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The Rolex GMT is the watch most associated with pilots and aviation. Legendary test pilot Chuck Yaeger, the first man to fly faster than the speed of sound, was a Rolex fan since the late 1940’s. There is also strong evidence that Chuck Yaeger had input into the development of the Rolex GMT, which was then popularized by Pan-Am pilots. Since then, the Rolex GMT has been the top choice for pilots world-wide. Check out this article on the history of Rolex GMT and aviation. Sotheby’s is auctioning this 1970’s Rolex GMT (shown below) formerly owned by Chuck Yaeger with…

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Legendary Hollywood “Super agent” Michael Ovitz has always had an eye for spotting talent, and quality. Whether it came to spotting rising actors, and directors, and packaging blockbuster Oscar-winning films, his blue-chip art collection, or his watch collection, Michael Ovitz has “the eye”. Patek Philippe is famous for making custom watches for various despots. Famously, Patek has made custom dial Ellipse watches for butcher dictators such as Saddam Hussein, Ghadaffi, Syria’s Assad. What other watchmaker would be fitting for the King of Hollywood? Michael Ovitz was the undisputed ruler of Hollywood during the 80’s and 90’s. We’re not fans of…

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The late Shah of Iran was a great watch enthusiast with impeccable taste, decades ahead of his time. Consider the fact he was the first customer to own the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak in 1972, and the Patek Philippe Nautilus – when NOBODY understood or was buying these watches.  The Shah was also the man responsible for the creation of the Mercedes G Wagon – the “Watch Diller” favorite ride. What would the Shah think of the the long row of G-Wagons parked outside the Miami Beach watch show in January, driven by grey market dealers who paid for those cars by…

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