Luxury
Creative Sparkle
With offerings ranging from intricate filigree necklaces to Disney-themed charm bracelets, the new Pandora at Brickell City Centre is a must-stop for jewelry and gifts. Celebrate the official grand opening this month with a series of events from Nov. 3-6.
Artful Winding
Most watch collectors focus on the timepieces, viewing the accessories, such as winders, as mere afterthoughts. The LumiSidus is an exception that can outshine the beauty of even the finest mechanical watch.
Huge TV
We love our big-screen TVs and the bigger the better.
Glittering Gifts
We know the terror of ever-procrastinated holiday shopping. The palpitations. The shopper’s shoulder-slouch. The thousand-eye stares. Luckily, there’s a select shop newly opened in Miami Design District to set your anxieties at ease.
Regal Repair
When dealing with a high-price exotic or European vehicle, people’s first reaction when faced with a maintenance or repair issue is to head straight to the dealership.
The Millionaire’s App
The VIP Black App takes window-shopping to a whole new level. For a mere $999.99, the world’s first premium lifestyle app allows users to check out an extensive catalog of luxury splurges just begging to be purchased.
Tony Fixed It!
In the 1960s, The Beach Boys ruled the radio and small sportscars ruled the boulevard. Those who wanted something more exotic than the frumpy MGB snatched up the sexy Fiat 124. The Spider is back and sexier than ever.
Carbon Vows
Say “carbon fiber” and you’ve got the average guy’s complete attention. Traditionally, the term is in reference to high-tech car bits.
Timeless Style
To commemorate 80 years of uncompromising quality and style, Bruno Magli offers a very limited line of Ottanta Signature Edition watches.
Sign For All Times
They say the pen is mightier than the sword, and legendary pen maker Montegrappa has been living up to that old adage for over a century.
Floating Fables
What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas, but what happens on a yacht seems to get out almost before the deed is done. This leads to some very entertaining stories on the high seas.
YACHT SPECTACULAR: Navigating the new & improved Miami International Boat Show
Miami retains its title as is the winter destination for all things boating and yachting with over $4 billion in new and brokerage vessels, marine accessories, glamorous clothing, art, food and music coming to town Feb 16-20. For its second year, over at the Miami Marine Stadium is the world-famous Miami International Boat Show (MIBS) with its Strictly Sail component at Downtown’s Miamarina at Bayfront Park. Collins Avenue is home to Yachts Miami Beach, a completely separate show; and Watson Island hosts the invitation-only Superyacht Miami.
It’s Alpha-BOATIcal!
For elites and Gilligans alike, we’ve collated a hopefully helpful A-Z of everything nautically necessary for a successful ship-bound lifestyle at sea.
Second Chance
Car aficionados love to wring their hands and wail: “If only Dad had bought a 1960s Aston Martin way back when and now I had it, I’d be sooooo happy.” If that sounds familiar, here’s your chance for a do-over.
Sunny Days
Imagine a future where there is no need to stop at the fuel dock, where you can cruise in silence…except for the waves lapping against the hull. Marine solar technology is making great strides in that direction.
Lavish Love
The gold standard of South Florida jewelry stores, Freddy’s Certified Diamonds & Fine Jewelry has been a must-stop for lovers since 1975.
Perfect Timing
It’s no coincidence that Rolex timepieces have long been associated with yachting. The Yacht-Master II is a great example: The watertight, eminently robust “oyster” case protects a reliable and accurate movement that’s uniquely engineered for sailboat racing.
Gold Standard
There’s nothing like wearing your status on your face — especially when the sun is blazing high overhead or reflecting off the crystal-clear waters of some exotic destination.
Love Me Tender
Every vessel in this collection would make an excellent choice as a tender to a superyacht, providing transportation to and from shore, taking guests fishing, diving or on cruises to explore local waters where the main yacht can't go. Each would also be a great choice as a primary boat.
Text by Bill Lindsey
Boating Basics
We all know Moses is responsible for the 10 Commandments, but if he was a boater, he would have had to make one more trip up the mountain for the following words of wisdom.
Caribbean Ascendants
It’s taken just over 80 years for The Boolchand Group to penetrate the North American continent, and with partnerships with such diverse brands as Pandora Jewelry, Canon and Crocs, this Caribbean conglomerate is ready for their next chapter.
America’s Sweetheart
A torrid love affair has been underway between drivers and the Chevrolet Corvette ever since the first model rolled off the line way back in 1953. The all-new Grand Sport Corvette keeps the love brightly burning.
Oh, Mona!
Patrons of both fine art and fine timepieces are sure to appreciate Corum’s breathtaking new “Bubble” watch created in collaboration with renowned artist Elisabetta Fantone that reimagines an iconic masterpiece.
Looks & Brains
It can be difficult to choose between the rugged good looks of an iconic timepiece and the massive functionality of a smart watch, which is why you’ll love Alpina’s uber-smart, seriously sexy SeaStrong Dive Watch.
Priceless Pieces
An eternal emblem of a singular love, there’s no possession more personal than one’s engagement ring. Which is precisely why, when you’re on the edge of popping the question, you should head to Freddy’s Certified Diamonds & Fine Jewelry.
Sky-Dweller Dreams
Rolex watches are very predictable in that the “tool” models (Submariner, Sea-Dweller, Daytona, Explorer and GMT) utilize a robust, straightforward movement. However, Rolex does offer complication timepieces, including the remarkably unique and handsome Sky-Dweller.
Seybold Stunners
Synonymous with all things glittering and good, below are a trio of top-notch Seybold Building merchants in the heart of Downtown Miami well worth a visit.
Topless Beauty
Yeah, we know, the title made you look. But now that we have your attention, what’s better than a convertible or a coupe? That’s easy — a car that’s both. Behold the miraculous 911 Targa.
Success Station
Immersed as we are in an age of incessant adaptation, the modern entrepreneur can no longer be satisfied with resting on the cutting-edge
Time Machine
Chances are good you have some passing awareness of the 1970’s-era uber-cheesy Smokey & The Bandit movies. All 3 movies were truly stinkers, but the car was cool. Now it’s back and badder than ever.
Extra Appeal
While the latest timekeeping technology has charm, it just doesn’t have the soul of a classic Rolex or Omega. But attach the Chronos Disc and suddenly your epic watch has a bevy of useful apps.
A step ahead, A bag to play!
For every shoe a woman wants, there’s a bag to match; Here’s an exclusive look at Jorge Bischoff’s Fall season’s best.
British Lightning
From world-championship racecars to James Bond’s car/submarine, Lotus has produced some of the most breathtaking cars the world has ever seen. The new Evora GT430 shows they still have the mojo to amaze us.
Singer Time
Singer Vehicle Design is known for creating painstakingly perfect air-cooled 911’s, so when they decided to build a watch, it had to be a lot more than “special,” it had to be stellar.
Rare Flower
Fashionistas love roses and never more so than when they’re crafted of 46.09 carats of pink sapphires, 30.28 carats of rubies, 12.30 carats of tsavorites, 11.35 carats of white diamonds and 1.8 carats of emeralds set in 18K white gold.
Wrist Art
Our biggest beef with smartwatches is you have to tap them to check the time, which is quite annoying to newer generations. However, with the incredibly unique Greubel Forsey Art Piece Edition 2, it’s part of the charm.
Superman’s SUV
SUVs are popular because they can take the kids to school, accommodate a Labradoodle or two and swallow a week’s worth of groceries. But they can be boring, which is why we found one that is 100% unadulterated crazy fun.
Full Coverage
It’s far and away the most important object you own, repository of all of a life’s memoria and potential. So why would you consign your phone to a clunky cookie-cutter covering? International conglomerate Gresso is adding glitz and glamour to one of our nation’s most necessary accessories.
Audio Craftsmanship
Don’t have space for an entertainment room in your compact condo? With the futuristic Sonic Chair you can have an entire concert hall sitting with you as you enjoy the ultimate A/V experience.
Pen With Purpose
The Meisterstück UNICEF Solitaire Skeleton 149 Fountain Pen isn’t just a work of art that would make any executive proud to sign a contract.