Watches and Pens—Accessories for Gentlemen (110)Gordon Elliott discovers the world of accessories tailored expressly for gentlemen. Join him as he explores the company considered by many to be the "Rolls-Royce of watchmakers" and examines works of art that can fit into the palm of your hand. He'll reveal true gems from the world of pen collecting, including some of the most expensive writing instruments ever made.
Fine Watch Facts:
- Patek Philippe maintains archives containing detailed information about each timepiece produced since 1839.
- During World War II watches were an unattainable luxury in most countries, and production ceased for all but military needs.
- Seiko, the Japanese watch company, designed the world's first quartz watch, the world's first LCD quartz watch with six-digit display, and the world's first "intelligent" analog quartz watch with alarm and timer function.
- Rolex created the first water-resistant watch, the "Oyster," which was worn by Mercedes Gleitze when she swam the English Channel in 1927.
- Wristwatches made sporadic appearances as early as the late 1500s.
Contact Information:
Patek Philippe Corporate
1 Rockerfeller Plaza, Suite 930
New York, New York 10020
(212) 218-1240
www.patekphilippe.com
Rolex Watch USA Inc.
Rolex Building
665 Fifth Avenue
New York, N.Y. 10022
(212) 758-7700 / (800) 36-ROLEX
www.rolex.com
Fine Pen Facts:
- The scribes of the pharaohs and high priests in ancient Egypt used reeds with the ends chewed into filaments capable of holding pigment.
- The first fountain pen was patented in 1884 by insurance broker Lewis Waterman.
- According to some, no other writing instrument can create so unique a relationship between writer, pen and paper as the fountain pen.
- The ball in a ball-point pen actually prints its ink onto the paper as it rolls over the paper.
- Montblanc offers customers the opportunity to create the Montblanc of their dreams with its exclusive made-to-order service.
Contact Information:
Montblanc Boutique
595 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10022
(800) 581-4810 / (212) 223-8888
www.montblanc.com
Pen World International Magazine
World Publications
3946 Glade Valley Dr.
Kingwood, TX 77339
281-359-4363
www.penworld.com
Fountain Pen Hospital
10 Warren Street
New York, NY 10007
(800) 253-PENS / (212) 964-0580
www.fountainpenhospital.com
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