Blog

In 1947, Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl sailed nearly 5,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean, from Peru to Polynesia. His boat? A primitive raft named Kon-Tiki, after the Incan sun god. His watch? A specially made timepiece by Swiss brand Eterna, which has been producing technically superior wristwear since its founding in 1856. This year, the company has honored Heyerdahl by naming its newest Diver after his pioneering watercraft. Designed to work up to 1,000 meters deep, it's not only waterproof, but also features a hinged face that makes it easier to read mid-dive. But even landlubbers can appreciate the clean, minimalist design. (Not coincidentally, Eternas are manufactured by Porsche Design.) And hey, if the earth keeps heating up, we might all be living underwater pretty soon.
$9,200, available at all Eterna and Gevril dealers, eterna.ch

JOSH PESKOWITZ

Photo: Courtesy of Eterna

5:41 PM, April 23, 2008

Press Materials

Before hitting the junket scene, Hollywood's leading men are suiting up in Isaia made-to-measure.

Weekly Antique Roadshow Update

Category: Antique Roadshow Online

03/14/08

At the Tampa, Florida, ANTIQUES ROADSHOW, appraiser and seed-pearl expert Jeanenne Bell was impressed by the fragile beauty of a necklace that its owner believed was once Marie Antoinette's. Though this issue of provenance could not be resolved, we did catch up later with Jeanenne to find out more about the history of seed pearl jewelry.

Brioni's James Bond Link

Category: Luxury Trend Spotter

03/14/08

Brioni Bespoke: Bonding with the Best

Brioni Logo While one often says that a man need not spend a lot to look like a million bucks, the truth is, it helps. Which is why a suit from Brioni costs an arm and a leg, their range begins from $2000 and may go way up, but there is surely nothing that represents the good life and distinctive individuality like a Brioni.