David Graver

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PURSUITS_WEB_LUNAR NEW YEAR SHOPPING 2025

Celebrate the Year of the Snake With Luxury Lunar New Year Gifts

Fifteen items including wine and spirits, watches and home decor range from $37 to $70,000.

January 17, 2025

January 17, 2025

Celebrate the Year of the Snake With Luxury Lunar New Year Gifts

Fifteen items including wine and spirits, watches and home decor range from $37 to $70,000.

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December 16, 2024

December 16, 2024

Inexpensive Watches Arrive With Design DNA From Piaget and Rolex

Dennison is a British-American watch brand and casemaker with a deep history that’s just been brought back to life.

Inexpensive Watches Arrive With Design DNA From Piaget and Rolex

October 11, 2024

October 11, 2024

New Technology Helps Glow-in-the-Dark Watches Find Their Light

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August 20, 2024

August 20, 2024

Glass That Glows? You’ve Never Seen a Mechanical Watch Like This

On the Ming 20.01 Series 3, a borosilicate dial with 600 laser-cut pockets holding deposits of glow-in-the-dark material creates an unearthly radial pattern.

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June 20, 2024

June 20, 2024

The Best Lawn Games for Competitive Kids, Teens, Tipsy Adults

Here are the most grown-up versions you thought were just for kids.

The Best Lawn Games for Competitive Kids, Teens, Tipsy Adults

January 25, 2024

January 25, 2024

American Express Centurion Teams Up With Top Rolex Retailer for Collector Perks

A new “Centurion Watch Program” will offer US cardholders VIP access to the experts and services offered by Watches of Switzerland.

American Express Centurion Teams Up With Top Rolex Retailer for Collector Perks

November 20, 2023

November 20, 2023

Would You Buy a Modified Rolex? Designer Adds Emeralds to Watches

LA-based jewelry brand Luna Skye has launched a capsule collection with aftermarket bling added.

Would You Buy a Modified Rolex? Designer Adds Emeralds to Watches

November 15, 2023

November 15, 2023

MB&F’s $230,000 HM11 Watch Nods to Radical Modernist Architecture

Designed like a four-room house, the $230,000 limited-edition timepiece features a flying tourbillon and a thermometer.

MB&F’s $230,000 HM11 Watch Nods to Radical Modernist Architecture

September 21, 2023

September 21, 2023

Panerai Introduces First City Exclusive Watch to Honor New York

The Luminor BiTempo New York Edition comes in all black, obviously—and it’s only available at the luxury watchmaker’s recently opened world flagship, Casa Panerai, on Madison Avenue.

Panerai Introduces First City Exclusive Watch to Honor New York

September 21, 2023

September 21, 2023

Formula 1 Champion Lewis Hamilton Co-Designs IWC Chronograph Watch

The Portugieser Tourbillon Rétrograde Chronograph is a bright, bold collaboration between the stylish driver and the Swiss luxury watchmaker—their third.

Formula 1 Champion Lewis Hamilton Co-Designs IWC Chronograph Watch

September 21, 2023

September 21, 2023

The Newest Addition to the Office Wardrobe? Serious Athletic Sneakers

Bright, colorful performance kicks are showing up in workplace hallways everywhere.

The Newest Addition to the Office Wardrobe? Serious Athletic Sneakers

August 25, 2023

August 25, 2023

How Orlebar Brown Went From $300 Swimsuits to Suit Jackets

A new capsule collection this fall will feature knitwear, blazers and trousers.

How Orlebar Brown Went From $300 Swimsuits to Suit Jackets

June 20, 2023

June 20, 2023

How to Work the ‘Quiet Luxury’ Trend Into Your Office Attire

Don’t just dress for success, dress like you’ve already attained it.

How to Work the ‘Quiet Luxury’ Trend Into Your Office Attire

June 10, 2023

June 10, 2023

A Peek Inside the VIP Speakeasy Lounge at the 2023 Tony Awards

Baccarat and Zacapa Rum transformed a luscious red room into a private lounge for Broadway’s biggest night.

Baccarat Lounge at the Tony Awards 2023

June 9, 2023

June 9, 2023

The Best Luxury Father’s Day Gifts for Dads Who Love Design

Wondering how to shop for Dad? Here’s a list of 18 items to honor him on his special day.

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May 18, 2023

May 18, 2023

Against All Odds, the Necktie Is Back

In a less formal world, sales of the old-school accessory are somehow surging, driven by fresh, rule-breaking ways of wearing them.

Against All Odds, the Necktie Is Back

September 14, 2022

September 14, 2022

Bronze Watches Quickly Lose Their Luster. That’s Why People Like Them

Patina is a controversial topic in the timepiece-collecting community. Some people think that it turns watches made of bronze dull and muddy. Others call it the highest form of personalization.

Bronze Watches Quickly Lose Their Luster. That’s Why People Like Them

April 13, 2021

April 13, 2021

With New Watches, G-Shock Shows There’s No Place It Won’t Go

A precious metal-coated version is just as shock resistant as the original resins—and works well with a suit.

With New Watches, G-Shock Shows There’s No Place It Won’t Go

September 29, 2020

September 29, 2020

In Laurent Ferrier’s World, a $185,000 Watch Can Still Be Understated

For when you want a six-figure watch but don’t want people to know.

In Laurent Ferrier’s World, a $185,000 Watch Can Still Be Understated

June 18, 2020

June 18, 2020

Against Luxury Headwinds, Cartier Bets on the Past to Protect Its Future

Timepieces creation director Marie-Laure Cérède makes watches steeped in history that shoppers can also view as a long-term investment.

Against Luxury Headwinds, Cartier Bets on the Past to Protect Its Future