When Watch Complications became a Good Thing Mankind has been grappling with the goal of simplifying the process of telling time for thousands of years. However, it is only in the last century that the wristwatch became the ubiquitous timepiece that allowed everyone to easily and affordably achieve that objective. Ironically, once that marvel became…
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If a brand is the very essence of class and elegance, it takes a truly creative concept to use it with another product. When two such brands combine to launch a new product, that is branding power at the zenith of a marketer’s lifework. To make it an even greater achievement, add an exotic and…
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Despite speculating at the DOB of future U.K. royal children being the all the rage these days, these watches were designed to commemorate “The Little Prince” one of the most beloved children’s books written by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The story was written in 1943 but still has a dedicate following and its own website. There are…
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The James Bond favorite mode of transportation, Aston Martin, especially Aston Martin DBS and Aston Martin Rapide might not be the most expensive automobile in the world, but Aston Martin Rapide and DBS definitely flaunt a most expensive car accessory. Aston Martin has been the favored car of the heartthrob Spy James Bond, and Aston…
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Ready for a doozie? This week’s featured watch is one that just screams luxury – if it’s possible to scream with just a look and in an entirely understated and elegant manner. And most likely in French. With a dial that’s equal parts retro Spy movie and homage to Europe’s great clocks, this chronograph straddles…
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It’s not too often that we feature luxury fashion house’s timepieces here on the Raymond Lee Jewelers Blog, but considering the explosion of fine timepieces from brands like Burberry, Versace and Dolce and Gabbana, we’re breaking out this Louis Vuitton Tambour chronograph. This watch strives to cram as many features (both design and horological) as…
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IWC (which stands for International Watch Company) is one brand that stands apart from the crowd. Whether you are a fan of classic styles or you prefer a more modern approach to timepieces, you will find IWC to fit your needs perfectly. The headquarters for the brand is in Switzerland, which oddly makes it the…
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Fine precision automobiles and fine precision timepieces have been married in marketing for decades. Hublot has taken advantage of this symbiotic relationship between watches and cars by teaming up in the past with Italian automaker Ferrari. Not a bad partner. The first year of the relationship with the Scuderia Formula 1 team has proven to…
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Like most anything, high-end jewelry, timepieces and leather goods are featured in sets, collections and categories. A taxonomy of sorts makes it simpler to distinguish the different models and characteristics unique to each piece. Richard Mille, producer of luxury, precision-technology timepieces has announced that after quite a bit of thought, they are changing the way…
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Sotheby’s had a record year in 2012 for timepiece sales. The auction house recently reported reaching $85 million in total sales for last year. This is a whopping 43 percent increase from the total sales of luxury watches and clocks in 2011. The record includes hitting $26.5 million in North America, showing year-over-year sales up…
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Franck Muller is hiding nothing, even in their advertising. This company, “The Master of Complications,” has made a name for itself in the marketplace by offering complicated, handmade timepieces with interesting, but complicated designs. Truly ahead of their time by merging modern styling with traditional Swiss watchmaking, Franck Muller has earned a reputation amongst celebrities…
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For more info on this timepiece, click here Audemars Piguet watches date back all the way to 1874. It’s been reported that 23-year-old Jules Louis Audemars met Edward Auguste Piguet at Vallee de Joux. Both men were born in Le Brassus, graduated from school and relocated to Vallee de Joux to start working together in…
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The Rolex Masterpiece collection is one of the priciest signature Rolex collections on the market today. Encompassing the signature Diamond encrusted watch face and bracelet, these fine Rolex timepieces are the epitome of class and status. Among the Rolex Masterpieces include the Pearl master and Yacht-master classes; the Rolex Masterpiece watches are available for both…
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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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