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On Wednesday 20^th January 2021 Kamala Harris will make history as the first woman and woman of colour to become Vice President of the United States. Ahead of this momentous day; we take a look at some of Kamala Harris’ favorite timepieces, the watch of choice for Dr. Jill Biden, and some of the stylish watches that have been worn in the White House over the decades.

Kamala Harris

Vice president-elect Kamala Harris clearly has an affinity for the French watchmaker and jeweler, Cartier and has been seen on the campaign trail wearing a steel and yellow gold Cartier Ballon Bleu - a mainstay and beloved piece in the Cartier offering. On a few occasions, Harris has also been spotted wearing a Cartier Roadster in steel, although hugely popular and to the dismay of many, it ceased production in 2013.

Dr. Jill Biden

Dr Jill Biden’s yellow gold Cartier Panthere is one of the most elegant and classic timepieces around, it shares a similar style to the famous Cartier Santos, but in a more discreet case size with beads of rice style, integrated bracelet. The community college professor seems to prefer rectangular pieces and has also been seen wearing a Cartier Tank. A style which has also been worn by others who carried the title of First Lady, including Jackie Kennedy. And did you know… Jackie’s Tank is now owned by Kim Kardashian!

Hillary Clinton

The former presidential candidate, senator and secretary of State, wears a 26mm Rolex Datejust in steel and yellow gold as her daily wear. Perhaps the most popular Rolex model ever produced, but discontinued in the smaller case size in 2016, it achieved fame in steel and gold from the late 1980’s onwards and has been a staple favourite ever since. Clinton has also been pictured sporting a Chanel J12 in the signature white ceramic throughout her tenure as secretary of state.

Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama's work and impeccable taste and has inspired all of us during her 8-year tenure as the First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017. In her very first official portrait, she was already spotted wearing her Cartier Tank Francaise on a bracelet.

Condoleeza Rice

Condoleezza Rice also wears Cartier. Unsurprisingly so, Cartier seems to never be out of place whether formal or casual. Condoleezza wears a steel Tank Americaine on a black leather strap.

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People used to overlook the style and design of their wristwatches before, but today, it's a part of an outfit, so no one should be careless when it comes to it.

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We examine the popularity of the very specific and constraining aesthetic of perhaps the most famous look for a wristwatch, the dive watch

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Christmas is really upon us now and if you're still out and about searching for the perfect gift for your significant other, why not consider a watch? The premium destination for pre-owned watches that you can trust, Watchfinder & Co. is where you'll be able to find highly desirable pieces that aren't readily available at retail or discontinued on the current market.

The platform is vast, with hundreds of timepieces to choose from, but not to worry! Antoine Berardi, the head of Watchfinder & Co. for Hong Kong and Macau, comes to the rescue with five timepieces you can consider for your last minute Christmas splurges.

For more Christmas gift ideas, head over to our Christmas Edit, where we've put together a special series of stories and gift guides to help with all your holiday planning.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 124300

The newest and highly sought after reference of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual, the earliest iteration of which dates back to 1931. This model, part of the recently released 2020 collection, nods to Rolex’s playful dial colours from the 1970’s. The red dial colour sets itself apart from the rest of the Rolex offering, cased in steel and with the in house luminous blue hour markers, its sure to make you stand out from the crowd.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 124300 Watch | Watchfinder & Co.

Breguet Tradition Tourbillon 7047BR/G9/9ZU

The open worked nature of this Breguet is something to be marvelled at, with the dial reduced in size to show the full extent of the calibre. It also, as the name suggests, honours the tradition of watchmaking by including a Tourbillon, which was patented by the eponymous watchmaker in 1801. This addition counteracts the effect of gravity on the movement and aids the accuracy of time keeping, and is incredibly difficult to manufacture. This contemporary styled iteration shouts to the hills that the wearer is not here to play.

Breguet Tradition 7047BR/G9/9ZU Watch | Watchfinder & Co.

Rolex Pearlmaster 80319

Often an underrated and lesser-known series by the seemingly eternal company that is Rolex. This, now discontinued, Pearlmaster fields the midpoint between luxury and pragmatism. The present model is cased in white gold and has a bracelet unique to its series, a diamond bezel and dial, and carries the same movement present across the Rolex Submariner collection of the same period. This piece dates to the early 2000’s and comes with a two year warranty and a certificate of authenticity from Watchfinder.

Rolex Pearlmaster 80319 Watch | Watchfinder & Co.

IWC Portuguese Chronograph IW371417

One of the pieces at the core of IWC, the Portuguese chronograph is one of the most understated and versatile pieces available to the modern go-getter, even with a stopwatch function it slips easily under the cuff. The silver dial with thermally blued hands and Arabic numerals make the dial extremely legible at a glance, whilst keeping its elegant demeanour intact.

IWC Portuguese Chrono IW371417 Watch | Watchfinder & Co.

Panerai Luminor Submersible PAM00508

Initially developed as a waterproof watch for timing dives for the Italian Navy, the Florentine company Panerai has gone on to be one of the most materially explorative and inventive watch brands around. This limited edition in particular, is cased in a black ceramic and has cream luminous hands and hour markers, along with luminous plots along the rotating bezel.

Panerai Luminor Submersible PAM00508 Watch | Watchfinder & Co.

Every single one of Watchfinder’s watches are meticulously inspected, authenticated and prepared by a team of expert watchmakers in Europe’s largest independent service centre - accredited by 19 of the world’s leading watch manufacturers. Every watch also comes with a 24-month Watchfinder warranty.

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When mere seconds can make the difference between the best and the rest, there’s really only one name that matters. The worlds of motorsport and watchmaking have much in common. Both rely on ground-breaking technologies and innovations, constant development and precision that together push the envelope to achieve incremental – indeed, often infinitesimal – yet crucial improvements that make the difference between being the best time and again, rather than merely one of the rest.

Rolex, the brand that, above all, represents the epitome of watchmaking excellence, has been directly linked with motorsport for almost 90 years. It’s no coincidence that, in the 1930s, its watches were worn by the British pioneer Sir Malcolm Campbell when he captured the imagination of men and schoolboys everywhere by setting multiple world land-speed records in his car named Bluebird.

Rolex’s near-legendary Cosmograph Daytona, which first appeared in 1963, was named after the famed racing circuit in Florida and was designed specifically with the requirements of racing drivers in mind. And in the early 1970s, Rolex teamed up with its first Testimonee from the world of motor racing, the great Scottish-born driver Sir Jackie Stewart, who was not only crowned Formula 1 World Champion three times but famously led a push for safety that continues to this day and has helped save the lives of countless competitors in what is, by any reckoning, one of the most dangerous sports of all.

“The levels of precision, engineering and innovation upheld by the top echelons of motor sport, and particularly Formula 1, are very similar to those set by Rolex,” says Stewart, who remains a proud Rolex Testimonee. “They’re leaders in their respective fields and have made a habit of turning unconventional thinking into the norm, resulting in many pioneering moments in their histories.”

More recently, Stewart has been joined in the ranks of Rolex Testimonees by other motorsports legends, such as multiple Formula 1- and Le Mans-winner Mark Webber, the 2016 Formula 1 World Champion Nico Rosberg, and Tom Kristensen, who won the gruelling 24 Hours of Le Mans race a record nine times. Moreover, Rolex has partnered the epic Le Mans sportscar race since 2001 and its 24-hour counterpart at Daytona since 1992; in 2013, it also became the official Global Partner and Official Timepiece of the Formula 1 series in 2013.

Says Stewart, “Competition is a tremendous motivator and motor racing has it in abundance – the sport innovates at an incredible rate, faster than any other activity I know. Think about the amount of testing and simulation that’s carried out by a Formula 1 team before a component ever makes it to a track … Rolex is the same; the brand’s watches have been proven in the harshest environments around the world.”

No wonder that, when it comes to choosing a timepiece to be worn day after day, and in the ultra-competitive world of motorsport, so many leading drivers have a Rolex on their wrist.

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When mere seconds can make the difference between the best and the rest, there’s really only one name that matters. The worlds of motorsport and watchmaking have much in common. Both rely on ground-breaking technologies and innovations, constant development and precision that together push the envelope to achieve incremental – indeed, often infinitesimal – yet crucial improvements that make the difference between being the best time and again, rather than merely one of the rest.

Rolex, the brand that, above all, represents the epitome of watchmaking excellence, has been directly linked with motorsport for almost 90 years. It’s no coincidence that, in the 1930s, its watches were worn by the British pioneer Sir Malcolm Campbell when he captured the imagination of men and schoolboys everywhere by setting multiple world land-speed records in his car named Bluebird.

Rolex’s near-legendary Cosmograph Daytona, which first appeared in 1963, was named after the famed racing circuit in Florida and was designed specifically with the requirements of racing drivers in mind. And in the early 1970s, Rolex teamed up with its first Testimonee from the world of motor racing, the great Scottish-born driver Sir Jackie Stewart, who was not only crowned Formula 1 World Champion three times but famously led a push for safety that continues to this day and has helped save the lives of countless competitors in what is, by any reckoning, one of the most dangerous sports of all.

“The levels of precision, engineering and innovation upheld by the top echelons of motor sport, and particularly Formula 1, are very similar to those set by Rolex,” says Stewart, who remains a proud Rolex Testimonee. “They’re leaders in their respective fields and have made a habit of turning unconventional thinking into the norm, resulting in many pioneering moments in their histories.”

More recently, Stewart has been joined in the ranks of Rolex Testimonees by other motorsports legends, such as multiple Formula 1- and Le Mans-winner Mark Webber, the 2016 Formula 1 World Champion Nico Rosberg, and Tom Kristensen, who won the gruelling 24 Hours of Le Mans race a record nine times. Moreover, Rolex has partnered the epic Le Mans sportscar race since 2001 and its 24-hour counterpart at Daytona since 1992; in 2013, it also became the official Global Partner and Official Timepiece of the Formula 1 series in 2013.

Says Stewart, “Competition is a tremendous motivator and motor racing has it in abundance – the sport innovates at an incredible rate, faster than any other activity I know. Think about the amount of testing and simulation that’s carried out by a Formula 1 team before a component ever makes it to a track … Rolex is the same; the brand’s watches have been proven in the harshest environments around the world.”

No wonder that, when it comes to choosing a timepiece to be worn day after day, and in the ultra-competitive world of motorsport, so many leading drivers have a Rolex on their wrist.

The post Rolex and Motorsport: The Winning Team appeared first on Prestige Online - Hong Kong.

When mere seconds can make the difference between the best and the rest, there’s really only one name that matters. The worlds of motorsport and watchmaking have much in common. Both rely on ground-breaking technologies and innovations, constant development and precision that together push the envelope to achieve incremental – indeed, often infinitesimal – yet crucial improvements that make the difference between being the best time and again, rather than merely one of the rest.

Rolex, the brand that, above all, represents the epitome of watchmaking excellence, has been directly linked with motorsport for almost 90 years. It’s no coincidence that, in the 1930s, its watches were worn by the British pioneer Sir Malcolm Campbell when he captured the imagination of men and schoolboys everywhere by setting multiple world land-speed records in his car named Bluebird.

Rolex’s near-legendary Cosmograph Daytona, which first appeared in 1963, was named after the famed racing circuit in Florida and was designed specifically with the requirements of racing drivers in mind. And in the early 1970s, Rolex teamed up with its first Testimonee from the world of motor racing, the great Scottish-born driver Sir Jackie Stewart, who was not only crowned Formula 1 World Champion three times but famously led a push for safety that continues to this day and has helped save the lives of countless competitors in what is, by any reckoning, one of the most dangerous sports of all.

“The levels of precision, engineering and innovation upheld by the top echelons of motor sport, and particularly Formula 1, are very similar to those set by Rolex,” says Stewart, who remains a proud Rolex Testimonee. “They’re leaders in their respective fields and have made a habit of turning unconventional thinking into the norm, resulting in many pioneering moments in their histories.”

More recently, Stewart has been joined in the ranks of Rolex Testimonees by other motorsports legends, such as multiple Formula 1- and Le Mans-winner Mark Webber, the 2016 Formula 1 World Champion Nico Rosberg, and Tom Kristensen, who won the gruelling 24 Hours of Le Mans race a record nine times. Moreover, Rolex has partnered the epic Le Mans sportscar race since 2001 and its 24-hour counterpart at Daytona since 1992; in 2013, it also became the official Global Partner and Official Timepiece of the Formula 1 series in 2013.

Says Stewart, “Competition is a tremendous motivator and motor racing has it in abundance – the sport innovates at an incredible rate, faster than any other activity I know. Think about the amount of testing and simulation that’s carried out by a Formula 1 team before a component ever makes it to a track … Rolex is the same; the brand’s watches have been proven in the harshest environments around the world.”

No wonder that, when it comes to choosing a timepiece to be worn day after day, and in the ultra-competitive world of motorsport, so many leading drivers have a Rolex on their wrist.

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