Haute Event: Private Dinner with Zenith Watches at STK New York

On Wednesday evening, Haute Living hosted a private dinner at STK steakhouse in New York City to welcome in Zenith watches Chairman Jean-Frederic Dufour who was in town from Switzerland.
Amongst the intimate group was Tincati Chairman Antonio Tincati, who was in town for the opening of the brand’s U.S. flagship store at 20 East 63rd Street. Mr. Tincati, who has stores all over the world, generously gave each dinner guest a tie from his store. Also present was the famous photographer Roberto Dutesco, Zenith U.S. President Alain Huy, restauranteur Seth Greenberg, and Haute Living Publisher Seth Semilof, who welcomed everyone with Sant Arturo and Forever Young Wines.
During dinner, more than 40 watches from Zenith were showcased ranging from $5,600 to $250,000. Even Swizz Beatz came upstairs to meet Dufour and Tincati and to take a look at the $180,000 Zenith Tourbillon Watch.
A great time was had by all as guests enjoyed the three-course meal that lasted until 11:30 p.m. The evening concluded but not before guests joined together to sing “Happy Birthday” to Paolo Zampolli who was celebrating his birthday the following day.
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