Most luxury watch owners likely won’t use their timepiece to check spring and neap tides but it was precisely the need for an accurate tidal chronometer that led Ira Krieger to design his first watch. A rising tide prevented Krieger’s family boat from passing under a bridge and, realizing the need for a watch that…
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Feature Friday is Fashion Friday and TGIF! We’re featuring one of our favorite pieces from the showroom fashioned two ways for whatever your weekend holds. TGIF! Today we’re torn between outfit options for this amazing vintage Cartier Baignoire. Not only is it a rare find from the 70’s, this men’s watch features an Audemars Piguet…
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Here’s something even that the “47 percent” can agree on – Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has swag. As his wife dons the patented pearl necklace on campaign stops, Romney has been found donning his own somewhat signature piece of jewelry fashion – the watch. Just take a look at some of the photos below…
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This week’s featured watch has a timely name. With the countdown to the election growing smaller every day, the political atmosphere is everywhere, and that includes here at Raymond Lee Jewelers! Whether we’re debating which First Lady contender has the better jewelry style, or we’re diligently researching I.D. for any of Mitt Romney’s watches, we’ve…
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Perhaps it’s because both appeal to the successful and to the driven. Perhaps it’s that both are precision instruments or because timing is important to each. Whatever the reason, luxury watches and luxury automobiles have had a relationship for decades. Watches have long taken inspiration from performance and high end automobiles and the tradition continues…
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Earlier today we felt the need for speed with our auto inspired watches, and it seems like we haven’t quite gotten rid of our speedometer bug. But after perusing some of the finest luxury watches inspired by luxury wheels, where do you go for even more chronograph meets speedometer goodness? Up, the answer is always…
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Breitling watches are regarded as fine, rugged timepieces with unique advantages. Take, for example, the life of Mark Spencer. Spencer claims that his Breitling wristwatch saved his life. According to sources, Mark Spencer was stranded and lost in the wilderness in Alaska during the late summer. On a float hunting trip roughly 120 miles away…
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Officine Panerai are crafters of fine, Italian watches and they are known world wide for being a leader in the watch industry. They were established over 100 years ago and in 2012 celebrated ten years of business at their Hong Kong location. The Landmark Prince’s boutique first opened its doors in 2002 and it was…
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The actress Julianne Moore was the unfortunate victim of jewelry theft and or burglary. Her New York home recently underwent renovations between June 6th and August 28th. The police report specified that $127,000 worth of jewelry and watches, including Cartier. In fact, 7 of the 10 pieces stolen were Cartier, including a $33,000 Cartier platinum…
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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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Jaeger LeCoultre has long been known for making fine watches that are worn by some of the most elite people in the world. So it only seems natural that they expand their business and delve into another field. Yet many are surprised that the watch making company chose honey to be its next luxurious forte.…
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Ulysse Nardin Watchmaker has a history unlike most others in the marketplace. In the early days of the company, throughout the late 1800s, the Nardin family were famous for creating Chronometers. These chronometers were highly accurate mechanical marine timepieces that were made for merchant and marine ships in the era, and before the invention and…
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We’re told you before that a ceramic bezel Rolex is a necessity (right up there with food, water, air, etc.) And a ceramic bezel Sub is a great place to start – sleek, stylish, and a fun updated on a classic. But if you truly want to take it to the next level, allow us…
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