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Meet the Winners of the 2019 Serendipity Jewelry Awards
2/12/2020
At Manfredi Jewels, a mainstay in Fairfield County for decades, you’ll find a variety of brands, collections and designers in their Greenwich and New Canaan, CT locations. “A customer can come into either of two stores and see the best watch and jewelry brands in the world—it’s almost [like] having 40 mini boutiques within the Manfredi space,” says owner Roberto Chiappelloni. Customers can try on jewelry and watch brands includingRoberto Coin, Mikimoto, Bulgari, Vacheron Constantin, Longines and Rolex, to name a few. And the company continues to innovate and look for brands that customers will be excited about: “We are currently renovating our Greenwich flagship location, and we are expanding our offerings in watches and jewelry and continuing to grow our estate and bridal businesses,” says Chiappelloni.
Vacheron Constantin Overseas 33mm, A Feminine Take On Casual Chic
02/14/2020
The Overseas collection embraces its feminine side. Two new timepieces welcome time on a silver-toned lacquered dial for the version in 18K 5N pink gold and an original denim blue lacquered dial for the steel variation. The six-sided bezels adorned with “brilliant”-cut diamonds light up the path of the hands and the date appearing at 3 o’clock.
Longines HydroConquest: A New Look In Green
02/06/2020
Longines' HydroConquest collection is now available in green hues.
The green model is the perfect addition to the HydroConquest collection’s blue, grey and black timepieces. The khaki model features a ceramic bezel insert that matches the colour of the dial and ties together the fully modernized design and sporty silhouette. Mounted on a stainless steel or green rubber strap, the watch, which is available in two sizes (41 or 43 mm in diameter), is powered by a self-winding mechanical movement (L888.3 calibre).
Grand Seiko celebrates its 60th anniversary with four special limited editions
January 30, 2020
Like all the four limited editions, this Hi-beat 36000 has a dial in Grand Seiko’s signature blue
In the late 1950’s, a small team of Seiko’s finest watchmakers came together with a very simple yet ambitious aim. It was to create the very best watch of which they were capable, with the highest possible levels of precision, legibility, durability and ease of use. In December 1960, their first creation was born and, in keeping with the team’s ambition and desire to create the “king” of watches, it was named Grand Seiko. It had a level of accuracy equivalent to the superior grade of the recognized chronometer standard at the time and it marked the first step on a sixty year journey towards the summit of the watchmaking art.
Conjuring A Sky Full Of Stars: 1966 Orion Trilogy
01/29/2020
Iconic design, reinvented. Technical excellence. Refined elegance. Variety. The new 1966 Orion has it all. The timepiece is a modern twist on the classic 1966 collection with three ultra-thin cases and two different aventurine dial colours (one blue and one black) that conjure up a sky full of stars.
Girard-Perregaux Unveils The Laureato Absolute Passion
01/29/2020
For those passionate about the world of sport and especially sport cars, red has long been an iconic colour that Girard-Perregaux has integrated into collections for decades. The Laureato Absolute Passion now offers an iconic chronograph that celebrates this red legacy.
ANNUAL WATCH & JEWELRY SALE
1/25/2020
Up to 50 % OFF select watch and jewelry. Please visit our Greenwich and New Canaan Stores between January 25 and February 15.
Hermès Arceau Squelette
01/21/2020
The mysterious and enigmatic Arceau watch confines itself to essential: the mysteries of an elegance imbued with understated lightness. Its skeleton heart appears beneath a smoked crystal, punctuated by openwork numerals.
Designed by Henri d’Origny in 1978, the Arceau watch is the epitome of formal classicism tinged with singularity. Its sober and carefully studied design, its round case with asymmetrical stirrup-shaped lugs, along with its sloping font evoking a galloping horse, all contribute to establishing its timeless yet contemporary nature. Hovering between shadow and light, this new interpretation of Hermès time subtly reveals the complexity of mechanical architecture.
Parmigiani Fleurier Presents The Tonda 1950 Flying Tourbillon Double Rainbow
01/16/2020
A radiant tourbillon illuminates a shower of diamonds, revealing a double rainbow over a scintillating aventurine night sky.
Following the launch of the Tonda 1950 Rainbow, Parmigiani Fleurier is proud to present its new creation: the Tonda 1950 Flying Tourbillon Double Rainbow. This haute horlogerie timepiece, driven by the in-house ultra-thin PF517 movement, features a double gradient of extraordinary colours and represents a fine example of Parmigiani F
Introducing The New OMEGA Constellation Gents' Collection
01/16/2020
For the Swiss watchmaker OMEGA, the pursuit of excellence is a lifetime’s work. In all of its most iconic collections, the brand is constantly innovating its designs to achieve advanced levels of sophistication and precision. This is particularly true for the famous Constellation Gents’ collection, which is now welcoming its 5th exciting generation of models.
There are 26 new models to choose from in the diverse selection, all sized at 39 mm. Crafted from the most exquisite materials, such as 18K yellow gold, 18K Sedna™ gold and stainless steel, they all exude a refined sense of luxury and elegance.
THE OMEGA SPEEDMASTER MOONWATCH 321 STAINLESS STEEL
1/7/2020
The 321 Powers On! OMEGA's Legendary Calibre Is The Driving Force Behind Another Moonwatch
Zenith Presents Its First Watch Based On A Japanese Manga, The “A384 Revival Lupin The Third Edition”
12/12/2019
With the release of the A384 Revival this year to mark the 50th anniversary of the El Primero calibre, the opportunity to finally create the watch depicted in the Japanese manga and anime series Lupin the Third presented itself to Zenith. Limited to 50 pieces, the A384 Lupin The Third Edition is Japan-exclusive. This collaboration marks the first time that a Zenith watch has been made based on a manga and anime series.
Will You Dare To Confront The Limited-Edition Hammerhead Shark Attack?
12/10/2019
The tide has already come crashing in this winter in Switzerland, bringing with it three brash new models in the Ulysse Nardin DIVER collection. After the November launch of the DIVER X & LADY DIVER, Ulysse Nardin is now emerging with the latest chapter in the DIVER story: three new, bold 44 mm chronographs: a black and titanium version, a UN-blue and rose gold version and a blue & red and titanium Hammerhead Shark special numbered edition. These striking models cap the wave of the Ulysse Nardin armada of DIVER watches, reasserting its uncontestable status as the watchmaker of the oceans and demonstrating the Manufacture’s capacity to sail ever forward.
Patrimony Self-Winding - Minimalist Elegance In A Midnight Blue Gown
12/03/2019
Available in two 36 mm and 36.5 mm feminine versions, the Patrimony self-winding watch adopts a new sunburst satin-finish blue dial making a perfect match with the pink gold of its case. A chic and timeless signature, pared down or set with diamonds. Simply quintessential!
The Chronographs Have Arrived!
12/11/2019
OMEGA’s brand new Seamaster Diver 300M Chronograph collection becomes available worldwide.
The Seamaster Diver 300M is a modern classic in the world of watchmaking. First launched in 1993, its reputation for underwater excellence and design has grown significantly over the past 26 years. Now, OMEGA has brought its latest collection of chronographs to the surface. Customers everywhere have the chance to try these watches on – and view the beautiful new features up close.
Join us for Mimosas and magnificent Messika Jewelry
December 16th, 2019
Join us on
Monday, December 16th, 10am - 2pm
for Mimosas and magnificent Messika Jewelry
Manfredi Jewels will donate 10% of all Messika sales to kids in crisis.
Location: 121 Greenwich Ave, Greeniwch, CT 06830
Manfredi New Canaan x TUDOR Holiday Party! Celebrate with Us...
December 13, 2019
Join us for an exclusive holiday celebration and viewing of the 2019 TUDOR collection. Manfredi Jewels is thrilled to launch
TUDOR WATCH in New Canaan.
Introducing Breguet Marine 5517 Bucherer Blue Editions
December 7, 2019
Through Bucherer BLUE EDITIONS, the traditional family business from Lucerne celebrates the fine art of watchmaking elegantly combining tradition with innovation. In keeping with this fascinating approach comes the most recent addition to the exclusive collection: a collaboration with Breguet. The Marine 5517 model makes its debut in a new and exciting creation with a deep blue engine-turned dial, paired with a titanium case – a first for this model range.
Breguet Marine Chronograph 5527
December 7, 2019
Abraham-Louis Breguet was the brains behind countless inventions in the watchmaking world.
In addition to the tourbillon and the pare-chute shock protection device, to mention only two, we also owe to him the split-seconds chronograph, a complication that will soon be celebrating two centuries of existence. Not only did he produce certain timepieces equipped with a seconds hand that could be started and stopped on demand before 1810, but A.-L. Breguet subsequently created an ingenious inking chronograph with his pupil Fatton, then went even further by developing a “chronomètre à doubles secondes, dit d’observation” from 1820 onwards, the undisputed ancestor of all split-seconds chronographs. Breguet’s work inspired the entire watchmaking profession in all fields, and notably that of chronographs.
Get a free watch winder with the purchase of a watch at Manfredi Jewels
December 7, 2019
Keep your watch wound with this amazing deal, for a limited time only.
Manfredi Jewels is currently running an excellent deal you won't want to miss out on. For a limited time only, Manfredi will give you a free Wolf watch winder when you spend over $2,000 on a new luxury watch. Browse the watches & watch winders. There are over 1,000 watches included in this deal, and you can browse them all...
Vacheron Constantin Overseas dual time
December 7, 2019
Technicality meets practicality in the new Overseas dual time model equipped with an in-house movement enabling simultaneous reading of two timezones governed by particularly user-friendly handling and enhanced by three interchangeable bracelet/straps in steel, leather or rubber.
The traveller-dedicated Overseas dual time watch flaunts a distinctive design epitomising Fine Watchmaking dedicated to user friendliness. A six-sided bezel inspired by the emblematic Maltese cross; in-house movements designed for smooth and easy handling; an oscillating weight adorned with a wind rose, interchangeable bracelet/straps: Overseas embodies a modern lifestyle resolutely open to the wider world. This Overseas dual time timekeeper joins the adventure equipped with the eponymous function representing a complication much favoured by globetrotters.
Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes De Vache 1955
September 4, 2019
Born in 1955 in the effervescence of the post-war years, the "Cornes de vache" model, named after the characteristic shape of its lugs, quickly established itself as one of the emblematic chronographs of its time. Bearing reference 6087 and produced in extremely limited numbers, it is today one of the most sought-after models among devotees of the Maison. In the vintage spirit of its Historiques collection, Vacheron Constantin is offering a reissue of this steel piece characterised by a blend of tradition and stylistic originality.
Montblanc Heritage Small Second Limited Edition 38
11/08/2019
Inspired by Minerva timepieces from the 1950s, Montblanc discovers a hidden box of original Minerva MB M62.00 calibers from 2003. Only 38 movements were discovered in the archives of the Manufacture in Villeret (Jura mountains, Switzerland) and they now equip the new Montblanc Heritage Small Second Limited Edition 38.
These timepieces feature all the codes of fine watchmaking with a pure, classic, vintage design. For the first time, this rare limited edition timepiece bears the name of Minerva on the dial in the form of a secret signature, which will only occur this one time, making this a true Heritage timepiece for collectors and watch aficionados.
Jaquet Droz Celebrates The New Chinese Zodiac Cycle With Four Exclusive Creations
December 5, 2019
The brand is shining the spotlight on its Ateliers d’Art by featuring four variations of its Petite Heure Minute watch that celebrate the sign of the Rat. This animal thus marks the start of a new cycle in the Chinese calendar.
A Special Seamaster Released! OMEGA Unveils The 007 Edition
December 4, 2019
Daniel Craig and the 007 producers collaborate on a new James Bond timepiece.
The 25th official James Bond film, No Time To Die, will be released in April 2020 and OMEGA has unveiled the new timepiece that will be worn by 007 in the film. As well as appearing on screen, this non-limited watch will also be made available in OMEGA’s current collection from February.
Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Power Control – Racing In Style
December 4, 2019
With the Mille Miglia GTS Power Control, Chopard unveils a new, limited edition watch inspired by the evocative world of classic automobiles. Featuring a a two-tone steel and 18-carat ethical rose gold case, the Mille Miglia GTS Power Control is endowed with a Chronometer-certified, self-winding movement offering 60 hours of power reserve, and a dial and strap recalling the tones of historic competition cars.
Holiday Gift Guide: The 13 Top Luxury Watches
November 25, 2019
For the perfect gift this holiday season, look no further than Manfredi Jewels for a luxurious and iconic watch for him or her. The family-owned company has been in business since 1988 and is an authorized dealer for over 60 luxury watch and jewelry brands, including Rolex, Chopard, Montblanc, Omega and Hermès. Manfredi will gift wrap your watch beautifully if you order online or purchase in their Greenwich or New Canaan stores and shipping is always complimentary. Here are the 13 best watches to gift this year
Vacheron Constantin Overseas: Back To Black
November 21, 2019
The Overseas collection treats itself to a total black look. Two new timepieces are available in a black lacquered dial beautifully framed by the shimmering gleam of the steel case.
Ulysse Nardin Diver X Cape Horn & Nemo Point: Timepieces For The Everest Of The Seas
November 21, 2019
The Vendée Globe is the world’s most daunting open-ocean race and Ulysse Nardin has risen to the challenge by creating the peerless Diver X Cape Horn and Diver X Nemo Point.
Harry Winston Presents The Premier Hypnotic Opal Mosaic
October 22, 2019
Harry Winston presents the Premier Hypnotic Opal Mosaic, a spellbinding timepiece that celebrates Mr. Winston’s passion for motion and color in fine jewelry. Crafted in luxurious 18-karat white gold, a spellbinding profusion of baguette-cut diamonds and vivid blue sapphires swirls against an iridescent opal background, diffusing color and kinetic energy in all directions.
The Longines Heritage Classic: Immersion In The 1930s
Today, Longines revisits a model typical of the 1930s – characterised by the aesthetic of its sector dial – to bring forth The Longines Heritage Classic.
BVLGARI Serpenti Seduttori watch
October 18, 2019
THE NEW SERPENTI SEDUTTORI WATCH DISCOVER THE TIMEPIECE THE ULTIMATE QUEST FOR BEAUTY
Urban Jürgensen One GMT: A Reason to Travel...
October 17, 2019
In its first foray into the sport-watch category, Denmark's Urban Jürgensen has designed a new icon, says L.A. artist Wes Lang.
Montblanc Trunk Show at Manfredi Jewels Greenwich Location
November 9th, 2019
Manfredi invited you to an exlusive Montblanc Trunk Show. Timpieces only seen at WatchTime NY. Manfredi Jewels 121 Greenwich Avenue Greenwich CT 06830 Saturday, November 9th, 2019 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
The History of Seiko Through 12 Milestone Seiko Watches
November 6, 2019
Those who know Seiko mainly for its lower-priced quartz watches — and even many who have discovered the Japanese brand’s high-horology Grand Seiko timepieces — may be unaware that Seiko’s history of watchmaking stretches all the way back to the late 19th century, and includes several watch-world firsts. Here are the highlights.
Grand Seiko Heritage Collection Limited Edition
October 30, 2019
From the Grand Seiko Heritage Collection, a limited edition model has emerged that focuses on autumn in Japan.
The dial captures the scenery seen in the mountainous areas of Japan in which the leaves gradually turn to a deep red as the season changes from summer to autumn.
This limited model, expresses the unique scenery of autumn in Japan, showing a range of gradations of the leaves that gradually turn red. Its colors reflects not only the leaves of autumn but also the way that their colors are reflected in the lacquered wooden floors of traditional Japanese architecture.
MESSIKA CAMPAIGN 2019
02 SEPTEMBER 2019
The new heroines
Kate Moss, Sylvia Hoeks, Joan Smalls…
For her next campaign, Valérie Messika has chosen to cast three contemporary icons that break the codes of Parisian jewelry.
Urwerk UR-111C Black
October 30, 2019
Once you have seen it, it is impossible to get the UR-111C Black out of your mind. It seems deliberately designed to mesmerise. At first glance, it is the fiery contrast of the orange markings against the dark case that captures the imagination. Then the case itself. You can almost feel its balanced and fluid lines moulding to your wrist. Like all of URWERK’s watches, it’s built to astonish, albeit on traditional mechanical watchmaking principles. And it’s true to URWERK’s purpose — to demonstrate unusual and unexpected ways of telling the time on your wrist.
Gucci launches the new watch line GRIP
Gucci introduces a brand-new genderless watch line: Grip.
The name Grip is a reference not only to the way in which the timepiece fits snug to the wrist: the watch hugs the wrist, adhering in the way trainers stick to the grip tape on a skateboard.
Spring Drive and Godzilla. A celebration of two anniversaries in a Grand Seiko limited edition.
October 2, 2019
The 20th anniversary of Spring Drive is celebrated this year with a new design in Grand Seiko’s sport collection that showcases the watches’ capabilities to withstand the most demanding sport environment. The design brings a new edge to the collection with its sharp corners and bold case and today, a new creation celebrates the anniversaries of both Spring Drive and Japan’s iconic monster, Godzilla, in a striking commemorative edition.
2019 Baselworld TUDOR BLACK BAY P01
TUDOR introduces the Black Bay P01, a watch based
on a legendary prototype developed in the late 1960s
and proposed to the US Navy, and in so doing lifts
the veil on a little-known aspect of its history.
Grand Seiko Pays Tribute to the Nature of Time and Japan’s Twenty-Four Seasons with Four New Timepieces in its Heritage Collection.
Sep 30, 2019
Unveiling its deep sensibilities and a reverence for the Japanese passage of time, Grand Seiko has reimagined the iconic 62GS design with four new timepieces for its Heritage Collection.
New OMEGA Celebrates Classic Bond Movie
September 24th, 2019
OMEGA releases a Seamaster Diver 300M to celebrate the 50th anniversary of On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969), replete with 007-details and more than a few surprises.
A one-off signed DE BETHUNE x URWERK for Only Watch 2019
Expressing the perfection ofthe celestial order, this unique timepiece is a complex interaction of mechanismsspecific to De Bethune and Urwerk – a true fusion of their watchmaking genes.
Laureato Skeleton Earth to Sky Edition
June 28, 2019
An alliance of the unscrutable blackness of the cosmos and the blueness of Earth, of ceramic with the sensuousness of a skeleton movement, conceived like a sculpture to form a whole that is resolutely contemporary, masculine, assertive and distinctive.
Omega Seamaster Diver 300M White Ceramic Dial
May 19, 2019
Amongst the many choices of Seamaster Diver 300M, customers can now choose this model with a new white ceramic [ZrO2] dial. The colour works perfectly with the surrounding black bezel and stainless steel case.
White Ceramic Dial
To give the new ceramic white dial extra depth, OMEGA has included laser-engraved waves, a date window at 6 o’clock and the famous Seamaster name highlighted in red. Blackened hands and indexes complete the design and are filled with white Super- LumiNova.
ARAJI P. HENSON WEARS ROBERTO COIN TO THE 2019 EMMY AWARDS
Sep 23, 2019
Taraji P. Henson once again turns heads as she strikes a pose at the 2019 Emmy Awards. Ms. Henson radiates pure elegance wearing a bold colored gown, adorned with New Barocco Diamond Earrings, a Diamond Petals Ring, and a Pois Moi Luna bracelet.
Bell & Ross Releases the New BR05 Collection
Sep 5, 2019
Bell & Ross, leading brand in the aviation watch market with its iconic square BR03 model designed for professionals in extreme environments, is now unveiling its BR05 collection.
Faithful to the brand’s watchwords of legibility, functionality, reliability and precision, this new model boasts a resolutely urban look and feel.
30 Most Expensive Celebrity Engagement Rings
August 28, 2019
Whether you ardently follow celebrity news or only flip through a celeb magazine every so often, we confess that we are fans of ring-spotting incredible celebrity engagement rings to see who got it right...and who should have chosen Tacori.
Zenith celebrates summer with a feminine take on three iconic watch designs
JULY 24, 2019
Founded over 150 years ago, Zenith has always been an innovator and a designer of timeless watches. Each of the Maison’s collections reflects a unique mindset, bridging past, present and future. Zenith’s iconic designs are traditionally worn by men, but this summer the watchmaker shows that they look every bit as striking on women.
UNIQUE EXPERIENCES WITH THE EL PRIMERO A386 REVIVAL FOR ONLY WATCH
7/8/2019
The buyer of this one-off timepiece will also be rewarded with an unprecedented array of watchmaking experiences offering an immersion into luxury according to Zenith. Like the watches in the 50th anniversary commemoration box, the Only Watch special edition comes with a lifetime warranty (including service) in honour of the current El Primero 50th anniversary celebration. It also includes an invitation for the purchaser to visit the Monde étoile de Zenith and the famous grenier of its Manufacture in Le Locle, the attic where Charles Vermot hid the famous tools for the El Primero movement that was to revolutionise Zenith’s future.
Zenith EL PRIMERO A384 REVIVAL
July 5,2019
When the El Primero automatic chronograph calibre was first announced in 1969, it took the world of watchmaking by storm. It was the first automatic chronograph movement and brought forth a set of distinctive features, which have allowed it to stand the test of time and remain an exceptional movement half a century on: a high frequency of 36’000 vph, a column-wheel chronograph mechanism, and an automatic winding system that delivers 50 hours of power reserve.
Hermes Slim d'Hermès Titane
March 12, 2019
The new Slim D’Hermès asserts its singular character through colourful touches. Its ultra-light titanium case, its anthracite dial lit up with Hermès orange and its ultra-thin Manufacture Hermès movement form a lively yet understated composition.
Sleek lines and playful contrasts set a resolutely dynamic and bold tone for the Slim d’Hermès Titane, an interpretation enriching the Slim d’Hermès collection. Created in 2015 by Philippe Delhotal, Creative Director of the Hermès watchmaking division, this model is the epitome of simplicity, rigorous discipline and balance. The delicate curves of its round case with angular lugs, the purity of its dial with its original font designed by Philippe Apeloig, conceal the Hermès Manufacture Hermès H1950 self-winding movement adorned with a sprinkling of Hs.
F.P. Journe - Invenit & Fecit. CHRONOGRAPHE MONOPOUSSOIR RATTRAPANTE
The lineSport collection broadens with the new Chronographe Monopoussoir Rattrapante, available in 3 versions: one in Platinum PT
950, one in 18 K red Gold and one in Titanium grade 5. The case of 44 mm diameter and 12 mm thick encloses the new monopoussoir
split second chronograph movement with a very large date, made in 18 K rose Gold for the Platinum and the red Gold versions and
in Aluminium alloy for the Titanium version.
Seiko Presage salutes Japanese craftsmanship in porcelain from Arita.
March 21, 2019
In a few short years, the Presage collection has won over watch lovers throughout the world for its collection of watches that combine Seiko’s traditional watchmaking skills with dials that showcase different forms of Japanese craftsmanship, from enamel to Urushi lacquer. Today, Presage brings to life another expression of Japan’s rich cultural heritage in a series of two automatic watches with dials made of porcelain from Arita, a town which, for over 400 years, has been the home of porcelain in Japan.
LAUNCHING THE JÜRGENSEN ONE AT BASELWORLD 2019
March 19, 2019
A CLASSICAL DEFINITION OF BEAUTY
“such a harmony among the
parts and of the part to the whole
and the whole to the part,
that nothing could be added,
changed, or removed,
but for the worse.”
DEFY EL PRIMERO 21 CARBON
March 20, 2019
A high-performance, unprecedented calibre such as the El Primero 21 deserves a resolutely contemporary design, while remaining faithful to the Zenith El Primero heritage of boundary-pushing precision. Featuring a combination of straight lines and angles, the geometric facets of the case perfectly complement the voluminous architecture of the openworked movement. The highest frequency chronograph ever to be serially produced now comes in a lightweight and robust carbon fibre case.
Girard-Perregaux La Esmeralda Tourbillon
April 8, 2019
Girard-Perregaux presents La Esmeralda Tourbillon in white gold.
This timepiece is directly inspired by the famous pocket watch created by
Constant Girard, which won a gold medal at the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1889.
The symmetrical and ingenious architecture of the movement becomes the face of the watch.
The movement is equipped with a platinum micro-rotor fitted beneath the barrel.
Each of its 310 components is polished and hand-engraving
in keeping with the finest traditions.
The design of the famous three gold bridges is inspired by those of the 1889 Esmeralda.
Five different types of finishes are skilfully hand-crafted.
Blancpain Air Command
May 20, 2019
The Blancpain Air Command chronograph belongs to the select circle of legendary watches whose very rareness exacerbates their appeal to collectors. While its creation remains something of a mystery and has generated a variety of stories, its military vocation is a certainty. Considered superior to that of other timepieces of this type, its design is likewise universally admired. Blancpain is now reissuing this legendary model in a 500-piece vintage style edition and the arrival of this major new model in the brand’s collections testifies to a little-known part of its history.
4Cs of Diamond Quality
May 9, 2019
Beautiful. Rare. Cherished. Each diamond is unique and is a miracle of time, place and change. And each has specific qualities that establish its value.
Until the middle of the twentieth century, there was no agreed-upon standard by which diamonds could be judged. GIA created the first, and now globally accepted standard for describing diamonds: Color, Clarity, Cut and Carat Weight.
Grand Seiko Elegance Collection Spring Drive SBGA407
April 26, 2019
A classical case that conveys the atmosphere of the first GS, and a spring drive model that reflects the "snowflake blue" dial, has emerged. The distinctive dial pattern, which is inspired by the beauty of the snow in the Shinshu region. This pattern is known as "Snowflake" and used mainly as dial finish, and has gained popularity from around the world. This is the first blue color model to be colored while emphasizing the delicate texture of Japanese paper, which is unique to snow and white dials.
Laurent Ferrier Tourbillon Grand Sport
May 6, 2019
A brand-new collection in a sporty style to celebrate 40 years since the brand’s founders raced together at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and 10 years since the conception of its very first tourbillon.
Grand Seiko Baselworld 2019 Exclusive Preview
MAY 11, 2019
Manfredi invites you to preview Grand Seiko new Baselworld Novelties on May 11th...
Come see the SBGA407, SBGA403, SBGC230, SBGC 231, SBGY002, SBGY003, SBGZ001, SBGZ003 and more before they will be released later this year....
Messika Trunk Show and special book signing by Lynda Cohen Loigman....
MAY 3 and 4, 2019
Manfredi & Messika will be donating 5% of the retail price to
Special Education Legal Fund.
THE BIG INTERVIEW: Manfredi’s Roberto Chiappelloni describes his journey from trattorias to top end timepieces
APRIL 23, 2019
Roberto Chiappelloni built his first successful business empire as a restaurateur, bringing his passion for food from his Italian homeland to the residents of Queens and upstate New York. But a love of watches and a chance encounter with the owner of a pawn shop who sold him unloved timepieces turned into a second career as the creator and owner of Manfredi Jewels. The company now has two stores in Greenwich, CT, one selling pieces from the world’s most exclusive independent watchmakers, the other an authorized Rolex boutique. Mr Chiappelloni has helped many great watchmakers get a foothold in the United States, but now, as he tells WatchPro’s Rob Corder, finds little loyalty in return for his decades of service and wants to see much tougher action to fight the gray market so that he can continue giving gold standard service and support to his valued customers.
Montblanc 1858 And The Power of Reconnecting Through Nature
APR 1, 2019
In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, finding the inner clarity and inspiration to focus on the things that really matter can be challenging, but stepping outside to experience nature can help us reconnect with who we are and the world around us. Montblanc’s new campaign tells the story of two different individuals, each on their own journey of self-discovery through nature, accompanied by the Montblanc 1858 Geosphere, a Montblanc watch that pays tribute to the legendary Minerva watches from the 1930’s and captures the spirit of the great outdoors.
5 Ways To Bloom Your Diamond
MARCH 26, 2019
Most commonly known as the “Halo”, at Tacori we “Bloom” your center diamond to add some extra sparkle to your ring!
No matter which bloom you choose, a Tacori Bloom is a gorgeous design detail that will make heads turn with its added pop of sparkle. Tacori Blooms perfectly wrap around the center stones for a seamless blanket of diamonds.
TRUE LUXURY - Manfredi Jewels of Greenwich has created a haven for luxury shoppers.
MARCH 21, 2019
For Manfredi Jewels, the focus is squarely on the client where the shopper can enjoy a combination of unparalleled selection coupled with uncompromising
quality, in a boutique setting.
Here, owner Roberto Chiappelloni
discusses what it takes to create a luxury experience as he and his staff cater to the demands of today’s brand-savvy consumers of watches and fine jewelry.
Glashütte Original presents new annual edition: Sixties and Sixties Panorama Date
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
The Sixties line presents legendary 1960s design and embodies the art of Glashütte watchmaking, whose traditions date back to 1845. Lively and extrovert, dedicated to the spirit of the times today, it is certainly not something for fans of nostalgia. It was only in 2018 that the popular line saw the first of its striking annual editions. The fascinating green versions inspired watch and design enthusiasts all over the world. Today Glashütte Original delivers an exciting sequel to this success story: for its annual edition 2019, the German manufactory presents the Sixties and Sixties Panorama Date in multi-faceted orange.
BREGUET CLASSIQUE 5177 GRAND FEU BLUE ENAMEL
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
In its current collection, the new Breguet Classique 5177 presents the Breguet blue for the first time in a grand feu enamel. This unique color affirms the elegant simplicity of the Breguet style in a contemporary register.
In the eighteenth century, an age marked by baroque exuberance, Abraham-Louis Breguet favored refined aesthetics. This simplicity became par for the course and its style seduced the elite. In 2019, the new Breguet Classique 5177 Grand Feu Blue Enamel is essentially inspired by these neoclassical lines. However, Breguet adds a fresh new touch this time, with the color of the blued hands being transposed onto the dial; presenting an unprecedented deep blue grand feu enamel.
HAMILTON: OUR DEFINING MOVIE MOMENT
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
HAMILTON AND INTERSTELLAR: MAKING ‘THE MURPH’
In 2014, the futuristic blockbuster Interstellar hit movie theaters, captivating audiences with its special effects, intriguing plot and the love story between a father and his daughter. The Khaki Field Murph is one of the main emotional links between the two main characters.
A new manual-winding caliber. A new slim profile. An Urushi dial. The Grand Seiko Elegance Collection sets a new course.
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
Grand Seiko is pleased to announce a new slim design in the Elegance Collection. The combination of a new case, a new manual-winding caliber with a small seconds hand and Urushi lacquer has made possible the creation of a watch that offers a new graceful refinement as well as Grand Seiko’s uniquely Japanese aesthetic.
DEFY CLASSIC BLACK, WHITE & BLUE CERAMIC
JANUARY 15, 2019
Style and substance come together seamlessly in the new DEFY Classic Black, White and Blue Ceramic timepieces, marking the first time the ultra-hard and integrally colored material makes its way to the DEFY Classic collection. With an intriguing display of micro-mechanics accentuated by monochromatic tones, paired with the superlative performance that is synonymous with the Zenith manufacture and its in-house calibres, the new trio of DEFY Classic Ceramic resonates with the style-conscious urbanite.
SIHH 19: Shade of blue, New Fiftysix® models
JANUARY 14, 2019
Casually styled and eminently suited to daily wear, the Fiftysix collection welcomes two new models.
Launched in 2018 at London’s legendary Abbey Road Studios in the company of Benjamin Clementine – one of the talents personifying the collection in the new Vacheron Constantin communication campaign –, Fiftysix is revisiting the codes of an iconic 1956 model. The models unveiled to date are now joined by a version featuring a petrol blue dial specifically developed for this collection. The epitome of relaxed elegance, this shade lends a noble touch to the masculine wardrobe, and will now attire the dials of the Fiftysix self-winding and Fiftysix complete calendar models.
Discover The New Speake-Marin Openworked Tourbillon
January 30, 2019
After the successes of the “One&Two” Openworked Hours& Minutes and the “One&Two” Openworked Dual Time launched in the last two years, which marked a new aesthetic trend for the brand, Speake-Marin now extends its Openworked collection with a new complication: a 60 seconds Flying Tourbillon.
Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Skelet-One Ceramic
DECEMBER 19, 2018
Sheathed in black ceramic, boasting a dial with blued steel screws and white gold indexes, and worn on a blue canvas strap, the Grande Seconde Skelet-One Ceramic by Jaquet Droz solidifies its modern, masculine identity.
Hermès Arceau 78
December 28, 2018
The Arceau 78 watch features the understated and elegant allure of a timeless object paradoxically in tune with its time.
In 1978, Henri d’Origny ‘unbridled’ aesthetic codes by combining a round case with asymmetrical lugs inspired by stirrups, and a sloping font evoking a horse’s galop. This Very Large Model in stainless steel with a 40 mm diameter now comes with a grained anthracite dial, cream-coloured numerals and hands, as well as a natural Barenia calf strap.
Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda Métropolitaine Sélène Rose Gold
December 3, 2018
A feminine complication that marries elegance and
the celestial world with the majesty of rose gold.
Parmigiani Fleurier has expanded its Tonda Métropolitaine Sélène range following the resounding success of this watch, launched in 2016, with two new models in rose gold. These models display the moon phases thanks to a movement produced entirely in-house and set in a modern, refined rose gold case.
Manfredi Jewels Is Throwing A 30th Anniversary Party (And You're Invited) The watch world institution is celebrating three decades in business.
OCTOBER 24, 2018
Our friends over at Manfredi Jewels in Greenwich, Connecticut, are marking a pretty major anniversary this year – it's been 30 years since Roberto Chiappelloni set up shop and created one of the best watch retailers out there today. To celebrate, they're hosting a party at their shop on Greenwich Avenue and would love for you to be there. It should be a pretty incredible night, with cocktails, food, and some of the coolest watches (and watch collectors) you'll find anywhere in the world.
Manfredi Jewels works with top end indie watchmakers to celebrate 30th anniversary
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Manfredi Jewels will hold a celebration to mark its 30th anniversary this month at its flagship boutique in Greenwich, Connecticut, and is teaming up with some of its most prestigious brands including Fabergé, Messika, Voutilainen, and Grönefeld to create and showcase one-of-a-kind pieces.
Voutilainen x Manfredi 30th Anniversary
MAY 24, 2018
Two things the watch industry loves more than anything are collaborations and anniversaries. When the two are combined in the right way, you can get a very special timepiece that exceeds what any single entity could have imagined on their own; when combined poorly – and boy can it be done poorly – you get hackneyed watches with inflated price tags and fluffy marketing campaigns. Luckily, the watch we have here today is a near perfect example of the former, and doesn't contain a trace of the latter. To celebrate their 30th year in business, Manfredi Jewels of Greenwich, Connecticut, has teamed up with Kari Voutilainen to create a set of eight complicated, customizable watches in stainless steel. Yeah, like I said.
Girard-Perregaux Partners the WinteRace
June 6, 2018
Girard-Perregaux once again participated in the WinteRace, the classic regularity rally, which was held in the beautiful setting of Cortina d'Ampezzo from March 1st to 3rd 2018. Accompanying the Girard-Perregaux team on the snowy roads was the new Laureato Chronograph.
Harry Winston Emerald Collection
January 18, 2018
Two years after its successful debut, the Harry Winston Emerald Collection welcomes a sophisticated new timepiece, adorned with soft pink tones, brilliant- cut diamonds and mother-of-pearl. It is the perfect luxury accessory for women who want both the practicality of a timepiece and the hallmark glamour of Harry Winston jewels.
New colors for today’s woman
A spring breeze is blowing through Harry Winston. Novel color combinations and fresh design elements are captivating a new generation of women who value not only the everyday practicality of a trusted timepiece but also the extraordinary diamonds that define Harry Winston’s iconic jewelry collections.
Manfredi Launches ‘The Rare Watch Man’ Podcast Series
November 17, 2017
Manfredi has teamed up with award winning syndicated Talk Radio Personality and Entrepreneur Debbie Nigro to create this one-of-a-kind series. Each of the 8 episodes will feature in-depth interviews with the Manfredi Jewels owner and rare watch collector Roberto Chiappelloni. He will provide his insights on collecting fine timepieces, the history of some of the most iconic watch brands, the state of the luxury industry today as well as personal stories and recommendations for all watch collectors.
An Evening With Manfredi Jewels (And Peter Speake Marin) In Greenwich, CT
DECEMBER 18, 2016
In what is fast becoming a yearly tradition, this past week, our team co-hosted a warm holiday cocktail at legendary Greenwich, CT, retailer Manfredi Jewels. Manfredi is no stranger to most HODINKEE readers, as it remains one of the great independent retailers in the United States, carrying the likes of Audemars Piguet, Omega, Zenith, Ulysse Nardin, Breguet, and Vacheron Constantin, but also independents like Richard Mille, Laurent Ferrier, Ressence, and even Kari Voutilainen. So, to say that our guests had a lot to look at would be something of an understatement.
Join HODINKEE Founder Ben Clymer At Manfredi Jewels In Greenwich, CT (Along With A Very Special Guest)
DECEMBER 13, 2016
Tomorrow evening, Team HODINKEE will be making its way out to Greenwich, Connecticut, to enjoy a cocktail or two at Manfredi Jewels, a must-visit spot for any watch lover. Roberto Chiappelloni of Manfredi Jewels and our own Ben Clymer will be welcoming guests for drinks, hors d'ouvres, and, of course, tons of incredible watches, along with special guest Peter Speake Marin, founder of his own eponymous watch brand. It's going to be an incredible night and we'd love you to join us.
Girard-Perregaux Cat’s Eye Aventurine
07/18/2016
The Girard-Perregaux Manufacture presents this seductive new version of its iconic Cat’s Eye collection, widely acclaimed for its magnificent aesthetic and mechanical features. With its dark glittering color dial in aventurine that recalls a night sky full of starts, the new model Girard-Perregaux poetically marks out each hour of day and night as a precious moment.
WW15: Two new additions to the Malte collection, enhanced with slate-coloured dials
09/30/2015
This year, the Malte collection welcomes two models in 18K white gold or 18K 5N pink gold featuring a slate-coloured dial and stamped with the prestigious Hallmark of Geneva. These two timepieces complement the current range of Malte models driven by the now iconic Vacheron Constantin hand- wound Caliber 4400 with its 65-hour power reserve
Recapping Last Night's Event With HODINKEE And Manfredi Jewels In Greenwich, CT
OCTOBER 14, 2015
Last night HODINKEE hosted a fantastic event with Manfredi Jewels at their beautiful boutique in Greenwich, CT. There was a great turn out of HODINKEE readers as well as local clients of Manfredi Jewels – with tons of watches to try on and the champagne flowing.
Watches & Jewelry that Inspire: Manfredi Jewels
September 25, 2015
Bright, shiny and something to long for, a good watch (or piece of fine jewelry) is not hard to come by at Manfredi Jewels. And that’s exactly what owner Roberto Chiappelloni hopes customers find when they visit his Greenwich Avenue store.
Baselworld 2015: Serpenti Goes Head-over-tail
03/20/2015
An ode to eternal renewal: new masterpieces join the Serpenti family to boldly epitomise what a jewellery-watch can be
Bulgari design strikes like a snake, with a stunning expansion of the iconic Serpenti collection, revealed at the 2015 Basel Watch Fair. With inexhaustible creativity, Bulgari’s Serpenti timepieces are reinterpreted with a head-over-tail design, a variation on the beloved original that becomes only more iconic with time. This latest Serpenti joins the family as a masterpiece of craftsmanship, lithely coiling with artisanal gold, mother-of-pearl, lacquer and diamonds, and boldly epitomising what a jewellery-watch can be. As the new face of Serpenti, the design of these innovative snakes entwines wearability with watchmaking, providing an everyday look that is rich with Serpenti seduction.
Manfredi Jewels: 26 Years in Greenwich and Now in New Canaan
Feb 24, 2015
Roberto Chiappeloni wants his New Canaan store to replicate the success of his longstanding Greenwich Avenue store. The Manfredi store, which officially opened this past weekend, is the first branch location for the store, founded in 1988 in downtown Greenwich. Roberto Chiappelloni, the co-owner, was a restaurateur with several restaurants who liked to collect watches and decided to make that interest the basis of a watch and jewelry store.
Buying Watches In Greenwich, Connecticut: Manfredi Jewels
FEB 15, 2015
Welcome back to an aBlogtoWatch original series, where we discuss important stores that sell watches all over the world. Each store we profile has an interesting story to tell about where they operate and who they sell to. Whether you buy watches from brick and mortar retailers or prefer to buy watches online, these are the stores that help shape our watch culture around the globe. There is a long list of stores to cover, but if there is a retail location in your favorite city that we simply can’t miss, let us know in the comments below.
Watch Shopping In Greenwich, Connecticut: A Visit To Manfredi Jewels - One of a small handful of truly meaningful watch stores in the U.S.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
There are just a small handful of truly meaningful watch stores in the United States. This group of forward-thinking, daring, and creative jewelers are, in some cases, responsible for breeding the generation of watch buyers that kept the entire industry afloat during some of its hardest times, and built it into the period of development and innovation that we are currently enjoying. Without these select watch retailers, there would be no industry to enjoy. Roberto Chiappelloni's Manfredi Jewels in Greenwich, CT, is at the forefront of this group, and today, we take an inside look at this amazing bastion of watchmaking.