing with the L'Heure du Diamant Oval, in-stock at The Timepiece Collection
Guests posing with their Glashütte timepieces.
OAriel Ramos, Regional Sales Manager, providing insight about the iconic Glashütte pieces.
n Wednesday, December 4th, The Timepiece Collection celebrated the art of watchmaking with Glashütte Original. The event was an opportunity to explore the legacy of one of the finest names in watchmaking. Guests enjoyed an exclusive look at some of Glashütte's latest collections and innovative designs.
On Tuesday, June 18th, The Timepiece Collection & Breguet sponsored the annual Macallan Scotch dinner, hosted by BC the Mag. The exclusive event benefited the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge. Guests were treated to generous pours of the Macallan line, a three course dinner, and of course had the opportunity to view incredible watches from Breguet.
On Sunday, September 29th, The Timepiece Collection & Oris sponsored the 7th annual Bergen County Food & Wine Festival. Oris brought their one-of-akind airstream and together, raised critical funds for the 200 Club of Bergen County.
For those who hold a readiness for the extraordinary and who might find themselves in impossible situations, BALL Watch Company has been continuously developing technical prowess to achieve superior timepieces ready to surpass any adverse conditions. BALL celebrates its American heritage and announces their new partnership with the United States Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal. To honor the EOD's highly skilled technicians, BALL introduces the Engineer Hydrocarbon EOD, the most robust mechanical watch ever developed by the Swiss company, with outstanding resistance features and patented technical innovations to help our bravest, no matter the mission.
The United States Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal is one of the most complete units of the Navy, ensuring all terrains, on land and underwater, are safe. First created in 1941 to clear the battlefields of WWII, EOD units around the world have since become essential. Not without a point of humor, their unofficial motto is "Initial Success or Total Failure." In order to achieve such arduous missions, the technicians must master parachute and helicopter insertions, diving, swimming, weapons expertise, small unit tactics, and tactical communications in all environments and every climate. With their bravery and their willingness to face danger, they eliminate explosive threats so that others can live. The training is extremely rigorous, and only the most dedicated become part of the EOD elite of the US Navy.
The 42mm titanium timepiece is equipped with anti-shock systems developed by BALL that make it highly resistant to any kind of conditions. A new patented shock absorption elastomer ring has been specially re-invented for the EOD, allowing the watch's movement to resist a 10-meter free fall. The system's unique structure - inspired by architecture, industry and sport equipment - absorbs and releases impact energy.
The COSC certified BALL RR1101-CSL automatic caliber runs the hour, minute and sweep second hands, as well as a magnified date. A special movement oil allows it to handle harsh temperatures from -45 to 80 C. The Engineer Hydrocarbon EOD is water resistant to 300m and the piece is fitted with an anti-reflective sapphire crystal. The timepiece comes with a black dial and a choice between stainless steel or black ceramic unidirectional bezel. The United States Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal insignia has been impressively embossed on the case back.
Today, more than ever, BALL is continuing its journey and asserting its role as a key protagonist in the exploration of modern time and the evolution of watchmaking history.
ZULU TIME
With dials in deep, warm colors, NOMOS Glashütte continues to expand its popular sports watch range - while also filling a size gap.
NOMOS Glashütte is now delighting its customers with three new watches, all in the radiant colors of late summer: Club Sport neomatik 39 in tabac (brown), ember (bronze), and smoke (gray-brown) will be on the wrists of trend-conscious watch lovers before the leaves fall.
And will remain there. Because these colors convey stability, structure, and sensuality. The special polishing on the dials makes the watches shine wonderfully. With a comfortable link bracelet (integrated with the case and with a safety folding clasp) and an extra-sturdy case, all three watch models are stormproof and water resistant to 200 meters.
With these new automatic models, the watchmaking company NOMOS Glashütte is further expanding its sports watch range and, at the same time, filling a gap: After Club Sport was already very successfully launched in 37- and 42-millimeter diameters, the portfolio was still missing the classic size of 39 millimeters. "That's history! Now we also offer this particularly attractive diameter," says a delighted Uwe Ahrendt, NOMOS Glashütte CEO. The brand's product designers add, "For us, these watches are wearable for everyone, but what we had in mind here was primarily active and successful men who want a watch that fits 24/7."
The sporty, luxurious timepieces are equipped with DUW 3001, the automatic movement with which NOMOS Glashütte has been causing a sensation for several years. This in-house built neomatik caliber is extremely thin and powerful; a next-generation mechanical movement.
Club Sport neomatik 39 tabac. A powerful automatic watch in the rich, radiant colors of an Indian summer: tabac, ember, and smoke. With its diameter of 39.5 millimeters and on a comfortable metal bracelet, Club Sport neomatik 39 makes a statement — and is perfectly proportioned. Featuring sunburst polishing on the dial, powered by the DUW 3001 caliber with the NOMOS swing system, water resistant to 20 atm, and a sapphire crystal case back — yet still only 8.5 millimeters in height. Precision mechanics, made in Glashütte, Germany. Available at The Timepiece Collection, as well as online: nomos-glashuette.com
Atechnical feat first presented to mark Chopard Manufacture's 25th anniversary, the L.U.C 98.06-L jumping-hour movement now equips a new L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25 timepiece issued in a 100-piece limited edition. The four barrels of the exclusive Chopard Quattro technology offering an up to eight-day power reserve make this technically sophisticated model one of the rare jumping-hour watches with this level of autonomy. Featuring the L.U.C collection's characteristically pared-down design, its 40 mm-diameter case in ethical 18-carat white gold frames a black Grand Feu enamel dial hand-crafted by Chopard Manufacture's enamellist. From movement to dial, this exceptional timepiece showcases the finest expertise and innovation cultivated by the gifted artisans in the Maison's workshops and ensuring excellent finishing honoured with the prestigious Poinçon de Genève quality hallmark.
innOvatiOn: a jumping-hOur mOdel with a generOus pOwer reserve enaBled By chOpard QuattrO technOlOgy
With its L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25 timepiece, Chopard Manufacture presents its interpretation of a horological complication greatly prized by collectors: the jumping hour. This 100-piece numbered limited edition combines an understated design with the technical boldness typical of the L.U.C collection. Combining tradition and modernity, its case in ethical 18-carat white gold features rounded shapes inspired by the hunter-type cases of the pocket watches once designed by Louis-Ulysse Chopard.
The L.U.C 98.06-L movement equipping this timepiece is one of the few in this category of watches - which generally consume a great deal of energy - to offer up to eight days of
power reserve. Thanks to the four stacked and series-coupled barrels based on the unique Chopard Quattro technology - which usually allows up to 216 hours of autonomy - the L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25 maintains a reserve above 190 hours despite the amount of energy required for the instant rotation of the hours disc. This power reserve can be tracked using the indicator engraved on the movement visible through the transparent case-back. This is a feature shared by several L.U.C movements, such as the L.U.C 02.15-L (a tourbillon movement with perpetual calendar) and the L.U.C 05.01-L (a Grand Complication calibre combining a tourbillon, a perpetual calendar and an equation of time, among other feats).
Together, the four barrels comprise almost two metres of spring. In addition to providing a more generous power reserve, they ensure greater accuracy because the energy transmitted is more evenly distributed. The energy delivered to the escapement is more constant, as is the amplitude, thus enabling high levels of chronometric (precision timekeeping) performance.
Visible through a transparent arena case-back, this highly complicated mechanical movement with manual winding guarantees reliability and precision within an overall thickness of just 4.85 millimetres. The balance-spring is equipped with a Phillips terminal curve that guarantees the regulating organ's precision throughout the movement's operation - a feat of which only authentic Fine Watchmaking manufactures are capable. It features a swan's neck regulator enabling more precise timing of the balance frequency and hence the rate of the watch, by helping to fine-tune the active length of the balance-spring. In addition to its technical benefits, this device also endows the calibre with a more sophisticated aesthetic.
artistic craFtsmanship: a dial prOduced By chOpard manuFacture's enamelling artisan
Equally noble both inside and out, the L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25 timepiece displays the time on a pure black dial, entirely hand-crafted in-house by Chopard Manufacture's enamelling Artisan. Starting with/Working on an ethical 18-carat white gold base, this Grand Feu enamelled dial is fired several times at very high temperatures. It is then lightly polished to create a unique shine. The use of black enamel entails a specific challenge in that any potential flaw is immediately apparent when the light plays across a surface of this colour.
The hours appear through an aperture positioned at 6 o'clock so as to ensure that the minutes hand does not obscure the sight of the hours change, which takes place instantaneously. The white gold aperture frame accentuates the sobriety of the large white Arabic numerals showing the hours against a black background.
Patience, constancy and meticulousness are essential to the creation of each of this limited edition's enamel dials. The entirely hand-made process means that each timepiece represents a unique result testifying to the manual and intellectual bril-
liance of the artisan who patiently fashioned it. The integration of this artistic craft demonstrates Chopard Co-President Karl-Friedrich Scheufele's desire to make Chopard Manufacture a centre of excellence dedicated to perpetuating traditional watchmaking expertise.
Precision: Poinçon de Genève-certified finishing The high-quality work devoted to the L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25 has earned it the Poinçon de Genève. Governed by strict criteria of excellence, this highly coveted label is awarded exclusively to a few watchmaking creations whose beauty provides the perfect setting for a flawlessly functioning mechanism. It guarantees not only the quality, precision and reliability of the movement and the watch as a whole, but also ensures that the assembly was carried out in the canton of Geneva, the historical cradle of Fine Watchmaking.
Precise adjustments, wearer comfort and readability, movement bridges entirely adorned with the Côtes de Genève motif and finely bevelled components: these are the characteristics that make the L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25 a refined timepiece from both aesthetic and technical standpoints.
Atwisting noir, a striking charcoal sketch, an evocative photograph from the past: some things don't need colour to leave a lasting impression. The new SeaQ Chronograph has the same objective. German watchmaker Glashütte Original presents the latest addition to its Spezialist collection in minimalistic black-and-white, revealing a new side to the sporty timepiece. The bright 'Silver Screen' dial is the backdrop for an incomparable adventure: one's own life.
the art OF cOntrast
The absence of colour is itself a statement. A sheer necessity in the past, today black-andwhite has established itself in filmmaking as a conscious alternative to the real world.
Reduced to the essentials, nothing remains to distract from the image's message. Similarly, the "silver screen," once a stage for the cinematic masterpieces of the 20th century, has become a synonym for an entire profession that still today brings dreams to life.
For its new creation in the Spezialist Collection, German watchmaker Glashütte Original found inspiration in the sublime art of saying a great deal with very little colour. The new SeaQ Chronograph appears in an essential blackand-white design that lends the newcomer even greater character. The frame consists of a round, 43.2 mm diameter case in stainless
steel and a unidirectional rotating bezel with scratch-resistant, black ceramic inlay. To ensure optimal legibility, the galvanic silver dial makes use of the same optical effect that cinema screens once achieved by means of a thin coat of silver paint: the surface reduces the dispersion of light to a minimum and enables greater contrast than a white background. On the Se Q Chronogh's 'Silver Screen' dial, the interplay of the black hands and applied indexes with their Super-LumiNova® coating is as charming as a black- and-white epic flickering over a movie theatre screen. The 30-minute counter and small second auxiliary dials have been carefully lathecut and given a 'vinyl' decorative finish in the manufactory workshops. Their slender, galvanic black frames also show this refined circular groove pattern. The black-and-white theme continues at 6 o'clock with the Panorama Date presenting white numerals on a black background.
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Having a great-grandfather from Italy who opened a restaurant in Newark, and a mother who developed recipes for magazines, one might think Ryan DePersio has cooking in his blood or even a culinary gene. You wouldn’t be wrong. For Chef DePersio, cooking is not just what he does, it’s who he is – and lucky for us, he leaned in.
DePersio’s culinary journey began long before he stepped into a professional kitchen. His earliest inspiration came from his own family in his hometown of Nutley, where Sundays were spent at his grandmother’s house, surrounded by family and traditional Italian classics like homemade pasta, gnocchi and sauce, and from his mother Cynthia who wrote recipes for women’s magazines.
“When I was around 12, I would read her recipes, follow them, even change them – and she liked what I did,” DePersio shares.
She taught him how to cook from the heart, and it was here that his appreciation for simple, flavorful cooking took hold.
At 16, DePersio recalls, “I didn’t really have a knack for school, but I knew I wanted to work, make money and impress the girls. At 17 I was working four jobs, 6 days a week. I washed dishes at a local cafe, delivered pizzas, worked the salad station and as a prep cook for local restaurants,” he said.
“I always say the movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off was made for me, even though it was before my time,” he jokes. “I wrote notes in my father’s handwriting to get out of class, and when my voice changed, I would call school pretending to be him and say, ‘Ryan isn’t feeling well today so I’m going to keep him home.’”
“Ultimately, we ruled out traditional college as my move after high school. My mother asked if cooking school was something I wanted to pursue and if it was what I truly loved, I should jump into it and see where it takes me. I am really fortunate that my parents fostered and accepted my passion rather than try and steer me in another direction.”
At 18, DePersio attended the New York Restaurant School on Varick Street. It was here, while balancing a full schedule from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., that his formal training began.
His career trajectory shifted rapidly as he worked under some of the most renowned chefs, including Matthew Kenney (Monzu) under chef Adam Perry Lang, and in prestigious establishments like Bouley Bakery. DePersio’s time at Bouley Bakery was a formative experience, working 70 hours a week for a modest $290. Here, he learned the fundamentals of salads and vegetables, while working alongside chef Galen Zamara, who later earned a Michelen star. But it was his time working with Bill Telepan at Judson Grill, where they earned a 3-star review from The New York Times, that elevated his skills and bolstered his confidence.
Seeking to expand his culinary worldview, DePersio traveled to France.
“Working at Le Braserie in Paris was a turning point for me,” he reflects. “It stimulated my mind and made me step up my life. The experience was both incredible and intense. The lessons learned there shaped me both as a chef and a person.”
Armed with a notebook full of ideas and techniques, DePersio returned to New York to work under the famed Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten at such legendary establishments as his namesake Jean-Georges and the French/Thai Vong.
“I worked with Jean-Georges every day; I got to learn from him and watch him every day,” DePersio recalls. “After about 2-and-a-half years in 2002, Patrick Gioanni, the general manager at Jean Georges, offered me a chance of a lifetime – to study and work at Enoteca Pinchiorri in Florence. After an eye-opening 4-month experience in Italy, I returned to the U.S. and worked under the beloved Bergen County Chef Kevin Koehler of Cafe Panache in Ramsey.”
But DePersio always had his sights set on something bigger – opening his own restaurant. DePersio began searching for the perfect location to bring his vision to life. His search led him to Montclair, a town that felt like the right fit for an innovative, fine dining experience.
“In spring 2003, I walked into a space for lease and told the realtor, ‘Listen, I’d love to open a restaurant here,’ but the realtor was adamant that the owners didn’t want to deal with food in their building,” DePersio explained. “So, I walked back to my car and there on the front seat was the folder with a dream menu I’d created and carried with me, just in case. I went back into the space, handed it to the realtor and said, ‘Just show this to the landlord. This is going to be an upscale restaurant.’”
Within 48 hours, DePersio received the call that would set his career in motion – the landlord gave him the green light and Fascino was born. Together with his family, they created a restaurant that would not only showcase DePersio’s refined Italian cuisine but also become a cornerstone of the Montclair dining scene – earning a rave New York Times review and a James Beard “Best Chef” nod.
Today, DePersio oversees a culinary empire. Crafted dishes blend his Italian roots with French refinement, creating a modern yet timeless dining experience. His reach spans multiple acclaimed restaurants across New Jersey. He is the chef/partner at Battello in Jersey City, a waterfront restaurant celebrated for its redefined American cuisine and breathtaking views of Manhattan. There is nothing quite like Battello, and if you’ve been there, you’d agree. The floor to ceiling windows and warm star-esque lighting make you feel as though you’re part of the New
York skyline. It is a perfect pairing of flavor and ambiance. In Jersey City, he is also chef/partner at Kitchen Step, a neighborhood favorite that offers modern American fare with an innovative twist, and its sister location at Newark Airport, bringing his culinary expertise to the newly renovated Terminal A.
“I am thrilled with the knowledge that for many travelers, their meal at Kitchen Step is the last one before leaving New Jersey or the first one when they arrive here,” the chef beams.
Chef DePersio’s newest venture is the magnificent Ember & Eagle, located at The Tillinghouse in Eatontown. This upscale steakhouse on the Suneagles Golf Course is an experience from beginning to end. Enjoy a cocktail at the black marble circular bar while you wait to be whisked up to the second floor for dinner – boasting yet another expertly crafted menu. It will be a visit you won’t soon forget.
DePersio’s philosophy in the kitchen revolves around balance – honoring tradition while embracing modernity. He lovingly refers to his style as the “Italian without borders” approach, and strives to respect the foundation of Italian cuisine, while not being confined by it.
“I don’t want to just recreate what’s been done for centuries; I want to honor it, but then make it my own,” he explains.
When it comes to signature dishes, two stand out. First, there’s his ricotta gnocchi with sweet sausage bolognese, a dish that has been a staple on his menu for years. This dish represents the comfort and familiarity of his Italian roots, with a nod to his family traditions.
“My grandfather hand-rolled his potato gnocchi and it’s a dish he was known for. I wanted to incorporate that into my restaurants but with a bit of a lighter, more modern approach,” DePersio shares.
The second is his hamachi crudo, a newer dish that showcases his creativity and willingness to explore new flavors. It’s light, fresh, and showcases some ingredients and techniques that are truly a treat.
“This dish is a perfect marriage of flavor, color and texture, from the spice of the jalapeno and zing of red grapefruit to the crunch of the tapioca chip.”
When he’s not in his own kitchen, Chef DePersio has a few go-tos that he highly recommends.
“One of my favorites is 130 Club in Tenafly, a speakeasy-style chophouse with an old-school vibe. Another favorite is Verana in Norwood, where the atmosphere and food offer a unique dining experience that aligns with what I feel a night out should be.”
His go-to comfort food is as simple as it gets – pizza. In fact, his dream is to one day open his own pizza place, a nod to the comfort and joy he finds in one of the world’s most beloved foods.
“Pizza represents both nostalgia and simplicity, a perfect balance to the high-stakes world of fine dining,” he says.
When asked which one cuisine he would choose to eat for the rest of his life, DePersio doesn’t hesitate: “Italian, of course. For someone raised in a traditional New Jersey Italian family, where Sundays revolved around the kitchen and classic dishes were a way of life, the choice feels natural. Italian cuisine is part of who I am.”
DePersio’s influence extends far beyond the walls of his restaurants. Before each opening their own establishments, notable chefs Jamie Knott (Saddle River Inn, Saddle River Cafe, Kinjo, Cellar 335, Madame) and Robbie Felice (Viaggio, Osteria Crescendo, Bar Mutz, Pasta Ramen), both spent time in the kitchen at Fascino.
In fact, Knott will be honored at this year’s Table to Table 25th Anniversary Gala, which DePersio co-chairs.
“Ryan’s commitment to giving back is inspiring,” Chef Knott notes. “He frequently organizes charity dinners, and I have the pleasure of working alongside him. I am proud to call Ryan a close friend and a reliable chef I can always count on.”
As co-chair of the gala, DePersio will lead the event where more than two dozen of New Jersey’s top chefs will prepare a three-course dinner with wine pairings, benefiting Table to Table, a nonprofit that rescues food for food pantries across North Jersey.
For over 14 years, DePersio has also co-chaired events for Jersey Battered Women’s Services (JBWS), auctioning
exclusive five-course dinners for 5-12 guests, alongside chefs like Corey Heyer, AJ Capella and Leia Gaccione, to support survivors of domestic violence. Additionally, DePersio is an active member of the National Ability Center in Park City, Utah, supporting adaptive recreation for individuals with disabilities. Park City hosts a special James Beard Chef’s Dinner as a fundraiser, showcasing top culinary talent alongside Mauritson Wines produced from the California vineyards of Clay Mauritson. The event attracts food and wine enthusiasts from around the country and is an opportunity for attendees to indulge in a night of culinary excellence while contributing to a meaningful cause.
“Through my involvement with these organizations, I can demonstrate how food has the power to nourish not just the body but the community as well,” DePersio says.
DePersio’s dedication to his craft is paralleled by his focus on fitness.
Knott adds, “Ryan has maintained a dedicated commitment to fitness and well-being as long as I’ve known him.”
DePersio participates in Spartan Races and has completed the NYC Marathon three times for Jar of Hope, a charity dedicated to curing Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
“A marathon is a mental and emotional struggle, a love/ hate affair,” he explains. “Your body wants to quit but it simply isn’t an option. You have to have the mentality that you will keep going until you cross that finish line. Whether I am running marathons or running restaurants, it’s all about discipline.”
DePersio’s culinary creativity and business acumen have kept his restaurants thriving, but his success is also deeply rooted in the balance he maintains with his family life. DePersio has been married to his wife Stephanie for 12 years, and together they have three children: Nick (19), Luca (almost 11) and Willow (7). Stephanie, who is the entrepreneurial master trainer behind Studio Evolution, helps keep DePersio focused and grounded.
“My day starts at 5:30 a.m. with a workout and a healthy breakfast,” he explains. “It’s important to begin the day with a solid plan and foundation – clear the mind and set the goals for the day.”
Fitness isn’t just a personal pursuit for DePersio; it’s something his entire family embraces as part of their daily lives. Staying active helps DePersio maintain the mental focus necessary to juggle the demanding responsibilities of running restaurants while keeping his family at the center of his life.
The DePersios have adopted the epicurean lifestyle.
“Ryan lives by the mantra ‘Live to eat. Don’t eat to live,’” Stephanie jokes about her chef husband. “He also lives for Sunday pasta dinners with our family. Linguine with white clam sauce holds a special place in his heart,” she says. “Any opportunity he has to teach the kids how to cook or hold a knife, he gets excited for. He just taught Willow about his secret ingredient to the best meatballs this past Sunday.” (Yes, that ingredient still currently remains a secret to us.)
Stephanie continues, “I credit all of my cooking skills to him. Before we were married, I couldn’t cook to save my life! But now I can hold my own up against him. All of our trips and vacations are centered around food. We won’t go anywhere that doesn’t have excellent culinary offerings.”
For young chefs or culinary students looking to follow in his footsteps, DePersio’s advice is simple: focus on education, not status. He emphasizes the importance of spending at least five to seven years working in kitchens before even considering the title of chef.
“Education is everything,” he states. “While it may be tempting to chase after prestigious roles or titles, it’s the knowledge and skills gained through real-world experience that build a solid foundation for success.”
With this balance of fitness, family and culinary innovation, DePersio continues to raise the bar, leading by example in both his personal and professional worlds. His culinary journey isn’t just about mastering techniques or creating dishes – it’s about pushing boundaries and inspiring others through his passion for food. Whether he’s crafting new dishes or planning the day ahead with a workout, DePersio ‘s approach to life is clear: commitment, balance and passion. As DePersio continues to innovate, there’s no doubt his influence on the culinary world will only continue to grow.
Learn more about DePersio in his Outliers Podcast interview as he chats with Stephen ElHassan. Find it on Spotify. You may also“TraveltoSicilywithRyanDePersio”via“ATripbyModern Adventure”byvisitingwww.modernadventure.com.
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52 Years Later, the Founder’s spirit Lives on
By richard pOsluzsny
If you've driven around the New York Tri-State region and, more specifically, northern New Jersey, chances are at some point you've come across an Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche or Kia with a license plate frame bearing a bold name across it. "JACK DANIELS," it proudly states.
While the general public may associate that moniker with a well-known whiskey from Tennessee, in the automotive industry it means something entirely different. That's because it's acknowledged as a nationally recognized, Bergen County-based family business with roots spanning back over 50 years. At the helm, today, are its two dealer principals, brothers John J. Daniels IV and Michael Daniels.
Although anyone can stop by one of Jack Daniels' state-of-the-art showrooms, where over 200,000 vehicles have been sold, this company has far more humble beginnings. To better understand how it came to pass, I sat down with John Daniels IV, also known as "Jack."
It all begins with a previous generation, when John J. Daniels III - also "Jack" - grateful to have survived World War II's Pacific Theatre, returned stateside. Back home in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, Jack fell in love with a girl he grew up with, Joan. After getting married and leveraging the GI Bill, the newlyweds relocated to upstate New York so Daniels could pursue an education at Niagara University. Between starting a family, working a part-time job at Bell Aircraft and studying, it was a busy six years upstate. But, during one return trip to Brooklyn in 1950, he noticed "These beautiful, rolling hills." They decided to get off the road and stop for lunch.
It must've made an impression because when the family reached its destination, Jack spoke to his in-laws, Vincent and Eleanor Schumacher, about how beautiful the surrounding area near their lunch spot was. As Eleanor was involved with the U.S. Polo Association, and worked at the polo grounds in Saddle River, they knew
exactly what Jack was talking about. Soon thereafter, the Schumachers purchased three acres in Upper Saddle River.
Eventually, the matriarch of the Daniels clan, Joan, made it known to Jack that she wanted to return downstate. Mindful of Vincent and Eleanor's latest acquisition, the family of three settled in Fair Lawn. Then, three became four and Jack IV arrived.
With a growing family, Jack III knew he had to do whatever it took to provide a better life for his family. Ultimately, the goal was to own a home. That meant digging deep and not just taking on one or two jobs. He juggled three. Primarily, Jack was working in Manhattan as a cost accountant since he was a self-proclaimed "numbers man." Adding to this, he served as a Pinkerton Guard at Yonkers Raceway and took on another job in East Paterson - now known as Elmwood Park - at Molk Brothers where he sold ties.
"Between working his tail off and traveling back and forth between locations, my dad would just collapse when he got home," says Daniels IV.
It paid off though. Through sheer determination and enough hard work, Daniels III was able to purchase a property near the in-laws, the Schumachers, in the same town.
Wisely, Joan noted that it was potentially time to make a career change. Ambitious in her own right, Joan was a stalwart supporter of Jack III and she pushed him when he needed a boost. She simply suggested, "Why don't you get a job where you don't have to work three?"
After looking at The New York Times classifieds, Jack came across a listing with Ford Motor Company. As the business was looking for a cost accountant in New Jersey, it seemed to be an ideal fit. Having aced the interview process, he became an employee of the blue oval and was officially in the automotive business.
It wasn't until Jack III was at lunch with a colleague that he considered another avenue within Ford. His friend from the sales division inquired, "What are you doing with the bean counters?" This started a dialogue that Daniels should join the sales division on the dealer contact side.
Starting out at the bottom, with a territory that covered upstate New York, Jack worked his way to the top. As many Ford dealerships were smaller "Mom & Pop" shops, Daniels partnered with these owners to earn their trust and, ultimately, improve their sales and customer service at the dealer-level.
"He wasn't there just to represent Ford Motor Company and push inventory. He was there to help them become better business professionals," says Jack IV.
And, It worked. Jack III became the number one representative and was reassigned to a territory closer to the family home in New Jersey.
But, as things progressed, the family grew with Michael's arrival and Jack III astutely noticed that American culture was shifting in the late 1950s into the early 1960s. Serendipitously, an opportunity came along at a Volkswagen distributorship that covered the New York Tri-State region. When a friend showed up in a Beetle, he knew he made the right decision to take the job. Using the same tenacity, work ethic and ethos to help small business owners better serve their customers, Jack III delivered explosive growth
for the brand. And although he was offered many opportunities to become a dealership owner himself, he refused. After all, he was fulfilled and successful in his current role.
In 1969 though, more changes unfolded. That's because Daniels was informed that VW was going to take over the distribution of Porsche cars in America. And, there was an added bonus: Audi was also along for the ride.
Being tapped to head up the corporate sales divison for the New York Tri-State, Jack III applied the lessons learned while building and improving dealership networks for Ford and VW. He carefully ensured the right culture and people were in place for Porsche and Audi to be thrust into the market.
About one year after launching a successful Paramus location, Daniels would receive a call that would change the family's life. It turned out that the owner was going to move on from the Porsche and Audi brands. Recognizing that this was a watershed moment, Jack returned home to Joan where he sought her sagely guidance.
Jack III wondered aloud, "Do you think I'd make a good dealer?" Joan, in her stoic and wise demeanor, replied matter of factly, "You've made so many dealers successful, of course you would be a great dealer."
And, just like that, John J. Daniels III became the principal of his own store. On November 24th of 1972, the Fair Lawn location opened for business at 29-09 Broadway where they retailed Porsche and Audi vehicles.
Fast forward to present day, and you'll find Jack IV and Michael carrying on their father's business and championing his ethos. Jack III made it clear that his company was, "About the commitment to our employees, customers, manufacturer partners and family."
The only difference? It has experienced significant expansion from that one humble showroom, affectionately known as "Mom & Dad's building" on Broadway in Fair Lawn.
Today, VW is represented by a Paramus storefront, Audi has locations in both Paramus and Upper Saddle River, Porsche calls home one of the brand's largest showrooms in North America (also in Upper Saddle River), and at the time of this writing, Kia is relocating from its original Fair Lawn location to a space in Paramus on Route 4. Adding to this, there's a major service facility, which maintains all of the aforementioned brands' full portfolio of products, located in Fair Lawn.
Reflecting on the company's growth, Jack IV notes, "The first 28 years of the business, it was my dad's vision post World War II. The next 28? We're doing all of the right things to expand with well-thought-out decisions. We've only been able to accomplish this thanks to our outstanding employees."
That may not be the end, however, as Jack IV says "As always has been the case though, the Daniels family is looking towards the blue sky opportunity and remains wide-eyed at the prospect of where the auto industry is going."
Something tells me that this story will continue to be written in the years to come.
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