by Jack Goldenberg  

Two Stylish Performers

Nicollette Sheridan is an English-American film and television actress best known for roles as the conniving vixen Paige Matheson on Knots Landing and Edie Brill on Desperate Housewives. Born in Worthing, West Sussex England and raised in London, she had acting in her blood as the daughter of actress Sally Sheridan (née Adams). Early in her career she acted in commercials, including a commercial for Martini.

In 1972, her mother had an affair with fellow actor Telly Savalas when they were in the James Bond film, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. Unlike many short-lived love affairs that spring up and die down on the sets of movie lots, Telly Savalas and Sally Sheridan fell in love and after the production phase was over, Telly transported Nicollette and her mom to the United States.

In 1984, Nicollette made her show business debut in the primetime soap opera Paper Dolls. Two years later, in 1986, Nicollette got her first big break when she won the role of Paige Matheson on the CBS-TV prime soap, Knots Landing. At first, Nicollette was a guest on the series, but as her popularity on the series grew, she was offered a leading role as a series regular in the 1988-89 season.

Pretty soon her acting ability was championed by her peers and in 1990 she won the Soap Opera Digest Award for “Outstanding Lead Actress: Prime Time” and the 1991 Soap Opera Digest Award for “Outstanding Heroine: Prime Time.” That same year she also was named one of People Magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful People.

When Knots Landing was cancelled in 1993 after 14 years, it looked like Nicollette might be relegated to the B and C-List roles in independent films that befall stars who have lost their public appeal. But her career picked up even bigger than before when she landed the role of the conniving sexpot Edie Britt in ABC-TV’s mega primetime hit Desperate Housewives.

The popularity of Desperate Housewives was the second time lightning struck Nicollette’s acting career and in 2005 she was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress. Four year later, Nicollette announced that she was leaving the hit show and two months later her character in the series met an untimely end.

Nicollette Sheridan Appreciates the Stylish Beauty of Gevril Watches Avenue of the Americas Collection

Nicollete Sheridan’s career brought her much success, and she acquired a taste for the finer things in life. That may explain why, when it came time for her to choose a luxury watch, she chose not one, but two timepieces from the Gevril Avenue of the Americas Collection. Nicollete couldn’t make up her mind which watch was more stylish, the Avenue of the Americas Gold or the Glamour watch. But she didn’t have to. She now owns both of them.

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by John Sealander  

The Gevril signature Avenue of the Americas Collection just got even more exciting with the addition of nine new models featuring a new look and a new automatic movement.

The classic case design that has made Avenue of the Americas watches so popular with discriminating buyers hasn’t changed, but there are new refinements that will make the Collection even more desirable. For example, the newly announced Gevril 5007A model features elegant applied blued steel numbers and hands with a beautiful eggshell dial. This combination is a first for Avenue of the Americas and gives the watch a distinctive, refined appearance. A date window at 6 o’clock completes the look.

Another of the new models, the elegant Gevril 5045A, adds a classic small second hand at six o’clock, giving the watch a distinctly retro look that will appeal to many buyers. This elegant timepiece features elegant Rose Gold numbers and hands, adding an understated, luxurious look and feel to the watch.

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The new watches feature a 316L surgical stainless steel case and use an entirely new movement for the Avenue of the Americas: the popular ETA 2892 movement. This highly regarded movement has long been a favorite of high-end watch manufacturers and is used by Bulgari, Omega, Girard Perregaux and many other famous watch brands. Watchmakers around the world give this precision automatic movement exceptionally high marks for accuracy and reliability.

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These exciting new additions to the Avenue of the Americas Collection continue the Gevril tradition of masterfully blending old with new to create innovative and truly original timepieces. The 5007A and 5045A, like all Avenue of the Americas timepieces, are equipped with anti-reflective sapphire crystals and your choice of a beautiful Louisiana Crocodile band or a sporty natural caoutchouc strap.

The Avenue of the Americas has always been a watch for individuals who know their own mind. Now, with nine more models to choose from, there is even more room to express your individuality on your wrist. If the Avenue of the Americas unique combination of quality and individuality appeals to you, please contact your Gevril dealer immediately.

Gevril watches are manufactured in limited numbers and only a few lucky individuals will ever have the opportunity to own one of these exclusive timepieces.

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For Immediate Release

Gevril, creators of innovative timepieces built on a rich horologic tradition that dates back to the 18th century, will display on ShopHQ this coming April 15th at 11pm Eastern (8pm PT), both on TV and streaming online. ShopHQ is known to have a very substantial following of watch enthusiasts and collectors.

The Sunday night ShopHQ show will be hosted by Tim Temple, watch aficionado and TV shopping personality par excellence, and by his guest, Mr. Steven Jay, Gevril’s former Vice President of seven years. Steven will feature several of Gevril’s classics as well as a collection of new, innovative designs from the dynamic, value inspired, GV2 collection.

ShopHQ Host Tim Temple		Former Gevril Vice President Steven Jay

Steven Jay’s excitement in spearheading the ShopHQ launch is palpable as he explains: “For seven years I was very fortunate to have worked alongside Samuel Friedman, Gevril’s owner and source of inspiration. Together, Mr. Friedmann and I retold the marvelous story of how Jacques Gevril began by restoring timepiece in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland and went on to achieve tremendous success, eventually becoming the official watchmaker to King Ferdinand VI of Spain in 1758.

“Gevril today imbues its skilled craftsmen with Jacques Gevril’s watchmaking spirit and creates remarkable collections that are found in watch shops across the world from of New York to Moscow.

“Fine timepieces, by their very nature, capture not just the eye through their beauty or the heart through technical innovation. Rather, such timepieces capture the very soul of the wearer, through the brand’s inherent rich, romantic genealogy that often dates back several hundred years. To be able once again to join forces with a brand like Gevril and share it with the ShopHQ audience is a very special opportunity.”

Gevril Mens 5000A Avenue of Americas Swiss-Made Quartz Watch		Gevril Mens 5130 Avenue of Americas Swiss Automatic Watch
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A well-tuned plan for success and an extraordinary vision for aesthetic and mechanical evolution underlie world’s most notable timepiece success stories. Gevril has evolved its collections over the years, and the brand has remained loyal to its aristocratic lineage, investing the necessary resources to foster a synergy of aesthetic and mechanical evolution.

GV2 watches have been infused with the same rich tradition, high quality materials and craftsmanship that go into Gevril timepieces but provide the added benefits of unequaled value and novel, innovative designs. While Gevril maintains its dedication to classical design, GV2 breaks from tradition to capture the attention of watch devotees looking for statement timepieces possessing unique character and attitude.

GV2 Mens 4512 XO Submarine Swiss-Made Quartz Chronograph		GV2 Mens 8802 Corsaro Swiss-Made Quartz Chronograph
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ShopHQ viewers will be treated to a historical overview of Gevril’s rich, romantic history and evolution. Watch enthusiasts are sure to marvel at Gevril’s classic collections as well as GV2’s progressive, renegade styles such as the Corsaro, which boasts a 50mm 316L stainless steel case, multi-tiered multidimensional dial and automatic Swiss movement. All Gevril and GV2 Timepieces are Swiss, handmade limited editions.

Tune into Tim Temple and Steven Jay on ShopHQ this coming April 15th at 11pm Eastern (8pm PT) for an exciting television and online streaming video event.

About Gevril Group

Gevril Group, directed by company founder and long-time creative force in the watch business Samuel Friedmann, is the exclusive US representative for select European watch brands, distributing and servicing luxury, fashion and sports timepieces at a wide range of price points. Additionally, Gevril Group operates a full-service watch repair department staffed by master Swiss watchmakers.

Gevril Group retains worldwide rights to the Gevril and GV2 watch brands. Contact us by email or call 845-425-9882. Please subscribe to the Gevril Group newsletter and blog updates. Like us on Facebook.

by John Sealander  

For Immediate Release

Mark your calendar right now, because GV2 is returning to ShopHQ. Offering a multichannel retail shopping experience, ShopHQ has long been adored by watch aficionados worldwide, featuring special events and fabulous deals on your favorite timepieces.

Tuesday, June 19 is an event you won’t want to miss. Starting at 9pm Eastern (6pm Pacific), both on TV and streaming online, ShopHQ host Daniel Green and co-host Steven Jay, Gevril Group’s former Vice President of seven years, will feature unbelievable deals on some of Gevril and GV2’s most popular models. If you’ve always wanted one of these superlative luxury timepieces, this is the event you’ve been waiting for.

ShopHQ Host Daniel Green		Former Gevril Group Vice President Steven Jay

The last time GV2 timepieces were featured on ShopHQ, most collections sold out quickly. This time, the Gevril and GV2 timepieces being offered are more exciting than ever. You’ll want to be among first callers to take advantage of the new collections of fabulous timepieces that Steven Jay will be offering for sale during this special event.

Gevril GV2 Corsaro Collection

The spectacular GV2 Corsaro, which sold out the last time it was offered on ShopHQ, will be back again. If you weren’t able to obtain the Corsaro you wanted during Gevril’s last ShopHQ event, this is your chance. This unique limited edition sports chronograph has been designed with the active man in mind. With a case that is water resistant to 300 feet and rugged pusher protectors in either side of the crown, this is a watch that is ready for anything.

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Gevril GV2 Powerball Collection

Steven Jay will be debuting a brand new color option for the popular GV2 Powerball. With its unique multi-level 3-D dial, the Powerball is unlike any watch you have ever seen before. The special cutaway design with a big-date indicator at 12 o’clock and a continuous small second hand, with its raised dial at 6 o’clock, is simply spectacular.

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Gevril GV2 XO Submarine Collection

Gevril will also be offering the impressive 49mm GV2 XO Submarine. With a large aviator style round dial sitting on top of a beveled edge square case with rose gold inserts, this watch is easy to read and hard to ignore. The XO Submarine features an independently set GMT dial and a beautiful moon-phase indicator.

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Gevril Avenue of Americas Collection

For the man who has everything, there will even be an opportunity to obtain the amazing Gevril Avenue of Americas. This exclusive and luxurious timepiece features beautiful art-deco styling and a precision 22 jewel Gevril proprietary mechanical movement.

Gevil Men’s Avenue of Americas

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There will be more surprises as well, but you’ll just have to watch the show to see everything. This exclusive event will air June 19 at 9pm Eastern (6pm Pacific) on ShopHQ. Don’t miss this special event, because when Daniel Green and Steven Jay start talking about watches, you’re going to want to join the conversation.

About Gevril Group

Gevril Group, directed by company founder and long-time creative force in the watch business Samuel Friedmann, is the exclusive US representative for select European watch brands, distributing and servicing luxury, fashion and sports timepieces at a wide range of price points. Additionally, Gevril Group operates a full-service watch repair department staffed by master Swiss watchmakers.

Gevril Group retains worldwide rights to the Gevril and GV2 watch brands. Contact us by email or call 845-425-9882. Please subscribe to the Gevril Group newsletter and blog updates. Like us on Facebook.

Eva Mendes is a highly sought after actress, singer and model. She’s also a successful home ware designer. Eva studied acting at California State University underneath acting coach Ivana Chubbuck. She began her acting career in the late 1990s, and after a series of roles in B movies, Eva received her first break in the blockbuster Training Day in which she starred along with Denzel Washington.

Eva Mendes has since starred in many movies including, 2 Fast and Furious 2, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Hitch and Ghost Rider. She will be starring in Girl in Progress, soon to be released. Eva also has appeared in music videos with Will Smith, The Pet Shop Boys and Aerosmith.

Eva has worked as a spokesmodel for Revlon makeup, Calvin Klein underwear and perfume, Cartier jewelry and Reebok trainers, to name a few. She is also the creator of a home décor line, Vida, sold exclusively at Macy’s.

Steven Jay of Gevril Group met Eva at the People’s Choice Award Show. Eva was immediately drawn to the Gevril Avenue of Americas Mini that features a captivating diamond bezel dial and striking green mother of pearl dial. The “Mini” is studded with brilliant Top Wesselton diamonds and is completed by a choice of colorful leather bands or classic stainless steel bracelet. Eva was so impressed by the watch that she posed for the paparazzi wearing the stunning timepiece.

Eva Mendes Wearing a Gevril “Mini”

Gevril Group Worldwide Agent for Gevril Watches

Gevril Group is the worldwide agent for Gevril Watches. You can email us or call us at 845-425-9882.

Directed by company founder and long-time creative force in the watch business Samuel Friedmann, Gevril Group is the exclusive US representative for select European watch brands, distributing and servicing luxury, fashion and sports timepieces at a wide range of price points. Additionally, Gevril Group operates a full-service watch repair department staffed by master Swiss watchmakers.

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by Steven Jay  

Helen Mirren has an Oscar for her monumental role as The Queen as well as four SAG Awards, four BAFTA’s, three Golden Globes, four Emmy’s, two Best Actress awards at Cannes and is about to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. As if that’s not enough she also owns a stunning diamond Gevril Avenue of Americas Mini.

Mirren knew at the tender age of six, she wanted to become an actress in the “old fashioned and traditional sense.” At the age of 18 she landed the role of Cleopatra with the British National Youth Theater. Her performance as Cleopatra was so well received that it led to her acceptance as a member of the prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company. During her 8 year tenure with the RSC, she appeared as Cressida, Julia, Ophelia, Miss Julie, Lady Macbeth and Queen Margaret.

Helen Mirren Sporting Her Gevril “Mini”

Mirren continued to flourish and gain popularity in theater throughout Europe, but it wasn’t until 1967 when she appeared in her first motion picture, Herostratus, that her career began to really blossom. Over the years she starred in a variety of television shows, movies and Broadway theater productions. In 2006 Mirren took on a career and life altering role starring in The Queen. Critics everywhere lauded her performance as “groundbreaking,” and her celebrity status shot through the stratosphere. The “Academy” was so enamored with her performance, that she was awarded the coveted Oscar for Best Actress.

A woman of beauty and style, Mirren is naturally drawn to accessories that exude femininity and simplicity; it is no wonder that she owns the very elegant and demure Gevril Avenue of Americas Mini. When she experienced the timepiece for the first time she proclaimed, “Now isn’t that quite girly” and instantly fell in love with it. Mirren is one of many “A” list celebrities who have come to appreciate the rich history, impeccable quality, technical innovation and aesthetic beauty of Gevril.

Gevril Group Worldwide Agent for Gevril Watches

Gevril Group is the worldwide agent for Gevril Watches. You can email us or call us at 845-425-9882.

Directed by company founder and long-time creative force in the watch business Samuel Friedmann, Gevril Group is the exclusive US representative for select European watch brands, distributing and servicing luxury, fashion and sports timepieces at a wide range of price points. Additionally, Gevril Group operates a full-service watch repair department staffed by master Swiss watchmakers.

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by John Sealander  

With a dual time zone Gevril Avenue of Americas GMT Power Reserve on his wrist, Sting won’t need to worry about forgetting his birthday again.

Legendary singer, songwriter, actor and activist Sting is one of the most recognizable musicians in the world. On his own and as a member of The Police, Sting has received sixteen Grammy Awards, plus a Golden Globe, an Emmy and several Oscar nominations. This globe-trotting rocker is a member of both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

With a career that has taken him around the world many times, it is not surprising that Sting occasionally loses track of the time. Once, while playing a concert in California, Sting glanced down at his watch and tried to calculate the time difference to London. It was only when he realized that it was already eight hours later in London, that he knew he had forgotten his own birthday.

When Steven Jay of Gevril Group heard this story from his friend and fellow Sting band member Chris Botti, he knew it was time for a belated birthday present. Botti, who had played trumpet with Sting’s touring band for over three years, agreed to set up a meeting between Sting and Steven Jay.

Sting Sporting His Gevril “Avenue of Americas”

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Chris Botti felt like Sting’s October 19th 2004 “Sacred Love” concert at Madison Square Garden would be the perfect time to present the singer with a surprise birthday present. After the concert, Gevril representative Steven Jay was warmly welcomed backstage where Sting was presented with a special, handmade, limited edition, Gevril Avenue of Americas GMT Power Reserve timepiece with dual time zones.

Sting loved the impressive looking watch and immediately exclaimed “an early Christmas present?!” It was at this point that Steven revealed the story of how he had learned of Sting’s difficulties in calculating London time on his old watch at the California concert. He then told Sting that the Avenue of the Americas timepiece was in fact a belated birthday gift from his friends at Gevril.

Now, wherever Sting’s travels take him, he’ll never need to worry about forgetting his birthday again. In its own way, the massive 18K rose gold Avenue of Americas timepiece is a superstar as well. This special limited edition dual time zone watch is one of the finest timepieces ever made and has long been a favorite of celebrities. On stage and off, this Swiss made performer seems right at home on the wrist of the one and only Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner.

Gevril Group Worldwide Agent for Gevril Watches

Gevril Group is the worldwide agent for Gevril Watches. You can email us or call us at 845-425-9882.

Directed by company founder and long-time creative force in the watch business Samuel Friedmann, Gevril Group is the exclusive US representative for select European watch brands, distributing and servicing luxury, fashion and sports timepieces at a wide range of price points. Additionally, Gevril Group operates a full-service watch repair department staffed by master Swiss watchmakers.

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by Steven Jay  

She’s funny, brash, outlandish, scandalous, “plastic” and downright rude! Call her what you want but Joan Rivers is at 79, still a major celebrity. Born Joan Alexandra Molinsky and raised in Brooklyn New York, she found fame in mocking the absurdities of her own life as well as Hollywood’s most celebrated tabloid newsmakers.

After graduating from Barnard College in 1954 with a BA in both English Literature and Anthropology, she hopped from job to job trying to find her niche. She worked as a Tour Guide at Rockefeller Center, a proofreader and as a fashion consultant. It was agent Tony Rivers that suggested she adopt a new last name to support her desire for a career in acting.

She began her career in New York Theater during the late 1950’s and transitioned into television during the early 1960’s. She made her first television appearance on The Tonight Show, when Jack Paar hosted the program. Soon after, Johnny Carson replaced Mr. Paar and made Joan the first sole guest of the show.

It proved to be the propulsion that would take her career to the next level. She would later go on to host her own talk shows; The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers and The Joan Rivers Show for which she won her first Emmy, in 1989.

In addition to being one of the worlds most famous comedians, Joan Rivers is a also a woman of fabulous style, so much so that she is regularly found on “Best Dressed” lists from around the world. From 1996 thru 2007 she found herself putting those fashion skills to good use. She hosted, alongside her daughter Melissa, the “Red Carpet” pre-award shows for E!, and was a reporter of celebrity fashion for TV Guide. Those who fell into Joan’s good graces were richly rewarded with accolades and those who did not became the fodder for scathing satirical criticism.

It was during this period that Joan was introduced to Gevril by their V.P. of Public Relations, Steven Jay. As Steven explains; “Joan was looking for an oversized watch with a lot of ‘bling’ to wear for reporting from the Oscars ‘Red Carpet’. When she got a look at the ‘Avenue of Americas Glamour’ with its 44mm rectangular case, red mother of pearl dial and 2.25 carats of diamonds, she knew it was exactly what she was looking for.” She loved the timepiece so much; she not only wore it on the “Red Carpet”, but on her post Oscars show, The Fashion Police, and continues to regularly wear it at the many prestigious social gatherings she attends.

Gevril Group Worldwide Agent for Gevril Watches

Gevril Group is the worldwide agent for Gevril Watches. You can email us or call us at 845-425-9882.

Directed by company founder and long-time creative force in the watch business Samuel Friedmann, Gevril Group is the exclusive US representative for select European watch brands, distributing and servicing luxury, fashion and sports timepieces at a wide range of price points. Additionally, Gevril Group operates a full-service watch repair department staffed by master Swiss watchmakers.

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by John Sealander  

Make Plans to Spend Some Time Enjoying a Luxurious
Evening with ShopHQ on Monday, August 13th

How many times have you wished there was a beautiful luxury timepiece on your wrist? Well, there’s no need to wait any longer to fulfill your wish. Starting at 10pm Eastern Time (7pm Pacific) on Monday, August 13, both on TV and streaming online, the popular ShopHQ shopping channel will be featuring some of the world’s most popular luxury timepieces at prices that will be almost impossible to resist.

ShopHQ’s resident watch expert Daniel Green and Steven Jay of Gevril Group will co-host this special luxury event. This will be your chance to obtain fabulous luxury timepieces by famous manufacturers like Gio Monaco, Louis Erard, Fortis, Meccaniche Veloci, Versace, Gevril, Ferragamo, and others at prices you will find hard to believe.

ShopHQ Host Daniel Green		Gevril Group’s Steven Jay

Fine timepieces like these almost never go on sale, so this special luxury event is a unique opportunity to find the watch of your dreams at a price you can afford. Almost every time that a product of this quality is featured on the popular ShopHQ program, it sells out very quickly. Quantities of these top-of-the-line timepieces are strictly limited, so you’ll want to be among the first callers to take advantage of the amazing deals that Gevril Group’s own Steven Jay will be presenting during this exclusive one-time luxury event.

Would you like a luxurious Gevril Avenue of Americas automatic? How about a fashion forward Versace or Ferragamo timepiece? If you fancy an authentic pilot’s watch on your wrist, you’ll definitely want to consider a Fortis Flieger or even the fabulous Fortis Official Cosmonauts Chronograph. All these fabulous luxury timepieces and many more will be available at special event prices only during the August 13th ShopHQ show, so make plans now to tune-in and take advantage of some amazing deals.

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Remember that the show begins on August 13 at 10pm Eastern Time (7pm Pacific). This is an event that any watch aficionado won’t want to miss! Put this special event on your calendar now and make plans to tune-in. As viewers of previous ShopHQ events already know, when Daniel Green and Steven Jay start talking about watches, you’re going to want to join the conversation.

About Gevril Group

Gevril Group, directed by company founder and long-time creative force in the watch business Samuel Friedmann, is the exclusive US representative for select European watch brands, distributing and servicing luxury, fashion and sports timepieces at a wide range of price points. Additionally, Gevril Group operates a full-service watch repair department staffed by master Swiss watchmakers. Contact Gevril Group by email or by calling 845-425-9882.

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by Steven Jay  

He has played every role from President on The West Wing, to veteran U.S. Army special operations officer in the legendary film Apocalypse Now. However perhaps the most challenging role Martin Sheen has ever faced is that of father to children Emilio, Ramon, Carlos (Charlie) and Renée.

Born Ramón Antonio Gerardo Estévez to immigrant parents in Dayton Ohio, his affinity for both acting, as well as political activism was evident from a young age. At 14 while working as a golf caddy, he organized a strike of all golf caddies due to the mean and foul language he and his co-workers endured from the clubs members. He felt that men of such esteem and position should not be using “abusive and anti-Semitic” language in front of the young boys. Later he would go on to achieve renown not only for his acting prowess but for his more than 60 arrests for civil disobedience in support of issues ranging from apartheid, racism, homelessness to nuclear testing.

Martin Sheen Sporting His Gevril “Avenue of Americas” Timepiece

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Although his father was against his desire to pursue acting, Sheen decided to give it a go. At the early age of 20, he borrowed money from a Catholic priest and moved to New York with hopes of making it in theater. Casting director Robert Dale Martin, with whom he received his first break into the industry, inspired his adoption of the stage name Martin Sheen.

Sheen quickly found success on stage as well as television but his real rise to stardom came in 1973 starring in the crime drama; Badlands. Sheen later gained worldwide recognition as Captain Willard in Francis Ford Coppola’s Apocalypse Now. His acting excellence has earned him a Golden Globe and 2 SAG awards for his role as President Bartlett in The West Wing, as well as an Emmy for his guest appearances in the sitcom Murphy Brown.

Fame and fortune do not come without a price and for Martin Sheen much of that price was paid by his family. For his children, being raised by a father who often times ruled their lives under the influence of alcohol and drugs has left indelible scars that remain to this day. Most evident is its effect on son, Charlie. An A-list actor in his own right, Charlie has led a roller coaster life of great success in his career and, unfortunately, devastating failure in his personal affairs.

Somewhere in the not so distant past Gevril Group’s Steven Jay had the chance to meet with Martin in Los Angeles during a photo-shoot for WatchTime Magazine. The shoot was for a feature in which Mr. Sheen was wearing his Gevril Avenue of Americas timepiece. Steven asked him for some parenting advice. Mr. Sheen was candid and explained, “If I had the chance to do it over again I would not have been so hard on my children physically, emotionally and spiritually.”

Second chances are becoming a reality for Martin Sheen as he assumes the on screen role of Charlie’s father in the hit FX comedy Anger Management. FX recruited the veteran actor in an attempt to transform the show into a multi-generational program that would attract a larger audience. For the Sheens it will be a time for healing, for the fans it will be a chance to be entertained by a father and son who happen to be two great actors while they do what they do best: act.

Gevril Group Worldwide Agent for Gevril Watches

Gevril Group is the worldwide agent for Gevril Watches. You can email us or call us at 845-425-9882.

Directed by company founder and long-time creative force in the watch business Samuel Friedmann, Gevril Group is the exclusive US representative for select European watch brands, distributing and servicing luxury, fashion and sports timepieces at a wide range of price points. Additionally, Gevril Group operates a full-service watch repair department staffed by master Swiss watchmakers.

Please subscribe to the Gevril Group newsletter and blog updates. Like us on Facebook. Reader comments are welcome.

by John Sealander  

For Immediate Release

Mark your calendars right now, because Gevril and GV2 are coming back to ShopHQ. This popular shopping channel has already become a favorite of watch aficionados worldwide with special events featuring fabulous deals on your favorite fine timepieces.

Wednesday, October 10th is an event you won’t want to miss. Starting at 7pm Eastern Time (4pm Pacific), both on TV and streaming online, ShopHQ host Daniel Green and co-host Steven Jay from Gevril Group will feature unbelievable deals on some of Gevril and GV2’s most popular models. If you’ve always wanted one of these superlative luxury timepieces, this is the event you’ve been waiting for.

ShopHQ Host Daniel Green		Gevril Group’s Steven Jay

The last time Gevril and GV2 timepieces were featured on ShopHQ, most collections sold out quickly. This time, the watches being offered are more exciting than ever. You’ll want to be among first callers to take advantage of the new collections of fabulous timepieces that Steven Jay will be offering for sale during this special event.

Gevril Columbus Circle

For the first time ever, the spectacular new Gevril Columbus Circle will be available on ShopHQ. This exclusive high-end timepiece features a beautifully unique dial that incorporates the seven astrological symbols associated with the days of the week. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to obtain this fabulous timepiece at special ShopHQ prices.

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Gevril GV2 Corsaro Collection

The popular GV2 Corsaro, which sold out the last two times it was offered on ShopHQ, will be back again. If you weren’t able to obtain the Corsaro you wanted during Gevril’s previous ShopHQ events, this is your chance. This unique limited edition sports chronograph has been designed with the active man in mind. With a case that is water resistant to 300 feet and rugged pusher protectors at either side of the crown, this is a watch that is ready for anything.

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Gevril GV2 Powerball Collection

Steven Jay will also be featuring several versions of the popular GV2 Powerball. With its unique multi-level 3-D dial, the Powerball is unlike any watch you have ever seen before. The special cutaway design, with a big-date indicator at 12 o’clock and a continuous small second hand with its raised dial at 6 o’clock, is simply spectacular.

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Gevril will also be offering timepieces from its 1758 Collection, an exclusive Gevril Avenue of Americas, several Gevril Madison watches, and the impressive 49mm GV2 XO Submarine. With a large aviator style round dial sitting on top of a beveled edge square case with rose gold inserts, the XO Submarine is easy to read and hard to ignore. This timepiece features an independently set GMT dial and a beautiful moon-phase indicator.

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There will be more surprises; you’ll just have to watch the show to see everything. This exclusive event will air Wednesday, October 10 at 7pm Eastern time (5pm Pacific) on ShopHQ. Don’t miss this special event, because when Daniel Green and Steven Jay start talking about watches, you’re going to want to join the conversation.

About Gevril Group

Gevril Group, directed by company founder and long-time creative force in the watch business Samuel Friedmann, is the exclusive US representative for select European watch brands, distributing and servicing luxury, fashion and sports timepieces at a wide range of price points. Additionally, Gevril Group operates a full-service watch repair department staffed by master Swiss watchmakers.

Gevril Group retains worldwide rights to the Gevril and GV2 watch brands. Contact us by email or call 845-425-9882. Please subscribe to the Gevril Group newsletter and blog updates. Like us on Facebook.

by Steven Jay  

Grammy-nominated trumpet player, Chris Botti is the world’s best-selling jazz instrumentalist. He recently came off a six-week tour, performing with legendary vocalist Barbara Streisand as well as revisiting the prestigious Zeiterion Arts Center last week, dazzling those in attendance with his horn blowing genius.

In 2009 Chris recorded his DVD Live in Boston at the Zeiterion, so this event had special meaning for him. Rolling Stones backup singer Lisa Fischer joined Mr. Botti to help bring a variety of music styles into the performance. He performed songs from his most recent album Impressions which featured an amazing cast of musicians including Andrea Bocelli, Vince Gill and Herbie Hancock to name few.

Staying busy and keeping in touch with his audience is paramount to Botti. He firmly believes that in order for an artist to remain relevant he must continue to tour regularly, keeping himself and his music alive in the hearts and minds of his fans. Chris explains “You need to care about your audience and whether they are getting music that they love. A lot of artists, especially those in their 20s, say, ‘Oh, the road is too difficult. I’m going to take four years off.’ And then their audience goes, ‘Goodbye.’ I don’t want that to happen to me. I want to be able to tour well into my 60s or 70s if I can still play the horn.” Botti continues “You have to sacrifice a lot of life for the benefits of being able to walk on stage every night and be grateful that there is an audience there for you because they can just as easily spend their money and go download the latest and greatest thing and not come to your show,” said Botti. “That’s something that I’m well aware of.”

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Chris is not only a talented world renowned musician, but a man who understands that you not only have to “play the part” but “look the part as well.” He established his trademark stage attire of fine suits on the recommendation of former Tonight Show trumpet player Doc Severinsen. He is quick to explain the wonderful feeling he experiences wearing fine clothing “The way my body moves inside a suit. They fit the body well, but they are also made of great fabric. It lays on you, it travels well and doesn’t get ruined or lose its shape.”

Botti is a fan of fine timepieces as well. Amongst his collection of Panerai and IWC is a Limited Edition Gevril Avenue of Americas GMT Power Reserve that he wore to Gevril’s worldwide launch event of the Avenue of Americas “Serenade.” The timepiece was a special gift from Gevril owner Samuel Friedmann. Botti attended the event in the company of other Gevril celebrity owners Mario Andretti, Joan Collins, Anne Hathaway as well as the late Paul Newman.

Gevril Group Worldwide Agent for Gevril Watches

Gevril Group is the worldwide agent for Gevril Watches. You can email us or call us at 845-425-9882.

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by John Sealander  

For Immediate Release

On December 5th, Gevril Group has something special planned for watch aficionados on multichannel electronic retailer ShopHQ. Starting at 1am Eastern Time (10pm Pacific, Dec. 4th), both on TV and streaming online, Gevril will feature new products from three of their favorite brands. Throughout the day, ShopHQ will introduce two new brands to viewers, Claude Bernard and Johan Eric. Additionally, after premiering earlier this year, Gevril will return with some of its most desirable timepieces.

Claude Bernard Watches

The premiere of Claude Bernard Swiss Timepieces begins at 1am Eastern Time, with ShopHQ’s Allison Waggoner and Gevril Group’s Steven Jay. The exceptional collection of Claude Bernard timepieces are hand assembled in Les Genevez Switzerland by highly skilled Swiss watchmakers, using only the finest materials. Viewers will have the opportunity to obtain the newest designs within Claude Bernard’s signature Aquarider models, along with classic Claude Bernard chronographs and two-hand designs. If you’ve admired these fashion-forward Swiss masterpieces, this is the perfect time to secure one for yourself or a special friend.

Claude Bernard Aquarider 10201 3 NIN		Claude Bernard Classics 01002 3 AIN		Claude Bernard Classics 80085 3 NIN
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Gevril Watches

Gevril Timepieces returns to ShopHQ at 3am Eastern Time on December 5th with network host Skip Connelly and Gevril guest Steven Jay. Having launched earlier this year on ShopHQ, Gevril returns with some of their most desirable models. Included in the hour is the classically styled Chelsea with its spectacular moonface subdial, a unique Avenue of Americas model with a rectangular blue anodized case and the fashionable, new Columbus Circle with seven astrological symbols representing the days of the week. You won’t have a better opportunity all year to acquire one of these highly desirable timepieces.

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Johan Eric Watches

Steven Jay and ShopHQ’s Allison Waggoner return at 7pm Eastern Time for the hour-long premiere of Johan Eric Danish timepieces. These superb, Danish inspired contemporary timepieces feature slim, modern lines and exceptional craftsmanship. You’ll have an opportunity to purchase Johan Eric favorites like the sleek Agersø, the elegant multi-function Streur, and the classically styled Helsingør.

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If you like fine timepieces and delightful surprises, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Popular timepieces like Claude Bernard, Gevril and Johan Eric sell out quickly on ShopHQ, so make sure to tune in early and make your purchases quickly. Mark your calendars now and don’t miss this special event, because when Steven Jay, Allison Waggoner, and Skip Connelly start talking about watches, you’re going to want to join the conversation. For more information about Claude Bernard, Johan Eric and Gevril timepieces, or to shop the entire assortment, visit ShopHQ.

About Gevril Group

Gevril Group, directed by company founder and long-time creative force in the watch business Samuel Friedmann, is the exclusive US representative for select European watch brands, distributing and servicing luxury, fashion and sports timepieces at a wide range of price points. Additionally, Gevril Group operates a full-service watch repair department staffed by master Swiss watchmakers.

Gevril Group retains worldwide rights to the Gevril and Johan Eric watch brands and is the sole US agent for Claude Bernard Watches. Contact us by email or call 845-425-9882. Please subscribe to the Gevril Group newsletter and blog updates. Like us on Facebook.

by John Sealander  

For Immediate Release

It’s time to mark your calendars. Gevril and GV2 are returning to ShopHQ on February 4, 2013 for a marathon of fabulous values. If you’re a fan of fine timepieces, you’ll want to tune in and see why ShopHQ is a favorite among watch aficionados. These four special hours on February 4 might be your best opportunity yet to find a fabulous value on your favorite timepieces.

The festivities start at 3am EST (12am PST) on Monday, February 4, both on TV and streaming live online. ShopHQ host Skip Connelly joins co-host Steven Jay from Gevril to feature some of Gevril and GV2’s most popular models. If you’ve always wanted one of these superlative luxury timepieces, these are the shows you’ve been waiting for.

Monday evening, ShopHQ host Allison Waggoner joins Steven Jay with more luxury timepieces starting at 7pm and 8pm EST. The four-hour watch special concludes with a show at 9pm, hosted by Tim Temple and Steven Jay, that will be filled with some of Gevril and GV2’s most desirable timepieces.

Gevril GV2 Powerball Collection

The spectacular series of Gevril and GV2 shows on February 4 will feature timepieces like the popular GV2 Powerball. With its unique multi-level 3-D dial, the Powerball is unlike any watch you have ever seen before. The special cutaway design with a big-date indicator at 12 o’clock and a continuous small second hand, with its raised dial at 6 o’clock, is simply spectacular.

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Gevril GV2 Parachute Collection

You will also have an opportunity to purchase the amazing GV2 Parachute Chronograph. This masculine 45 mm sports chronograph watch has been designed with the active man in mind. With a unique two-tone PVD bezel, three easy-to-read sub-dials, and a case that is water resistant to 165 feet, this is a watch that is ready for anything.

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For those who want the very best, look no further than fabulous luxury timepieces like the classically styled Swiss Gevril Chelsea with its spectacular moonface subdial, or the handcrafted Gevril Avenue of Americas with spectacular rose gold numbers. There’s also a fashionable new Gevril Columbus Circle with seven astrological symbols representing the days of the week, which is sure to please.

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Every time Gevril and GV2 timepieces have been featured on ShopHQ, most collections have sold out quickly. To make sure you get the watch you really desire, you’ll want to be among the first callers to take advantage of the fabulous timepieces that Steven Jay will be offering for sale during these special hours. These exclusive shows will air on Monday, February 4 at 3am, 7pm, 8pm, and 9pm EST, only on ShopHQ.

About Gevril Group

Gevril Group, directed by company founder and long-time creative force in the watch business Samuel Friedmann, is the exclusive US representative for select European watch brands, distributing and servicing luxury, fashion and sports timepieces at a wide range of price points. Additionally, Gevril Group operates a full-service watch repair department staffed by master Swiss watchmakers.

Gevril Group retains worldwide rights to the Gevril and GV2 watch brands. Contact us by email or call 845-425-9882. Please subscribe to the Gevril Group newsletter and blog updates. Like us on Facebook.

by John Sealander  

For Immediate Release

Mark your calendars immediately, because Gevril and GV2 are returning to ShopHQ very soon. This popular shopping channel has quickly become a “must watch” attraction for watch aficionados worldwide, with special events featuring fabulous deals on your favorite brands.

The fun begins on Wednesday, April 10th with an event you won’t want to miss. Starting at 3am EST (12am PST), both on TV and streaming live online, ShopHQ host Tim Temple will join co-host Steven Jay from Gevril to feature unbelievable deals on some of Gevril and GV2’s most desirable luxury timepieces. Later, at 8pm EST (5pm PST) on the same day, ShopHQ host Daniel Green will join Steven Jay for even more great bargains. If you’ve got a Gevril or GV2 watch on your wish list, these are the events you’ve been waiting for.

ShopHQ Host Daniel Green		Gevril Group’s Steven Jay

The last time Gevril and GV2 watches were featured on ShopHQ, most collections sold out quickly. This time, an even greater selection of fine timepieces will be offered to the public. You’ll want to be among first callers to take advantage of the new collections of fabulous timepieces that Steven Jay will be offering for sale during these special ShopHQ events.

Gevril 1758 Mechanical Pocket Watch

For the first time ever, the spectacular Gevril Swiss made 1758 Mechanical Pocket Watch will be available on ShopHQ. This exquisitely crafted mechanical marvel will quickly become a family heirloom for some lucky buyer. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to obtain Gevril’s very first pocket watch at special ShopHQ prices.

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Gevril GV2 Corsaro Collection

The popular GV2 Corsaro, which sold out the last two times it was offered on ShopHQ, will be back again, with more exciting color options than ever before. If you weren’t able to obtain the Corsaro you wanted during Gevril’s previous ShopHQ events, you’ll want to take advantage of this unique opportunity. This unique limited edition sports chronograph has been designed with the active man in mind. With a case that is water resistant to 300 feet and rugged pusher protectors in either side of the crown, this is a watch that is ready for anything.

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Gevril GV2 Powerball Collection

Steven Jay will also be bringing back the ever-popular GV2 Powerball to ShopHQ. With its unique multi-level 3-D dial, the Powerball is unlike any watch you have ever seen before. The special cutaway design with a big-date indicator at 12 o’clock and a continuous small second hand, with its raised dial at 6 o’clock, is simply spectacular.

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Gevril will also be offering its very desirable Men’s Chelsea Limited Edition Automatic on ShopHQ. This spectacular Swiss made watch features a 25 jewel mechanical movement with a beautiful moon phase complication. Blued Breguet hands and elegant Roman numbers complete the sophisticated look.

Steven Jay definitely hasn’t forgotten the ladies. The exclusive Gevril Women’s Avenue of Americas Mini will be available with a beautiful mother-of-pearl dial, along with the equally fabulous Gevril Women’s Glamour edition with a mother-of pearl dial, flanked by two rows of glittering diamonds on the bezel.

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There will be many more Gevril and GV2 surprises as well, but you’ll just have to watch both events to see everything. These exclusive events will air on Wednesday, April 10 starting at 3am EST (12am PST), and then returning again at 8pm EST (5pm PST) both on TV and streaming live online. Don’t miss this unique buying opportunity, because when Tim Temple, Daniel Green and Steven Jay start talking about watches, you’re going to want to join the conversation.

About Gevril Group

Gevril Group, directed by company founder and long-time creative force in the watch business Samuel Friedmann, is the exclusive US representative for select European watch brands, distributing and servicing luxury, fashion and sports timepieces at a wide range of price points. Additionally, Gevril Group operates a full-service watch repair department staffed by master Swiss watchmakers.

Gevril Group retains worldwide rights to the Gevril and GV2 watch brands. Contact us by email or call 845-425-9882. Please subscribe to the Gevril Group newsletter and blog updates. Like us on Facebook.

by Adrian Herscovici  

Live from Couture Las Vegas

Exhibitors, retailers and media from around the world are in Las Vegas this week for Couture – the most prestigious U.S. based watch and jewelry event of the year. Couture runs from May 30 to June 3 at the lavish Wynn Resort.

Now in its 17th year, Couture is thriving. Last year the number of timepiece exhibitors at the show doubled, drawing even greater attention to the current assembly of renowned international participants.

Gevril Group and its family of brands are on hand once again showcasing the latest novelties in the Chambertin 2 Ballroom at the Wynn Resort. A remarkable array of watches from Catorex, Ferragamo, Fortis, Gattinoni, Gevril, Gio Monaco, GV2, Haemmer, Haurex, Johan Eric, Jowissa, Louis Erard, Meccaniche Veloci, Rudiger, Versace, Versus and Viceroy are on display.

For some, Couture is a first look at the hottest watches of the year. Here is a taste of what guests are talking about this week.

Versace Vanitas

The Versace Vanitas cultivates elements from its ethereal cousins, the Reve and Eon collections, into a glamorous new design replete with quintessential Versace details along with a few new ones like an enamel dial with relief baroque pattern strewn with studs or diamonds. The deluxe white version pictured has diamonds on the dial and on the flange. The bezel is also enamel. The IP rose gold case is 40 mm in diameter and the movement is a Swiss made quartz Ronda 762.3. Dials are available in red, black or white enamel and the straps are available in red, black or white leather.

Versace DV One Skeleton

Versace’s clever and modish skeleton design combines the brand’s most iconic watch case – the DV One – with its celebrated fashion sensibility. Finishing techniques such as linear graining, polishing and perlage are visible on the Dubois Dépraz chronograph module and base movement. The case is a confident 43.5 mm and made from an alloy of ceramic and titanium. The result is an extremely hard and lightweight substance that is highly resistant to scratches. The bracelet and bezel are also made of ceramic titanium. The DV One Skeleton is produced in a limited edition of 500 pieces.

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Ferragamo Lungarno

Ferragamo continues to expand in the mechanical watch category with the three-handed automatic Lungarno. The bezel, which riffs on designs by legendary watchmaker Gérald Genta, has all the qualities of a classic sports watch with an equal amount of Florentine styling. The brushed stainless steel case is 44 mm in diameter and the bezel is IP gold. The champagne-colored soleil dial pictured is one of three available; black and silver are the others. The dark brown leather strap is an elegant complement, but sportier steel or two-tone bracelets are also available.

Ferragamo Minuetto

Ferragamo introduced its Minuetto collection at Baselworld 2013. Minuetto, the Italian word for minuet, is a style of dance. Accordingly, the Minuetto collection introduces motion by way of a rotating gancino – the iconic symbol of Ferragamo. The gancino holds 32 diamonds and moves by way of a circular guilloche-patterned mount. The watch is 36 mm in diameter and available in either steel, IP rose gold or a two-tone combination. In addition to saffiano leather straps, the Minuetto can be had on a stainless steel bracelet. Minuetto watches contain Swiss made Ronda 762 quartz movements.

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Gevril Avenue of Americas

Catch the blue trend with the newest watch in the Avenue of the Americas collection. The unmistakable 1930s deco styling of the 44 x 34 mm rectangular case and bezel are augmented by the addition of a jazzy blue PVD-coating, which also appears on the crown and buckle. The dial is dark blue as is the leather strap. Celebrated for the comfort of its slightly curved case, this three-handed model with a date function also boasts the dependability of an ETA 2892 movement – one of the most robust automatic movements available today.

Fortis Spacematic

Spacematic watches first appeared in the 1960s as a tribute to manned space travel and stand out for their sturdy utilitarian construction and highly legible dials. The latest model is 40 mm in diameter and has a brushed stainless steel case with an open-dial design, exposing the date and bilingual (English or German) day wheels. The movement is a robust ETA 2836-2. A range of straps in silicone, textile or leather, as well as a stainless steel bracelet provide additional versatility.

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Versus Agadir

This jewelry-inspired design is named after the Moroccan coastal town of Agadir and features a red dial with a lion silhouette and matching lion silhouette charms. The bracelet, to which the charms attach, is composed of round chain links and is rich with ornamental appeal. The stainless steel case is coated with IP yellow gold, adding to the watch’s fiery personality. Only the delicate size of its 36 mm case provides counterpoise. The heart of this lion is a casbah-rocking Citizen 2025 quartz movement.

Versus Manhattan

Play it safe? Not Versus. The bright red Versus Manhattan bi-compax chronograph is a large 44 mm timekeeper that is sure to catch the attention of any warm-blooded watch lover. The unusual chronograph sub-dial placement is noteworthy, with a small 30-minute counter at 10 o’clock side-by-side with a large perpetual seconds counter at 2 o’clock. A large open-date wheel at 6 o’clock maintains the theme of good legibility. The quartz movement is an ISA Swiss 8171/202 with patented double rotor motor. The case is made of stainless steel and the strap is made of matching red rubber.

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The Couture experience is defined by more than luxury goods and rising stars: it is also about providing an environment conducive to building lasting partnerships. Sun-filled Las Vegas provides an exquisite backdrop. Spirits run high and the mood is magical – it is no surprise that attendance is on the rise, buyers arrive motivated and business is lively. You have got to be here!

Gevril Group will be at Couture from start to finish in the Chambertin 2 Ballroom. You can reach Gevril Group by email or by calling 1-866-425-9882. During the event, call Ruth Dombroff at 914-689-4360.

About Gevril Group

Gevril Group is the exclusive US representative for select European watch brands, distributing and servicing luxury, fashion and sports timepieces at a wide range of price points. Gevril Group also operates a full-service watch repair department staffed by master Swiss watchmakers. Contact Gevril Group by email or by calling 845-425-9882.

Please subscribe to the Gevril Group newsletter and blog updates. Like us on Facebook. Reader comments are welcome.

by John Sealander  

Gevril and GV2 Headline a Stellar Array of
Gevril Group Brands at Couture Las Vegas

The Wynn Hotel’s Chambertin 2 Ballroom was home to many popular Gevril Group brands during the recently concluded Couture watch and jewelry show, including Gevril’s own Gevril and GV2 timepieces.

When Samuel Friedmann acquired historic Swiss watchmaker Gevril Horlogerie, he was determined to build on this company’s illustrious watchmaking heritage. The company’s signature Avenue of the Americas line is still popular today and is based on a case design that was discovered in Gevril’s historical archives. The distinctive retro look of this luxury timepiece, with its beveled dial and beautifully hand painted numbers, got a lot of attention from visitors at the Couture show.

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A newer Gevril design, the unique Columbus Circle model also received a lot of favorable buzz at the show. The dial of this spectacular watch immediately catches your attention with a day/date display featuring a rotating inner dial with seven astrological symbols representing each day of the week. This watch is engraved with a beautiful etching of New York’s famed Columbus Circle on the case back and features an observation window revealing the precision Swiss made ETA 2834-2 automatic movement inside.

Prominently displayed at the front of the Gevril display case was the spectacular Gevril Serenade 5850. This stylish Art Deco design features a dual time-zone dial with white gold hands for the primary time zone and a blue, skeletonized hand for the secondary zone. Unique to this watch are two day/night disks at 3 and 9 o’clock that indicate AM or PM hours in their respective time zone. This exclusive timepiece is available in white gold, rose gold, or platinum in editions that are strictly limited to just 50 pieces worldwide.

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Gevril’s trend-setting GV2 line was well represented at the Couture show by popular collections, including the GV2 Corsaro, Powerball and Parachute. The striking looking Corsaro made a big statement at this year’s show with an oversized two-layer 316L stainless steel case that harmoniously combines two very different angular and round geometries. This stylish, precision chronograph features a unique double layer textured dial with three well-placed subdials for timing events.

The GV2 Powerball has been a popular favorite since it was initially introduced. It is hard to ignore the amazing three-dimensional dial that calls attention to a continuous small second hand at 6 o’clock and the big date indicator at 12 o’clock. With a beautifully partially skeletonized dial that reveals the two date wheels below, just telling the time with this amazing watch can be a mesmerizing experience.

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The rugged looking GV2 Parachute Chronograph is a precision timing instrument that makes quite a fashion statement as well. This spectacular diver style watch features a dramatic two-tone rotating diver bezel marked in 60-minute increments and three well-placed subdials for timing events. The oversize 45 mm stainless steel case is water resistant to 165 feet.

The activity in the Chambertin 2 Ballroom during this year’s Couture show suggests that, despite what the ads say, everything in Vegas doesn’t necessarily stay in Vegas. If the Gevril and GV2 order books are any indication, there are going to be a lot more of these amazing watches on people’s wrists all over the country this year.

Gevril Group Worldwide Agent for Gevril Watches

Gevril Group is the worldwide agent for Gevril Watches. You can email us or call us at 845-425-9882.

Directed by company founder and long-time creative force in the watch business Samuel Friedmann, Gevril Group is the exclusive US representative for select European watch brands, distributing and servicing luxury, fashion and sports timepieces at a wide range of price points. Additionally, Gevril Group operates a full-service watch repair department staffed by master Swiss watchmakers.

Please subscribe to the Gevril Group newsletter and blog updates. Like us on Facebook. Reader comments are welcome.

by Meehna Goldsmith  

The Gevril name has been around since the mid 18th century when founder Jacques Gevril made his first chronometer in 1743. Gevril went on to achieve many accomplishments, such as inventing the repetition dial in 1744 and being appointed Royal Swiss Watchmaker to the Spanish Crown under King Ferdinand VI. The brand continued to pass through the generations maintaining a reputation for making fine watches and clocks, including a specialty in enamel dials. To give you an idea of the quality, the Wilsdorf family, the founder of Rolex, chose one of Gevril’s pocket watches to put on display in their own museum.

However, Gevril watches receded to the background until 2011 when Samuel Friedmann bought the rights to the name in order to rejuvenate the brand to its former glory.

All Gevril collections pay tribute to what many consider one of the greatest cities in the world: New York. The Avenue of Americas models take their name from that landmark street that runs through the Big Apple. Otherwise known as Sixth Avenue, Avenue of the Americas has played host to many grand buildings including the Hippodrome Theater, Radio City Music Hall, and one of the granddaddies of them all, Rockefeller Center. It is also the street of choice for the Village Halloween Parade in Greenwich Village.

With such a grand billing, the Gevril Avenue of Americas Glamour women’s watches have a lot to live up to-and they do. In a rectangular stainless steel case that curves to hug the wrist, these limited edition watches have a distinct Art Deco styling reminiscent of the 1930’s. The dial features a date at 6 o’clock and characteristic Arabic script hour markers that punch up the pizzazz.

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The Avenue of Americas Glamour watch offers a mother-of-pearl dial in pink, light blue and white along with matching colored Alligator-textured leather straps. To give some sparkle to the piece, the Avenue of Americas Glamour watch has top Wesselton full cut diamonds embedded in the case and lugs ranging from a total of .58 to 2.21 carats.

Gevril adds even more distinction to the women’s Avenue of Americas Glamour line by putting in an automatic movement, as more and more women are realizing the beauty and value of a mechanical movement.

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The Gevril collections are very exclusive, producing only 500 pieces in stainless steel and 100 pieces in 18K gold. Women wearing an Avenue of Americas Glamour watch will know that they have something special on their wrist that marks them as an individual.

Gevril Group Worldwide Agent for Gevril Watches

Gevril Group is the worldwide agent for Gevril Watches. You can email us or call us at 845-425-9882.

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by Meehna Goldsmith  

Those who are in the watch business or students of horologic history know that Gevril is a brand with roots dating back to the mid 1700’s. Founder Jacques Gevril and his descendants were quite talented fellows, standing out from other watchmakers of the day. King Ferdinand VI was so impressed with Jacques Gevril that he appointed him Royal Swiss Watchmaker to the Spanish Crown. In fact, Gevril made his first chronometer, a watch that must keep very accurate time to qualify for the designation, in 1743, and a minute repeater, a watch that tells time through acoustics, in 1758. More than just a master of mechanics Gevril also gained a reputation for making fine dials.

As the centuries moved on, the Gevril brand faded… until watch veteran Samuel Friedmann decided he wanted to own it. Looking into the annals of history he discovered Gevril and its combination of traditional foundations that combined potential for modern relevance. He first presented the new incarnation of the Gevril brand in 2001, all of whose collections have been named in deference to New York City, one of the most spectacular places in the world.

The Avenue of Americas Super Mini Mother-Of-Pearl Collection takes its name from one of the grand streets that runs through New York City. Also referred to as Sixth Avenue, Avenue of the Americas has witnessed the growth of the City with buildings such as Macy’s department store, Rock Center and Radio City Music Hall taking up residence there.

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The Avenue of Americas Super Mini Mother of Pearl collection comes in a delicate 22 mm rectangular case that features a blue or pink-colored mother-of-pearl centerpiece framed by stylized Salvador Dali-esque type hour markers, giving it an avant-garde look. The date window at 6 o’clock blends in seamlessly with the design yet remains at the ready for easy reference. 42 top Wesselton full cut diamonds totaling .45 carats are tastefully embedded on the horizontal sides of the case and lugs, adding just the right amount of sparkle to the Avenue of Americas Super Mini Mother of Pearl to be appropriate in either casual or more formal environments.

These two Avenue of Americas blue and pink mother-of-pearl dial models are limited to 500 pieces each and are matched with a corresponding blue or pink calfskin leather band. Reliability is assured with a solid Swiss quality quartz movement.

Gevril Group Worldwide Agent for Gevril Watches

Gevril Group is the worldwide agent for Gevril Watches. You can email us or call us at 845-425-9882.

Join the conversation! Follow Gevril Group on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. You can also follow Gevril Watches on Facebook and Twitter.

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by John Sealander  

Everything you’ve grown to love about the Gevril Avenue of Americas is now available in a smaller size.

The familiar Gevril Avenue of Americas rectangular design has become a modern classic. Based on a historic case design that was discovered in Gevril’s Swiss archives, this signature watch has a distinctive retro look that has been updated with an elegant beveled dial featuring beautiful raised serif numbers.

Men and women alike have grown to love this luxuriously elegant design, but some women always wished their favorite watch were available in a size more suitable for a tiny wrist. Now it is! Like the original Gevril Avenue of Americas, the Mini Collection is hand crafted by master watchmakers at the company’s manufacturing facilities in Switzerland. These hand crafted timepieces feature top-quality Swiss made quartz movements, surgical grade 316L stainless steel cases, natural mother of pearl dials, and on some models, even full cut genuine Wesselton diamonds.

Gevril 7246NE Avenue of Americas Mini		Gevril 7247NL Avenue of Americas Mini
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A gracefully curved scratch-resistant sapphire crystal protects the elegant rectangular dial with its intricate guilloché finishing and distinctive deco inspired serif numbers. This classic three-hand configuration is water resistant to 165 feet, has a convenient quick-set date window at 6 o’clock, and has been equipped with a luxurious Alligator textured calfskin band in six available fashion forward colors.

A deluxe edition of the Avenue of Americas Mini is available with a genuine mother of pearl dial, along with a bezel and lugs embedded with up to 131 top Wesselton full cut diamonds. Each of these fine diamonds is precisely calibrated and set using state-of-the-art CNC machines for a uniformity that is unmatched in the industry. These amazing watches blur the boundaries between a fine watch and the finest jewelry.

Gevril 7248RT Avenue of Americas Mini		Gevril 7249NL Avenue of Americas Mini
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Since the production of Gevril fine timepieces is strictly limited, only a few select individuals will ever have the opportunity to own a Gevril Avenue of Americas Mini. One of those lucky people could be you, so if you’ve been wishing that the Avenue of Americas were available in a smaller size, the time to act is now. To put one of these classic beauties on your wrist, contact an authorized Gevril dealer immediately.

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