Bruce G. Weber: Spring/Summer 2019

S P R I N G /S U M M E R 2 0 1 9

ACCENT: THE MAGAZINE OF LIFE’S CELEBRATIONS • BRUCE G. WEBER • SPRING/SUMMER 2019

Moving May 1st to Cherry Street!

BGW-190003-L Cover.indd 1

New Beginn ings HERE’S TO YOU

3/20/19 10:53 AM

Untitled-10 2 Rolex Left.indd 2

3/11/19 5:28 PM 3/14/19 2:18 PM

s t n e t n o C f o e l Tab

SPRING/SUMMER 2019

Special Features

2

4

10

14

22

24 25 36

38

40 42

44

Welcome Letter Our Bridal Customers The Haute List New Beginnings: Here’s to You As Seen On: Celeb Bling

4

Make Mom’s Day: David Yurman Gift Guide for Moms, Dads, Grads & You! Visit STORE 5a at Bruce G. Weber

ers Our Bridal Custom

Spotlight: Downey’s Time How Time Flies: Rolex Spotlight: Ellen’s Watches The Showstopper

14

New Beginn ings: Here’s to You

BRUCE G. WEBER - 1523 East 15th Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120 | 918-749-1700 • brucegweber.com EDITOR-IN-CHIEF RITA GUARNA CREATIVE DIRECTOR STEPHEN VITARBO SENIOR EDITOR DARIA MEOLI

PUBLISHING STAFF PUBLISHER SHAE MARCUS PROJECT MANAGER LISA MENGHI

SENIOR ASSOCIATE EDITOR DARIUS AMOS

DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION & CIRCULATION CHRISTINE HAMEL

LIFESTYLE EDITOR HALEY LONGMAN

ADVERTISING SERVICES DIRECTOR JACQUELYNN FISCHER

ART DIRECTOR VICTORIA BEALL

PRODUCTION ART ASSOCIATE CHRISTOPHER FERRANTE

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS DONNA ROLANDO, JOSH SENS

BGW-190003-K Table of Contents.indd 1

GRAPHIC DESIGNER, AD SERVICES VIOLETA MULAJ ACCOUNTING AGNES ALVES, MEGAN FRANK P U B L I S H E D B Y WAINSCOT CHAIRMAN CAROLL V. DOWDEN PRESIDENT & CEO MARK DOWDEN SENIOR VICE PRESIDENTS SHAE MARCUS, CARL OLSEN VICE PRESIDENTS NIGEL EDELSHAIN, THOMAS FLANNERY, RITA GUARNA, CHRISTINE HAMEL

25

G ift G uide

Jewelry has been enlarged to show detail. Due to the fluctuating prices of diamonds, gold and platinum, prices are subject to change without notice and may vary depending on size, quality and availability. While we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in this magazine, we are not responsible for errors or omissions.

ACCENT is published by Wainscot Media, 1 Maynard Drive, Park Ridge NJ 07656, in association with Bruce G. Weber. Copyright © 2019 by Wainscot Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Editorial Contributions: Write to Editor, Bruce G. Weber, 1 Maynard Drive, Park Ridge NJ 07656. The magazine is not responsible for the return or loss of unsolicited submissions. Subscription Services: To change an address or request a subscription, write to Subscriptions, Bruce G. Weber, 1 Maynard Drive, Park Ridge NJ 07656, or by telephone at 201.573.5541. Advertising Inquiries: Contact Shae Marcus at 856.797.2227 or shae.marcus@wainscotmedia.com. Printed In The U.S.A. Volume 17, Issue 1. ©2019

3/22/19 9:08 AM

Welcome We are so grateful to call Tulsa home—and to call you family.

You trusted us in our humble beginnings. You trusted us throughout our decades-long journey. And you trust us still. Thank you.

As the city we love evolves, you have inspired us to evolve, too—and to show that our commitment to Tulsa is as strong as ever. We’re moving from our longtime spot in Utica Square to a larger, more flexible space on Cherry Street that will allow us to serve you in the way you deserve.

And we couldn’t be more excited.

As we celebrate our new location, we also want to celebrate you. In these pages you’ll find beautiful jewelry and gift ideas galore. But you’ll also find profiles of a few couples who have allowed us to celebrate life with them through the years—and they’re just a small representation of so many more of you.

Thank you for the privilege of being part of your celebrations for 70 years.

Here’s to new chapters, together.

Cheers,

Michelle Holdgrafer, Store Director

BGW-190003-D Welcome Letter.indd 1

Sasha Patterson, Store Director

3/13/19 4:37 PM

Penny Ad.indd 1 PennyPreville Right.indd 1

3/11/19 5:28 PM 3/14/19 2:15 PM

Bridal Customer Photos

Kristen Guderian & Burris Smith Photography by Wendy Bobarikin

Kristen Guderian & Burris Smith Marrying 6.22.19 On choosing the ring

“I inherited my ring from my mom. It is extra special to me because it reminds me of her every time I look at it!

It’s the most beautiful ring in the world to me.” –Kristen

When she knew he was the one

“About a month after we started dating!” –Kristen

On the perfect proposal

“We went on a helicopter ride in Vancouver and landed on top of a snowy glacier. When we got out he popped the question, it was magical!” –Kristen

She can’t wait to be wearing her ring when…

“We’re married and in Bora Bora and Tahiti on our honeymoon!” –Kristen

4

Marco Bicego Right.indd 1

3/14/19 10:59 AM

Bridal Customer Photos

Jacob DeLaughter & Blake Conger Heather Marie Photography

Madison & Paul Boullion On how he proposed

“He said, ‘It took me 49 years to find my soul mate, and now that God has placed you in my life, I must spend the rest of my life with you. Please marry me?” –Madison

On the ring

“It was perfect for her—the clarity, the cut…all seemed to be made just for her.” –Paul

She can’t wait to be wearing her ring when...

“We celebrate year after year at a beautiful destination that we both love!” –Madison

Madison & Paul Boullion Chelsea Reece Photography

6

BOLD GOLD COLLECTION Roberto Coin Right.indd 1

3/14/19 11:34 AM

Bridal Customer Photos J. Rex Mansur & Tiffany L. Elzea Marrying 6.16.19 On choosing the ring

Rex enlisted the help of longtime friend Michelle Holdgrafer, Bruce G. Weber’s store director, to help him customize the perfect ring.

On the perfect proposal

It was Christmas Eve, and after dining at Polo Grill, Rex surprised Tiffany by stopping by Guthrie Green before Christmas Eve Mass at Trinity. “Let’s get a good Christmas picture,” Rex said, secretly hitting “record” to make a video. He pulled out the red Weber box, dropped to one knee, and asked her for forever.

On being together

They say fate played a role in reconnecting them two years after they initially met. They quickly discovered they were best friends as well as lovers.

They enjoy watching funny movies, going to concerts, working out, traveling, goofing off, attending sporting events, dining out, visiting family and friends and just being with one another.

J. Rex Mansur & Tiffany L. Elzea

Matthew Wells & Eliza Booth

Matthew Wells & Eliza Booth

Kelsey Booth Photography

Kelsey Booth Photography

8

forevermark.com are Trade Marks of De Beers Group. © Forevermark 2018. Forevermark®,

®

,

™

A diamond for each of your qualities

™

F O R A LL TH AT YO U A R E

, Forevermark Tribute™ and

The Forevermark Tribute™ Collection

Untitled-10 2 ForeverMark Right.indd 1

3/11/19 5:27 PM 3/14/19 2:11 PM

TRENDING NOW

t s i L e t u a H e h T

A N I N SI D E R’ S G U I D E T O T H E L AT E S T O N FA S H I O N , W E DDI NG S & T U L SA

Style F ile

Local fashion/lifestyle blogger Amy Arnold shares the latest trends for spring. @straightastyle | straightastyleblog.com ALL NEUTRALS

COLOR

This spring will see the return of earth tones in head-to-toe neutral pairings. Monochrome is the name of the game here, so neutral lovers rejoice! If you want to be extra trendy, pick a piece with a bold shoulder.

When it comes to color this spring, you will see color-blocking in bold ways and also the opposite, lavenders and pale blues. Hey, whoever said the runways had to make sense?

PRINTS If neutrals aren’t your thing, turn to prints instead. Specifically snakeskin, scarf print and polka dot. Polka dots in all sizes will be seen this spring, giving it a modern twist. We used to think of snakeskin just on shoes or bags, but it will be on all types of items of clothing. Scarf prints are no longer just for around your neck. You’ll see that motif on tops, skirts and dresses too.

JEWELRY For jewelry, I have been seeing a lot of hoop earrings and hearts of all kinds. They’re not just for Valentine’s Day anymore.

10 BGW-190003-E What's Haute.indd 1

3/20/19 10:25 AM

T he Modern Bride: Reception Trends

The Agora Event Center offers 10,000 square feet of event space and a team of expert coordinators to bring bridal dreams to life.

With a spectacular view of Downtown Tulsa, superior food and on-site parking for guest convenience, the center guarantees “the event of a lifetime.” Here are three top reception trends, according to Agora General Manager, Emily Dean.

SIMPLIFY Many brides and wedding planners are opting for simplicity and ease over grandiose productions.

SELF SERVE More brides are choosing sophisticated buffets over formal, sit-down dinners (which offers guests more options while also saving money!)

KEEP IT CLASSIC Brides are moving away from the longpopular rustic-style weddings and back to a more chic, clean and sophisticated look and feel.

For more information visit: agoraeventcenter.com/

BGW-190003-E What's Haute.indd 2

3/13/19 4:23 PM

Shop Online

BGW-190003-I Online Ad.indd 1

Shop new arrivals added each week, conveniently purchase online and pick up in-store or schedule an appointment to work with our team!

BRUCEGWEBER.COM

3/20/19 10:26 AM

Ippolita Right.indd 1

2/27/19 10:38 AM

BGW-190003-B New Beginnings Feature.indd 1

3/13/19 4:15 PM

New Beginn ings HERE’S TO YOU

For 70 years, you have allowed us to celebrate life alongside you. Now, we’re celebrating our move into a larger, more flexible space on Cherry Street where we can better serve you. And as we do, we’re highlighting a few couples who have long been part of our journey—and who have graciously allowed us to be part of theirs. Thank you all. Cheers!

New location on Cherry St. (1523 East 15th Street) BGW-190003-B New Beginnings Feature.indd 2

3/19/19 4:44 PM

HERE’S TO YOU

T he Burks

This South Tulsa couple and parents of two will be married 38 years this May. Marjo and Bob are retirees (him from Energy Transfer Partners and her from The William K. Warren Foundation) who are passionate about travel, friends and family—especially their first grandchild, Reid. Their favorite causes include Family & Children’s Services, the Ronald McDonald House and Life.Church. Here, Marjo reflects on celebrating life with meaningful pieces from Bruce G. Weber.

Where is somewhere interesting your Bruce G. Weber pieces have traveled with you?

What is the first item you purchased here?

My first exciting red box of Bruce G. Weber jewelry was a David Yurman blue topaz cable bracelet with matching earrings that Bob bought me for my birthday. He chose blue topaz because it reminded him of the beautiful azure waters from our travels in the Caribbean. I still wear the bracelet—especially when we are in Florida or the Bahamas.

For my 50th birthday, we went on an Alaskan cruise and Bob brought along a beautiful Bruce G. Weber red box for me to open at a special dinner with our children. Inside the box was my first and only Rolex watch.

What piece are you excited to pass on to other generations?

What is the most meaningful piece of jewelry you have purchased here?

Connor would probably be excited to receive Bob’s Rolex watch.

Our daugther Vallan says she would take anything from my jewelry safe. I hope whatever pieces are passed down will be as meaningful to the recipients as they were when they were received.

Our daughter was married in 2013 and Bob commissioned Penny Preville to design a pair of custom-made earrings for me to wear to our daughter’s wedding. It was such a surprise and a very meaningful gift that I will always cherish.

Why have you loved being part of the Bruce G. Weber family—and what keeps you coming back?

What are some significant milestones you’ve celebrated with gifts from here?

Everyone is always friendly and helpful. We love Lynn Redwine and her amazing ability to recall every piece we own when it’s time to purchase a piece for a special occasion for someone we love. Of course, Michelle Holdgrafer is always helpful and greets us with a smile. Bob has enjoyed attending special events hosted by Bruce G. Weber, and one event in particular he enjoyed was golfing with Bruce G. Weber’s owner, Andy Johnson, at Southern Hills Country Club. We have been invited to attend special BGW events and had the privilege to meet our dear friend and exquisite jewelry designer, Penny Preville, and designers Marco Bicego and Roberto Coin. We are thankful, humbled and blessed that we have been able to travel with our friends and family to fun places around the world. Thanks to our lovely friends at Bruce G. Weber for always helping us find the perfect jewelry for our friends and family to celebrate so many wonderful occasions and to create lasting memories we will always cherish.

There are so many wonderful occasions. I think the first BGW jewelry we purchased for a milestone was our daughter’s David Yurman amethyst bracelet and earrings for her high school graduation. We chose the amethyst because it’s her birthstone.

Another milestone piece we purchased was for our son’s 20th birthday, which was a David Yurman leather anchor bracelet to represent his life and passion for fishing and boating. For our 35th anniversary, Bob purchased my first Elizabeth Locke necklace, and I purchased Bob’s Rolex watch.

What piece that you’ve purchased here have you worn the most?

I wear my Roberto Coin diamond studs on almost a daily basis.

They are so versatile and can be worn at the gym or at the most formal events.

16

BGW-190003-B New Beginnings Feature.indd 4

3/13/19 4:20 PM

HERE’S TO YOU

T he G otwals

This Tulsa couple—a banker and lawyer—have been married for 37 years and are the proud parents of three and grandparents of three. Janet and Jim generously support various charities, most notably the schools their children attended as gratitude for their wonderful education. Here, Janet reflects on celebrating life with meaningful pieces from Bruce G. Weber.

What is the first item you purchased here?

Why have you loved being part of the Bruce G. Weber family—and what keeps you coming back?

We purchased my engagement and wedding band from Bruce himself—when he was still located at Miss Jackson’s. I wanted a particular diamond shape and Bruce helped us choose. I wear it every day! We also bought Jim’s wedding band from Bruce.

We enjoy shopping with locally owned and operated companies in Tulsa, especially like Bruce G. Weber who have such an incredible longevity in the Tulsa community. The staff is what brings us back—always friendly, and they bend over backwards to make sure and satisfy the client. Jim and I are both in the service industry and know how important communication and follow-up is to be successful. The variety and quality of the jewelry is obviously another reason for our continued support.

What is the most recent milestone you celebrated by purchasing something here?

There have been many, but the most recent was a watch purchased for our son in celebration of his law school graduation. We have purchased pieces for our daughters for many occasions.

What piece that you’ve purchased here have you worn the most?

Probably my wedding ring, though I am very fond of numerous designers carried in your store and enjoy wearing these pieces as well.

What piece are you excited to pass on to other generations?

I don’t have specific items chosen to pass down at this time, but I know my children will be excited to receive many lovely items we have purchased from Bruce G. Weber over the past 38 years.

18

BGW-190003-B New Beginnings Feature.indd 6

3/13/19 4:21 PM

HERE’S TO YOU

T he Mill ers

This Tulsa couple and parents of three have been married for 25 years. Here, Stephanie—an interior designer who relishes family, friends, clients, church and tennis—reflects on meaningful pieces from Bruce G. Weber.

What is the first item you purchased here?

My first piece was a David Yurman bracelet that Ron purchased from Michelle (his former Jenks classmate). He surprised me with the gift after our son Dylan was born. I still wear and love it.

What is your most meaningful piece of jewelry from here?

I have a diamond that my mom gave me designed in a Penny Preville necklace that I truly love. My mom and I both share the love of jewelry and have had fun shopping together since high school for favorite pieces for one another.

What is the most significant milestone you celebrated with a Bruce G. Weber gift?

Without a doubt, it was our 20th anniversary when Ron surprised me with a beautiful Penny Preville ring. It was an evening I will never forget and it was equally as amazing as the night he asked me to marry him.

What piece that you’ve purchased here have you worn the most?

Probably my Roberto Coin diamond cross. Not only is it beautiful, but for me, it’s meaningful. Just a small representation that Jesus is my rock.

20

You’ve competed in the Bruce G. Weber Tennis Classic.

What was that like?

My hobby and passion is tennis. A little over 10 years ago was the inception of the ever-so-famous Bruce G. Weber Tennis Classic tournament, benefiting the Children’s Hospital at Saint Francis.

I was fortunate enough to win the tournament a few times, and the prizes are truly two of my favorite Roberto Coin necklaces.

Women playing for diamonds is a deadly combination—ha!

What piece are you excited to pass on to other generations?

Having three sons and no daughters, it will be interesting to see. But I hope however it gets divided, the jewelry will be just a small reflection of me and the great times we shared together.

Why have you loved being part of the Bruce G. Weber family—and what keeps you coming back?

For me, it is the people who I connect with. Bruce G. Weber has such an amazing, kind, friendly staff to enjoy when you enter their beautiful showroom. If you are getting your pretty pieces cleaned, just browsing or purchasing, it is the perfect environment in Tulsa. I can’t wait to see the new location!

BGW-190003-B New Beginnings Feature.indd 8

3/13/19 4:21 PM

AS SEEN ON

Celeb Bling

THE STUNNING STYLES WORN BY STARS ARE OUR FAVORITES TOO!

Letitia Wright wore diamond and rose gold hoop earrings by Forevermark to the 2018 Met Gala.

ACC.ss19.AsSeenOn.indd 50

Allison Williams wore a 40-carat five-strand diamond choker from Forevermark to the 75th annual Golden Globes.

3/26/19 8:59 AM

Taraji P. Henson wore Roberto Coin’s Cento diamond dolce rings, diamond snake cuff and Cento diamond Pharaoh’s necklace set in platinum to the 75th annual Golden Globes.

ACC.ss19.AsSeenOn.indd 52

Vanessa Hudgens wore John Hardy’s triple coil bracelet to The Art of Elysium Heaven gala.

3/26/19 8:59 AM

Make Mom’s Day

Flowers for Mother’s Day? Sure, their fragrant, ephemeral beauty makes them a popular choice. And chocolates are wonderful too—even if they require her to suspend her diet just for the day. But this year the holiday could be your chance to make a gesture as enduring as your love—for your kids’ mom, your own or another special mother in your life.

When you’re ready, David Yurman can help turn your giving impulse into an enchanting keepsake.

DAVID YURMAN

No woman is ever going to turn down a piece of jewelry on Mother’s Day, that’s just a fact. But gift-givers need to keep in mind the wearer’s personal style before making a purchase. Is her taste in jewelry classic or trendy? Does she prefer dainty or oversized? That’s why David Yurman is the perfect choice.

The brand’s ever-expanding line of masterpieces can appeal to every woman’s preference and has staying power. After all, Yurman jewels—created by David Yurman, his wife, Sybil, and now son, Evan—have been adorning women’s wrists, necks, fingers and earlobes for almost 40 years.

David Yurman jewelry is made with gold, silver or mixed metals; gemstones, diamonds or pearls. The brand offers pinky rings for risk-taker moms, statement sparklers for fans of the classics, hoop earrings that’ll become a special-occasion staple and simple studs for everyday wear. But no matter what item(s) you choose for mom, each unique piece has the Yurman signature cable design she’ll instantly recognize and adore. The motif is used in innovative and beautiful ways, such as on a cuff, surrounding a pendant or on the inside of a ring where only the wearer can see it. Elegant and timeless, David Yurman is the Mother’s Day present the busy mom in your life deserves.

From top left: Cable Collectibles Sculpted Heart Necklace with diamonds in 18K gold, Cable Collectibles I Love You Pendant with 14K gold, Cable Collectibles Initial Necklace with diamonds, Amulets Heart Pendant with diamonds in 18K gold, The Crossover Collection Cuff bracelet with diamonds, Pearl Cluster rings with diamonds.

24

GIFT GUIDE

Moms, Dads, Grads & You

BGW-190003-F Gift Guide.indd 1

3/13/19 4:02 PM

DAVID YURMAN Mixed chain 4 row bib necklace $2,500

ELIZABETH LOCKE Bee ring $4,200

ROBERTO COIN

DAVID YURMAN

Princess Flower necklace with mother-of-pearl and diamonds $2,600

Buckle crossover cuff bracelet $1,600

ROBERTO COIN

PESAVENTO

Principessa Flower diamond earrings $4,200

DNA Spring ring with dark brown Polvere Di Sogni $450

26 BGW-190003-F Gift Guide.indd 2

3/13/19 4:07 PM

MIKIMOTO Akoya pearl and blue sapphire Morning Dew earrings $2,050

ELIZABETH LOCKE

Pearl link necklace $11,175 Pearl pendant $4,625

ROLEX Lady-Datejust 28 $9,450

IPPOLITA

FOREVERMARK

Stardust pavé ribbon ring $6,995

Diamond Tribute bubble studs $1,700

MARCO BICEGO Africa Gemstone bracelet $1,360

PENNY PREVILLE Rainbow sapphire bangle $6,160

BGW-190003-F Gift Guide.indd 3

3/25/19 3:18 PM

FABER-CASTELL

DAVID YURMAN

Guilloche Ciscelé Fountain Pen $592.50

Classic Chronograph $4,800

DAVID YURMAN Meteorite signet ring $750

DAVID YURMAN Woven box chain bracelet $550

ROLEX Day-Date 40 $37,550

TUDOR

ROLEX

Heritage Chrono $4,425

Cellini Moonphase $26,750

28 BGW-190003-F Gift Guide.indd 4

3/20/19 10:39 AM

DAVID YURMAN Bead bracelet with green onyx $410

DAVID YURMAN Streamline cufflinks with pietersite $550

DAVID YURMAN Charm necklace $1,720

ROLEX Yacht-Master 40 $14,050

TUDOR

ROLEX

TUDOR

ROLEX

Black Bay 36 $2,850

Day-Date 40 $39,300

Pelagos LHD $4,400

Milgauss $8,200

BGW-190003-F Gift Guide.indd 5

3/13/19 4:09 PM

ROBERTO COIN Principessa Flower bracelet with diamonds $1,750

DANA REBECCA Lauren Joy mini necklace $275 Sylvie Rose bar necklace $990

TUDOR Black Bay Bronze $3,975

FOREVERMARK Diamond Tribute ring $1,398

DANA REBECCA Cynthia Rose studs $825 Ava Bea Rosette huggies $465 Emily Sarah studs $440

STORE 5a Pre-owned Prada Saffiano leather wallet $295

ROLEX Datejust 31 $7,450

BRUCE G. WEBER 1.80ct diamond studs $7,855

30 BGW-190003-F Gift Guide.indd 6

3/13/19 4:11 PM

MIKIMOTO Akoya pearl and diamond necklace $1,200

DAVID YURMAN Forged carbon cufflinks $525

PESAVENTO Link bracelet with dark brown Polvere Di Sogni $320

DAVID YURMAN Box chain bracelet in blue $350

KWIAT Wrap around diamond pear stud earrings $4,950

ARMENTA

MARCO BICEGO

New World huggie bracelet $1,100 New World huggie station bracelet $990

Lunaria Petali ring $1,700

ARMENTA Diamond cross ring $1,245 Old World diamond ring $790

BGW-190003-F Gift Guide.indd 7

3/13/19 4:11 PM

STORE 5a Pre-owned Louis Vuitton Abbesses messenger $895

PESAVENTO Long link necklace with dark brown Polvere Di Sogni $775

PENNY PREVILLE Moon and star diamond band $6,688

MARCO BICEGO Legami diamond earrings $2,750

DAVID YURMAN Pavé cross necklace with black diamonds $950

Petrvs lion signet ring $595

ELIZABETH LOCKE Gold link bracelet $14,050

32 BGW-190003-F Gift Guide.indd 8

3/13/19 4:13 PM

PENNY PREVILLE Moon and star eyeglass chain $2,755 Rosebud and diamond eyeglass chain $6,890

ELIZABETH LOCKE Aqua pendant $3,475

ELIZABETH LOCKE Pegasus drop earrings $5,125

ARMENTA New World cable chain necklace $590 New World cross enhancer $845

ROLEX ROBERTO COIN

Cosmograph Daytona $16,900

Princess Flower ring with diamonds $2,800

DAVID YURMAN

DAVID YURMAN

Ladies classic quartz $4,500

Morganite and diamond Tides ring $4,500

BGW-190003-F Gift Guide.indd 9

3/13/19 4:14 PM

Pesavento Ad1 Left.indd 1

2/28/19 12:19 PM

SPEC: ISSUE:

Trim 9" x 10.875" April 2019

Bleed 9.25" x 11.125"

201-746-7806

Know Your Diamond COLOR GRADE

CLARITY GRADE

CUT GRADE

CARAT WEIGHT

Look for diamonds graded by GIA, the creator of the 4Cs. Learn more at 4Cs.GIA.edu CARLSBAD

ANTWERP

BANGKOK

Gia Right.indd 1 100095208_GIA_Accent_US_April_2019.indd 1

DUBAI

GABORONE

HONG KONG

JOHANNESBURG

LONDON

MUMBAI

NEW YORK

RAMAT GAN

SURAT

TAIPEI

TOKYO

2/27/19 10:46 AM 2/14/19 11:21 AM

PRODUCTS, ON LEFT WRIST: PRE-OWNED 14K YELLOW GOLD FIGARO LINK BRACELET. PRE-OWNED SCOTT KAY BLUE TURKS LEATHER BRACELET. PRODUCTS, ON RIGHT WRIST: PRE-OWNED DAVID YURMAN HEX ARMORY RING. PRE-OWNED JOHN HARDY PAVÉ CLASSIC CHAIN BRACELET. PRODUCTS , FROM BELOW: PRE-OWNED CARTIER DRIVE de CARTIER TIMEPIECE. PRE-OWNED 14K YELLOW GOLD DIAMOND RING.

VISIT STORE 5a AT BRUCE G. WEBER Experience all that STORE 5a has to offer in men’s and women’s accessories at Bruce G. Weber or online at STORE5a.com!

Check the website for new pieces every Thursday evening. Something caught your eye? Work with a Bruce G. Weber sales associate or contact STORE 5a to request that piece to view in person.

BGW-190003-G STORE 5a Ad.indd 1

3/22/19 9:03 AM

PRE-OWNED 18K WHITE GOLD YVEL DIAMOND EARRINGS PRE-OWNED MICHAEL BONDANZA CITRINE, DIAMOND AND BLACK ONYX COLLAR

SHOP PRE-OWNED JEWELRY, WATCHES & HANDBAGS AT STORE 5a.COM REQUEST PIECES TO VIEW IN-STORE AT BRUCE G. WEBER

BGW-190003-G STORE 5a Ad.indd 3

3/13/19 4:01 PM

The six-figure Greubel Forsey GMT Tourbillon perfectly complemented the Oscar nominee’s Richard James suit—and Iron Man cufflinks!—on the Avengers: Infinity War red carpet.

ACC.ss19.Downey.indd 94

3/20/19 3:50 PM

SPOTLIGHT

Downey’s Time

At 54, one of the world’s highest-paid actors, Robert Downey Jr. can track minutes and hours with sublime distinction. By Haley Longman Actor Robert Downey Jr. is probably best known these days as the dude under Iron Man’s suit in the films in Marvel’s Avengers franchise. He was also known to tabloid readers, years ago, for a bumpy personal life. But make room in your mind for one more fact about Downey: The man has a collection of watches that testifies to impeccable taste and discernment.

In 2016, Downey gave fans a peek into his luxury watch collection as part of a cover story on him for GQ Style. Among the standouts were his “best watch,” a Jaeger-LeCoultre AMVOX3 GMT Tourbillon worth a cool $125K that he wore in Iron Man 2. He’s also the proud owner of a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner, a vintage Baume & Mercier he got from his grandfather and a Bell & Ross Titanium orange, a gift from Ben Stiller after they wrapped filming on 2008’s Tropic Thunder. Then there’s the pièce de résistance, the Patek Philippe Nautilus Moonphase Steel.

That’s not something every star could easily match—not even every fellow performer on Forbes’ “highestpaid actors” list, where Downey has appeared repeatedly. But he seems comfortable with the fact that his possessions are revealing. “You can “My Mrs. got me this watch,” he learn a lot about a man,” Downey has boasted of Susan Downey, his wife said, “if he opens up his jewelry box.” of 14 years and the mother of two of his three kids. “I’d say this is easily From his work we know he’s a man the most glamorous watch a man can of impeccable talent too. Born in have.”

Manhattan to an actress mother and film director father, Downey began Well, it’s at least tied for “most acting at the age of 5. He became a glamorous” with the Urwerk URprominent member of the Brat Pack 110 RG, which the actor wore in in the ’80s and had major roles in the 2017’s Spider-Man: Homecoming. He 1992 film Chaplin and on the TV show personally requested the loan of that Ally McBeal. However, his success piece from the independent watch in those early days was clouded by brand for his Tony Stark to wear in the trouble with drugs, arrests and stints film. It’s got 18K rose gold and black in rehab. By 2008, a finally sober titanium with bright yellow numbers Downey landed the role of a lifetime and detailing—yes, to match Iron as Iron Man, a character he’s since Man’s suit. The Urwerk sold at a 2018 depicted in leading roles, as a member auction for $150K, but the actor won’t of an ensemble cast and in cameos miss it too much; he had a separate in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s one made for his personal collection. films. And, oh yeah, the superhero franchise is also what’s responsible for his reported $80 million earnings in 2015.

FACE TIME

No performer wishes to be outshone by the timepieces he owns. So it’s a mark of confidence on superstar Robert Downey Jr.’s part that he’s willing to let us see how he keeps time. Here are three of his standout watches:

At 2018’s Avengers: Infinity War premiere, Downey wore the $605K Greubel Forsey GMT Tourbillon, which boasts a power reserve indicator and a spinning titanium globe that rotates once every 24 hours.

The actor has described his Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Chronograph as “sporty.”

Watch enthusiasts spotted the JaegerLeCoultre Geophysic Universal Time in stainless steel on Downey’s wrist at the Paris premiere of Captain America: Civil War. It allows for simultaneous readings of the time in all 24 time zones and houses the latestgeneration automatic Calibre 772.

39 ACC.ss19.Downey.indd 95

3/25/19 3:22 PM

ROLEX

How Time Flies

Take to the skies with Rolex’s GMT-Master II and Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller, trusted wingmen to the elite world traveler. By Christen Fisher Whether your 2019 travel plans include “bleisure” trips (mixing business and leisure) with the family in tow, an epic solo adventure into unexplored or hard-to-reach territory, or both, chances are you’re going to fly. You’ll be in the air, but not above caring what time it is. So know this: As the jet set take flight more frequently than ever before, their wingman of choice continues to be Rolex.

In 1959, when Pan American Airways made the first nonstop flight from New York to Moscow, Rolex was in the cockpit.

The historic flight’s captain wore an Oyster Perpetual GMTMaster to aid him in navigation. Since its original launch in 1955, the GMT-Master has remained a true “tool watch,” its ever-evolving technical performance keeping pace with the rapid growth of intercontinental travel during the second half of the 20th century. In 1982, Rolex introduced a new movement that allowed the hour hand to be set independently. Models fitted with this optimized movement were named the GMTMaster II. In the past 60 years, a lot has changed: Pan Am no longer exists and flights from New York to Moscow are a daily occurrence. Yet the GMT-Master II continues to evolve to meet the needs of elite world travelers, including celebrity devotees such as Brad Pitt, Ellen DeGeneres (see article on page 42) and Sylvester Stallone.

At Baselworld 2018, Rolex introduced three new versions of the iconic GMT-Master II with a new movement, the caliber 3285. Available in Oystersteel, Oystersteel and Everose gold and solid Everose gold, the 40mm GMT-Master II is equipped with a bidirectional rotatable bezel and a 24-hour graduated two-color Cerachrom insert in red-and-blue ceramic, known to watch aficionados as the “Pepsi” bezel. The lugs and sides of its Oyster case have been redesigned and fitted on a five-link Jubilee bracelet. Designed to display the time in two different time zones simultaneously and waterproof to 100 meters, it is an ideal watch for crisscrossing the globe in style.

Launched in 2012, GMT-Master II’s much younger sibling, the Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller, is one of Rolex’s most complicated watches. A favorite among globe-trotting athletes like tennis legend Roger Federer, basketball great LeBron James and soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo, the Sky-Dweller boasts dual time-zone displays and an annual calendar. For the dual time-zone feature, local time is read using center hands and a reference time display in 24-hour format on a rotating off-center disc visible on the dial. The annual calendar, called Saros after the astronomical phenomenon relating to the

eclipse cycle, displays the date at 3 o’clock and the month using 12 apertures around the circumference of the dial.

For ease of use on the go, the Sky-Dweller is equipped with a Ring Command bezel that allows the wearer to select the watch’s different functions through an interface between the movement and the case. The bezel can be turned to one of three positions to select the function to be set: date, local time or reference time. The selected function can then be adjusted in either direction, forward or backward, using the winding crown, which has only one setting position. At first it was offered only in precious metals, but Rolex introduced two Rolesor versions of the 42mm watch in 2017. It is now available in solid Everose gold, Oystersteel with white gold and Oystersteel with yellow gold.

Keeping track of the time, knowing where you’ve been, where you are and where you’re going—whether it’s back home, to the next meeting or to an undiscovered corner of the Earth— is a necessary “luxury” for the devoted traveler. If you find yourself spending much of your time navigating friendly or unfriendly skies, Rolex’s GMT-Master II and Sky-Dweller will help you keep an eye on the horizon and a foot on the ground.

Opposite page: The GMT-Master II with caliber 3285 movement debuted at Baselworld 2018.

The page, from top: The GMT-Master II is available in 18K everose gold. The Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller is a favorite among the world's best-dressed athletes, including LeBron James.

40 ACC.ss19.rolex travel.indd 92

3/12/19 5:25 PM

ACC.ss19.rolex travel.indd 91

3/12/19 5:19 PM

SPOTLIGHT

Ellen’s Watches

Observing carefully both her guests and the time helps this talkshow host keep her humor sharp but gentle. She’s a watchful collector too.

It’s about more than laughs—that’s the deal with comedian-turned-talk-show-host Ellen DeGeneres. Her generous, benign spirit is another key to her success, and her style of gentle self-mockery takes the sting out of her sendups of absurdity—hers, ours and the world’s. While some comics make us guffaw but inwardly recoil, DeGeneres is the one we want to hang out with in our daytime living rooms. Who else could have shattered barriers as she did by coming out on her sitcom back in the ’90s (both her character and the comedian herself) while leaving us laughing and liking her so darn much?

While DeGeneres, now 60, wrestles with an exaggerated rep for being “nice,” she does achieve apparently effortless rapport with everyone who sits in the guest chair.

That takes sensitivity. But each of us has an aggressive demon somewhere inside.

Where’s hers?

Maybe a clue is on her wrist. There seems to be nothing demure or stammeringly apologetic about DeGeneres’ acquisition of luxury watches. She collects. And no one doubts that her bank account is good for every tick on every dial.

Oh, she’s casual enough, letting the luxury jewelry peek out beneath her left sleeve during episodes and appearances and interviews, but never actually showing it off. “I have both vintage and new models,” she remarked about a little Swiss brand called Rolex. She has, to name a wristful, the Rolex Submariner with a blue dial ceramic bezel, the Rolex Yacht-Master Everose with an Oysterflex strap, the collectible Rolex Explorer II “Steve McQueen” 1655 and—her personal favorite—the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona.

DeGeneres, the wife of actress Portia de

Rossi, is photographed frequently wearing this classic design—she even wore one during her 2018 Netflix standup comedy special, ironically titled Relatable—and has at least seven of them.

One of the comedian’s most valuable Daytonas is surely the $175K rare 1969 Rolex “Paul Newman” Daytona Reference 6241, which she debuted on a 2018 episode of Jerry Seinfeld’s Netflix series, Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee. (It’s OK to be jealous of both her watch and her famous pals, we promise.)

But any true collection needs variation, which is why she has also splurged on a few Patek Philippes, including the Perpetual Calendar Chronograph 5271, the Nautilus Ref. 5711 and the Nautilus Annual Calendar Chronograph. She keeps her wry perspective, though. “For centuries we’ve checked the time by looking at our phones,” she tweeted after Apple announced the Apple Watch in 2014.

“Having it on your wrist? Genius.”

DeGeneres and her shows have amassed at least 30 Emmys, and she has voiced a fish in Pixar’s Finding Nemo and Finding Dory, written some books, hosted the Grammys, the Oscars and the Emmys, made Spectrum commercials and launched her own production company, record label, lifestyle brand and a series on HGTV. She was a spokesmodel for CoverGirl and even served as a judge on a season of American Idol. Most important, though, DeGeneres has championed generosity and kindness throughout her career, ending each show by saying, “Be kind to one another.”

If she’s as kind and generous as all that, couldn’t we borrow just one watch?

A DEGENERES TIMEPIECE TRIO

Comedian and talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres seldom leaves home without a Rolex or Patek. Here are three standouts from her enviable collection: DeGeneres wore this Patek Philippe Grand Complications Ref. 5204 on a 2018 episode of her talk show.

And she’ll never forget the date or time with this baby, as its functions show hours, minutes, seconds, day, date, month, moon phase, a leap year indicator and a perpetual calendar. Its price tag? Over $275K.

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 is one of the comedian’s go-tos, with its elegant platinum smooth bezel and glacier blue patterned dial.

The Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Everose was introduced in 2015 and features the brand’s Oysterflex bracelet, which allows for increased comfort and mobility.

DeGeneres wore this during an appearance on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon .

42 ACC.ss19.Degeneres.indd 94

3/21/19 5:17 PM

The entrepreneur owns several of the Rolex GMT-Master timepieces, including the 1675 Blueberry, the “Pepsi� red and blue bezel and the 40MM GMT-Master II in ceramic steel, shown here.

ACC.ss19.Degeneres.indd 93

3/20/19 10:43 AM

6.5 carat emerald earrings with baguette diamond accents set in platinum $246,073

Bold. Mesmerizing. Refuses to be ignored.

#L ik ea bo ss ™

BGW-190003-H Showstopper.indd 1

3/21/19 5:18 PM

PRINCESS FLOWER COLLECTION RobertoCOin Right.indd 1

2/28/19 11:39 AM

T:9”

© D. YURMAN 2019

S:8.5”

2/27/19 10:44 AM

T:10.875”

S:10.375”

David Yurman Left.indd 1