Tag: luxury watches

Counterfeit Luxury Watches Seized at LAX in Shipments From China

LOS ANGELES—Inspectors recently seized counterfeit luxury watches at Los Angeles International Airport being imported from China that—if genuine—would have had a combined manufacturers suggested retail price of nearly $1.3 million, authorities said June 9. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers assigned to LAX seized the 41 watches during a five-week period from April to…


Second Time Around

When the Patek Philippe Tiffany Blue Ref. 5711-1A-018 timepiece was introduced in early December of 2021, it was hyped beyond belief, yet limited to just 170 pieces. Those watches were privately distributed by Tiffany & Co, presumably to its top clients. The watch, billed as the last of the blue-dialed steel 5711 series, essentially never…


Precious Time

High-end jewelry watches have it all: investment value, artistry, and functionality. In the past few years, new setting techniques, gem cuts, and more adventurous designs are changing the way jewelry watches look. There is a growing sense of fearlessness in the design, with larger gems, more color, and more drama. Gemsetting falls into that special…