JB recently chatted with Walter von Känel about the beauty of women’s timepieces, the mechanics of Swiss watchmaking, and the secret to staying timeless in an ever-changing industry.
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Daniel Freiberg knows the power of limited-edition watches. As sales director for Toronto’s Classic Creations, he spends the better part of his time at Baselworld scoping out the latest in luxury timepieces, paying special attention to these numbered pieces.
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Most teenage boys are keen on video games, MP3 players, and skateboards. So when watch retailer and aficionado Daniel Freiberg found himself discussing the ins and outs of a $5000 Bell & Ross timepiece with a 14-year-old, he couldn’t help but be just as enthused as the youngster.
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So exactly what is it that makes a nearly 200-year-old pocket watch worth the price of a mid-level German sedan? Age, artistry, and rarity are all factors, coupled with prestige and status.
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Back in the late 1960s, a young man travelling through Europe decided to treat himself with a luxury watch. He paid roughly $600 for the Rolex Oyster Cosmograph Daytona. More than 30 years later, he brought the so-called ‘Paul Newman’ to Greg Aron of Toronto’s Knightsbridge Jewellery. It’s modern day worth? $100,000.
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Cindy Livingston glides about the Guess/Gc booth, moving from case to case as she describes the main features of the lines’ newest watches. She has them down pat, and can elaborate effortlessly when asked about a certain design or why the choice of a particular material. Prices come just as easily to the president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Sequel, the brands’ worldwide distributor.
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