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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.