He does however appreciate the interest fascination and support from the watch community Jay's fans and even his friends like jeweler Alex Todd a watch link fan himself who recently was on Wrist Check Podcast who posted a picture of link Jay-Z wearing the watch with the hashtag "OnlyTheRarest". But nothing makes him happier than the joy that Jay-Z showed wearing link the watch.
At our last stop in Tokyo link we stopped by the newest link Grand Seiko Boutique in the very trendy Ometesando. While Ginza has the most expensive real estate in Japan Ometesando has the fastest-growing costs. The link new boutique is designed around hands-on access to watches which are openly on display a new design for Grand Seiko.
While Cunningham's cars and watches link are effectively peerless for the period he was not alone in his pursuit of motorsport and horological heaven back then in link post-War America. Another gentleman by the name of S.H. Arnolt who was a distributor for foreign cars in Chicago also built his own race-spec cars for link the American market.
It was through watches that I started to appreciate what some link have given for our country in a new light. Watches added names and faces and stories to the abstract idea of "sacrifices for the nation." Now every Memorial Day in the quiet moments between drinking link brews and enjoying the sizzle of steaks on the grates I link pause to think about the folks who have perished in the name of freedom and how I came to learn their stories through their watches.
The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport models are priced starting at 8000 link CHF. The Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Extreme Sport models start at 25500 CHF and all models will link be link available this month.
The Type 9 looks a bit like a mashup of the Type 8 of which the brand also just announced a stunning edition with Shellman in Japan and the brand's link more link traditionally shaped offeringsthe case is round and smooth but instead of the shrouded Disco Volante-style case of the Type 8 we see a return to traditional link lugs.
Also during Car Week every link year Fourtané hosts link a get together for watch enthusiasts. Obviously the folks at HODINKEE are well-acquainted with this annual tradition. We feel this is a very special way to bring collectors together and allow them to share stories of acquiring special pieces admire each others unique timepieces and make new friends link in the community. We look forward to the event all year!
Just as important as any of the specs above are the specs for the diamonds themselves. On the case bracelet and crown you've got 979 baguette cut diamonds at VVS quality link totaling approximately 42.51 carats. On the dial you've got 192 baguette cut diamonds at VVS quality and one round rose cut link diamond at VVS quality totaling approximately 7.74 carats. In all that means you've got 1172 stones totaling approximately 50.25 carats. That's a lot of diamonds. link Like an absolute ton.
Yes and during the pandemic we also opened the link Grand Seiko flagship boutique in Place Vendôme and we opened Grand Seiko Studio in Shizukuishi and those facilities. link Those I think will link have to be experienced by our fans.
In addition to the full titanium model the T50 is also being link released today in a configuration with what's link called link a "Goldbronze" bezel one-eighth gold and a third option that is made entirely of Goldbronze.