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JamesList 2009 Year in Review, part 1
Oh, 2009. Our maiden year proved to be an exciting one, and the world of luxury, despite the financial crisis, kept churning out weird cars, glamorous yachts, top of the line business jets, odd watches and geeky motorcycles. We even caught glimpse of a personal submarine here and there – not to mention the... »
The Five Most Important Auction Results Of Only Watch 2009
Many saw the results of this year’s Monaco based Only Watch 2009 auction to be a disappointment, as it only brought in about 2.3 million euros for the 35 lots. This news is not surprising given the poor economy. Some would say that many people got amazing watches good deals. All can appreciate that... »
Widening your horizons – fashion houses that make proper watches
The old saying among horology enthusiasts goes that you should never buy a watch from anyone who isn’t primarily a watchmaker. Very sound advice more often than not. If you’re looking to buy an entry-level watch, you’re pretty much always better off with a cheap Seiko or Citizen than, let’s say, Armani. There are however... »
How the Prince of Brothels Rolls
Ever heard of Prince Marcus von Anhalt? No? Then obviously you’re not traveling in the wrong circles. He was born plain old Marcus Eberhardt in 1969 and apprenticed as a butcher, but acquired his title, Prinz von Anhalt, Herzog zu Sachsen und Westfalen, Graf von Askanien, after a transaction in 2006 with Zsa Zsa... »