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The Concierge – Omni Hotels & Resorts
Josh Bonifas is an expert watch dealer, specializing in rare and historically important Rolex timepieces for over 25 years. His love affair with Rolex watches began at a young age surrounded by rare gems and find jewelry…
Modern Luxury San Diego
Few brands are immersed in maritime history as deeply as Rolex, and with the opening of Fourtané’s first Rolex boutique, inside Fashion Valley, San Diegans can now sport the brand’s iconic nautical timepieces.
JCK
Digital
High-end fine jewelry retailer Fourtané in Carmel-by-the-Sea, Calif., has opened a Rolex boutique in San Diego that nods to the Swiss watchmaker’s dedication to ocean exploration.
Monterey County Weekly
Digital
Fourtané offers precious objects from people’s pasts, giving history to jewelry. Jewelry has come a long way since John Bonifas began working in the industry in the ’60s.
Modern Luxury San Diego
Digital
Few brands are immersed in maritime history as deeply as Rolex, and with the opening of Fourtané’s first Rolex boutique, inside Fashion Valley, San Diegans can now sport the brand’s iconic nautical timepieces.
Coastal Living
Carmel-by-the-Sea vs Provincetown, the gauntlet has been laid down by Coastal Living magazine. Featuring the best of each town, Fourtané is honored to be their “Sweet Shop” destination.
W Magazine
Adam Driver discusses his time in the Marine Corps while sporting a vintage Rolex Submariner from Fourtané.
Bloomberg
Digital
Bloomberg tells the story behind an amazing “bijou watch” for sale by Fourtané, a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry and timepiece by Cartier.
Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal documents the auctions of Steve McQueen’s most coveted gadgets. Notably owner Josh Bonifas is referenced for purchasing McQueen’s most important watches, his Heuer Monaco from movie “Le Mans” and Steve’s personal Rolex Submariner.
Glamour
It girl model Edie Campbell wears a Georgian ring for sale at Fourtané to complete her romantic androgyny look.
Hodinkee
Digital
For the first time ever, Laurent Ferrier teams up with a retailer to launch a limited edition watch. In honor of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, Laurent along with Fourtané designed a red, white, and blue Swiss-American wristwatch.
Bloomberg Pursuits
Fourtané is voted one of the best watch stores in the world by Bloomberg Pursuits magazine.
Case e Stili
An exciting editorial from the publication Case e Stili, featuring our bold “Sabbadini” hand textured bangle with orange sapphires.
W Magazine
Why be normal, when you can be normal and then some? Asks W magazine, expressed in a photo shoot by Craig McDean and styled by Edward Enninful with vintage Rolex from Fourtané.
Watch Anish
Digital
Watch Anish visits Carmel-by-the-Sea and experiences the Fourtané GTG vintage Rolex event thrown annually in honor of the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion.
A CONTINUOUS LEAN.
Digital
A Continuous Lean selects Fourtané as one of its favorite small businesses to shop in the Unites States.
Style Me Pretty
Digital
Style Me Pretty teams up with Fourtané to give some tips for selecting the best wedding day jewelry. Tips such as “Choose your wedding jewelry like you chose your fiancé; pick with your heart and go with what feels right!”
Stevenson Alumni Magazine
Josh Bonifas’ ’94 passion for timepieces and vintage watches has made him one of the country’s most revered subject matter experts in his field.
Wall Street Journal Magazine
In the Men’s Style Issue, Wall Street Journal Magazine features mens accessories including a rare vintage Rolex pink enamel “stella dial” in white gold from Fourtané.
WINNING: The Racing Life of Paul Newman
Watch expert and owner of Fourtané Josh Bonifas discusses what makes a Rolex a “Paul Newman Daytona”. This book was later made into the movie Winning: The Racing Life of Paul Newman.
MOJEH
Father and son watch duo, John and Josh Bonifas, discuss collecting watches with MOJEH and why Vintage Rolex is the family choice.
Luxury Magazine
An article on a rare vintage “jewelry watch” by Girard Perregaux from the early 1800’s available for sale by Fourtané.
Vogue
Digital
Recreating Cate Blanchett’s outfit in movie Blue Jasmine, Vogue selects Fourtané art deco bracelet to complete the look.
Hodinkee
Digital
Fourtané was the honored venue from where Tudor Watch launched their brand in the United States. Along with other friends and welcome guests, Hodinkee documents the occasion.
Art & Antiques
Interview with Fourtané owner John Bonifas about what he finds appealing in estate jewelry from the 60s and 70s.
Town & Country
Town & Country Magazine picks four impressive Ruby Rings including one from Fourtané for Facebook founder/CEO, and a vintage Rolex signed “Cartier” for American journalist Brian Williams.
STYLE.COM PRINT
Style.com searches for their favorite vintage crosses and features an onyx, ruby, and natural pearl cross from the Victorian era for sale at Fourtané.
JCK Magazine
As part of a new section in JCK magazine, the Bonifas family is interviewed in their “It’s All Relative” Shop Talk Section Fourtané Tellers.
Jewelers’ Choice Awards
Winner of Best Ring Design over $10,000. Voted on by members of the Jewelers Circular Keystone community in their yearly jewelry making competition.
Town & Country Weddings
A discussion from Town & County accessories editor Stellene Volandes on luxury online shopping and her selection of Fourtané jewels. Vintage Enamel Cufflinks are also featured in the wedding day gift guide.
CHRONOS
Chronos magazine visits the Monterey Historic Races and notes Fourtané run Rolex Pop-Up Shop at Mazda Raceway during the Rolex Motorsports Reunion.
Town & Country
Town & Country features a collection of coveted watches, in particular a vintage Rolex rose gold “Bubbleback” Datejust and a vintage Rolex Submariner for sale at Fourtané.
Town & Country
Town & Country selects their go-to beach accessories including a vintage Rolex GMT-Master circa 1970 from Fourtané.
International Watch
A discussion of what makes vintage watches collectable and a example of Holy Grail vintage Rolex for sale at Fourtané.
Town & Country
Luxury shoppers venture online to find the greatest treasures on earth, and Jenna Lyons names Fourtané as her favorite site for shopping fine vintage jewelry.
JCK Magazine
Winner of Best Necklace Design over $10,000. Voted on by members of the Jewelers Circular Keystone community in their yearly jewelry making competition.
International Watch
For the first time in history the Rolex Original DeepSea that survived the dive on the bathyscaphe has been sent from the Rolex Vault to be on public display, the honored venue is authorized Rolex dealer Fourtané in Carmel, CA.
Rolex Magazine
Digital
“Paradise Found” features Fourtané in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Editor Jake Ehrlich visits during the first ever public viewing of the original “DeepSea” Trieste, the 1st produced Rolex watch, in addition to many more from the Rolex vault.
The Coastal Traveler
Editor Robert Plotkin discusses his unique point of view of realty value and how it relates to vintage Rolex and our surviving need for underwater welding.
