Fair 70°
Tag:

Rolex

News
Broadcasters Urged Not To Show Crowd Reaction During Trump's US Open Final Appearance: Report Broadcasters Urged Not To Show Crowd Reaction During Trump's US Open Final Appearance: Report
Broadcasters Urged Not To Show Crowd Reaction During Trump's US Open Final Appearance: Report Broadcasters covering the US Open men’s final were told not to spotlight booing or protests if the crowd reacts to President Donald Trump’s appearance, according to a memo obtained by tennis newsletter Bounces. The guidance was reportedly sent to rightsholders, including ABC and ESPN, ahead of the championship match between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday, Sept. 7 at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing, Queens. It notes that Trump will be shown on the world field during the opening anthem ceremony.  "We ask all broadcasters to refrain from showcasing any disruptions or rea…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
News
$573K In Fake Rolexes, Designer Shades Seized Before Hitting Pennsylvania Streets: Feds $573K In Fake Rolexes, Designer Shades Seized Before Hitting Pennsylvania Streets: Feds
$573K In Fake Rolexes, Designer Shades Seized Before Hitting Pennsylvania Streets: Feds Not so fast. Hundreds of thousands of dollars in faux Rolexes and fake designer sunglasses didn’t make it past customs in Pittsburgh. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Pittsburgh intercepted a shipment of fake Rolex watches and knockoff luxury sunglasses valued at over half a million dollars before they could hit the streets, federal officials announced Thursday, June 26. The package, arriving from the United Arab Emirates and mislabeled as “Empty Poly Bag Ladies Hand Bag,” was flagged on April 27.  When officers opened it, they found 13 counterfeit Rolex watches and…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
News
Chicken Feet, $20K Rolex, Suit Of Armor: The Strangest Lost Luggage Finds Of 2024 Chicken Feet, $20K Rolex, Suit Of Armor: The Strangest Lost Luggage Finds Of 2024
Chicken Feet, $20K Rolex, Suit Of Armor: The Strangest Lost Luggage Finds Of 2024 A $39,000 diamond ring, a full suit of armor, and a bag packed with rocks. Those are just a few of the surprises discovered inside lost luggage in the US in 2024. Unclaimed Baggage released its 2025 "Found Report" on Wednesday, April 9. The annual report is published by the Alabama retailer that resells, donates, or recycles lost luggage and its contents if unclaimed for 90 days. In July 2024 alone, US airlines handled 45.6 million checked bags, according to the federal Department of Transportation. Less than 0.05% were permanently lost. Despite the near-perfect baggage return rate, m…

SHARE

by Chris Spiker
News
Celebrity Jeweler From Philly Area Convicted Of Selling Counterfeit Rolexes: Feds Celebrity Jeweler From Philly Area Convicted Of Selling Counterfeit Rolexes: Feds
Celebrity Jeweler From Philly Area Convicted Of Selling Counterfeit Rolexes: Feds A Philadelphia jeweler who has done business with famous musicians and pro athletes was convicted for selling phony merchandise at his South Street store, authorities say.  Dimitre Hadjiev, the 41-year-old proprietor of Ice Fire Jewelry, was found guilty of trafficking counterfeit goods and financial fraud at a trial in federal court, said US Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero in a statement.  Hadjiev, who has been photographed with Philly rapper Meek Mill and one-time 76ers great Andre Iguodala, was "knowingly buying and selling" counterfeit Rolexes at his store since at least 20…

SHARE

by Mac Bullock
News
$250K Worth Of Counterfeit Watches Seized From PA Traveler At Dulles Airport: CBP $250K Worth Of Counterfeit Watches Seized From PA Traveler At Dulles Airport: CBP
$250K Worth Of Counterfeit Watches Seized From PA Traveler At Dulles Airport: CBP A Pennsylvania traveler unfortunately cannot turn back the clock on his counterfeit watch being seized at the Dulles Airport, according to a release by Customs and Border Protection. The unidentified Harrisburg traveler was found with a plastic bag full of watches during a bag examination of luggage on a flight from Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Mar. 20, CBP says. The bag contained 10 designer watches including Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Cartier, and Rolex, as well as a Louis Vuitton handbag, and two pairs of Ray Ban sunglasses, a release by CBP says. The items were suspected to be …

SHARE

by Jillian Pikora