ne
Business
Long's Jewelers
Clockwise from left,
Tudor Heritage; TAG
HeuerAquaracer; Rolex
GMT-Master II; and David
Yurman Ladies Classic
It's always been a great family business."
Having spent over three decades
witnessing the world of watches reinvent
itself, Venuti has had a front-row seat for
viewing trends and what's on the horizon.
"Young professionals want a watch that
stands the test of time. Oversized faces
and the stopwatch and calendar functions
are still popular, but the trend now is
toward the traditional—something they
can pass down."
As far as which brands make the cut,
"We get requests for the high-grade
watches, such as Baume & Mercier; it's
one of the oldest watch companies in
the world. Raymond Weil as well—[it's]
a very nice, conservative-style watch,"
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