After Gustafsson & Sjögren, now we feature other William Henry competitor: OMAS – Officina Meccanica Armando Simoni. While the first incorporates pinot noir wine in its design, the latter brings champagne. This Italian manufacturer of writing instruments has just launched 1,811 numbered pieces of luxury pens (1,000 piston filling Fountain Pens and 811 Roller Balls) to celebrate the bicentenary of the Epernay-based producer of champagne: Perrier-Jouët.
Founded by husband-wife, Pierre Nicolas Perrier and Adele Jouet 200 years ago (1881), the Champagne House is famous for its prestige label named Cuvée Belle Epoque (known instead as Fleur de Champagne in the USA). It’s a blend of 50% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir and 5% Pinot Meunier, comes with an exclusive green bottle adorned with enameled images of ANENOMES, the work of the glassmaker Emile Gallé in the Art Nouveau style, in 1902. That champagne is legendary and the bottle is legendary. So, it is unsurprising that Omas incorporates that signature ornament on the details of Perrier-Jouët 200 Ans pen.
Made of green Coton resin evoking the transparency of the prestige magnum bottles, the OMAS PERRIER-JOUËT 200 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PEN features the meticulous floral ornament engraved on the barrel as a background while the acronym “PJ” and the number “200” is the enamels lying on it. Along with OMAS logo, the Art Noveau anemones of the Belle Epoque Cuvée also adorn the 18k gold cap, the clip, and the ring of nib holder. Continue Reading »
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Posted 04 November 2011
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A few days ago, we featured William Henry, a knife-maker that incorporates Damascus steel in its design. And now, comes the competitor that also includes that same material used to make swords from about 300 BC to 1700 AD: Gustafsson & Sjögren (GoS). The latter, a partnership between the bladesmith Johan Gustafsson and watchmaker Patrik Sjögren from Sweden has just launched a limited edition set called VILE & ODEN.
Named after gods and brothers on Nordic mythology, the limited edition set (five pieces only) consists of a watch (Vile) and a standard folding-blade knife (Oden) with distinctive Damascus steel pattern on them. The patterns are characterized by the banding and mottling, reminiscent of flowing water. They are on the dial, 8-mm-crown and lug screws of the watch as well as on the blade and handle of the knife. As a result of hand-forging technique, the patterns are unique, different from each other.
Animated by manual-wound Swiss ETA Unitas 6498-1 movement by Soprod SA – a company specialize in the production of key components used in the manufacture of watch movement, the GoS VILE WATCH features stainless steel case: 42mm in diameter, 10 mm thickness, polished in high-gloss. It has Gustafsson & Sjögren logo on its side. The timepiece also includes flat sapphire glass with anti-reflective treatment and black reindeer leather which is handcracfted with traditional Sámi tin-thread decorations (living in Sápmi, far northern Sweden, Sami people is best known for their semi-nomadic reindeer herding). The index ring/rehat is hand-shaped and polished with grade-5 titanium while the hands are polished with silver finish. Continue Reading »
Ebel for Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, Chopard for Barcelona, and now Hublot for Ajax Amsterdam! The Swiss premium watchmaker, known as ‘Art of Fusion’, has made collaboration with the legendary Dutch football club that historically dominate Eredivisie league as well as the 7th most successful European club of the 20th century. This is Hublot’s first deal in Netherland following its aggressive expansion in Europe, US and Asia market. As “Official Timekeeper” of the Amsterdam-based club that has produced many talents such as Johan Cruyff, Edwin Van Der Sar, Marco Van Basten, Denis Bergkamp and Patrick Kluivert, Hublot seems to confirm its key values of action, passion and fusion.
Ajax CCO Henri van der Aat said,
“Ajax is delighted to announce Hublot as “Official Timekeeper” of the club. This collaboration will bring the famous Hublot name to the home of Ajax, to the giant screens in the stadium and see the fabulous Big Bang clocks positioned throughout the Amsterdam Arena. We are proud to welcome Hublot to Ajax and look forward to a long and exciting partnership with this exemplary luxury brand.”
In football field, HUBLOT is the pioneer to become involved at the game. Before Ajax, the brand has been collaborating with FIFA as “Official Timekeeper” since 2006. Continue Reading »
Over three years ago we featured the rising label from UK, once worn by David Beckham: SUPERDRY. Today, the international brand launches SUPER SYNTH WATCHES that come in various color options.
With hefty branded case, SUPERDRY SUPER SYNTH WATCH features three-hand movement, printed logo on glass and branded synthetic strap. It’s simple yet beautiful. Guaranteed for 36 months. The price is US $90.00. Which one do you choose? Continue Reading »
Yesterday Derek Jeter, today his team-mate MARIANO RIVERA also received a special edition wristwatch from HUBLOT and MANFREDI JEWELS to celebrate the closer’s 602nd career save. The Panamanian baseball player has served as a relief pitcher for most of his career, and since 1997, he has been the New York Yankees’ closer. A 12-time All-Star and 5-time World Series champion, Mo – his nickname, holds the record as MLB’s all time leader in saves (603 so far and more to go) and game finished (883).
Presented at Yankee Stadium, The Hublot Aero Bang Steel incorporates special feature on the back of the case (over the sapphire crystal displaying complicated self-winding skeleton chronograph movement HUB4200) to mark the memorable moment of which Mariano Rivera breaking Trevor Hoffman’s record (601 saves); it’s a picture depicting Rivera delivers a pitch with inscription “All Time Leader – 602 Saves” below and his signature over. The accolade is also engraved on the case back made of titanium and tantalum.
The HUBLOT MARIANO RIVERA WATCH takes the design of Aero Bang series. It features stainless steel bezel and case (44 mm in diameter) with black skeleton dial and black rubber strap. Continue Reading »
Two American companies, WILLIAM HENRY, a fine tool maker and THE EYRIE VINEYARDS, a winemaker has joined forces to create a beautiful pen remembering the day when first American pinot noir surpassed French Burgundy. The 35-year-old grapevine wood from the original vineyard in Oregon’s Willamette Valley will live forever in this LIMITED EDITION RB8-EYRIE PEN telling story about tireless craftsmanship and American pride.
A black wine grape variety of the species Vitis Vinifera called Pinot Noir is widely considered to produce some of the finest wines in the world. Joel Fleischman of Vanity Fair describes Pinot noir as “the most romantic of wines, with so voluptuous a perfume, so sweet an edge, and so powerful a punch that, like falling in love, they make the blood run hot and the soul wax embarrassingly poetic.”
Though it grows around the world, mostly in the cooler regions, this variety is difficult to cultivate and transform into wine. However, David and Diana Lett successfully planted the dark purple pine cone-shaped bunches of fruit outside of the Pinot Noir’s home: Burgundy region, France. They found Willamette Valley (at the Red Hills of Dundee) is the perfect place for a vineyard site due to its temperatures, rainfall and day-length. Continue Reading »
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Posted 13 October 2011
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TIGER WOODS used to be the TAG Heuer ambassador. Since the infidelity scandal revealed in 2009 his career went to bearish trend and one by one, the sponsors get out of the ‘market’. However, ROLEX seems to believe that Wood’s career has rebounded as of today the legendary Swiss watchmaker announces its partnership with the world’s no. 51 golfer.
“Rolex is convinced that Tiger Woods still has a long career ahead of him and that he has all the qualities required to continue to mark the history of golf. The brand is committed to accompanying him in his new challenges.”
On the campaign poster, Eldrick Tont “Tiger” Woods (born December 30, 1975) is seen wearing ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL DAY-DATE II. He continues the legacy of the legendary golfers ever wore the model that includes Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player - known as “The Big Three”. He also accompanies the world’s #10 ranked golfer PHIL MICKELSON “King of the Flop Shot”, promoting the series which happens to be the ultimate reference chosen by the world’s elite. Continue Reading »
When I was a young rebellious teenager NIRVANA was, of course, my idol. Their best-selling album NEVERMIND accompanied while I was a teen spirit. And twenty years later, the naked baby on the album cover has turned into a young man. He works as an artist, interning at Shepard Fairey at Obey Giant studio.
In an interview, May 2005, as appeared on the documentary DVD Classic Albums: Nirvana – Nevermind, the 14-year-old SPENCER ELDEN “The Nirvana Baby” was spotted wearing the Independent Trucks Unit New Era 59 Fifty Hat. It is made of wool with fitted adjustability. The price is $27.12. Continue Reading »
Al Pacino wore Jaeger-LeCoultre while OMEGA ambassador GEORGE CLOONEY was wearing a De Ville Hour Vision during the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival. Of the three variants available, the American actor chose the silver dial one with black alligator strap (ref: 431.33.41.21.02.001).
Unveiled in 2007, the timepiece is easily recognized by its self-winding mechanical movement, claimed to be the next-21st-century standard technology, called Co-Axial Escapement Caliber 8500. It was created in-house for ensuring greater precision stability and durability; Free sprung-balance, 2 barrels mounted in series, automatic winding in both directions to reduce winding time. Visible bridges and the oscillating mass are decorated with exclusive Geneva waves in arabesque; power reserve: 60 hours. The beauty of the complications is clearly visible through sapphire glass apertures in the side of the watch-case and through the sapphire crystal case-back. Continue Reading »
Richard Mille for Jacky Chan, Jaeger LeCoultre for AL PACINO. The latter Swiss high-end luxury watch manufacturer presented Reverso 68. Mostra, Leono d’Oro to the legendary American actor and director Alfredo James “Al” Pacino who is the recipient of the Jaeger-Le Coultre Glory to the Filmmaker 2011 Award. This makes him joining the list of greatest figure in film ever to receive the prize of the Venice International Film Festival that includes Takeshi Kitano (2007), Abbas Kiarostami and Agnès Varda (2008), Sylvester Stallone (2009) and Indian film director Mani Ratnam (2010).
The special edition Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso 68 Mostra, Leono d’Oro watch features a lacquered engraving depicting a lion – the symbol of Venice, handcrafted in accordance with the finest traditions, and bear the inscription “68. Mostra Internazionale d’Arte Cinematografica“.
Mostra Internazionale d’Arte Cinematografica is one of the world’s most prestigious film festivals as well as the oldest in the world founded by Count Giuseppe Volpi in 1932. It is also known as The Venice Film Festival (organized by Bienale di Venezia) as it takes place every year on the island of the Lido Venice, Italy. Since 2005, the Jaeger-LeCoultre (JLC) has involved in all the highlights of the event presenting a personalized Reverso watches to the three winners of the principal awards: the Leone d’Oro (Golden Lion) for the best film and the Coppa Volpi (Volpi Cup) for the best actor and actress. Moreover in 2007, the premium watchmaker based in Le Sentier, Switzerland collaborated with Bienale di Venezia to create a prize for the winner of a new award “Glory to the Filmmaker”. Since then, every year JLC presented a SPECIAL EDITION TIMEPIECE for the winner: an artist who has left an original mark on contemporary cinema. This year’s award goes to Al Pacino upon his documentary-drama film WILDE SALOME in which he introduced a talented actress Jessica Chastain. Continue Reading »
