Italian eyewear brand Persol is keeping the legend of Steve McQueen alive with the permanent release of his iconic shades. Previously unknown to those outside of Italy, the brand blew up internationally after McQueen wore a pair in the 1968 classic heist movie The Thomas Crown Affair. The 714 sunglass soon become a must-have fashion accessory, with McQueen going on...
49 years after the release of Steve McQueen's underrated passion project, Le Mans, the actor and film are back in the spotlight. One of the six TAG Heuer Monaco watches worn by McQueen during filming has sold at auction for a whopping $2.2 million. The sale occurred via Phillips New York's "Racing Pulse Auction," with interested customers able to make...
Two Hollywood legends, two equally iconic watches, and only one auction. Things are about to get expensive, so hold onto your butts, as we take a look at these iSteve McQueen's Original Heuer Monaco and Paul Newman's Rolex Daytona, set for auction at Phillips flagship watch auction RACING PULSE in New York. It was worn by Steve McQueen during the...
Sometimes you just want to sit on the couch with a beer and watch something that taps into your manly essence. These manly movies cover all genres, from testosterone-filled action romps to tear-jerking dramas and sports extravaganzas. Some will teach you life lessons and help you become a better man, while others are more visually pleasing and will release more...
Who is the greatest martial artist of all time? This is a question that has caused many arguments and debates among martial arts fans across the world. With the advent of MMA and UFC and the continued rise in fighting movies, from classic Asian kung-fu flicks to modern Hollywood action movies like the John Wick and Jason Bourne franchises, there...
America might have kicked off the movie industry but the Brits aren't that far behind. The British film industry began around the same time as America, but it took a little longer before it started to make an impact worldwide. The 1940s are generally considered the "Golden Age" of British cinema, as this is when many of the greatest British...
The Western genre might be almost dead and buried, but there was a time when it was one of the most popular in film. Stories about cowboys, outlaws, shootouts, and the gold rush first got made in the late 1890s and slowly worked their way into the public's imagination. The "Golden Age of the Western" came about during the 1940s...
Since the dawn of time, humans have been running late, showing up too early, and making it just in time. However, there's only one way to be last at a party or first for dinner, and that's in style with a dazzling Rolex timepiece. Of course, the perfect watch is the most expensive Rolex. There isn't a person in the...
Have you heard the common phrase, “I don’t care what car I drive as long as it gets me where I need to travel?” Well, the people who say this are likely liars, as few truly mean that they don’t care about the vehicle they drive. Since the beginning of the automobile, there have been hundreds of thousands of models...
Some of the most fast-paced, high-stakes, anxiety-inducing films out there are heist movies. Whether our crew is robbing a bank, a top-secret government facility, or a casino, these movies put us on edge as we wait to see how it all turns out. There are a lot of great heist flicks out there, many in different genres ranging from comedy...
