This November 18th the Formula 1 Grand Prix makes its triumphant return to the United States set to take place in Austin, Texas. The last Grand Prix to take place in the U.S. was back in 2007 in Indianapolis. In honor of this event at the new “Circuit of the Americas” Hublot has designed a special commemorative watch named the F1 King Power Austin in a limited edition of 250 piece.
Hublot, the Offical Watch of Formula 1, has pulled out all of the stops in the design of this timepiece. The F1 King Power Austin has drawn inspiration from the Formula 1 race itself, with a titanium case, carbon and titanium bezel, a perforated satin-finish, and a vibrant red dial with a chronograph function. This was designed to be lightweight, durable, and the complete embodiment of the Formula 1 spirit. The strap is a sleek looking black Hornback alligator leather sewn onto rubber, accented with red stitching to draw back into the design of the dial. Hublot has been the Offical Watchmaker of Formula 1 since March of 2010 and has since created ten types of limited edition Formula 1 watches. The Formula 1 is one of the world’s most prominent motor racing competitions to date and the new Hublot F1 King Power Austin Watch is the perfect partner to this race.
Hublot F1 King Power Austin Watch Specifications
Reference Number: 703.NQ.8512.HR.FTX12 Case Material: Vertical satin-finished titanium Case Diameter: 48mm Crystal: Anti-reflective scratch resistant sapphire crystal Case Back: Open-worked titanium Water Resistance: Up to 100 meters Dial: Red and black with charcoal gray index Movement: Automatic winding mechanical Features: Date display, chronograph, 42 hour power reserve Strap: Adjustable black Hornback alligator leather sewn onto black rubber with red stitching and a black PVD titanium deployant buckle. King Jewelers is an authorized dealer for Hublot watches in Middle Tennesse, as well as over forty luxury Swiss watch brands including Bell & Ross, Breguet, Breitling, Cartier, Chanel, Chopard, DeWitt, Harry Winston, Jaquet Droz, Montblanc, Roger Dubuis and TAG Heuer. King Jewelers is a member of the American Watch Guild and has been named a Leading Watch Retailer in North America by International Wristwatch Magazine. King Jewelers also offers expert watch repair and watch restoration at their retail locations in Aventura, FL and Nashville, TN. For more information on Hublot watches, please visit www.hublot.com or take a look at our Hublot page.
Berenice Marlohe, the new much-talked about Bond girl for the new James Bond movie “Skyfall,” was spotted on the Cinema UGC Normandie red carpet wearing Norman Silverman diamond cluster earrings. The Paris premiere of the latest Bond installment took place on October 4th and was attended by Marlohe, as well as her co-stars Daniel Craig and Javier Bardem.
Marlohe’s stunning gray sequined Elie Saab gown at the premiere were further accented by 12.84 carat Norman Silverman cluster diamond stud earrings. The earrings look to be a grouping of marquise-cut and pear-cut diamonds, similar to the Norman Silverman cluster earrings pictured below. She also wore the same earrings to the photocall in Paris, paired with an outfit from Alexander McQueen. Marlohe plays “Severine” in the 23rd James Bond film. King Jewelers is an official Norman Silverman Diamonds authorized retailer in the United States. Norman Silverman diamond engagement rings, and diamond jewelry are represented in all sizes and shapes. Norman Silverman diamonds are available at the Green Hills location in Nashville, TN and on-line at our Norman Silverman page. For more information, please visit the Norman Silverman website.
From the sandy beaches of the Pearl Islands, to the hands of the English kingdom, to the court of France, and finally to the Hollywood hills, the La Peregrina Pearl is easily the most famous pearl in the world as well as one of the largest. In our final Monday Mystery installment, we will cover the strange journey of this legendary pearl.
The La Peregrina Pearl started its journey on the coast of the isle of Santa Margarita, part of the Pearl Islands, in the Gulf of Panama in roughly the 16th century. The pearl was discovered by an African slave who then turned it over to the administrator of the Spanish colony in Panama, Don Pedro de Temez. At 223.8 grains, the pear shaped pearl was of such extraordinary quality that Don Pedro rewarded the slave with freedom.
Mary I wearing the La Peregrina pearl
Don Pedro carried the pearl back to Spain where he gave it to Philip II, who then presented the pearl to Mary I of England as an anticipatory present in honor of their wedding. It is at this point that the La Peregrina starts accumulating a reputation for being cursed. Following their marriage, Mary Tudor goes through two phantom pregnancies and her husband, who had no love for her, left Mary and returned to Spain. Four years after his departure, Mary I died alone in 1558. After her death, the La Peregrina pearl was returned to the Spanish court. During the following century, the Hapsburg dynasty created by Philip had self-destructed by 1700. Philip himself died a terribly painful death by gout, fever, and edema over the period of 52 days. In 1808 Napoleon’s older brother, Joseph Bonaparte, became the King of Spain. He ruled for five years before being forced out after the defeat at the battle of Vitoria and he took the pearl with him. At this time the pearl was dubbed the “La Peregrina,” Spanish for “the Wanderer” or “the Pilgrim.”
Portrait of Queen Margarita wearing the La Peregrina Pearl
The pearl changed hands multiple times over the next several years, including Spanish queens Margarita and Isabel, until the Hamilton family placed the pearl up for auction at Sotheby’s in London in 1969. Richard Burton purchased the pearl for $37,000, outbidding a member of the Spanish royal family, to give to Elizabeth Taylor as a Valentine’s Day gift. Elizabeth, ever the lover of jewelry, worn the La Peregrina frequently, including in movies Anne of the Thousand Days, Divorce His – Divorce Hers, and A Little Night Music.
Elizabeth Taylor later commissioned Cartier to update the setting for the La Peregrina pearl, with the design influenced by a portrait of Mary I wearing the pearl. The new setting included diamonds, rubies, and additional pearls. Elizabeth was also said to have been struck by the pearl’s curse, given her tumultuous relationship with Richard Burton and her eight marriages. After Elizabeth’s death, the La Peregrina pearl necklace sold at auction at Christie’s for $11 million. Cursed or not, we hope you enjoyed our Monday Mystery series and we wish you an early happy Halloween! See Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, and Part 5 of the Monday Mystery series. Established in 1912, the King family has owned and operated King Jewelers for five generations while building an outstanding reputation steeped in quality, value, and first-class service. Today, King Jewelers has brick-and-mortar stores located in Aventura, FL and Nashville, TN, both of which have won numerous regional and national awards of distinction. Offering a magnificent selection of fine jewelry collections including the hottest Italian designs, estate jewelry, colored gemstones and fancy-colored diamonds, as well as luxury European timepieces, King Jewelers prides itself in being one step ahead of the trend. In addition, King Jewelers offers on-site jewelry and watch repairs, custom design services, appraisals, estate buying, and corporate gift programs. For more information, visit www.kings1912.com.
The 2012 CFO Awards honors business leaders who provide jobs and help grow the city, This year’s finalists and winners, all received not only an award trophy but also a special gift courtesy of King Jewelers and Jaeger-LeCoultre. King Jewelers cosponsored the Nashville Business Journal’s 3rd Annual CFO Awards with Jaeger-LeCoultre at the elegant Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Monday, October 15th. Over 400 guests enjoyed an elegant evening hosted by Vaco, King Jewelers, Ernst & Young, NovaCopy, Oracle, and SunTrust Bank. Guests enjoyed a cocktail hour with a special Jaeger-LeCoultre watch exhibition with the presentation of the new Rendez-vous collection. The NBJ 2012 CFO Awards cocktail hour was followed by a dinner that honored this year’s finalists and winners, all finalists received not only an award trophy but also a special gift courtesy of King Jewelers and Jaeger-LeCoultre. According to David King, President of King Jewelers, “King Jewelers is honored to support the Nashville Business Journal and the CFO’s of Nashville who continue to grow this special city and provide jobs within the community. We are excited to present Jaeger-LeCoultre’s newest Swiss timepieces to such a sophisticated audience, it was no surprise that the Reverso watches and classic pieces from the Master collection were the crowd favorite. It’s really a pleasure to continually support the CFO Awards and help develop such a wonderful event for many years to come.” Finalists were identified by a panel of judges that reviewed nominations. Winners in each of six categories were revealed at the awards dinner. King Jewelers congratulates the following overall winners and celebrates the best CFO’s in Middle Tennessee: • Large private company: Lucinda Baier, Central Parking • Medium private company: Jason Henley, D.F. Chase Inc. • Small private company: Patrick Conroy, Advance Financial • Public company: Mark Cox, Delek US Holdings Inc. • Public company, divisional finance executive: Jim Duensing, Caterpillar Financial Services Corp. • Nonprofit: Stan Van Ostran, Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority
JLC Rendez-vous ladies diamond watch collection
Jaeger-LeCoultre Timepieces In 1883 an inventor and self-taught watchmaker, Antoine-LeCoultre, founded his first workshop, after he invented a matching to produce watchmaking pinions. In 1866 Antoine and his son, Elie, built the first Manufacture in the Vallee de Joux. This is where many high luxury timepiece makers call home to this day. In 1903 The Parisian Edmond Jaeger set Swiss watchmakers the challenge of producing the ultra-thin calibres he had invented. Jacques-David LeCoultre, the founder’s grandson, devoted himself to this task with passion. The cooperation and the subsequent friendship between these two men was to give rise to a range of horological wonders, and then to birth of the Jaeger-LeCoultre brand in 1937. Today, JLC watch collections include the Reverso, Master Control, Master Compressor, Duometre, AMOVOX, Atmos, Hybris Mechanica, and Haute Joallerie, not to mention the new and highly anticipated Rendez-vous ladies watch with diamonds. Jaeger-LeCoultre timepieces are available exclusively at King Jewelers in Nashville, Tennessee and Aventura, Florida. King Jewelers King Jewelers is an exclusive authorized Jaeger-LeCoultre watch dealer that services not only the Nashville area but JLC watch enthusiasts in the Central South. King Jewelers is a fifth-generation family owned and operated business with retail jewelry stores in Miami and Nashville. Established in 1912, King Jewelers has proudly styled jewelry and timepiece aficionados from around the world. A pioneer among independent couture jewelers, King Jewelers has built an outstanding reputation steeped in quality, value and first-class customer service. King Jewelers features exclusive jewelry designers such as Mikimoto, Kwiat, Roberto Coin, and Charles Krypell, offers in-house custom designs, private label jewelry collections, and is an authorized dealer for over forty brands of luxury Swiss watches including Rolex, Bell & Ross, Breitling, Cartier, Chanel, Chopard, Hublot, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Jaquet Droz, Montblanc, Swiss Army, and TAG Heuer. King Jewelers also manufactures their own bridal creations to ensure the finest quality and the best prices. With store locations in Aventura, FL and Nashville, TN, King Jewelers has won numerous awards as the Southeast’s top jewelry store and diamond wholesaler, and was just named one of the top twenty jewelers to follow on Pinterest by JCK Magazine. For additional information, please visit our salon in Green Hills located at 4121 Hillsboro Road, call (615) 724-5464, or log onto www.Kings1912.com or visit www.Jaeger-LeCoultre.com.
This fall, Forevermark unveils their “Center of My Universe” campaign that speaks volumes to the leading lady of any household. The design features a Forevermark diamond in the center and embodied by a halo of pave set diamonds that can be worn on either a ring, a necklace, or as earrings. The halo around the diamond symbolizes women as the core to any family-whether they are the wife, daughter, mother and/or career woman.
Only less than one percent of all diamonds mined are even qualified to become Forevermark Diamonds. These rare diamonds come with a certificate with exact color, cut, clarity and carat weight. Each diamond has the Forevermark logo inscribed within the diamond along with a special identification number. These timeless heirlooms are only available at authorized Forevermark dealers. As you can see, these diamonds are as special as the woman in your life. Yes, diamonds really are a girls’ best friend. King Jewelers is an official Forevermark authorized retailer in the United States. Forevermark diamond engagement rings, Forevermark diamond jewelry and loose Forevermark diamonds are represented in all sizes and shapes. Forevermark diamonds are available at the Green Hills location in Nashville, TN, at the Aventura location in Miami, FL, and on-line at our Forevermark page. For more information, please visit the Forevermark website.
Born in 1721, Pierre Jaquet-Droz, the founder of the Workshop that was soon to bear his name, was above all a child of the Swiss Jura. In these valleys that are still today the cradle of Swiss watchmaking excellence, there is a sense of life in communion with the natural surroundings. The sound of birdsong accompanies the cycle of the seasons. And the songs of these creatures, a source of fascination during the Enlightenment for naturalist and fashionable aesthete alike, must have sounded sweetly to the young prodigy during his summers beside the waterfall of the Saut du Doubs.
Beautiful, free and fascinating, birds captivated the age, and from the beginning of his career, the young watchmaker was to make this trend his own. For while Pierre Jaquet-Droz made his mark as a virtuoso of horological engineering, he was also an audacious businessman as well as an aesthete, in tune with the tastes of his time. At a time when the Encyclopédie was being compiled, the sciences were winning their spurs and the foundations of the industrial revolution were taking shape, Pierre Jaquet-Droz was taking on a veritable challenge: imitating life. His automata – the Musician, the Writer, the Draughtsman, and others, now exhibited at the Neuchâtel museum of art and history – would go on to astonish the many crowned heads of the time. But Nature is equally honored in this singular vision, where birds are particularly well represented. Like a scientist dissecting his subject of study to achieve perfect understanding of its secrets, Pierre Jaquet-Droz and his successors made a reputation with their series of long-case clocks. Very quickly abreast of the latest innovations in miniaturization, they soon began to create breathtaking singing watches. At first incorporated in real birdcages, these creations benefited from developments in miniature clock-making, and were soon transformed into pocket watches and table clocks of proportions as small as they were refined. True stars of their period, the “birds” at the famous farm of Sur le Pont at La Chaux-de-Fonds are treasures, not only of mechanics, but also of the decorative arts of the period. Enamels reproducing the finest nuances of plumage; gold, pearls, precious stones – nothing was too good for these exceptional timepieces, which won Jaquet-Droz the international renown that persists to this day.
THE BIRD REPEATER
For many years, whether on the canvas where the painter brings his work into being or the dial where the sculptor applies his relief decoration, the brand’s workshops have paid homage to birds and brought them to life. Today, Jaquet Droz adds a new dimension to mankind’s age-old dream of flying and pushes back the boundaries of Haute Horlogerie with The Bird Repeater. This exceptional timepiece, conceived by the craftsmen of the House, blends the history, know-how and imaginative power of Jaquet Droz in a way as precious as it is original. In a stunning visual show, The Bird Repeater represents two Blue Tits, symbolic of Pierre Jaquet-Droz’s native Jura region, together over the nest containing their fledglings. In another nod to the origins of the Manufacture, the Saut du Doubs waterfall also figures on the dial of this new horological treasure. Fully animated by a mechanism of unequaled complexity, this three-dimensional picture truly comes to life. While one of the birds bobs to give a beak full of food to its offspring, the wings of its companion spread to reveal their delicate shades of color. An egg in the middle of the nest opens to reveal a chick, while the water of the stream flows in a continuous cascade.
The Bird Repeater is an authentic automaton, with a cam system inherited directly from the century of Enlightenment, and it calls upon the resources of all the decorative crafts. Jaquet Droz engravers and painters have worked together to produce the yellow, blue, white and deep black of the birds’ plumage, the perfectly balanced volumes and the finely detailed wisps of grass forming the nest. To achieve the realism of this scene no less than eight different animation mechanisms act in synchronicity: the movement of the birds’ heads and wings, the movement of the fledglings, the hatching of the egg, the sparkle of the flowing water.
True to the brand’s extremely exacting philosophy, Jaquet Droz has given The Bird Repeater one of haute horlogerie’s most virtuoso complications: Minute Repetition. Simply pressing the push button makes the watch strike the hours, quarters and minutes and sets the wonderful animated sequences in motion. The resonance and mellow tone of its cathedral gong, generated by two turns around the mechanism, are equaled only by the complexity of the system of chimes incorporated in the gold case, 47 mm in diameter and only 18.4 mm thick. The Bird Repeater, made up of 508 separate components, has a 48-hour power reserve, and is available in two versions, one in grey gold set with diamonds and the other in red gold, each one in a limited edition of just 8 pieces. The outcome of two years of development, this new, dazzling masterpiece is the latest illustration, and doubtless the most extreme example of the uniqueness of the Jaquet Droz spirit: giving life, like no other, to the poetry of Time. The Bird Repeater is already on view today, but the Manufacture is in the process of completing a piece that will be the crowning glory of its historic link with the world of birds when it is presented at Baselworld 2013. At La Chaux-de-Fonds, like the song of the blue tits and the music of the Saut du Doubs waterfall, the enchantment of Time will not soon fade away. King Jewelers is proud to be an authorized retailer for Jaquet Droz Watches in Miami, Fl and Nashville, TN. For more information regarding Jaquet Droz, please visit www.jaquet-droz.com. For more information regarding pricing and availability of Jaquet Droz watches, please visit our Jaquet Droz page or email us at info@kings1912.com.
The Archduke Joseph Diamond is one of the world’s most legendary diamonds, primarily famous for its size, its flawless clarity, and perfect D color. Set to go on auction at Christie’s in Geneva on November 13th, this highly coveted diamond is expect to fetch a price upwards of $15 million dollars. The Archduke Joseph Diamond, a size of 76.02 carats hails from the Golconda Mine in India, where other record-breaking diamonds have been unearthed including the Hope Diamond, the Koh-i-Noor diamond, and the Dresden Green diamond. However, the cushion-cut Archduke Joseph Diamond is considered to be the most perfect of these gemstone giants.
Archduke Joseph August of Austria in 1900
The diamond is named after one of its previous owners, the Archduke Joseph August Viktor Klemens Maria (1872-1962), part of the Habsburg Dynasty in Austria. It is uncertain as to how the diamond came into his possession, but the archduke was recorded as the first owner. After the archduke, the diamond was believed to be passed onto his son, and he placed it in a Hungarian vault for safe-keeping. After him the diamond was purchased by an anonymous buyer three years later who left the diamond in the bank where it stayed safe for the duration of World War II.
The diamond made a brief re-appearance in 1961 in a London auction house. The Archduke Joseph Diamond was not seen again until 1993 when it turned up in Christie’s auction house for the first time from an anonymous owner. At that time, the diamond was sold for $6.5 million dollars. Now back on the auction block, the 400 year Archduke Joseph Diamond is already generating a lot of buzz. The diamond will be on exhibition at the Christie’s New York and Christie’s Hong Kong before traveling to Geneva to go up for sale one more time on November 13th.
Established in 1912, the King family has owned and operated King Jewelers for five generations while building an outstanding reputation steeped in quality, value, and first-class service. Today, King Jewelers has brick-and-mortar stores located in Aventura, FL and Nashville, TN, both of which have won numerous regional and national awards of distinction. Offering a magnificent selection of fine jewelry collections including the hottest Italian designs, estate jewelry, colored gemstones and fancy-colored diamonds, as well as luxury European timepieces, King Jewelers prides itself in being one step ahead of the trend. In addition, King Jewelers offers on-site jewelry and watch repairs, custom design services, appraisals, estate buying, and corporate gift programs. For more information, visit www.kings1912.com.
The Sancy Diamond is an unusual gem for a number of reasons. This 55.23 carat diamond is a pale yellow color and the cut is a modified brilliant in the shape of a shield. The stone itself has no pavilion, just a symmetrical pair of crowns back to back. But far more than all of these features, the Sancy Diamond is one of the most highly sought diamonds of all time, by royals and aristocrats alike. Such desirability led the diamond to vanish from the public eye numerous times.
Nicolas de Harlay Seigneur de Sancy
The diamond’s history first begins in 1570 in Turkey, although the stone probably originates in India. The French Ambassador to Turkey, Nicholas Harlay the Seigneur de Sancy, purchased the diamond in Constantinople and brought it back to France. Henry III later borrowed the diamond from de Sancy as a decoration to the cap he wore to cover his baldness. Henry IV used the diamond for less vain reasons, such as collateral to secure funds to raise an army.
King Henry IV of France
There is a famous story describing how a messenger of Henry IV’s was assigned to carry the diamond from destination to destination. At one time the messenger never reached his intended stop. Henry IV, convinced the messenger wouldn’t have betrayed him, conducted a search for the man until his murdered body was recovered. After an autopsy, it was discovered that the diamond was in the man’s stomach.
De Sancy sold the diamond to James I of England in 1605 where it remained until 1669. Charles I was shortly in possession of the diamond before he was beheaded in 1649 for treason against England and the Sancy Diamond was eventually passed onto his son, James II. After a terrible defeat in the battle of Boyne, James II fled to France where he sold the diamond to Cardinal Mazarin to pay off some of his debts and the diamond was handed over to Louis XIV. During the French Revolution, the Sancy Diamond was among the jewels that were lifted from the royal treasury, along with the Hope Diamond.
Prince Pavel Nikolayvich Demidov
The diamond does not reappear again until 1828 when it was purchased by Prince Demidoff and stayed in that family until it was sold in 1865 to Sir Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy only to disappear a year later. The Sancy Diamond resurfaced for the Paris Exposition in 1867, before dropping off the face of the earth yet again. The Sancy Diamond appeared in 1906 when it was purchased by William Astor, whose family maintained possession of the diamond until it was sold to the Louvre in 1978 and has been placed on display with the French Royal Jewels in the Apollo Gallery. The diamond has remained firmly in view ever since. See Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4 of the Monday Mystery series. Established in 1912, the King family has owned and operated King Jewelers for five generations while building an outstanding reputation steeped in quality, value, and first-class service. Today, King Jewelers has brick-and-mortar stores located in Aventura, FL and Nashville, TN, both of which have won numerous regional and national awards of distinction. Offering a magnificent selection of fine jewelry collections including the hottest Italian designs, estate jewelry, colored gemstones and fancy-colored diamonds, as well as luxury European timepieces, King Jewelers prides itself in being one step ahead of the trend. In addition, King Jewelers offers on-site jewelry and watch repairs, custom design services, appraisals, estate buying, and corporate gift programs. For more information, visit www.kings1912.com.
It seems as though all the best cursed gemstones come from India. The Black Orlov, also known as the Eye of Brahma Diamond, is a 67.50 carat black beauty believed to come out of India in the 19th century. The original diamond was said to have been an un-cut 195 carats, but even at its current state it remains the largest black diamond to date. Legend says that the Black Orlov originally served as one of the eyes in a statue of Brahma, the Hindu god of creation in Pondicherry. The diamond was stolen from the statue by a traveling monk and the stone has remained cursed since. After that point, the diamond’s history gets slightly obscured.
The diamond was brought to the United States by diamond dealer J.W. Paris in 1932. Not long after, he was said to have committed suicide by jumping off a skyscraper in New York City. In the early 1900s, two women were owners of the diamond, Princess Nadia Vygin-Orlov (for whom the diamond is named) and Leonila Galitsine-Bariatinsky. Both of these women were also to have said to committed suicide by jumping as well. Charles F. Winson later purchased the diamond and had it set into a brooch with a halo of 108 round-cut diamonds. It is said that he cut the diamond into a smaller size so as to detract from the diamond’s terrible curse. The brooch hangs from a strand necklace of 124 diamonds. Later the diamond was bought by Dennis Petimezas in 2004 who was quoted as saying that he was “pretty confident that the curse has been broken.” Today, the Black Orlov diamond is part of the proud collection of the American Museum of Natural History, along with the Delhi Purple Sapphire.
Princess Nadezhda Petrovna Orlov
However, it is highly debatable today how much of the Black Orlov’s story is true. Most black diamonds come from Brazil and Africa, rather than India. Most Hindus consider the color black to be an unfavorable color. History also indicates that Leonila Galitsine-Bariatinsky lived to a ripe old age of 102 and while most historians doubt the existence of a Princess Nadia Vygin-Orlov, there was a Nadezhda Petrovna Orlov. This woman is recorded to have left Russian after the revolution and it is possible she may have sold jewels in order to pay for the journey. Whether the story is true or not, the rule of thumb appears to remain that all famous diamonds have some degree of notoriety. After all, if assured death or a cursed life doesn’t discourage a thief, not much else will. See Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 of the Monday Mystery series. Established in 1912, the King family has owned and operated King Jewelers for five generations while building an outstanding reputation steeped in quality, value, and first-class service. Today, King Jewelers has brick-and-mortar stores located in Aventura, FL and Nashville, TN, both of which have won numerous regional and national awards of distinction. Offering a magnificent selection of fine jewelry collections including the hottest Italian designs, estate jewelry, colored gemstones and fancy-colored diamonds, as well as luxury European timepieces, King Jewelers prides itself in being one step ahead of the trend. In addition, King Jewelers offers on-site jewelry and watch repairs, custom design services, appraisals, estate buying, and corporate gift programs. For more information, visit www.kings1912.com.
If you’re looking for a solid watch with a handsome design and a history steeped in aviation, look no further than IWC’s Big Pilot watches. The Pilot collection is easily one of the brand’s most popular watch collections. It would seem that actor Bradley Cooper would agree with this assessment as he was recently spotted wearing an IWC Big Pilot’s Watch on the cover of the Hollywood Reporter and at the Toronto International Film Festival. It looks like Cooper (known for movies such as The Hangover and The A-Team) is wearing the classic IWC Big Pilot’s Watch (ref. 5009) that holds IWC’s largest in-house manufactured movement and has a seven day power reserve. The stainless steel case is 46mm in diameter and has a soft iron cage that protects the movement from magnetic fields. The roots of the design of this watch can be traced all the way back to 1940 when IWC’s first Pilot’s watch debuted.
IWC’s goal with the Pilot’s collection was to create sturdy and reliable timepieces that could withstand the extreme environments that pilots often encounter. As a result, the Pilot’s watches are protected against dust, forces up to 30g, extreme temperature fluctuations, and magnetic fields. To add to the Big Pilot’s appeal, the dial is highly legible and the cases are made of strong materials like titanium. Also, as IWC also dedicates a collection re-design each year at SIHH, the year 2012 has been known as the year of the Pilot with new watch releases featuring modernized designs of these iconic timepieces. King Jewelers is an authorized dealer for IWC watches in South Florida and Middle Tennessee as well as for over forty luxury Swiss watch brands including Bell & Ross, Breguet, Breitling, Cartier, Chanel, Chopard, DeWitt, Harry Winston, Hublot, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Jaquet Droz, Montblanc, Roger Dubuis and TAG Heuer. King Jewelers is a member of the American Watch Guild and has been named a Leading Watch Retailer in North America by International Wristwatch Magazine. King Jewelers also offers expert watch repair and watch restoration at their retail locations in Aventura, FL and Nashville, TN. For more information, please visit www.iwc.com.
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