Hublot and Usain Bolt Raise Money for Kids
Hublot partnered with its living-legend ambassador Usain Bolt to celebrate its new Beverly Hills boutique and raise funds for a worthy cause through the Hublot Race Challenge and soiree. The Jamaican sprint star is not only an outstanding sportsman, but he shares Hublot’s dedication to the value of sharing to support those who are less fortunate. Nicknamed “Lightning Bolt”, the 25 year-old Jamaican sprint star, world record holder and gold medal winner is involved in a number of children’s projects in Jamaica. On this occasion, he joined children from STAR Education, a non-profit leader in educational after school programming and community-based cultural enrichment projects, in a race to raise money for the Usain Bolt Foundation while increasing awareness about the importance of physical activity and healthy eating.The Hublot Race Challenge took place at the grounds of the Greystone Mansion and was hosted by sports media personality Neil Everett. Every child

F.P.Journe Homage Dinner for George Daniels
If there was was one dinner watchmakers and enthusiasts hoped to attend in 2010, it was the one organized to honor George Daniels on June 24 at the Lanesborough Hotel in London. The dinner was hosted by F.P. Journe to celebrate the achievements, innovation and expertise George Daniels has contributed to the world or horology. This exclusive dinner was organized by F.P.Journe's long time London partners, John and William Asprey of William & Son, Journe’s UK agent. At the dinner Fran?ois-Paul Journe honored his long-time friend and mentor George Daniels, one of the foremost watchmakers of the 20th century, who gave Journe the creative inspiration that has significantly stirred his horological career.In a speech at the dinner, Journe declared: Without George Daniels, I would most certainly never have stared to make my first watch. George is definitely the foremost watchmaker of the 20th Century. It was in 1969, when the mechanical watch industry was dethroned by the arrival of

N.O.A Watches At Baselworld 2010
An underdog watch brand that I really like is N.O.A. Funny how Americans says the letters out (as it is actually an acronym) for "none of the above," but in Europe they seem to say it like it is a word. I met with N.O.A ("NOA") in Baselworld to check out their pieces and was really impressed. The presence the watches have is really interesting, and they are very comfortable to wear. Some of them are going to be an acquired taste, but few can say that they aren't pretty pieces. I have been especially interested in some of their more sporty pieces such as the Scyllis diver, and the prototype of their new Skandar watch (seen at the bottom here). These are just a sampling of their new pieces.NOA watches are very bold but fresh feeling in their design. The men's and women's models have a grace to them that isn't common in many avant garde watches. Chalk it up to good design and an attention for detail and fine materials. At the top here are two of the brands new limited edition pieces. Firs

Considering a 5970 and I am heading to LA
Any recommendations?I will be in Beverly Hills for a couple of days.Any dealer recommendations?Thanks

Some pics of the Manta
Taken by a good friendNice isn't it ?