Jack Forster

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Thirty Days Hath September: The Parmigiani Fleurier Annual Calendar

The perpetual calendar is one of the best known complications in watchmaking and one of the most useful: it’s a miniature computer that automatically corrects the date at the end of each month, since some months (as the children’s rhyme reminds us) are 30 days long, and some 31. The odd man out is February: 28 days long except in a leap year, when an extra day is added to correct for the fact that a standard year is actually about 365 and a quarter days long. (The whole story is much more complicated than that but we can leave READ MORE

Breguet Celebrates 10 Years on Madison Avenue With $10 Million Collection

The first U.S. boutique for world renowned watchmaker Breguet celebrated a decade on Madison Avenue last night with an exclusive cocktail reception showcasing a selection of the brands most coveted timepieces and high jewelry valued at $10 Million. Breguet’s U.S. brand president, Mr. Michael Nelson was joined by friend of the brand, actor Dominic Chianese (The Sopranos), to ring in a new decade. Pioneering the concept of dedicated watch boutiques, Breguet was among the first high-end timepiece and jewelry retailers on Madison Avenue. The success of that boutique led to the brand’s expansion into Fifth Avenue, Rodeo Drive, Bal Harbor and Las READ MORE

Greubel Forsey Announces The Opening Of The Time Art Gallery In Shanghai

This week, Greubel Forsey opened its first Time Art Gallery on the Bund in Shanghai, China. The elegant space displays watches that Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey have created since their company debuted 13 years ago. Also on display are timepieces by independent master watchmakers that Robert and Stephen admire, and a collaborative contemporary art piece. The Time Art Gallery brings together and showcases three universes related to the creation and the art of watchmaking: The Greubel Forsey timepiece collection; the co-creation process undertaken with contemporary artists; and the work of master watchmakers whose work Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey consider milestones READ MORE

Christie’s New York Set To Auction Elizabeth Taylor’s Lord Kalla Watch From Vacheron Constantin

In celebration of the extraordinary life and legacy of Elizabeth Taylor, Christie’s New York will hold a four day auction of the icon’s spectacular jewelry, fashion, and art collection taking place December 13th through 16th. One of the highlights of the auction is the magnificent Lord Kalla watch from Vacheron Constantin, estimated at $300,000-$500,000. It is no surprise that the stunning diamond and gold bracelet, a gift from dear friend Michael Jackson, captured the heart of Elizabeth Taylor who had a clear love and appreciation for beautiful jewelry. This year, the world’s oldest watch manufacture adds to its Kalla family with the Kalla READ MORE

Cartier Opens Revamped Boutique in Singapore

Cartier Singapore revealed a redesigned boutique in Ngee Ann City during an exclusive launch event. The private celebration included a ribbon-cutting ceremony that was overseen by Christopher Kilaniotis, managing director of Cartier. Singapore’s most prominent socialites stepped out for the event that, of course, prominently displayed the French jeweler’s dazzling watches and jewelry. Pieces from Cartier’s latest high jewelry collection were specially flown in for the evening. READ MORE

Limited Edition Bentley and Breitling Chronograph

Bentley and Breitling, have collaborated on a limited edition chronograph. Inspired by Juha Kekkonen, who in the Bentley Supersports convertible broke his own ice speed record at 205.48mph on the frozen Baltic Sea, off the Finland coast. The limited edition chronograph accompanies the ISR Supersports convertible in a limited production number of 100 each and the convertible-inspired watch cannot be brought from in-stores. The ISR convertible watch is designed to model the ISR itself, with red detailing and a dashboard-styled dial with a carbon face. The watch pictured uses a Breitling Calibre 27B self-winding movement and has a COSC-certified chronometer. READ MORE