Blue Star Jets and King Jeweler’s Nashville announced a concierge partnership

Blue Star Jets and King Jeweler’s Nashville announced a partnership to further develop each company’s luxury concierge program. Starting April 1st, 2010, any purchase of $5,000 or more earns a $1,000 gift certificate aboard Blue Star Jets. This partnership allows King Jewelers to further broaden their VIP concierge service and caters to elite watch collectors and diamond aficionados around the country.

Blue Star Jets is the largest broker of private jets for hire, under Part 135, offering its clientele unparalleled service and the ultimate in luxury and convenience. Business executives who regularly travel on private aircraft started Blue Star Jets as a result of their frustration with the lack of service and cost of flying privately. They quickly realized that most business and leisure travelers using private jets did not need to own a full or fractional ownership of a jet and would respond favorably to a more cost effective and flexible alternative. Blue Star Jets is the only complete jet charter brokerage company you will ever need. All flights are operated by Part 135 carriers. Operators providing service for BSJ's clients must meet standards set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Please note that Blue Star Jets does not manage or operate aircrafts on behalf of our clients. We will assist our clients in finding the best operators for any aircraft. For more information, please visit http://www.bluestarjets.com/.

Established in 1912, King Jewelers has proudly styled jewelry and timepiece aficionados from around the world. A pioneer among independent couture jewelers, King Jewelers has built an outstanding reputation steeped in quality, value and first-class customer service. King Jewelers is an authorized dealer for over forty luxury Swiss watch brands including Bell & Ross, Bulgari, Breitling, Cartier, Chanel, Chopard, Hublot, Girard-Perregaux, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Jaquet Droz, Montblanc, Swiss Army, and TAG Heuer. With store locations in Aventura, FL and Nashville, TN, King Jewelers has won numerous awards as the Southeast's top jewelry store and diamond wholesaler. King Jewelers is a member of the American Watch Guild, an IW Leading Watch Retailer, and offers Nashville watch repairs and watch refinishing. For additional information, please visit our salon in Green Hills located at 4121 Hillsboro Road, call (615) 724-5464, or log onto http://www.kings1912.com/.

Exclusive U.S. Timepiece from BaselWorld 2010: Franc Vila’s Cobra “Blue Bandido”

Exclusive Spanish watchmaker Franc Vila has been a fresh and exciting addition in the world of boutique haute horology as his Franc Vila EVOS Cobra watches amazed BaselWorld 2010 and continued to build on his legacy for exquisite and eccentric timepieces. The most interesting new timepiece was Franc Vila’s Cobra “Blue Bandido,” an exclusive timepiece for the United States.

Franc Vila watches are unmistakable due to their very unique design and shape. The case on these watches is a combination of what Vila calls “DieHard Extreme Steel” and carbon-fiber, with titanium accents. The watch is water resistant 300 meters and houses an automatic mechanical hand finished Caliber FV8Ch movement with Franc Vila’s unique “Gold Concept Rotor”. Dial is also a combination of carbon fiber and guilloché (decorated) metal, with chronograph and “Big date” indicators. Comes on a black rubber strap with steel deployant buckle and as a nice bonus a crocodile leather strap with matching stitchings is also included. Price will be about $20,000. All are limited to just 88 pieces.

Holding true to his commitment to produce only exceptional quality mechanical timepieces, Vila works with the most respected manufacturers in the watch industry. His creations often take as long as five years in the development stage. And, they are always highly exclusive due to the limited production dictated by their complexity and by the tremendous amount of handcrafting involved. The entire process truly reflects his philosophy… “not only mine, but a part of me.” All FRANC VILA timepieces come with both crocodile and rubber straps. Due to the very limited production of these timepieces, there may be slight variances in the details of each watch.

Franc Vila’s Cobra “Blue Bandido,” an exclusive timepiece for the United States, will be available for sale in Fall 2010 exclusively at King Jewelers Nashville and King Jewelers Miami. King Jewelers also repairs and refinishes Franc Vila watches. For more info, visit http://www.kings1912.com/ or http://www.francvila.com/.

Luxury Sport Watch of the Year: IWC Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph

The winner of King Jeweler’s Luxury Sport Watch of the Year as released at the SIHH 2010 show hosted in Geneva during late January, IWC triumphs with release of the Yacht Club collection back in the iconic Portuguese case. The 45.4mm Yacht Club Chronograph is the first sporty IWC model in the Portuguese family and houses IWC’s manufacture caliber 89360. Its chronograph permits the recording of aggregate times of up to twelve hours on the common counter for the minutes and hours and can be reset to zero via the flyback function at any time while running, so that it is instantly ready to start measuring a new time.

Designed for nautical duty, a screw-in crown and crown protection help protect against the elements, and the case offers 6 bar water resistance. Consistent with the sporty theme, this watch has luminescent indices and hands – a first in the Portuguese family.

The Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph is available in three variants: 1) steel with a silver-plated dial, rhodium-plated luminescent hands and appliqués; 2) steel with a black dial, silver-plated flange and rhodium-plated hands and appliqués, also luminescent; 3) 18 carat red gold with a slate-colored dial with a sun pattern ground finish, subtly contrasted by the black small seconds display circle and the black ring for the aggregate minutes of the chronograph. This model is distinguished additionally by gold-plated hands and solid red gold appliqués. All three variants are worn on a black rubber strap with a folding clasp. The sapphire-glass back offers a clear view of the IWC-manufactured movement with double-pawl winding.

Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph Specifications
Movement: Calibre 89360
- Beats: 28,800/h- Jewels: 40- Power reserve: 68 h- Winding: automatic
Glass: sapphire, convex, anti-reflective coating on both sides
Back: see-through sapphire-glass back
Crown: screw-in
Water-resistant to 6 bar
Diameter 45.4mm
Height 14.5mm

The IWC Yacht Club Chronograph is priced at $12,600 in steel and $23,100 in red gold (USD). The Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph will be available at IWC boutiques in June. King Jewelers is proud to offer the IWC Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph collection in September, but will allow collectors a first-hand glimpse at King Jeweler’s Nashville Watch Fair to be hosted April 23rd and 24th at King Jewelers in Green Hills, TN. For more info, visit http://www.kings1912.com/ or http://www.iwc.com/.

Jewelry Technology Spotlight: Men’s Cobaltchrome Wedding Bands

For many years, Benchmark has produced a collection of remarkable wedding bands in precious metals for both men and women. The FORGE line from Benchmark features an assortment of alternative metals for unique men’s rings such as Tungsten, Titanium, Seranite, and the newest metal, Cobaltchrome. Cobaltchrome is a new generation of contemporary metal that offers extraordinary characteristics.

Strength: Cobaltchrome is 4x harder than platinum, 5x harder than gold, and 7x harder than silver.

Resiliency: Cobaltchrome is incredibily hard and provides an uncompromising strength.

Shatterproof: Because of its tremendous abundance of strength, Cobaltchrome is shatterproof and will not crack.

Scratch- Resistant: Cobaltchrome is reliable durability that has proven to be scratch-resistant.

Hypoallergenic: Cobaltchrome does not contain harmful alloys that cause allergic reactions.

Bio-Compatible: Because Cobaltchrome is purely natural and can be tolerated by the human body, it has been highly accepted and used within medical practices.

Permanent Luster: Cobaltchrome features a natural, long-lasting high luster that never fades or discolors over time.

Sizeable: Cobaltchrome is one of the only alternative metals in the marketplace that can be resized.

Cobaltchrome rings from Benchmark come with a lifetime guarantee and services that range from resizing to refinishing. King Jewelers is proud to be an authorized agent for Benchmark Wedding Bands and the new Benchmark FORGE collections. Learn more about Cobaltchrome rings and shop on-line with confidence at http://www.kings1912.com/.

Mikimoto opens exclusively in the Nashville market with King Jewelers

King Jewelers is proud to announce the arrival of the MIKIMOTO pearly jewelry collections in Nashville, TN. King Jewelers Nashville concentrates on Mikimoto’s Akoya, Black South Sea, Pearls in Motion, Moderna 8, as well as MIKIMOTO’s Everday Essential collections. Mikimoto will host a launch trunk show on April 23rd and 24th during King Jeweler’s Nashville Watch Fair next month.

In 1893, Kokichi Mikimoto succeeded in producing the world's first cultured pearl. Since that day, MIKIMOTO continues to make history, creating its own distinctive style. Through mastery, aesthetics and a consuming fascination with quality, Kokichi Mikimoto made cultured pearls one of the world's most prevalent fashion accessories. It was Kokichi's dream "to adorn the necks of all the women of the world with pearls." His dream is expressed in the signature quality and elegance of today's MIKIMOTO Pearl Jewelry Collections.

MIKIMOTO has developed the highest standards of quality and consistency by devoting more than a century to understanding the sea and researching the oyster. While luster, pearl quality, surface perfection, color, shape and size are standard factors for pearl grading, the MIKIMOTO pearl grading scale is the only qualified system which accurately and consistently defines these factors by four individual grade categories. Only the top 5% of the pearl harvest meets the strict quality standards of MIKIMOTO.

Mikimoto pearls make great gifts for Mother's Day, graduation, and any special occasion. King Jewelers is an authorized dealer for Mikimoto pearls. Shop on-line with confidence for authentic Mikimoto pearls at http://www.kings1912.com/ or visit www.MikimotoAmerica.com.

King Jewelers Nashville Watch Spotlight: Calibre de Cartier

At this year’s SIHH 2010, Cartier released one of the finest, most masculine timepieces to ever bear the prestigious Cartier brand name: the Calibre de Cartier. Constructed in a 42mm case, the new collection is available in steel, two-tone, and 18k pink gold (featured here in steel). Imagine an IWC Portuguese Chronograph meets a Jaeger-LeCoultre sophistication with the DNA of Cartier --- the Richmoent group is truly a powerhouse of design and quality. Here are a few details and specs of what we feel to be one of the best new models to hit the watch market this year:

• Highly distinctive Cartier aesthetic codes : Innovative design, snailed opalin dial, Roman numerals, rail track, sword shaped hands, heptagonal crown set with a blue cabochon... Calibre de Cartier reinterprets all the emblematic watchmaking codes of the Maison.
• An extraordinary well balanced aesthetic: a powerful design with its large bezel and imposing horns, yet very comfortable to wear.
• A 100 % Cartier workshop-crafted automatic movement 1904 MC: A new
movement developed, manufactured and assembled by Cartier in the great watchmaking tradition to combine: chronometry, durability and reliability. This new in-house automatic movement provides an exceptional chronometry thanks to its double barrel and its bidirectional winding system. The 1904 MC displays a Manufacture level of finishes: rotor and bridges are decorated with the traditional Côtes de Genève and stippling decoration for the bottom plate.

Caliber 1904 MC
> Diameter: 11’’’½ id 25,6mm
> Thickness: 4 mm
> Number of Jewels: 27
> Number of pieces: 186
> Two barrels
> Bidirectional Rotor winding sytem
> Frequency: 28’800 vibrations / hour (4 Hz)
> Power reserve: 48 hours.

CRW7100014: $6,500
CRW7100013: $6,500

King Jewelers Nashville is the exclusive authorized dealer for the Calibre de Cartier in the Central South region. For more information, please visit www.Cartier.com or http://www.kings1912.com/.

KING JEWELERS FIRST RETAILER IN COUNTRY TO HOST NORTH AMERICAN DEBUT OF NEW TIMEPIECES FROM THE GENEVA 2010 WATCH FAIR AT THE NASHVILLE WATCH FAIR

King Jewelers will host the North American debut of its second annual Nashville Watch Fair “The Fair After the Fair,” an exclusive sneak peak at the new and exciting Swiss timepieces from the Geneva 2010 watch fairs held earlier this year. The King Jewelers’ Watch Fair will be hosted starting April 23 and April 24 from 10 a.m. to 6:30 pm at the store located at 4121 Hillsboro Road in Nashville.

Authorized dealers representing more than 20 luxury Swiss watch brands featuring more than 1,000 timepieces will participate and the King family is proud to present these exclusive never seen before collections and one of a kind pieces to the Central South. The timepieces will include once in a lifetime exquisite prototypes which may not ever be manufactured by these companies, providing an even more special experience for watch aficionados and collectors.

Guests will enjoy daily festivities and gifts with purchase, for example, all Swiss Army watches come with a complimentary Swiss Army knife as a gift with purchase and be among the first to wear haute horology’s most sought-after wristwatches for 2010. King Jewelers is also pleased to announce its representation of the exclusive ladies MIKOMOTO pearl jewelry collection and will preview the newest pieces with a trunk show during both days of the Watch Fair.

Among the hottest timepieces from the 2010 Geneva and Basel Watch Fairs are the IWC Portuguese Yacht watches, all of the new TAG Heuer Grand Carrera collection, the release of Cartier’s Calibere collection, the Hublot King Power Alinghi, and Jaquet Droz one-of-a-kind collections. TAG Heuer is celebrating its 150th anniversary and Bell & Ross will showcase its new Vintage collection.

The watch brands, many of which are carried exclusively by King Jewelers across the state, include Alpina, Bell & Ross, Breitling, Breitling for Bentley, BRM, Bulgari, Cartier, Chanel, Chopard, Concord, Franc Vila, Frederique Constant, Girard-Perregaux, Hublot, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Jaquet Droz, Michele, Montblanc, TAG Heuer, TAG Heuer Grand Carrera, TechnoMarine, and Tissot.

“The Watch Fair allows our guests from Nashville and beyond to view the most elite and unique Swiss timepieces for the first time,” said David King, brand manager of King Jewelers. “This annual event is one of the most distinctive ever offered to the Nashville community. Watch collectors wait with bated breath to glimpse these new offerings.”

In 1893, Kokichi Mikimoto succeeded in producing the world’s first cultured pearl. Since that day, MIKIMOTO continues to make history, creating its own distinctive style. MIKIMOTO has developed the highest standards of quality and consistency by devoting more than a century to understanding the sea and researching the oyster. Only the top five percent of the pearl harvest meets the strict quality standards of MIKIMOTO. A proprietary pearl grading system measures the quality of each MIKIMOTO pearl. This unique grading system provides the standard of excellence that distinguishes MIKIMOTO pearls from all others. Visit http://www.mikimotoamerica.com/ for more information.

King Jewelers, South Florida’s oldest and most reputable jeweler, continues its legacy of luxury in its jewelry and watch gallery store in Green Hills. The company spans five generations and the South Florida location opened in 1912. King Jewelers is a member of the Jewelers of America, American Watch Guild, Jewelers Board of Trade, International Wristwatch Leading Watch Retailer, and the American Society of Appraisers and has among its staff GIA Certified Gemologists. The store is located at 4121 Hillsboro Road at the corner of Hobbs Road and hours of operation are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The telephone number is (615) 724-5464 and the web site is www.Kings1912.com.

March Birthstone Spotlight: AQUAMARINE

Aquamarine is a blue-green member of the Beryl clan. This stone is associated with the calming effects of the sea and is traditionally used to soothe, calm and alleviate fears and phobias. It aids in cleansing, meditation and appreciation of nature. It brings serenity and peace to those who keep it near. Aquamarine helps us communicate with all sea life and connects us to the ocean, even if we live far from it. She will also influence us to protect ocean life and appreciate all the wise and beautiful dwellers in the sea.

This month’s featured birthstone jewelry piece from King Jewelers Private Label features this stunning pair of 18kt white gold aquamarine earrings set with gemstone diamonds. For more info, visit http://www.kings1912.com/.

Hublot and WISeKey revolutionize the watch industry with its breakthrough technology against counterfeiting

At their MiniBasel hosted in Miami Beach this month, Hublot unveiled its new WISeKey technology that demonstrates an unique breakthrough solution that will help reduce counterfeiting among the luxury watch industry. This solution arrives during a period on which the watch industry is also impacted by the crisis and needs to reassure its clients.

All Hublot watches (new and old) will be protected by WISeAuthentic®, a certification system of authenticity through a smartcard. By leveraging this technology, online shopping and auction Websites have the ability to provide its users a safe, secure transaction, avoiding counterfeited goods in its product range.

"Counterfeiting represents approximately five to seven percent of all world trade," said Carlos Moreira, CEO of WISeKey. "Therefore, with the luxury brand industries estimated to reach one trillion dollars (US) by 2010, these companies need a solution that will prove authenticity. We are pleased that WISeKey technology can be used in the fight against counterfeiting."

"In the watch industry we are seeing a significant increase in counterfeit goods," said Jean-Claude Biver, CEO of Hublot. "It was imperative for us as a company to find a way to not only protect our watches but also those who were purchasing them. WISeKey has a strong track record in security and authentication and when looking for a partner to help us in the fight against counterfeiting we knew WISeKey was the right choice for us. We expect that this technology will become the standard on this industry"

Currently, Hublot is the first watch making company to reach this level of protection for its products by associating digital anti-counterfeiting technology with traditional watch making. This combination provides a fail-safe solution, impossible to replicate at a cost that is a small fraction of the amount lost in sales due to counterfeits.

"Every year, more than 40 million Swiss counterfeit watches enter the market compared to 26 million genuine watches," said Jean-Daniel Pasche, President, Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry. "This is a significant number that costs the Swiss watch industry, on a global basis, approximately 700 million to 800 million dollars (US). We are pleased to see companies are taking this issue seriously and creating solutions that will get us closer to stop counterfeiting."

WISeAuthentic is also available for use with jewelry, beauty products, haute couture as well as exotic items including jet aircraft engines or high-tech automobile parts. For more information on this solution please visit http://www.wisekey.com/

King Jewelers is an authorized Hublot dealer for Nashville and the Central South with an official Hublot WISeKey available. All watches sold in the past will be eligible to register with a new WISeKey at King Jeweler’s Nashville. For more information, visit http://www.kings1912.com/ or http://www.hublot.com/.

Modern-Retro Spotlight: The Kwiat Vintage Collection

In celebration of 100 years of Kwiat tradition, we present Kwiat Vintage, an exclusive collection of modern jewelry creations in the vintage style. Drawing on Kwiat's vast archives and a century of experience, the collection ranges stylistically from Nouveau to Deco to Modern Vintage.

Each piece in the collection is carefully crafted to the highest levels of quality with brilliant Kwiat diamonds, exquisite gemstones and superior workmanship.

Each piece carries one hundred years of history and integrity.

Each piece holds a story waiting to be told, a vintage tale to make your own.

The Kwiat Vintage Collection is available at King Jewelers Nashville and also at http://www.shopkings1912.com/. For additional info, please visit http://www.kwiat.com/.

Professional Tips for Pearl Jewelry Care

Daily Care
If substances such as cosmetics, hair spray, or perfume adhere to your jewels, they will lose their radiance, absorbing dirt and dust and causing alteration or loss of colour. Be sure to put on your jewelry after you do your make-up, and to wipe your jewelry with a soft cloth after use.

Maintenance

No matter how carefully you take care of your jewelry, small parts may come loose. We recommend that you carefully check such parts as the hooks that support the jewels, the clasps of necklaces, the screws of earrings and brooch pins.

Storage

Always fasten clasps and pins so that chains do not get tangled and jewels do not get scratched from rubbing against one another. Then lay each item out separately, one by one. If you carry your jewelry around, be sure to put it into a jewelry pouch.

Cleaning

If you feel that the radiance of your jewelry has diminished, take it to a specialist. Cleaning with ultrasonic cleanser and other methods may lead to damage, so we recommend caution.

For additional info regarding the care of your pearl jewelry, visit http://www.jewelrykings1912.com/ or http://www.mikimotoamerica.com/.

King Jewelers sponsors Brides.com for the new release of Spring 2010 Custom Bridal Designs

King Jewelers , Nashville's premiere wedding, luxury jewelry and timepiece salon, is a proud sponsor of http://www.brides.com/. Since 1912, King Jewelers has been designing and manufacturing bridal collections for your perfect fairytale moment. From our custom designs to exclusive luxury brands, you are sure to find the ring that symbolizes your unique love. Our styles range from classic solitaires to beautiful multi-diamond creations, from classic and traditional to modern and fashion-forward.

King Jewelers is a full-service diamond, jewelry and timepiece destination, specializing in custom designs, bridal and corporate gifts, antique jewelry, estate buying, certified appraisals, as well as full-service jewelry and watch repairs. A defining facet of King Jewelers personality is their on-site team of award-winning designers, craftsman and watchmakers, who are attuned to perfection, beauty and style. You can bring your ideas to life, create your own engagement ring or brighten up the collection you already have.

Authorized luxury dealers with over forty designers, King Jewelers proudly represents Cartier, Piaget, TAG Heuer, Breitling, Bulgari, Chopard, Kwiat, A Link, Chanel, Mikimoto, Montblanc, Hublot, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Bell & Ross, Tissot, Michele, Gucci, Scott Kay, Judith Ripka, Leslie Greene, Benchmark and Harry Kotlar, just to name a few. In addition to our large selection of fine timepieces, King Jewelers also has great men’s accessories and gifts such as cufflinks, pens, and money clips, not to mention unique wedding bands for that special man.
King Jewelers is a thriving fifth generation family owned and operated jewelry business that is based in Nashville, TN and Aventura, FL. Come in and see why King Jewelers has captured the throne. Visit us on the web at http://www.kings1912.com/ or shop with confidence on-line for authorized luxury brands at http://www.shopkings1912.com/.

KING JEWELER’S NASHVILLE NAMED THE EXCLUSIVE CHANEL DEALER FOR WATCH COLLECTIONS IN TENNESSEE

King Jewelers is now the exclusive dealer in the entire Central South for Chanel watches with the addition of the timepiece collections. Chanel is the Parisian fashion house founded by Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel in 1909, specializing in luxury goods and haute couture.

The fashion icon’s philosophy was “One can never be too modern,” and this style which she captured on some of the most famous women of her period is constantly reinvented throughout all of the Chanel watch collections. Mademoiselle Chanel, her tastes and inspirations, are all adapted to the present and continue to unite both elegance and modernity.

“We are honored to announce our exclusive affiliation with Chanel to represent the world’s most exclusive brand for its watch collections in this region,” said David King, King Jewelers brand manager. “The brand continues to revolutionize the fashion industry in its 100th year of operation and will continue to do so with lines such as its J12 fine jewelry timepieces. In recent years, Chanel has partnered with experienced Swiss watchmakers to develop the exclusive ‘CHANEL 05.T.1.’ movement.”

Chanel watch collections include the J12 Editions Exclusives, Premiére and Les Intemporelles De Chanel in white gold, yellow gold, ceramic, and steel. Chanel timepieces are available for sale at King Jewelers Nashville and King Jewelers Aventura. For more info, visit http://www.chanel.com/.

A NEW STANDARD OF HAUTE HOROLOGY EXCELLENCE: JAEGER-LeCOULTRE’S EXTREME LAB

Last week, the King family of King Jewelers Nashville and King Jewelers Aventura met with Philippe Bonai, president of Jaeger-LeCoultre, at the Richemont headquarters in New York City for the post-SIHH 2010 show. While my family had the opportunity to view some amazing new timepieces up close for the first time, we were all most impressed with Jaeger-LeCoultre’s new Exterem Lab 2 watch. This masterpiece of haute horology will compete with Richard Mille’s creations for just a fraction of the cost and offers much more accurate time precision. This is the coolest watch of 2010!!!

The Master Compressor Extreme LAB 2 redefines the standard for extreme timepieces. Its new Calibre 780 and 781 for the Tribute to Geophysic offers unprecedented functions, developed to ensure ergonomic and highly functional use. This automatic chronograph has a large double-digit minute counter and a function selector integrated in the crown. The titanium version pays tribute to the historical Geophysic watch while exploring avant-garde solutions to protect the movement from magnetic fields.

MASTER COMPRESSOR EXTREME LAB 2 TECHNICAL DETAILS
Movement
Automatic movement, 28 800 vibrations per hour, 60-hour radial power-reserve.
Functions
Hour, minute, small seconds, date, second-time zone hand and counter, chronograph with large minute counter, manual stop second, functions selector (three-position indicator: winding, date and dual time zone adjustment, time-setting), amagnetic silicon escapement (Calibre 781 only).
Case
18-carat pink gold/TiVan15, TiVan 15, sapphire case-back.
Size
Diameter: 46.8 mm.
Water Resistance
10 ATM.
Strap/Bracelet
Interchangeable, double alligator leather (Calibre 780), calf leather (Calibre 781).
Materials Available
18-carat pink gold/TiVan15, TiVan 15.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre
JAEGER-LECOULTRE CALIBRE 780 and 781 (amagnetic version).

Ref. 2032470 18-carat pink gold/TiVan15, limited series of 200.Ref. 203T470 TiVan 15, limited series of 300.

The Master Compressor Extreme LAB 2 will be available at King Jeweler’s Nashville and King Jeweler’s Miami in late 2010. For more information, visit http://www.kings1912.com/ or http://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/.

Hublot previews the King Power Alinghi at the Miami Beach MiniBasel show

Hublot's CEO Jean-Claude Biver unveiled the chronograph sporting the
colours of the Swiss Defender of the 33rd America’s Cup at the Hublot MiniBasel based in Miami Beach this past weekend in which David King of King Jewelers was in attendance to marvel at the new masterpiece of haute horology.

Swiss Made expertise was the toast of the hour this weekend at the exclusive Fountainbleu Resort where limited edition Hublot "King Power Alinghi" watch made its debut. The pride of the participants was swelled by immense motivation felt on all sides to defend the Swiss colours together in a few weeks' time, when Alinghi and Oracle do battle on the water.

The King Power Alinghi echoes the expertise and precision of the Defender yacht
built for the America’s Cup. New developments, cutting edge technology and
materials, a focus on the excellence of resources and sharing the highest level of
skills are qualities which link the two companies.

Jean-Claude Biver hopes that the King Power will bring the catamaran luck in this extraordinary challenge: "Alinghi already has an enormous range of skills and qualities, as well as the motivation to win, and we wish to demonstrate to them how proud we are to be their partner and to show them our support through this chronograph in the yacht's colours!".

KING POWER ALINGHI
Technical details
Case “King Power”, diameter 48 mm in microblasted black ceramic
Bezel Microblasted black ceramic with moulded black rubber, with 6 relief
black PVD H-shaped titanium screws
Crystal Sapphire with interior/exterior anti-reflective treatment
Bezel Lug Black composite resin
Lateral Inserts Black composite resin
Case-back Microblasted black ceramic
Crown Black PVD titanium with black rubber insert
Push-pieces Black PVD titanium with black rubber insert
Screws Black PVD titanium
Water resistance 100 m or 10 ATM
Dial Sapphire with anti-reflective treatment, multilayered, additional matt
black counters, index with black nickel, black SuperLuminova™, Alinghi
logo at 9 o'clock
Hands Satin-finished microblasted black nickel with black SuperLuminova™
Movement Mechanical skeleton chronograph with automatic winding, carbon
bridges, calibre Hublot HUB4400
No. of Components 252
Jewels 27
Bridges Microblasted black chrome
Screws Black PVD
Oscillating Weight Tungsten carbide with black PVD treated dimpled surface
Main plate Microblasted black chrome
Barrel With reinforced spring
Escapement Glucydur hairspring
Power Reserve 42 hours
Wristlet Adjustable articulated black rubber
Clasp Microblasted black ceramic and black PVD steel
Edition limited to 333 pieces numbered from 01/333 to 333/333


The King Power Alinghi is available exclusively at King Jewelers in Nashville, TN where the timepiece will be on display at their Hublot corner shop.

About David King, King Jewelers

David King is the owner of King Jewelers Nashville who has a passion for watches and writing. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with degrees in English and Chemistry, David and his brother Jono King are the fifth generation to own and operate King Jewelers. Established in 1912, King Jewelers has proudly styled jewelry and timepiece aficionados from around the world. A pioneer among independent couture jewelers, King Jewelers has built an outstanding reputation steeped in quality, value and first-class customer service. King Jewelers is an authorized dealer for over forty luxury Swiss watch brands including Bell & Ross, Bulgari, Breitling, Cartier, Chanel, Chopard, Hublot, Girard-Perregaux, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Jaquet Droz, Montblanc, Swiss Army, and TAG Heuer. With store locations in Aventura, FL and Nashville, TN, King Jewelers has won numerous awards as the Southeast's top jewelry store and diamond wholesaler. King Jewelers is a member of the American Watch Guild, an IW Leading Watch Retailer, and offers Nashville watch repairs and watch refinishing. For additional information, please visit our salon in Green Hills located at 4121 Hillsboro Road, call (615) 724-5464, or log onto http://www.kings1912.com/

King Jewelers launches the TAG Heuer Limited Edition Silverstone Calibre 11 Chronograph

Originally introduced in 1974, the Heuer Silverstone was named for the Silverstone Circuit, a legendary English racing track. As part of TAG Heuer’s year-long celebration of its 150th anniversary, the Silverstone Chronograph has just been re-issued this March 2010 as a limited-edition timepiece.

The TAG Heuer Limited Edition Silverstone Calibre 11 Chronograph is a truly original limited edition piece with only 3,000 available worldwide (1,500 Blue TAG Heuer Limited Edition Silverstone Calibre 11 Chronographs and 1,500 Brown TAG Heuer Limited Edition Silverstone Calibre 11 Chronographs). Each timepiece is numbered and inscribed with “150th Anniversary 1860–2010” while featuring the Vintage Heuer logo highlights 150 years of watchmaking legitimacy.

While the chronograph watch is a quintessential sports watch and one of the most popular complications amongst mechanical automatic timepieces in the world, the TAG Heuer Limited Edition Silverstone Calibre 11 Chronographs will surely win the hearts of purists and modern-retro collectors around the world. Invented by a Frenchman named Rieussec in 1821, a chronograph is a chronometric (time-measuring) device which contains a mechanism that allows to stop at least one hand to facilitate reading of the elapsed time. The Greek words "chronos" and "graph" stand for "time" and "writing". The TAG Heuer Limited Edition Silverstone Calibre 11 Chronographs are both available for sale exclusively on-line at http://kingjewelers.tagheuereshop.com/. TAG Heuer timepieces are also available at King Jewelers Aventura and King Jewelers Nashville. For further information, visit http://www.tagheuer.com/ and http://www.kings1912.com/.


About King Jewelers

Established in 1912, King Jewelers has proudly styled jewelry and timepiece aficionados from around the world. A pioneer among independent couture jewelers, King Jewelers has built an outstanding reputation steeped in quality, value and first-class customer service. King Jewelers is an authorized dealer for TAG Heuer Tennessee watches as well as TAG Heuer Miami watches. With store locations in Aventura, FL and Nashville, TN, King Jewelers has won numerous awards as the Southeast's top jewelry store and diamond wholesaler. King Jewelers is a member of the American Watch Guild, an IW Leading Watch Retailer, and offers TAG Heuer Nashville watch repairs and watch refinishing.

Hublot announces new US President

Hublot, the luxury Swiss watch company known for its innovative fusion of elements in its timepieces, is proud to announce the appointment of Beatrice de Quervain Blanchard as U.S. President. De Quervain Blanchard will join Hublot CEO Jean-Claude Biver and Managing Director Ricardo Guadalupe to oversee the US expansion strategy.

Born in Switzerland, de Quervain Blanchard studied economics at the University of Zurich and attended Sup de Luxe in Paris to gain additional luxury goods experience. In 1993 she started her career in the Swiss watch industry by working with Jean Claude Biver at the iconic brand Omega, where she worked her way through the various stages of Product and Marketing to oversee the U.S. Marketing Division. In 1999 she joined Chopard as its first Marketing Director and was instrumental in gaining brand awareness in the brand’s watch and jewelry divisions. In 2001 she created her own distribution company before joining Harry Winston in 2004. At Harry Winston she was brought onboard to oversee its luxury timepiece sales division on the East Coast and in select Caribbean markets, and in 2007 was promoted to global marketing director to head its communications initiatives.

At Hublot, Beatrice de Quervain Blanchard will focus on gaining market share through a diverse marketing program that will include the opening of new boutique stores, a strong wholesale network and newsworthy communications initiatives. “I am very excited to join such a formidable brand as Hublot,” says de Quervain. “I have worked with Mr. Biver and Mr. Guadalupe before, and I am greatly looking forward to fusing our minds together to increase the brand’s presence in the U.S. market.”

About Hublot
In just five years, Hublot has become one of the most sought-after high-end watch brands with some of its timepieces making watch history, such as the One Million Dollar Big Bang, All Black Big Bang and Mag Bang watches. Jean-Claude Biver and his team is undoubtedly leading the company's guiding principle of "Fusion," which combines unusual materials such as gold with ceramic, tantalum, magnesium and titanium with a modern version of Hublot’s rubber strap.

About King Jewelers Nashville
Established in 1912, King Jewelers has proudly styled jewelry and timepiece aficionados from around the world. A pioneer among independent couture jewelers, King Jewelers has built an outstanding reputation steeped in quality, value and first-class customer service. With store locations in Aventura, FL and Nashville, TN, King Jewelers has won numerous awards as the Southeast's top jewelry store and is the proud distributor of Hublot timepieces in the Central South. King Jewelers is a member of the Jewelers of America, American Watch Guild, and the American Society of Appraisers. For additional information, please visit our salon in Green Hills located at 4121 Hillsboro Road, call (615) 724-5464, or log onto http://www.kings1912.com/.