DeWitt presents the “Dame de Pressy” to HM The Queen

At last month’s Queen’s Cup at Windsor Great Park, DeWitt participated as “Official Timekeeper” for its first major event of the Guards Polo Club, which also included a special presentation by Jérôme de Witt to HM The Queen - a special commemorative “Dame de Pressy” timepiece.

After the prize giving ceremony, HM The Queen was greeted by Mr de Witt in front of the Royal Box and presented with a commemorative DeWitt watch, specifically designed for the occasion: a dazzling Dame de Pressy, fully set with diamonds and with a pink alligator strap, changed at the last moment to match the color of the flower on her hat.


Photo: Centaur Photographic/Guards Polo Club

The Dame de Pressy was presented to her in an elegant white box with a selection of 6 additional color straps in a bottom discrete drawer. Mr de Witt showed HM The Queen the miniature logo of the Guards Polo Club, meticulously hand-reproduced on the sapphire crystal back of the watch. The “Queen’s Cup 1960-2010“ Dame de Pressy will be produced in a limited edition of only 50 pieces.

The second timepiece, specifically designed by DeWitt for the 50th anniversary of the Queen’s Cup, is a gentleman’s Tourbillon watch, inspired from the new Twenty-8-Eight model. The Guards Polo Club logo is this time reproduced on a small "applique" plate positioned on the dial. The reproduction of the logo on such a scale (8 mm) is literally a small work of art, requiring up to a week to apply the 12 different layers of color, each one to be treated separately with a special coating.

DeWitt timepieces are available at King Jewelers in Nashville, TN and Aventura, FL. For additional information, please visit http://www.dewitt.ch and http://www.kings1912.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 features exclusive jewelry designers, offers in-house custom designs, private label jewelry collections, and is an authorized dealer for over forty luxury Swiss watch brands including Alpina, Bell & Ross, Bulgari, Breitling, Cartier, Chanel, Chopard, Concord, Dunhill, Ebel, Harry Winston, Hublot, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Jaquet Droz, Montblanc, Roger Dubuis, Swiss Army, TAG Heuer, and TechnoMarine. With two 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 has GIA Certified Gemologists and offers expert jewelry and watch repairs. King Jewelers is a member of the Jewelers of America, American Watch Guild, and the American Society of Appraisers.

Breguet acquires impressive documents regarding the history of watchmaking

The memoires of watchmaker A.-L. Breguet, timeless pieces of watchmaking history, were auctioned on May 7th for a record sum of 2.3 million Swiss francs to Nicolas G. Hayek, President and CEO of Montres Breguet, just before his unexpected death in late June.

Breguet’s unfinished memoires disappeared after he passed away in 1823 . In early 2010, some of the nearly completed works were discovered. Seven manuscripts were in this collection, including:

1. The history of Breguet and his philosophy
2. One-hand watches and new repeater
3. Souscription watches and repeater mechanism
4. Perpétuelle watches and their repeaters
5. Equation of time, calendars and tourbillons
6. Marine horology
7. Marine chronometers, longitude watches, Breguet balance-spring

Many specialists consider this to be the most significant body of testimony in the entire history of watchmaking: an account of his career as well as a methodical review of his inventions. The auction process for these priceless documents was chaotic, with each manuscript going for four times its initial estimate, until the entire group of documents was regrouped into one lot and finally sold to the Breguet Museum after an intense competition among various institutions and private collectors. This collection, which may in due course be published, has regained its rightful place within the brand’s stunningly rich heritage.

Breguet timepieces will be available at King Jewelers this Fall in Aventura, FL and late 2010 in Nashville, TN. For more information, please visit http://www.breguet.com and http://www.kings1912.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 features exclusive jewelry designers, offers in-house custom designs, private label jewelry collections, and is an authorized dealer for over forty luxury Swiss watch brands including Alpina, Bell & Ross, Bulgari, Breitling, Cartier, Chanel, Chopard, Concord, Dunhill, Ebel, Harry Winston, Hublot, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Jaquet Droz, Montblanc, Roger Dubuis, Swiss Army, TAG Heuer, and TechnoMarine. With two 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 has GIA Certified Gemologists and offers expert jewelry and watch repairs. King Jewelers is a member of the Jewelers of America, American Watch Guild, and the American Society of Appraisers.

Chopard releases special edition timepieces for exceptional anniversaries, available exclusively at King Jewelers

In recognition of two momentous anniversaries in 2010, Italian automaker Alfa Romeo (100 years) has joined forces with Chopard (150 years) in order to launch five new products.

This collaboration includes three wristwatches: the Gran Turismo XL Alfa Romeo and the GT XL Chrono Alfa Romeo (available in stainless steel or stainless steel coated with Diamond-Like Carbon – DLC), featuring a black dial with red hands and indexes, as well as the logo of the two brands. Endowed with 46-hour power reserve, the self-winding movements are chronometer-certified by the COSC and beat at 28’800 vibrations per hour. The 44 mm-diameter cases are water-resistant up to 100 meters and are protected by glare-proofed sapphire crystals. The three versions are issued in limited and numbered editions of 500.



Two additional products commemorating the occasion include a travel alarm clock and a table clock.



Chopard timepieces are available at King Jewelers in Nashville, TN and Aventura, FL. For additional information, please visit http://www.chopard.com and http://www.kings1912.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. With two 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 features exclusive jewelry designers, offers in-house custom designs, private label jewelry collections, and is an authorized dealer for over forty luxury Swiss watch brands including Alpina, Bell & Ross, Bulgari, Breitling, Cartier, Chanel, Chopard, Concord, Dunhill, Ebel, Harry Winston, Hublot, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Jaquet Droz, Montblanc, Roger Dubuis, Swiss Army, TAG Heuer, and TechnoMarine. King Jewelers is a member of the Jewelers of America, American Watch Guild, and the American Society of Appraisers. King Jewelers has GIA Certified Gemologists and offers expert jewelry and watch repairs.

Frédérique Constant Pays Tribute to Famous Pianist Frédéric Chopin with Commemorative Timepiece Available at King Jewelers

In celebration of the 200th birth anniversary of musical composer Frédéric Chopin, Frédérique Constant has launched the Limited Edition F. Chopin 2010. King Jewelers is proud to offer this exclusive timepiece, with only 1810 pieces created. Available in 2 styles, each watch is steel or yellow gold plated and features an ultra classical dial with a "piano keys" pattern in the center with an automatic winding mechanism and a brown or black Croco Calf strap. Each timepiece is delivered in a miniature Frédéric Chopin Piano.

The year of 2010 is the "Year of Fryderyk Chopin" in Poland, with hundreds of events planned worldwide to celebrate the anniversary of Chopin's birth. The Fryderyk Chopin Institute, an act of the Polish parliament which organizes concerts, conferences, and covers research and popularization of knowledge about Chopin's life and work, has officially licensed the Frédérique Constant Limited Edition F. Chopin.

Frédérique Constant is an independent family owned watch manufacturer based in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva. The company is involved in all stages of Watch Production, from initial design to final assembly and quality control. Frédérique Constant is associated with the core values and competences of passion, creativity, high quality, innovation and exceptional value.

Frédérique Constant timepieces are available exclusively in South Florida and Nashville at King Jewelers. For more information regarding Frédérique Constant watches, please visit www.frederique-constant.com or www.kings1912.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 features exclusive jewelry designers, offers in-house custom designs, private label jewelry collections, and is an authorized dealer for over forty luxury Swiss watch brands including Alpina, Bell & Ross, Bulgari, Breitling, Cartier, Chanel, Chopard, Concord, Dunhill, Ebel, Harry Winston, Hublot, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Jaquet Droz, Montblanc, Roger Dubuis, Swiss Army, TAG Heuer, and TechnoMarine. With two store locations in Aventura, FL and Nashville, TN, King Jewelers has won numerous awards as the Southeast’s top jewelry store and diamond wholesaler. With a diamond office located in Antwerp, Belgium since 1961, King Jewelers is able to offer Nashville and Miami custom diamond bridal designs and gem-quality loose diamonds at wholesale prices. King Jewelers is a member of the Jewelers of America, American Watch Guild, and the American Society of Appraisers. King Jewelers has GIA Certified Gemologists and offers expert jewelry and watch repairs.

King Jewelers Offers Exotic Wedding & Honeymoon Recommendations

As you plan your once-in-a-lifetime wedding, King Jewelers hopes to help make the process a little easier by offering ideas outside of the realm of jewelry. There are a wide variety of ways to celebrate your special day, including an exotic getaway. Brides.com is presenting an exclusive offer in conjunction with Air Pacific to create your dream destination wedding in Fiji! The wedding and honeymoon package, from only $2500, includes a wedding coordinator, a marriage celebrant/minister, return transfer and escort to the registry office in Nadi, the license and marriage certificate, a tropical bouquet for the bride, a buttonhole for the groom, venue decoration, a 2 cut photo in a photo frame, 5 nights accommodation (lagoon guest room) with breakfast at the Radisson Fiji Resort, and return transfers to and from the airport. The local expertise of the wedding coordinators will ensure that your planning worries will drift away like the sand into the ocean. Fiji's beautiful landscape with picturesque sunsets, white sand, and tropical blue water will set the mood for a relaxing beginning to your marriage.

For more information, visit http://www.fijidreamweddings.com and http://www.kings1912.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. With two 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 features exclusive jewelry designers, offers in-house custom designs, private label jewelry collections, and is an authorized dealer for over forty luxury Swiss watch brands including Alpina, Bell & Ross, Bulgari, Breitling, Cartier, Chanel, Chopard, Concord, Dunhill, Ebel, Harry Winston, Hublot, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Jaquet Droz, Montblanc, Roger Dubuis, Swiss Army, TAG Heuer, and TechnoMarine. King Jewelers has GIA Certified Gemologists and offers expert jewelry and watch repairs. With a diamond office located in Antwerp, Belgium since 1961, King Jewelers is able to offer Nashville and Miami custom diamond bridal designs and gem-quality loose diamonds at wholesale prices. King Jewelers is a member of the Jewelers of America, American Watch Guild, and the American Society of Appraisers.

King Jewelers & TechnoMarine Sponsor "Chukkers for Charity" to Benefit the Rochelle Center Saddle Up!

King Jewelers & TechnoMarine Sponsor "Chukkers for Charity" to Benefit the Rochelle Center Saddle Up!



Franklin, Tennessee -- June 22, 2010 -- The 2010 Chukkers for Charity event was proudly hosted on June 19, 2010 at Riverview Farm, home of Orrin and Lee Ann Ingram.

The day’s festivities included a polo match with opening ceremonies, a vintage car show as well as a patrons dinner the evening before. The Child Fest area featured a petting zoo, coloring books, a spotted mule and many other crafts and activities, not to mention a Stick Horse Race for kids that was scheduled for half-time.

In addition to the polo match, activities this year include a tailgating contest for “Best in Show,” “Most Elegant” and “Honorary Mention.” There was an exciting silent and live auction. The live auction included a pair of John Hardy 18 carat gold and silver earrings with diamonds donated by King Jewelers Nashville. In addition, David King of King Jewelers presented the match’s MVP with a TechnoMarine Sport Cruiser Chronograph watch.

The 14th Annual Chukkers for Charity benefits both Rochelle Center and Saddle Up! Founded in 1972, Rochelle Center is a non-profit agency located in Nashville, providing meaningful day programming, job training and work opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities, enabling them to achieve their highest potential in our community.

Saddle Up! was founded in 1990 in Franklin as Middle Tennessee’s oldest and largest therapeutic recreational riding program for children and youth with physical and mental disabilities. Individually structured equine activities meet the unique needs of each child using special therapy horses, volunteers and NARAHA (North American Riding for the Handicapped Association) certified instructors in a safe and fun venue.

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 features exclusive jewelry designers, offers in-house custom designs, private label jewelry collections, and is an authorized dealer for more than forty luxury Swiss watch brands including Alpina, Bell & Ross, Bulgari, Breitling, Cartier, Chanel, Chopard, Concord, Dunhill, Ebel, Harry Winston, Hublot, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Jaquet Droz, Montblanc, Roger Dubuis, Swiss Army, TAG Heuer, and TechnoMarine. With two store locations in Aventura, FL and Nashville, TN, King Jewelers has won numerous awards as the Southeast’s top jewelry store and diamond wholesaler. With a diamond office located in Antwerp, Belgium since 1961, King Jewelers is able to offer Nashville and Miami custom diamond bridal designs and gem-quality loose diamonds at wholesale prices. King Jewelers is a member of the Jewelers of America, American Watch Guild, and the American Society of Appraisers. King Jewelers has GIA Certified Gemologists and offers expert jewelry and watch repairs. For additional information, please visit Kings1912.com.

King Jewelers Nashville Features the Official Timepiece of the Swiss National Football Team in its New Hublot Corner

King Jewelers Nashville Features the Official Timepiece of the Swiss National Football Team in its New Hublot Corner



Swiss football fans can continue their celebration after a historic upset over Spain in the 2010 FIFA World Cup this week as Swiss watch collectors will avidly seek out the official timepiece of the Swiss National Football Team. Hublot, the official timekeeper of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, manufactured only 300 of these commemorative timepieces. King Jewelers is proud to be one of the few retailers outside of Switzerland to offer this limited edition piece. The Hublot Big Bang features the logo of the Swiss Football Association on the dial and a Swiss flag on the side of the case. The watch features the automatic HUB 44 movement and a rubber strap. The Hublot Big Bang limited edition ASF-SFV timepiece (Hublot 301.SX.230.RX.AS) retails for $11,900 USD and is available exclusively in the Central South at King Jewelers in Nashville, TN.

For more information, please visit http://www.hublot.com and http://www.kings1912.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 features exclusive jewelry designers, offers in-house custom designs, private label jewelry collections, and is an authorized dealer for more than forty luxury Swiss watch brands including Alpina, Bell & Ross, Bulgari, Breitling, Cartier, Chanel, Chopard, Concord, Dunhill, Ebel, Harry Winston, Hublot, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Jaquet Droz, Montblanc, Roger Dubuis, Swiss Army, TAG Heuer, and TechnoMarine. King Jewelers has GIA Certified Gemologists and offers expert jewelry and watch repairs. King Jewelers is a member of the Jewelers of America, American Watch Guild, and the American Society of Appraisers. With two store locations in Aventura, FL and Nashville, TN, King Jewelers has won numerous awards as the Southeast’s top jewelry store and diamond wholesaler.