Watches of many types dating back to 1835 are sold at high-end luxury auctions like Christie’s and Sotheby’s. Following is a list of the top five most expensive watches every auctioned—no surprise that the list is weighed down by high end Patek Philipe timepieces. 1. A fantastic circa 1949, Vintage Patek Philippe wristwatch donned the…
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The Geneva-based Patek Philippe is world renowned as one of the finest luxury timepiece brands in the world. From the luxury watch brand’s inception in the United States, it heavily relied on one physical location: within the Tiffany & Co. Store at 727 Fifth Avenue in New York City. July 27th marked the opening of…
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Punta Cana Dominican Republic is turning into one of the world’s premiere beach destinations. Whether you’re vacationing to improve your backswing, hit some of the most luxurious and gorgeous beaches in the world or relax in breathtaking spas, Punta Cana is a top notch destination to engage in all of the above. Punta Cana has…
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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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Celebrities have a special flare for the finer things in life. The cars, the clothes, and the accessories are always of the utmost quality. There is no exception when it comes to watches. This summer’s blockbuster stars have been seen wearing a wide variety of luxury watches. From Robert Downey JR. to Christian Bale, luxury…
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From the humble beginnings in 1884 in the small Swiss shop of Léon Breitling, to the far reaches of the atmosphere, Breitling watches have always meant reliability. The epitome of precise movement and design, the Breitling brand is nearly as important to flight as the air itself. Breitling has been an innovator in time keeping…
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We’ve been eagerly anticipating the games all summer, and now it’s finally time for the Olympics opening ceremony 2012! We’re excited for tonight’s show and to watch the finest athletes in the world compete to see who takes home the gold medal. We shared how Olympic medals are made yesterday, and we’ve already covered some…
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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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Omega watches have been in the making since 1848 when Louis Brandt began to assemble them using pieces made by local craftsman. That’s 164 years worth of Omega watches, each unique in its style and function. Omega has been known as the pioneer in watchmaking and has created a large variety of watches from the first watch…
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It’s show time again! The RLJ team is in NYC this weekend for one of our favorite watch and antique shows. Today, U.S. Antiques kicked off its sixth annual antique jewelry and watch show at the Metropolitan Pavillion in Manhattan. The show, accodring to U.S. Antique Shows: “… is our most intimate event serving the…
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There are millions of watches on the market, but if there were a watch style to reside on the mountain peak of luxury, a Rolex ceramic bezel watch would be above all. Though every Rolex watch is awe inspiring, a Rolex ceramic bezel is not only a watch but is a status symbol that…
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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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It’s been a while since you bought your last watch – so long that you are a little unsure where to turn for a new one. A watch is an investment, a purchase that should be well thought out. From year to year, watch styles and technologies change. Here are some of the 2012’s most…
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Luxury Watches Hold Value In any marketplace, certain brands are held in higher regard than others. The watch marketplace is exactly the same, where some brand names hold their values for resale higher than others. There are always going to be variables outside of just the brand name: the styling of the watch, the design,…
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