He was the founder of Patek Philippe.
Founder of Breguet Watch Company.
Born on January 09, 1729. In he created the first windiging automatic movement. His fater's name was Daniel Perrelet, who produced watch tools and this eventually helped his son Abraham, get involved in the watch making business. Abraham 's grandson also became a great watch maker, becoming the King of Frances' personal watchmaker.
Rolex watch dealer and expert.
Founder of ABlogToWatch Ariel Adams is the founder of a popular blog called ABlogToWatch in 2007. This blog was created as a way for Adams to share his passion for luxury timepieces, it can be seen as a platform where one can find the latest trends on new watches as well as evaluating older versions and designs. As a blogger, his writing style is very unique and relatable to his audience, which helped catapult his blog to become the most famous and most followed blog in the watch world. His writing background is very impressive, having written for big publications such as Forbes, Departure and Tech Crunch. Adams can arguably be regarded as your time piece guide, if you ever need to buy a luxurious quality watch.
Is regarded as the World’s Most Important Watch Collector. He gained global status in 2018 when his vintage Rolex, which was the only white gold Daytona known to exist in the world, sold over $6 million. He is an author who has written and published watch books such as Legendary Watches and Omega watches to name a few. He is also a member of Conseil Cultural foundation de la Hautte Horlogerie, and an experienced and trusted watch advisor.
Entrepreneur He has represented Audemars Piguet, and designed a limited edition watch for the company. Founder of Wrist Content (what is it)
US Editor in Chief of Revolution Magazine Co-founder of of RedBar Group.
Writer for USA number 1 watch magazine called Watch Time
A qualified watch copywriter, who uses his research skills, writing and marketing to help those in the watch industry grow their businesses. He has written for Geckota watch company.
Is one of the most famous high end watch companies in the world. In fact, it is considered to be the most successful global brand because of its Royal Oak model, which was introduced in 1972, and was the first stainless steel sports watch to ever be marketed as a luxury timepiece.
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Microsoft Founder Bill Gates might be a billionaire, but he is also a simple man with a simple yet classic taste in watch wear. It is only right that Gates opts for non-flashy watch wear, which is why he keeps it simple with a Casio Quartz Diver Watch. The simple design of the watch, which is a black resin band, and a simple 3 hand analog, and the timeless history of the Cassio brand ties together with Bill’s personality, and timeless contribution in the Computer world. Men like Gates love quality, and often choose comfort over luxury, which is why Cassio and Bill Gates are simply a perfect fit.
CEO and Founder of Hodinkee
He is one of Los Angeles most ambitious watch collectors.
Is a British watchmaking company, that is based in England. The company is globally recognized for its aviation-inspired designs, it also has close ties to the military, which is why it was the perfect watch company selected to create timepieces for members of the armed force.
Was founded in 1992, the brand revolutionized watchmaking history by pioneering the square pilot watch, before other brands.
Founded in 2884. This watchmaking company is best known for producing watches worn by actual pilots, furthermore, the brand collaborated with Kelly Slater to reproduce vintage watches from the 60s by adding their own twist to the designs, which shows creativity and innovation of the brand.
He and Jean Stern bpught Patek. Charles and Stern use to supply Patek Philippe with their watch dials and bought out Patek Philippe when the company was struggling financially.
Founder an CEO of the Craft & Tailored website.
Editor and writer at Hodinkee website.
Contributor and writer. Has great watch experience and has written for publications such as Watch Time, Journal Hautte Horlogerie, Watch Journal, Robb Report, Revolution and ABlogToWatch respectively.
A watch manufacturing company which was founded in 1860. Initially it was known for making women watches and pocket watches, however, the company now also produces high end jewellery.
Born in 1665 in Switzerland, Jeanrichard is said to have created his frst watch in 1681. In 1710 he is credited with creatin g the first "Daniel" watch. Eventually, Girard Perregaix is beleived to become owner of the Daniel Jeanrichard brand. Sowind Group then buys the two brands. In 2008, the Kering Group buys about 23% of the Girard Perregaux brand. In 2011, the Kering Group owns 50.1% of the Girard Perregauz brand.
Founder and CEO of WatchBox website and company.
Editor at Hodinkee.
Blogger and Watch Enthusiast David Bredan, is a watch blogger working at ABlogToWatch, the biggest watch blog in the world. He is a watch fanatic, based in Budapest. Bredan has always been fascinated by watchmaking, and like Adam Ariel, his passion has inspired him to study different timepieces from different brands to capture the essence of creating the perfect timepiece. Unlike Ariel, he seeks to find out the challenges that exist during the manufacturing of timepieces which can be related to their performance. He has written about famous brands such as Rolex, Tag Hauer and Doxa Sub to name a few.
Founder of RedBar Group Brazil.
A watch enthusiast and collector
Writer, Copywriter, Consultant for timepieces. He has writtng articles for Bob's Watches, Gear Patrol, American Hard Assets, Ask Men, and Worn & Wound, plus a number of private clients. He also runs his own blog, The Northern Time Zone. And I publishes articles on his website EdEstlow.
Musician In the entertainment industry, there are always musicians being discovered every day, and for you to stand out, you have to have a unique sound that will set you apart from thousands of musicians globally. One thing about Ed Sheeran is that he stands out in a crowd, especially with his fiery red hair. Born and raised in England, The English musician has become one of the biggest names in music today with a long list of hits and accolades under his belt in such a short space in his career. Often associated with words like creative and eccentric, Sheeran chooses to stand out in his watch wear as well, choosing to rock the black and orange RM 030 and Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore. This watch, unlike others, has bright and colourful ceramics which match his unique personality.
CEO of Tesla Elon Musk is a big gadget lover, and has been spotted wearing the limited edition of Tag Hauer’s Carrera Calibre 1887 SpaceX Chronograph. A brief history on the unique timepiece is that it was created in 2012, as a commemoration of the 50th anniversary for Hauer partnership with SpaceX. This was done to celebrate the brand’s first watch to ever be sent to space. The watch is a true mark of practicality, and Musk, which is why it was the perfect choice for Musk, a practical man in his own right.
Founders of Quill & Pad, an online magazine that exhibits textual as well as photographic timepieces in print and online for all watch lovers and collectors.
Watch enthusiast and collector Owner of Vintage Rolex Forum, which is regarded as the busiest vintage Rolex orientated website in the world.
He was one of the owners of Patek, Czapek and Cie. and his partner was Antoni Patek. They were partners of the company for six years.
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Is the only watchmaking company with 3 grand prizes from the Fondation du Grand Prix. The company produce watches that exceeds expectations, meaning not only do they have a tantalum minute repeater, but these watches also have hours and minutes sidereal and two time zones features, to name a few.
Chairman of Audemars Piguet
Writer, journalist and weist watches expert. Writes articles for "Uhrenkosmos.'"
Mondani is one of the top influencers in the world of horology. With over 2 million followers on Instagram and Facebook and nonstop activity on all main social medias, Mondani Web is the only service that guarantees from 15 to 20 posts on more than 30 Instagram & Facebook profiles 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. With over 240,000 followers on Instagram, Giorgia Mondani is today the most renowned woman in the field of luxury watches and she has been published in important newspapers such as The New York Times, Entrepreneur, America Daily Post, The New York Guardian and many more.
CEO of Emeritus of Innovation & Breakthrough Business Strategy Consulting Firm He is also a columnist for a watch website called Quill &Pad
CEO of Analog/Shift He is also a founder of Rolliefest Collectors Gathering in New York In 2019.
Hans Wilsdorf registered the trademark "Rolex" in 1918, therefore, he is credited with inventing the Rolex Brand or company.
He was bron in 1911 and was the son of Charles Stern. He worked in Geneva to work for Patk Philippe.
A watch collector Founder of the Classic Watch Club
Is a global watch brand that has produced classic and unique timepieces by fusing old craft with the latest engineering and production techniques, which makes it one of the most sought after brands in the watch world.
Jean Matile was Rolex master timer in the 1930's.
Is exectuive chariman and founder of Richemont. It is the second largest luxury goods company in the world, after LV. The Richemont group also owns several large watch brands, some of thse include, A Lange & Sohne, Baume & Mercier, Cartier, IWC, Jaeger-Lecoultre, Montblanc, Officine Panerai, Vacheron Constantin and several others.
Editor and writer of WatchTime and other watch related content.
Worked at Audemars Piguet, Blanc Pai CEO.
He invented the keyless winding mechanismi on watches. Adtr working for Antoni Patek for several years, he then became partner with Antoni Patek to start the Patek Philippe company. Philippe was the head watch maker for Patek and Co. The copany Patek Philippe officially went into business in 1851.
Brother of Charles Stern, they both purchased the company Patek Philippe.
He use to wotk for Tavannes Watch Co. , he was then hired by the Stern brothers to work for Patel Philippe as their technical director.
In 1845 he became partner with Francois Czapek in owning the company name of Czapek & Cie.
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Author of "The Best of Times Rolex Wristwatches" book.
Author of several Rolex wristwatch books.
Editor in chief of Hodinkee.
Senior Editor at Hodinkee.
Senior writer for Hodinkee and also writer for ABlogtoWatch.
Executive Editorat Hodinkee.
CEO of Rolex Jean Frederick, CEO of one of the biggest brands in the world, Rolex, is a timeless man with a timeless history. Having been raised in a family of engineers and industrialists, it is no surprise that he is the man behind the giant brand in the watch world. Frederick is the recipient of 3 prominent awards, the first being Man of the year, which he won in 2011, the second award by Revolution magazine was for Best Man’s Watch and the last award he won was for Best Rising Star. In 2013, his net worth was estimated to be 3 billion. Rolex net worth however is estimated to be 7.9 billion.
Writer for Quill & Pad, and a design firm technical development leader. He began his writing career writing for a watch site called Watchuseek.com
Founder of Analog/Shift Director of Vintage and Pre Owned timepieces for watches of Switzerland Group He is a partner of the Red Bar Group, a group consisting of watch collectors and enthusiast that meet in New York City frequently
Founder of Geckota Company Is an avid watch geek, with years of research on watches, as well as selling and buying watches.
Founder of Neighbourhood Watch Club A watch enthusiast and collector
CEO of RedBar Group
Hollywood Actor Dubbed the King of Hollywood, Leonardo DiCaprio is not just a talented, award winning actor, but he is also a man of class, elegance, quality and sophistication. He has glamorous yet classy taste in timepieces and is one of many actors that take their watch wear seriously. DiCaprio is a big fan of Tag Hauer, and has been seen on several occasions wearing a Tag Heuer Carrera Calibre 16 watch on the red carpet and during appearances. Tag Hauer, a global sophisticated brand, is the perfect choice for DiCaprio as it embodies his quality and unique style which sets him apart from many actors in Hollywood.
Pop Icon Known for her eccentric and jaw dropping fashion prowess, Lady Gaga is one of the most famous pop stars of this century. She knows how to make a statement in fashion, as well in her watch wear. Gaga has been seen wearing a TUDOR Black Bay 32, with a bold and distinct steel and gold model, which suit her outgoing personality and unique style.
Founder of LN Watches Watch collector and designer
Watch collector
A legendary watch collector and expert
Founding member of Chrono Group, which is made up of watch enthusiasts and watch collectors who meet on a monthly basis and hosts exclusive watch events for watch lovers.
A leading manufacturing company that has been operating since 1997, based in Shenzhen China. Is mostly responsible for design, prototype, as well as the mass production of watches. This company also supplies watches OEM and ODM services for big brands.
Is a luxury brand that produces watches for men. In 2008, it was awarded the prestigious Goldene Unruh of Germany for its ML128 caliber.
Part owner and CEO of the largest watch company, the Swatch Group company. The company generates over $8 billion a year as of 2019.
He orcheastrated the purchase of Swatch Group in 1983. He combined different bank investors and took over the largest company of watches in the world. Hayek also owns a large percentage f the Swatch group.
He was also a watch collector, who purchased watches from Czapek & Cie.
Writer for a popular online watch magazine called Revolution.
Was founded in 1990, and is known for creating disruptive but yet futuristic designs. Has won over 150 awards for their unique designs, which started a trend of fusing and creating classic designs which cannot be duplicated
Was founded in 1848 in a small Swiss village, and introduced the minute repeating watch, which was the first of its kind in the history of watch making. Omega watches have set and broken its own records at watch events and competitions, nicknamed the Olympics of watchmaking, whereby Omega came first in all 6 categories presented. Another interesting fact about Omega is that they produced the Omega Speed Master Professional, which was the first watch to be worn on the moon.
Born in 1938, son of Henri Stern.
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Watch collector, expert and author.
FOUNDER & CEO of Bobs Watches Paul is the company's Founder and CEO and one of the world's top Rolex experts. He is responsible for all the day to day activities from purchasing, receiving, marketing and sales. Paul now spends time focusing on the strategic vision of the company and overseeing customer service needs. Paul is a graduate of Boston College 1979 and resides in California with his family.
Head of Watches America Senior Vice President of Phillips, in association with Bacs and Russo.
Is the last family owned independent watch manufacturer that is left in Geneva, Switzerland. There has been less than 1 million Patek Phillippe watches created since 1893, which makes this brand vey sought after and unique in every way.
Is a watch pioneer and specializes in ultra-thin watch calibers. This company made history by producing the world’s thinnest manual wind watch, and the world’s thinnest automatic watch.
Is an Italian watch manufacture, and their most unique designs are diving watches, which are known for their large cushion shaped case
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Founder of TudorCollector website, a writer and collector who specializes in Tudor watches.
World Famous Tennis star Roger Federer is arguably the best tennis player in the world, and it is only right that he wears the world’s most famous watch brand Rolex. The history between Federer and Rolex dates back to 2006, when he became a brand ambassador for the brand, and he has represented the brand well over the years. He is often seen wearing different Rolex watches after every victory on the tennis court.
CFO for a medical device company based in (location) and an avid watch collector.
A qualified watch specialist with years of experience in the watch world
Is a Swiss watchmaking company that is known for its collection of ceramic watches. Rado produced watches are distinct because o their clean and minimalist silhouettes. Because most of its watches are made from metal, the company is nicknamed Master of Materials in the watch world.
It is a watchmaking company founded in 1995. This company has stepped out of the watch making norms, and opts to produce designs that are unconventional. Their watches have minute repeaters that can chime the time at the press of a button, which was ground-breaking as this was never done before.
Founded in 1905, Rolex became known as the most famous watch brand in the world, thanks to celebrities and athletes, as well as business men that always wear different Rolex timepieces, whether it is the iconic Rolex Daytona or Sea Dweller, it is no surprise why this brand is associated with greatness. The latest known revenue for the brand was 5.2 billion dollars in 2019.
A Swiss watch manufacturing company/brand, which was first introduced to the world in 2001 by founder Richard Mille. The brand is widely known for its distinctive torque screws and very pricey. The brand now has more than 80 models.
Head of Watches at Sotheby's auction house. He is based in Hong Kong.
Managing editor and director of operations at Hodinkee.
Writer for WordnandWound and ABlogtoWatch.
Watch enthusiast and a member of Chrono Group.
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Son of Philippe Stern.
World Famous Golfer You cannot mention golf without mentioning the legendary name of Tiger Woods, because his name is synonymous with the sport. Tiger Woods is one of Rolex’s brand ambassador having signed a deal with the watch giants and is always spotted wearing the brand’s sea dweller. What sets this particular watch apart from other watches, is that it was designed by real professional deep sea divers and is waterproof. Woods’s ability to reinvent himself and remain on top, makes him the perfect person to represent a brand like Rolex, this watch, like Tiger Woods, was designed to embody Tiger Woods’ longevity in golf, and is guaranteed to last a lifetime like the Woods legacy.
Hollywood Actor Tom Cruise, one of the biggest names in Hollywood is not only a big fan of aircrafts in real life, but he is also a big fan of watches, particularly the Bremont ALT1-C, a stylish timepiece, designed by real life aircraft designers. This brand fully embodies his love and admiration for aircrafts in a classy yet stylish way, even when he is walking down the red carpet at movie premieres. Cruise’s influence in the film world is undeniable, and his versatility sets him apart from many actors, that same versatility is the reason why chooses to not stick to one brand, wearing various high brand timepieces including IWC, Omega and Casio G-Shock to name a few.
Watch collector
Watch designer at LN watches Recipient of the 2019 LVMH Prize for emerging watch designers He custom designed traditional Zulu watch straps for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex which were presented to the royal couple during their visit to south Africa. Each colour on the beaded straps had different meanings behind them
Fonder of Xesha South Africa, which produces unique watches with tribal patterns for watch buyers and collectors who love the south African cultural diversity
This watch brand is known for using luminous paint for watch numerals and hands, which has never been done before.
Jamaican Sprinter Known as the most famous sprinter in the world, Usain Bolt is a big brand, and a household name in the sports world holding a world record in the 100 metres and 4 x 100 metres relay respectively. Because he is the people’s champion, and the epitome of hard work yields success, Bolt is the only sprinter in the world with a watch designed in his honour, and the first athlete in Jamaican history to be affiliated with a big brand. He has been spotted on several occasions, rocking his custom made statement piece called the Hublot Big Bang Unico Usain Bolt, the first of its kind. This watch was inspired by his ‘never give up’ mind-set, his drive and outspoken personality, giving us a glimpse into Bolt as a driven man and athlete. There are only 100 limited editions available in the whole world. The watch has a unique design, which is signature bolt sign, as well as a Jamaican flag strap and has a total of 38 jewels.
A watch enthusiast and collector
Known as the oldest watch manufacturing company in the world (1755). The company produces a limited number of timepieces which makes it rare for one to own a Vacheron Constantin
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Wrote a book titled, "A Business History of the Swatch Group."
Associate Editor at WornandWound.