Concorso Italiano Tees It Up for 2009
Concorso Italiano is a 24 year tradition during the Monterey classic car weekend, which includes the Pebble Beach Concourse, Monterey Historic Races at Laguna Seca, and several high-profile auto auctions. Held on golf links in the past, the Concorso moved to the Marin City airport last year where the acres of tarmac inspired little love among attendees and participants. For 2009 the Concorso is heading back to the fairways. This year’s event will be held at the Laguna Seca Golf Ranch. The Concorso will take place on Friday August 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are available through May 31 for $85 per person. After that, the price increases to $100. Your ticket includes on-site parking. The entry is $125 through May 31 and increases to $175 starting June 1. Entry fees for non-Italian cars are slightly higher.For more information, visit concorso. Stay tuned to for reports from the show.

Hublot Big Bang Rose
This bezel of this 41mm Hublot Big Bang ladies chronograph is decorated with 48 pink sapphire baguettes totaling more than 2.2 carats. The case is a “fusion” of 5N gold, composite resin, rubber, and titanium. The movement is a 37 jewel Hublot HUB41 caliber with a variety of aesthetic enhancements including black PVD screws and a tungsten carbide rotor, also coated with black PVD. The strap is pink alligator with a gold and black PVD deployant clasp. 100 meter water resistance lets you wear it to the pool.

Photo Report: Recapping The HODINKEE Celebration of Blancpain's New NYC Boutique
On Wednesday night, HODINKEE was proud to welcome some of our readers into Blancpain's brand new Fifth Avenue boutique. You know, the one we showed you here. The official opening of the store won't happen for a few months (though doors are obviously open now), Blancpain invited HODINKEE to be the very first co-hosts of its new North American flagship. Read on for a photo report of the evening. 2 OF 47 What made Wednesday night special was that it was actually the very first time Blancpain showed its 2014 BaselWorld introductions to the public. This included several new pieces, but most notably the Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Chronograph with brand-new high frequency F385 caliber. In fact, the very first one to leave Switzerland for sale was on offer that night. 3 OF 47 North American Brand Manager (and all around great guy) Adam Bossi welcomed guests and gave everyone a little taste about what makes his brand so special. He highlighted its history, and

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Price is the same.

Just a reminder to my forum cigar friends....
Its the last day of the holiday weekend, dont forget to take a moment to relax with one of your favorites.....