NEWS from Schwanke-Kasten Jewelers

Roberto Coin Trunk Show

2011-12-09T16:06:00.004-06:00

WHITEFISH BAY LOCATION

Thursday, December 15
Noon to 7pm

Immerse Yourself in the Luxury of Roberto Coin. Since 1977 Venetian jewelry designer, Roberto Coin, has devoted his life to his passion for innovative design. His diverse collection is defined by a common thread -- a thoughtful balance of elegance and creativity. Inspired by an ancient Egyptian legend each original piece is marked with the signature hidden ruby -- Coin's blessing for long life, health and happiness. Stop by and see this beautiful collection, and find that perfect gift.

The Ipanema Collection, shown here, was inspired by the vibrant lifestyle and colors of the Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janerio, Brazil. This ultra-glamorous jewelry features pendants, bracelets, earrings and rings in 18K yellow gold with various semi-precious gemstones. Lemon Quartz, Citrine, Amethyst & Blue Topaz stones have been specially cut to optimize the reflection of light, making this an irresistilbe collection fashion with color.

Thursday, December 8 -- 5PM to 7PM

2011-12-03T10:22:00.003-06:00

Time is of the Essence ...

As Schwanke-Kasten Jewelers in Whitefish Bay hosts an Open House featuring ALL our watch brands.

Stop in to meet the representatives of Rolex, Breitling, Jaeger Le Coultre, Tag Heuer and Panerai, and see their extended collections.

Whether you are a collector, admirer or dreamer, this is a gathering not to miss, and just in time to select YOUR gift for the holidays!

417 E. Silver Spring Drive / 414-964-1242

Shop Schwanke-Kasten Jewelers on Super Saturday & Save!

2011-11-21T13:58:00.000-06:00

November 26 is Super Saturday -- A nationwide date, set aside to recognize and support small, local businesses. Stop by our Whitefish Bay store on the 26th, and receive 25% off all St. Christopher Medals, in stock and in store only! Thank you!

FREE SHIPPING IN NOVEMBER

2011-11-03T15:16:00.000-05:00

During the month of November, Schwanke-Kasten is offering FREE ground or 3-day shipping on purchases made through our website. Happy Shopping!

Great Opportunity from Breitling

2011-04-12T15:07:00.002-05:00

Aviation enthusiasts and Breitling devotees now have the chance to take flight with Breitling. The brand, who has shared the finest hours in aviation history, wants to share its passion for flight by launching a Facebook contest like no other. Submit a photo that best captures the spirit of aviation for a chance to win your pilot’s license or the ride of a lifetime with the Breitling Jet Team. Prepare for take off.

Submissions will be voted on by Breitling Facebook fans and by a panel of extraordinary judges including actor and pilot John Travolta, professional air-to-air photographer Katsuhiko Tokunaga, and aviation pioneer Yves “Jetman” Rossy.

To enter and for more details visit us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Breitling.

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Holiday Hours

2010-12-08T11:06:00.001-06:00

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!

HOLIDAY HOURS:

Downtown Milwaukee - 763 N. Broadway

Monday through Friday 11AM to 6PM

Whitefish Bay - 417 E. Silver Spring

Monday through Wednesday 10AM to 6PM

Thursday 10AM to 7PM ~ Friday 10AM to 6PM

Saturday 10AM to 5PM ~ Sunday 11AM to 4PM

PGA Championship Wanamaker Trophy comes to Schwanke-Kasten

2010-04-15T15:03:00.014-05:00

Schwanke-Kasten Jewelers in conjunction with Rolex USA are pleased to announce that the PGA Championship Wanamaker Trophy will be on display:

Friday, April 30 ... 12 Noon to 3 PM

... at our downtown location - 763 N. Broadway *

Saturday, May 1 ... 11 AM to 3 PM

... at our Whitefish Bay location - 417 E. Silver Spring Drive

Stop by either location to have your picture taken with the trophy, and register for a pair of tickets to the 2010 PGA Championship at Whistling Straits.

* Complimentary Parking available at the MAC

BREITLING PRESENTS THE NEW-WAVE SUPEROCEAN

2010-03-22T13:14:00.000-05:00

In the 1950s, at a time when it had already established itself as «official supplier to world aviation», Breitling took on another challenge by setting out to conquer maritime depths. 1957 thus saw the launch of the famous Superocean, equipped with an ultra-readable dial, an armored glass and a monohull case watertight to a depth of 200 meters (660 ft) – a remarkable feat at that time. Originally designed to equip professional and military divers, and particularly special troops, this model soon gained a following among enthusiasts in the booming field of leisure diving. It subsequently gave rise to a whole line of diver‘s watches and chronographs, which have distinguished themselves over successive generations by their extreme sturdiness as well as their peerless performances – including water resistance to depths of 500, 1,500 and even 2,000 meters. Breitling is now giving fresh impetus to this legendary collection by launching a Superocean with an entirely revamped design.

More Superocean (beware if clicking on the link - there is music)

Watchmaker, Lars Neilson joins Schwanke-Kasten Jewelers

2010-02-11T14:46:00.001-06:00

February, 2010

Schwanke-Kasten Jewelers has added an on-site watchmaker to their staff to provide local and timely servicing of many different watch brands.

Lars Neilson, an Oconomowoc native, is a Swiss-certified watchmaker from the WOSTEP (Watchmaker of Switzerland Training Education Program). Upon completing his 2000 hour certification, he joined Breitling USA headquarters in Connecticut and worked there for nearly three years.

Neilson is excited to return to his home state, but especially to become the Head Watchmaker at Schwanke-Kasten Jewelers where he can service multiple brands. His new state-of-the-art repair studio is located at the Whitefish Bay store, 417 E. Silver Spring Drive. However, repairs can also be brought to Schwanke-Kasten’s downtown location, 763 N. Broadway.

2009-12-16T11:40:00.003-06:00

For that one perfect gift, for any occasion ... Schwanke-Kasten Jewelers!

From modest to magnificent, discover timeless treasures of classic elegance to contemporary chic.

Visit our website at www.schwanke-kasten.com for special gift ideas or to shop online!

Schwanke-Kasten Jewelers' professional sales team can assist you with your selections, gift wrap, appraisals or repairs.

We are conveniently located in Whitefish Bay (one mile east of Bayshore) and Downtown Milwaukee (with complimentary parking available at the Milwaukee Athletic Club).

We look forward to seeing you ...

Panerai at Schwanke-Kasten Jewelers

2009-10-28T13:23:00.008-05:00

Schwanke-Kasten Jewelers

PRESENTS THE 2009 PANERAI COLLECTION

Saturday, November 28
10AM to 5PM

Whitefish Bay Store
417 E. SILVER SPRING DRIVE

Stop by!

Breitling News!

2009-09-22T15:26:00.002-05:00

BREITLING NEWS, SEPTEMBER 2009

In its September edition, German specialized trade magazine Uhren-Magazin is full of praise for Breitling’s new Chronomat B01. Backed by concrete figures, it highlights the exceptional performances of Caliber B01, a chronograph movement entirely developed and produced in-house by Breitling. Its final verdict is 6 out of 6!

Uhren-Magazin, the German publication widely acknowledged in professional circles as the world’s most serious watch journal, recounts in detail its thorough scrutiny of the Chronomat B01 presented by Breitling at Baselworld last spring. This six-page article signed by Gerhard Seelen gives pride of place to the new Caliber B01, including a reminder of the advantages provided by its column wheel and its vertical coupling-clutch; by the fast date adjustment system that can be operated at any time; and by the patented mechanism for the auto-centering of the chronograph reset hammers.

The journalist is particularly enthusiastic about the result of the rate precision tests conducted by the magazine: “… the Caliber runs with incredible precision, to the point of creating the impression that the Chronomat is equipped with a quartz movement.” A glance at the results does indeed confirm that the performances achieved are even more impressive than the official Breitling data: “With the chronograph activated, the variation is scarcely measurable at approximately 0.3 seconds per day; while the variation is barely 0.8 seconds when the chronograph is not in action: these are truly dream values.” During the tests Caliber B01 also displayed a minimum 72-hour power reserve, two hours more than announced by Breitling and a performance directly linked to the excellent rating results.

The maximum 6 out of 6 score awarded to the Chronomat B01 by the Uhren-Magazin editorial team is nonetheless not exclusively due to the performances of its movement. While the article does indeed focus mainly on Caliber B01, it also emphasizes the quality of the design and the impeccable finishing of this chronograph, which “seems to be built for eternity” in the words of Gerhard Seelen, who concludes the feature in even more lyrical terms: “the space available here could not possibly suffice to list all the positives of the Chronomat B01.”

Breitling vice-president Jean-Paul Girardin is naturally delighted with this article: “The praise heaped upon the Chronomat B01 by Uhren-Magazin is significant in that it stems from an extremely serious and neutral source, as well as being based on objective parameters backed by concrete figures. As for the results themselves, they reflect the philosophy that guided the entire development of Caliber B01 and which consists in giving top priority to movement performance, meaning its reliability and its precision. Finally – and very importantly – I note that the magazine salutes the quality of the Chronomat B01 in its entirety: not only that of the movement alone, but also the originality of its overall design, the level of its finish and its technical characteristics. At a time when consumers are clearly returning to authentic values, I see this as an encouraging sign for the Chronomat B01 – a wrist instrument designed to assert itself as the benchmark among self-winding chronographs.”

Gifts for Every Occassion

2009-04-28T14:35:00.005-05:00

Birthdays, Anniversaries, Just Had a Baby, etc. Here are some ideas to say "I love you".

The Corley Collection

2008-12-17T17:41:00.015-06:00

Schwanke Kasten Jewelers (downtown Milwaukee) is excited to feature one-of-a-kind, hand-made jewelry from our very own designer Corley Dreyfus.

These are just a few of her beautiful creations. Stop by our downtown store to see her entire line!

Located at 763 N. Broadway
(across from the Milwaukee Athletic Club)

Schwanke Kasten Jewelers -- 2 Locations to Serve You

2008-05-01T14:12:00.007-05:00

Downtown Milwaukee
763 N. Broadway (across from the Milwaukee Athletic Club)

Whitefish Bay
417 E. Silver Spring Drive (1 mile east of Bayshore)

Coming Soon - Online Shopping!