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Bottega Veneta’s BVX Watch

November 15, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as Timepieces at 11:20 pm | Comments off

Bottega Veneta has been making a beeline to the top of the fashion design houses for the past few seasons. Their minimal, cutting edge design aesthetic is always ahead of the game, and their first foray into watch design is similarly innovative.

Bottega went to Swiss watchmaker Girard-Perregaux to produce the BVX, because they’re the one of the last Swiss firms that still creates all its movements in-house. The watch has a gorgeous textured titanium face and uses nail heads instead of numerals. It’s adjustable crocodile band is sleek and exotic.

Thoma Maier, the designer of the watch says, “You look at it and slowly realize that you’ve never seen a watch like this before.” That’s a bold statement, but one that is nonetheless true. It’s modern, timeless design is made for someone with impeccable clean and minimal taste who doesn’t care about logos. That’s right, there’s absolutely no logo on the watch. Bottega Veneta’s motto is “when your own initials are enough”. Indeed.

Watch This!

August 5, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as Timepieces at 5:05 am | Comments off

Continuing the perpetually popular skeleton watch trend, we’re happy to feature one of the most expensive watches in the world: the Tecnica Skeleton Chronograph ($850,000).

It features include a platinum case, and a cathedral chime among other necessities. The Parmigiani Fleurier design house is quickly carving out a very defined niche among skele-watch connoisseurs.

The Parmigiani Fleurier Tourbillion collection includes eight different men’s skeleton watches, each more impressive than the last. My personal favorite is the Westminster, which features an 18k rose gold bezel set with as many diamonds as you wish to purchase.

For those who want the skeleton look at a bare-bones price, Amazon.com has a few available. Not Parmigiani Fleurier of course, but knock-offs that appear just as impressive to those who aren’t as aware of the trend.

Daniel Strom’s Agonium Luxury Skull Watch Collection

June 21, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as Timepieces at 7:59 am | Comments off

Say hello to the new and luxurious watch collection from Daniel Strom, the Agonium Luxury Skull Watch Collection.

Entitled the Memento Mori, Carpe Diem collection (remember you will die, so seize the day), these watches are essentially a work of art with the finest materials used to make your custom skull timepiece.

The watch is a work of art with the case available in a choice of finest materials: sterling silver, palladium, redgold, platinum, diamonds and it can even be custom made to match your taste. The watch features an inner case made from stainless steel.

The watch dial is available in black or bone white and is completed with Roman numerals and polished steel-hands, presented in white or black. On its front side the case is armed with an anti-glare double curved sapphire crystal and the watch is 50-meter water-resistant, with a mechanical self-winding movement. The watch comes with an alligator hornback strap, in black finished with a buckle, done in silver 925, gold, palladium or platinum. The platinum version is the most expensive with a $57,896 price tag, while the starting silver model from the collection will cost $8,272. So, you have a wide range to choose one that fits your budget and taste.

Breitling for Bentley Introduces New Timepieces

June 3, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as Timepieces at 8:34 pm | Comments off

Breitling has recently introduced its newest timepieces for 2010 that now includes all of the new introductions from Basel. Last year, the company celebrated its 125^th anniversary. Many people don’t realize that Breitling is one of the only remaining family businesses in the Swiss watch industry and have had only five “pilots” at the helm over the entire time.

Two special introductions this year are the new Superocean and the Breitling for Bentley Supersports. The Supersports is named after Bentley’s most powerful performance car and is limited to only 1,000 pieces worldwide. The Superocean dives into the depths of the oceans in five different hues. The Chronomat B01, which was introduced last year, proved to be their number one watch for 2009 in its first year. This special timepiece is motored by Breitling’s 100% in-house movement.

Crafted in steel and issued in a worldwide limited edition of 1,000, the Bentley Supersports series carries a bezel adorned with an elegant raised and knurled motif evoking the characteristic design of Bentley controls. Beneath the ultra-sporty, powerful bodywork beats an exclusive Breitling for Bentley motor chronometer. It is complemented by a 12-hour counter and a central scale with hundredth of an hour or hundredth of a minute graduations. The dashboard-style dial features a “variable tachometer” with circular slide rule. The Bentley Supersports is fitted with a rubber strap or a speed bracelet ensuring a perfect hold on the wrist.

In the fall, Breitling will open a new store in New York. For more information, visit www.breitlingusa.com.

Scuderia Ferrari One Luxury Watch

May 6, 2010 | Posted by bLavish as Timepieces at 8:40 am | Comments off

Wow, when Cabestan and Ferrari team up, they leave the luxury competition behind, that’s for sure.  In their first collaboration, Scuderia and luxury car maker Ferrari have created one of the finest watches we’ve ever seen, and at $30,000 it had better be!

Featuring a design combination of the new Cabestan Nostromo and the existing Cabestan Winch Vertical Tourbillon, Scuderia Ferrari One is equipped with carbon fiber in the middle bridge section and probably uses Ferrari materials used in seats or steering wheels to make the strap. Priced at $300,000, this masterpiece will be a limited edition of 60 pieces and will be available only to Ferrari clients.

Mahatma Gandhi’s Zenith Pocket Watch On Auction

February 12, 2009 | Posted by bLavish as Auctions, Timepieces at 11:00 am | (2) Comments »

Though Mahatma Gandhi was not one who had many prized possessions, he did enjoy his personal Zenith Pocket Watch which will soon be up for auction.

Before Gandhi died, he gifted his grandniece and assistant, Abha Gandhi, his Zenith alarm pocket watch which soon after entered into a private collection.

The 1910-1915 watch is not in the best of conditions, but with a timepiece such as this you have to decide if it should remain in antique disrepair or if you prefer Gandhi’s watch to be restored to its original, working state.

The auction for the watch alone is expected to go between $200,000 & $30,000.

John F. Kennedy’s Natrix Watch Up for Auction

February 10, 2009 | Posted by bLavish as Auctions, Timepieces at 11:00 am | Comments off

The watch that President John F. Kennedy wore during his daily morning swims in the White House pool will soon be up for auction.

According to Evelyn Lincoln, JFK’s personal secretary, she found the watch at his desk following his assassination and presented it to wife Jackie Onassis.

In March, the timeless timepiece will go up for auction at the Antiquorum and is expected to go for between $150,000-200,000.

Joe DiMaggio’s Watch Up for Auction Again

December 10, 2008 | Posted by bLavish as Auctions, Timepieces at 11:00 am | (1) Comment »

Thanks to reader Ben we have the skinny on a watch that’s up for auction this very holiday season.  No, it’s not too late to give someone the gift they deserve.

This Christmas will see Joe DiMaggio’s watch hit the auction block.  A Wittnauer Electro-Chron, this is the very first watch of its class, being the first to require a battery, and the last of its class, requiring a tuning fork.

Joe’s watch is engraved on the back with the words:

Old Timers’ Day
7-28-62
Joe DiMaggio

The watch will reportedly go for between $10,000 – $12,000 when the auction takes place at the Antiquorum later this month.

World’s Rarest Rolex Collection Up for Auction

November 25, 2008 | Posted by bLavish as Timepieces at 11:00 am | (2) Comments »

One of the world’s most rare and treasured collection of classic and vintage Rolex watches is going up for auction.

In March 2009, Milan will host one of the most appreciated Rolex collections.  Davide Blei, Rolex enthusiast extraordinaire, acquired throughout his life only “exquisite, rare and unique” examples of Rolex watches.

The highlight of the auction is a pink gold “Stelline” Oyster Perpetual Chronometer watch that is estimated to go for $320,000. 

Sounds like an auction not to be missed.

Omega Mens Constellation 1900.31.01 Watch for the Pimp in You

March 7, 2007 | Posted by bLavish as Timepieces at 12:00 pm | Comments off

So, you wanna be a pimp?  Well this Mens Constellation 1900.31.01 Watch from Omega is just for you.  Just take one look at the $41,895 price tag & you know you’re a playa if you’re spotted sporting this fine piece.

This amazing watch from Omega features a diamond & bezel self-winding automatic movement, with 44 hours of power reserve, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal face & a solid 18K gold case & diamond bracelet you know who will be the main pimp in any room.

Via:  Amazon

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