We hope everyone is safe and somewhat dry after Tropical Storm Isaac blew through! We’re feeling a little waterlogged ourselves – luckily it’s Tuesday Shoesday and we’re found a stylish footwear solution to our underwater paradise. Hunter boots (aka Hunter Wellies) are the rain wear of choice for serious slickers. They’re stylish, come in a…
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There are certain wardrobe staples that every stylish man needs to own: a classic blue blazer, the perfect dress shoe, a well-tailored suit – these are all givens. But as we’ve stated many a time before, no ensemble is truly complete without the finishing touches that elevate an outfit to refinement. More often than not,…
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The name “Breguet” is rooted in history as far as luxury watches go. The French company made its first wrist watch in 1810 (although it was actually founded in 1775 by Abraham-Louis Breguet) and its products are still recognized as one of the leaders in terms of luxury watches today, right up there along…
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We’ve talked before about the three major types of watch movements, and earlier this week we shined the spotlight on one of our favorite varieties of watch movements, the tourbillon. Today, we’re sharing the differences between watch movements, essentially, mechanical watch movements vs. automatic watch movements vs. quartz watch movements. Each watch movement has its…
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Ah, the final weekend in August. It’s unofficial end of summer (although our temperatures obstinately refuse to recognize seasons), and the last weekend of August leaves us with two options: beach it, or batten down the hatches. Naturally, summer’s end means that hurricane season is about to really get underway, and Isaac insists that this…
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The star-studded cast of “The Expendables 2” knows how to dress, right down to their wrist watches. We picked some of our favorites and called out their style. Sylvester Stallone Sly Stallone has quite the penchant for Panerai watches. Seen here in “The Expendables 2”, he wears a Panerai Luminor 1950 Regatta Rattrapante. He…
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Lately, we’ve had watches on our minds (well, more so than usual). We’ve been working on this week’s web series – to be revealed on Saturday – and it’s all about the nitty gritty of fine timepieces. The fine art of horology began in Switzerland, and many of the most revered luxury watch brands call…
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The quartz watch is an often underloved member of the luxury watch family. Some horology devotees eschew the “soulless” quartz movement, but we say it’s not quartz’s fault that the Japanese technology started giving fine Swiss a run for its money. The Quartz Watch Movement Wants to Impress Rather, we like to think of a…
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Nothing says luxury watch quite like the name Hublot. Hublot, a Swiss watch maker, has always been a source for the rich and famous to get watches that are stylish and luxurious. In August 2012, Hublot — which once released a watch that was valued about more than $5 million — announced it would continue…
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In 1909, CoCo Chanel opened Chanel Modes, the first millinery shop in Paris. Chief designer until her death in 1971, she revolutionized the world of high fashion for apparel from head to feet. Her elegant taste is seen today in the world of high jewelry. Chanel has combined the technology of chromatic ceramic titanium with…
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There is something about the connection between a powerful man and the timepiece adorning his wrist. Does the wristwatch give the man power, or is it a staple of a man’s wealth and taste? Although you may have a broad collection of luxury wristwatches, this is a list of some of the best for every…
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Raymond Lee Jewelers is South Florida’s premiere watch repair workshop for luxury watches. We repair Rolex watches, service Patek Phillipe watches, and can change a Cartier watch battery with ease. Our expert watchmakers are trained and experienced in repairing virtually every luxury watch brand, from Vacheron Constantin to Jaeger LeCoultre. Our access to factory parts…
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Rolex Watches When you think of luxury watches, one of the first names that comes to mind should be “Rolex.” They cost thousands – perhaps even hundreds of thousands – of dollars and are as much of a sign of social status and importance as they are pieces of timekeeping jewelry. Rolex: Greater than the…
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There are certain wardrobe staples that every stylish man needs to own: a classic blue blazer, the perfect dress shoe, a well-tailored suit – these are all givens. But as we’ve stated many a time before, no ensemble is truly complete without the finishing touches that elevate an outfit to refinement. More often than not,…
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Which color goes best with the crown jewels: gold or silver? With a Datejust 6917 Two-Tone Ladies Rolex from Raymond Lee Jewelers, Queen Elizabeth would never worry whether her watch clashed with her jewelry. The James Bond Fashion Statement And, as the latest Bond girl, Her Majesty would elegantly complement her dashing companion. Agent 007…
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