Time Travel

Millions of tourists visit Switzerland every year for its famous Alpine ski resorts and five-star spas on pristine lakes, but watch lovers know another Switzerland that combines the thrill of horological discovery with breathtaking scenery. Instead of the resorts and casinos of Lugano or the glamour and excitement of St. Moritz and Gstaad, they are […]

By Carol Besler

Greg Simonian Presents the Best of Basel in Haute Living Los Angeles

Westime President Greg Simonian recaps his favorite timepieces from Basel 2012 in the May/June issue of Haute Living Los Angeles. “I take the time to see hundreds of new watches at the Basel show—from my favorite companies that have been perfecting their craft for centuries, to passionate individual watchmakers who are taking timepieces in exciting […]

Best of Basel – Greg Simonian

An annual migration occurs every spring. Watchmakers descend from their mountaintop workshops while watch aficionados flock from every corner of the world to convene in the Swiss city of Basel. The gathering is nothing less than the biggest watch fair on earth, and the best place to find innovative new watches that collectors will covet […]

‘Bulgari Octo Maserati’ Watch Represents Elegance And Sportiness Of Its Creators

Maserati and Bulgari, two of Italy’s landmark companies in the automotive and fashion industries have collaborated to create the Bulgari Octo Maserati watch, which sports a staggering design and state-of-the-art mechanic. Nothing less than you would expect from the two luxury brands. The 45-millimeter dial resembles the Maserati autos, displayed in a case made of […]

Bulgari Family Sells LVMH Stock

Subsequent to the Bulgari family selling their shares of French luxury group LVMH, sales dropped 3.5%. The family was under guidance from the same financial consultant who acted as their counselor when they sold the Bulgari ‘family jewels’ to LVMH last year for a 60% premium. Bulgari vice-president Nicola Bulgari and Bulgari chairman Paolo Bulgari […]