Luxury Timepiece/Jewelry Maddaloni Blog

With great pride, Frederique Constant introduces a new, passionate initiative, exclusively for the United States of America: The Frederique Constant for Cohiba Limited Edition Timepieces.

Frederique Constant and Cohiba will be launching these exclusive timepieces during a dedicated event on September 22nd, 2010 at Club Macanudo in New York City. In the setting of New York City’s premier cigar bar, restaurant and lounge. Long Island Jewelers and fine Timepiece stores will be carrying the limited edition watch early October, 2010.

Maddaloni Jewelers is honored to be the retailer of these two exceptional watches that reflect the style and atmosphere of the Cohiba brand. With its smooth case inspired by ‘Toro’ shaped cigars, the warm, ivory colored dial, the tobacco brown Roman numerals and the hand-sewn tobacco brown Crococalf strap, these watches form a tribute to the high-profile cigar brand that achieved ‘cult’ status under discerning connoisseurs the world over. Presented in a luxurious giftbox that doubles as a humidor, and produced in a very limited edition of 188 numbered pieces in steel and 188 pieces in rose gold plated, these watches are already ’smoking hot’ before their launch!

• The Dominican Cohiba cigar was reformulated in the 1990s and is the only Cohiba cigar that can be purchased legally in the United States.
• This limited edition timepiece set is the result of the cooperation between Frederique Constant SA & General Cigar Company Inc., the largest cigar company in the USA.
• Maddaloni Jewelers is an official Frederique Constant retailer.

Frederique Constant is an independent family owned watch manufacturer based in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva. The company manufactures Alpina timepieces as well. Frederique Constant contracted with Maddaloni Jewelers in 2004 to be an official retail partner. In 2005 Maddaloni became authorized to repair the fine watches through their state-of-the-art timepiece center. Maddaloni has one of the largest selections of fine timepieces and engagement rings in the country

The art of measuring time, horology, has been practiced for hundreds of years. Even before any official name was placed on the study, horology could be seen in the constructing of hourglasses and the use of sundials. What started as a curiosity for labeling parts of the day has developed into a necessity to schedule a day’s events. Over the years that necessity, along with an ongoing study of horology, has led to the emergence of luxury watch brands from all around the world. As a result, watchmakers and timekeepers are constantly redesigning their products to win over the hearts, and ultimately the wrists, of savvy watch aficionados.

Apart from defining specific products representing luxury and affluence, watch brands often differentiate and specialize in constructing either mechanical watches or quartz watches. Because the invention of quartz watches dated in the 1970s, timepieces that can be considered a true result of traditional horology are mechanical. Luxury watch brands and timekeepers are constantly producing watches that combine the sophisticated aspects of horology with modern, desirable designs of today.

So which designers are showcasing beautiful timepieces through innovative elements while still respecting the precision of horology? How can the leaders in today’s designs of mechanical watches forge ahead and become established? An answer can only be determined after looking at the various components and fine craftsmanship that dictates luxurious timepieces, like perfected mechanics working with an updated, attractive case. Each handcrafted movement must be put into an inventive position with a perfected certainty. Astute precision and clear originality like this can be found in an Frédérique Constant watch. Pleasing aesthetics must encompass the inner workings of a luxury watch, too, so designs might incorporate various shapes or multiple materials. This is showcased in the newest timepieces Frédérique Constant has designed for Cohiba. Watches must adapt with the times while still exemplifying traditional and knowledgeable composition and these two well-respected names are perfect examples of constantly innovative, yet classically assembled, timepieces.

Keep up with the trends and learn more about the present, innovative designs in horology, like those found in a Frédérique Constant, Glashutte Original or Ulysse Nardin watch. Inquire about these renowned names, along with other leading watch brands, at Maddaloni Jewelers. For an in-depth, wide variety of masterful timepieces, join Maddaloni Jewelers on November 6th 2010 for their annual Festival Of Watches event. RSVP on the site www.maddaloni.net … See you there.

Anyone curious about the world of collecting timepieces or interested on staying up to date about the latest watch trends should join the Maddaloni “Watch Collectors Link”, a club exclusively for timepieces. This horological club fosters the interest of the watch collector and connects members to those who share their passions. Visit Maddaloni Jewelers, to learn more about there horological club.

If you’re serious about watch collecting or would simply enjoy learning more about your favorite timepiece, considering joining a horological club, otherwise known to the Maddaloni’s as the ‘Watch Collectors Link’. Apart from feeling more connected to your prized timepiece, there are a number of benefits that you’ll receive when you join a club for watches.

You’ll be the first to learn about upcoming trends in timepieces, so you’ll know what to look for in your next purchase. This year, for example, shows that complete redesigns aren’t necessary; updating a brand’s classic models can prove to be all that is needed. Glashutte Original watches, for example, have recently rediscovered the beauty of a simple, pure design that emits elegance and sophistication. Ulysse Nardin chose to update the technology of a timepiece’s perpetual calendar, while sticking to a classic, yet intricate face. Cuervo y Sobrinos  recently extended their tradition of revamping classic 1930’s and 1940’s style faces, while always staying true to the style of their Cuban heritage. More exclusive information about upcoming watch trends like these will be available to you upon joining the Watch Collectors Link.

You can receive exclusive information about the continual updates performed on Maddaloni’s certified timepiece service center, ensuring to keep your collection finely tuned with detailed perfection. The best timepiece service centers, for example, have technicians trained in a specialty of the best watch brands, exclusively Swiss made. They’ll use only the finest tools and equipment shipped directly from the manufacturer. They’ll know the best method to clean the movements and complications of each timepiece. All of these specialized, beneficial services, plus many more, are available to watch club members.

Being part of an exclusive club, where other members share your passion for watch collecting and share your desire to stay informed about the trends of the best watch brands, is Maddaloni’s ambition. You’ll be instantly connected to knowledgeable people with your same interests.

2010 Basel World Update From Glashütte Original

Meisterwerke I Masterpieces Glashütte Original Taschenuhr Nr. 1 | Roségold | Glashütte Original Pocket Watch No. 1 | Rose gold Case-Ø: 56.5 mm Height: 16 mm Material: Rose gold Crown: Onion-style crown with button Dial-Ø: 42 mm Pocket watch chain:   Rose gold, 45 cm Hands: Steel, blued Glass: 2 Sapphire crystals, on both sides anti reflective Dimensions: Ø 43.1 mm, height 7.25 mm Balance: screw balance with 14 weighted screws Oscillating Frequency: 18.000 vph, equivalent to 2.5 Hz Power Reserve: about 36 hours Balance Spring: Nivarox, with Breguet-terminal curve Shock Protection: Incabloc Caliber 84-01: 40 jewel bearings (among those 4 pieces with Screw-mounted gold chitins) Additional Details: Manual winding movement, two-parts enamel dial, hour and minute centralized, Hands in classic “poire” form, small second decentralized at 6 o’clock, zero reset function, quarter-hour repetition, case rose gold with spring lid (dial side) and hinged lid (back), polished and burnished steel parts, beveled edges, blued screws, granulated gold-plated Glashütte three-quarter plate, hand-engraved balance cock, fine adjustment via swan-neck and screw balance, centrifugal advance.

2010, March 4

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

In an agreement with Alpina Geneve, Maddaloni Jewelers is honored and excited to be named the Official Jeweler in presenting the Limited Edition “12 Hours of Sebring Automatic Chrono GMT”.

Alpina, along with Maddaloni Jewelers will premiere the watch at Sebring International Raceway’s Gallery of Legends VIP Area on Saturday, March 20. There, watch enthusiasts & Sebring race fans alike will have the privilege of discovering the limited edition at its launch.

With nearly 160,000 in attendance, this is an extremely large event. Sebring’s souvenir program is recognized as one of the finest event publications in motor sports. For over five decades, the Sebring program has become a prized keepsake souvenir for race fans attending America’s premier sports car race. The massive all-color, 180+ page book features extensive historical information, team features, records and statistics, entry lists and other track information not available anywhere else.

During the three-day event, the finest international field of road racing cars and drivers will converge at Sebring to compete in the most grueling endurance race in North America. Traditionally witnessed by a passionate crowd of no less than 170’000 race fans, the 2010 edition promises to become again a great event.

To celebrate the partnership between Alpina and Sebring International Raceway, the luxury sports watch brand from Geneva will introduce a new limited edition: the Alpina 12 Hours of Sebring Automatic Chrono GMT. With this new addition to the collection, the brand reinforces its connection to the world of motor sports.

At the same time, this ‘timekeeper’ is the first edition within the new Alpina Racing Collection. The rounded and smooth case shape ensures a perfect fit on the wrist of the drivers, while simultaneously meeting their tough requirements: highest level of accuracy, readability, shock resistance, sturdiness and reliability.

Out of all of the intricacies that create a fine timepiece, watch complications can be the most critical. Any additional function to a timepiece beyond displaying simple hours, minutes, or seconds can fall under the category of watch complications. And, as any watch connoisseur knows, the more complications placed in a luxury watch, the higher in value and more collectable it becomes.

Although there can be many types of watch complications, including a retrograde or a minute repeater, there are three common watch complications that most high-end watch brands have focused on in the past: a tourbillion watch, a perpetual calendar watch, and a chronograph watch.

Watch makers began to realize the negative impacts of gravity on timepieces and rearranged the inner frames to carefully rotate and calculate time accordingly. Literally meaning “whirlpool,” tourbillion watch complications can only be created by the most talented, precise, watchmakers. A true tourbillion watch requires time, patience and skill to create, as it is the most difficult and delicate of all watch complications

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Tourbillion: Watch makers began to realize the negative impacts of gravity on timepieces and rearranged the inner frames to carefully rotate and calculate time accordingly. Literally meaning “whirlpool,” tourbillion watch complications can only be created by the most talented, precise, watchmakers. A true tourbillion watch requires time, patience and skill to create, as it is the most difficult and delicate of all watch complications.

Perpetual Calendar: Watch components that may seem elementary, such as a calendar, can actually be the most intricate part of compiling a timepiece. Watch complications, therefore, include showing the day, month, year, or even the specific day of a Jewish calendar or leap year. By having a perpetual calendar, watch collectors view that timepiece to have more functional value and an increased significance in manufacturing.

Chronograph: Watch functions can include the ability to utilize a chronograph, or a function that calculates independent time intervals, which help watch connoisseurs track multiple times. Current time and elapsed times can both be tracked with this complication and there are often two or more functioning intervals within a chronograph. Watch complications that include a chronograph, therefore, not only become more usable to the owner, but display the worth of the luxury watch as wel

Luxury watch complications can have hundreds, or even thousands, of intricate parts to properly function. Assembly and repairs are often difficult because of the parts and their need for attention is directly related to the delicate and precise watch complications. Some fine watch brands pride themselves on the ability to craft a detailed, complicated timepiece; watch collectors view them as the best in the industry. The watch complications of a Ulysse Nardin timepiece, the calendar of a Glashutte Original watch, or a Cuervo Y Sobrinos chronograph watch, for example, showcase how leading watch brands have set the standards for complicated watchmaking in the industry today.

Attending a timepiece event is an opportunity to learn more about the luxury watch brands that collectors know and love. Even if you are not an established watch connoisseur, you can gain valuable insight from visiting a timepiece event at your local jeweler or fine watch dealer.

You’ll See The Newest Trends: A timepiece event is an opportunity for luxury watch brands to show off their upcoming collections. You’ll be able to view and experience the newest timepieces before they are debuted in stores. You’ll also get the first preview of the most recent advances in fine watch technology.

You’ll Feel The Timepieces: Because they are not yet available in stores, the timepieces that are displayed at a fine watch event will give you the chance to touch and feel the next products to be released. One of the best parts about attending an event at your local jeweler or fine watch distributor is the knowledge that you’re purchasing an authentic watch. You’ll never be presented with replicas or knockoffs, only the products of a well crafted, authentic watch.

You’ll Get Questions Answered: Attending a timepiece event will give you the chance to ask questions about your favorite timekeeper and be presented with more insight about how it’s made. You’re knowledge about purchasing an authentic watch will grow within minutes.

Even if you’re not a fine watch collector, there are plenty of reasons to attend a timepiece event. Not only will you get a preview of what’s to come from fine watch brands, but you’ll get to feel and experience the timepieces, too. Once you attend a timepiece event, you’ll be convinced that this luxury watch preview is the best way to learn about your favorite watch brands.

The history of Long Island wineries began in 1973, when the first commercial vineyard was planted. This smart investment is what allows New Yorkers today the ability to enjoy locally grown, hand pressed wines. There are now over 50 Long Island wineries and vineyards ranging over 3000 acres of land, covering both eastern forks. Because of this range, the Long Island wine industry has the capability to annually produce three million bottles of wine. Tours and tastings help promote the fresh products created on the vineyards, displaying the variety of grapes that give the area its success. Macari Vineyards is one of the Long Island wineries which show wine enthusiasts what many local wine producers provide.

One of the best compliments to local Long Island wine is gourmet Italian cooking. The natural flavors and simple cooking techniques it involves allow Italian fare to match up nicely with the complex flavors that can be found in wine. In New York, many Italian chefs can offer advice on how to pair specific meals with specific wine varieties because appreciating the flavor of fine wine is engrained in the Italian culture. An example of this is seen in celebrity chef Nick Stellino, who values the importance of every aspect of a meal. The wine appreciation that he exhibits can be attributed to a desirable factor of chefs: to integrate outside cultural influences in their work.Nick Stellino shows this worldly knowledge beyond of the realm of cooking through getting involved in many passionate projects, such as becoming a luxury watch ambassador.

With only a little research, you can find the best combination of delicious Italian cooking and Long Island wine. In New York, the resources available to create this arrangement are numerous. In fact, it’s not uncommon for wineries to hold events that merge them together. Between the creative Italian chefs cooking in New York City and the 51 local producers of Long Island wine, you can effortlessly pair the two. Discover the deliciously matched combination that New York proudly presents.

The countdown has begun for the big event. 38 Days until September 13th,…Nick Stellino, Maurice Lacroix and Macari Wines all together at Maddaloni Jewelers. Join the fun, Here is Nick’s latest recipe, Happy Grilling.

JASPER’S TOMATO, GRILLED ASPARAGUS AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN                

SERVES 4

Coat the chicken breasts with the extra light olive oil and season with cracked black pepper and kosher salt. Grill on a charcoal grill or in a grill pan until the chicken is cooked through, approximately 5 to 7 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Remove the chicken breasts from the heat and slice each into 6 to 8 pieces.

To prepare the grilled asparagus:
Marinate the asparagus in the extra virgin olive oil and season with cracked black pepper and kosher salt. Grill over an open flame for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and serve warm.

To prepare the roast shallot-black pepper vinaigrette:
Cut off the top of the head of garlic and peel the shallots. To roast the garlic and shallots, brush with extra virgin olive oil and place in a baking dish in an oven preheated to 375 degrees. Roast until soft, approximately 35 to 40 minutes

In a medium bowl, mix ½ cup extra virgin olive oil and both vinegars. After the garlic and shallots cool, squeeze the garlic cloves out of their skins, and chop and mash them into a paste together with the shallots. Add the garlic-and-shallots paste to the rest of the ingredients, mix, and season with kosher salt. 

To serve:
On each plate lay out the tomato slices with the grilled asparagus in a nice arrangement. Arrange the slices of chicken breast on the plate next to the tomatoes. Sprinkle the Maytag blue cheese over the top of the salad, and garnish with the red-onion rings and basil. Drizzle 2 ounces of the vinaigrette over each salad

Maurice Lacroix is a brand of luxury watches that are hand crafted and Swiss made. Watches with a Maurice Lacroix label have a high level of prestige and exclusivity that make the brand stand out from its competitors on both a national and international mechanical watch market.

Officially starting in small workshops in Switzerland in 1975, the Maurice Lacroix brand has now expanded to include sales in over 45 countries. Although the company prides itself on using time-tested, Swiss watchmaking techniques, modern technologies and updated methods of testing are constantly being applied to the production of watches. The Swiss made watches are only sold at specifically selected retail locations and cannot be bought online. This exclusivity adds to the allure of the luxury watches, as their quality is too high for the majority of watch retailers.

The precision and detail that is put into each timepiece shows the level of knowledge and passion that a Maurice Lacroix watchmaker captures. Each mechanical watch is made in the company’s independent manufacturing workshops, a rare quality of designer watches today. Over the years, the company has occasionally shifted its area of focus from, for example, perfecting the construction of a mechanical watch movement to mastering precise retrograde timepiece displays. There are seven collections of Swiss made watches from Maurice Lacroix: Calypso, Divina, Les Classiques, Masterpiece, Miros, Pontos and Selena. Some of the timepiece collections are specifically designed for women, while others focus on an innovative design introduced by the brand. Regardless of the watchmaker’s design for each collection, the intricate details of each timepiece are apparent to the naked eye. The fine craftsmanship of each mechanical watch is one of the key points of differentiation for Maurice Lacroix.

The brand routinely seeks out ambassadors who sensibly relate to the luxury watches and can represent the collections with respect. The list of trusted, knowledgeable ambassadors include tennis star Roger Federer, celebrity chef Nick Stellino, and professional golfer Justin Rose. The celebrity ambassadors all have a personal connection to the brand, whether it is through a Swiss heritage or a passion for collecting watches. The ambassadors can proudly describe the art of watchmaking that is exhibited by Maurice Lacroix and promote the luxury watches with pride.