Anthony DeMarco

Philadelphia

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Managing Editor at The Centurion

Senior Contributor at Forbes

Contributor at Rapaport Magazine

Writer, Editor, Content Strategist

Articles

'Don't f*ck it up': The making of F1's most ruthless team boss

6 days ago | forbes.com.au | Samuel Hussey |Brett Knight |Anthony DeMarco |Dan Cancian

Skip to content Lifestyle Published on April 19, 2025 This story was featured in Issue 16 of Forbes Autralia. Tap here to secure your copy. “Don’t fuck it up.” That was, in Christian Horner’s own words, the best piece of advice he ever received. It came from Formula One legend Bernie Ecclestone on the grid before the final race of the 2010 season. Red Bull had never won a championship, but they had a shot at both titles. The rest is history. Sebastian Vettel won the drivers’ championship, Red...
Rare Rolex Daytona expected to bring up to $1.6 million at auction

1 week ago | forbes.com.au | Anthony DeMarco |Samuel Hussey |Michael Solomon

Published on April 17, 2025 It is one of the rarest Rolex watches ever made, according to the auction house. It is a commissioned Rolex wristwatch, from a brand that famously doesn’t do privately commissioned limited editions.
Portuguese High Jeweler Rosior To Shine At The Philadelphia Show

1 week ago | forbes.com | Anthony DeMarco

Historic Portuguese High Jewelry House, Rosior, will make its first appearance at The Philadelphia Show. The 63rd edition of the annual antiques, art and design fair will be held April 25 – 27 with a special preview party on April 24. It will once again be held inside a big white tent on East Terrace of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Founded in 1870 by Manuel Rosas, Rosior is a family run jewelry house currently in its fifth generation of leadership.
Rare Rolex Daytona Expected To Command Up To $1.6 Million At Auction

1 week ago | forbes.com | Anthony DeMarco

A unique Rolex Cosmograph Daytona will be one of the highlights of Sotheby’s Important Watches auction in Geneva on May 11. The 1999 Cosmograph Daytona, Ref.16516, in platinum with a diamond-set mother-of-pearl dial has an estimate of $800,000 - $1.6 million. It is one of the rarest Rolex watches ever made, according to the auction house. It is a commissioned Rolex wristwatch, from a brand that famously doesn’t do privately commissioned limited editions.
The 23.45-Carat ‘Golconda Blue’ Diamond Could Fetch $50 Million

1 week ago | forbes.com | Anthony DeMarco

Christie’s will present the largest fancy vivid blue diamond to be offered at auction. Named “The Golconda Blue,” it weighs 23.24 carats and has an estimate of $35 - 50 million. It will be the headline lot at Christie’s Magnificent Jewels sale on May 14 at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues in Geneva.
How the Zenith G.F.J stole the show at Watches and Wonders 2025

1 week ago | forbes.com.au | Anthony DeMarco |Samuel Hussey

Published on April 14, 2025 Foremost is the movement, a genuine milestone in watchmaking from the 1950s that gives the watch high credibility among collectors and adds not only cachet but value as a collectible.
The best of Watches and Wonders 2025

1 week ago | forbes.com.au | Michael Solomon |Anthony DeMarco |Samuel Hussey

Skip to content Watches Published on April 14, 2025 Behind the scenes at this year’s Watches And Wonders Geneva—the most important trade show for luxury timepieces—the clock was ticking loudly to get new releases on boats before the April 9 deadline of President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs. Swiss watches were set to be taxed at 31% while those from EU countries were looking at a more modest 20% tariff. But the uncertainty of a potential trade war didn’t diminish the enthusiasm for this...
Inside the Sydney debut of Van Cleef & Arpels’ Art of Movement exhibition

2 weeks ago | forbes.com.au | Samuel Hussey |Anthony DeMarco |Ty Roush

Published on April 11, 2025 After nearly 120 years, Van Cleef & Arpels doesn’t do things quickly. Not when it comes to design. Not when it comes to business. And certainly not when it comes to exhibitions.
F.P. Journe Watch Fetches $238,400 At Sotheby’s ‘Area_51’ Auction

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Anthony DeMarco

The F.P. Journe Chronomètre Bleu Byblos, circa 2015, a limited edition tantalum semi-skeletonized watch was the top lot in a special UFO-themed auction held by Sotheby’s in Geneva, titled “Area_51.” It fetched 203,200 Swiss Francs ($238,425). The web-like blue and gold dial is housed in a 40mm case made of tantalum, a very hard, ductile, lustrous, blue-gray transition metal that is highly corrosion-resistant. It is powered by the 1304 manual winding caliber.
U.S. High Jeweler David Webb Acquired By Investment Firm

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Anthony DeMarco

Investment group, Middle West Partners, said Monday it has acquired David Webb Holdings LLC, a storied American jewelry house known for its bold, colorful designs and master craftsmanship. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. It appears that the sale has taken effect. The firm was purchased from Mark Emanuel who acquired David Webb in 2010. Emanuel will retain a minority stake and play an active role in the new company, according to the statement of the sale.