Accutron Re-introduction Makes A Splash

Accutron re-launched with a bang as an independent brand in 2020, unveiling numerous futuristic designs alongside a swath of historically-inclined, neo-vintage styles. Since its high-profile rebirth, the brand has focused foremost on the latter of these two pillars, eschewing more luxurious aesthetics, seen in collections like its captivatingly modern Spaceview, in favor of the more retro looks embodied by its Legacy collection. The 1960-inspired Legacy 521, released at the start of this year, is one recent example, and Accutron continues on this path with the unveiling of its latest historically focused timepiece, the Legacy 412.

Accutron maintains its legacy as an innovator in the watch making industry and continues to have exclusive technology like no other. The new Accutron electrostatic movements utilize Coulomb’s Law of electrostatic energy by utilizing two electrostatic generators within the movement. The generators in turn create energy that is stored in an accumulator that fuels two motors. One motor that handles the function of the second hand and second motor that specifically handles the hour and minute hand functions.

Just as the original movement was a partnership between the Bulova watch company and the Swiss, the new electrostatic movement is a collaboration with Citizen’s Miyota movement manufacture. This mechanism took over a decade to develop and bring to market and its elegance and engineering do not disappoint.

In part as Accutron works to spread the word about there amazing new timepieces they have forged partnerships with the likes of the Hudson Whiskey Company, La Palina Cigars, and Esterbrook pens. These partnerships have led to introduction of the limited edition La Palina Accutron Spaceview that features a distinct brown accent spaceview dial and comes with a handmade Ecuadorian wood humidor and a dozen La Palina cigars. Only 222 of these special edition watches have been produced and they are going fast. Come into K & Co today and discover more about these amazing feats of engineering.

Rare & Forever Diamonds Change the Diamond Industry

Modernizes the Jewelry Business to Earn Customers Trust and Help Them Buy a Beautiful Diamond at the Counter

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Rare & Forever, a brand of natural diamonds that are hand-selected for their highest quality and consistency, today announced the launch of its new website, designed to bring transparency, authenticity, and trust to diamond buying. Rare & Forever is changing the diamond industry by offering authorized Rare & Forever retail jewelers more accurate, unbiased grading utilizing Artificial Intelligence (A.I.). Rare and Forever leverages a proprietary screening process to identify the Brown, Green, and Milky (BGM) hues that devalue a diamond and detract from its sparkle. 

"Traditional diamond buying has been mystified by inauthentic sales processes, inaccurate and inconsistent grading reports, and a focus on paper versus beauty and quality," said Chris Croteau, Vice President Sales and Marketing at Rare and Forever, a division of RDI Diamonds Inc in New York. "Rare & Forever is changing the approach by providing authorized jewelers with new technology and services that give customers exactly what they want—transparent advice, knowledgeable expertise, and access to the world's most accurately graded diamonds. Our enhanced website makes it easy for buyers to see the unbiased difference A.I. brings to grading and takes the friction out of the consultation process so customers know what they are getting and trust that it is superior to anything they can find on the Internet."

Bringing Authenticity and Trust to Diamond Buying

The diamond industry has long focused customers' attention on the Four Cs of a diamond—color, clarity, cut, and carat weight—represented in confusing grading reports and certificates. Nearly 99 percent of diamonds are graded based on human opinion and reports do not disclose imperfections such as BGM hues that detract from quality. This leads to inconsistent and inaccurate representations, confusing customers and causing mistrust. It also creates a challenge for brick-and-mortar retailers that are often competing against online jewelers selling diamonds based on inaccurate reports.

Rare & Forever shifts the diamond business back to local diamond experts–the businesses customers trust–providing customers access to the highest quality diamonds that are prescreened for imperfections and graded with A.I. technology. Purchasing from a local small business, rather than a large online retailer, enables buyers to view their diamond in person or via a virtual visit, provides diamond education from a knowledgeable, trustworthy source, and establishes a relationship for future jewelry purchases, repairs and cleanings.

Enhanced Rare & Forever Website Tells a New Story At the Counter

The Rare & Forever website reflects this brand new approach to diamond selling, helping consumers gain peace of mind and confidence in their diamond jewelry purchase.

Features of the website include:

  • Expert Consultations
    Consumers can enter their zip codes and be matched with the closest Rare & Forever retailer so they can see the diamonds in person (or through a virtual visit) and benefit from the knowledge and expertise that only a well-qualified, authorized Rare & Forever jeweler can provide.

  • Education--Beyond the 4C's of Grading
    Animation to help consumers understand how A.I. technology is replacing antiquated grading methods, utilized by online sellers.

  • Live Rare Community
    Rare & Forever strives to create a community of new adopters that buy diamonds that are graded based on unbiased innovation. This community will help potential buyers identify idea concepts for proposals and for celebrating life's most important milestones.

Rare & Forever diamonds offer an Upgrade for Life Program that guarantees buyers the value of their purchase and facilitates upgrade purchases. Purchases also come with the satisfaction of knowing Rare & Forever is a proud supporter of Diamonds Do Good, a global nonprofit organization whose mission is supporting programs that develop and empower people in natural diamond communities and sharing these stories of positive impact and C.U.R.E. Childhood Cancer Association.

Whiskey and Watches

First things first what is a Whiskey & Watches event. K & Co determined years ago that the same folks that enjoy a fine time piece also seem to enjoy a well crafted spirit. From this was born the Whiskey & Watches event at K & Co Family Jewelers. Its an evening of learning abut fine timepieces from the experts. Representatives from each of our watch companies will be in store to provide the most up to date information on all th latest watch styles and complications.

Along with all the precision timepices we will have H. Erhmann in house, a world renown expert on Whiskeys and owner of Elixer’s in San Francisco. We will feature tastings from vairous bourbon, single malt, skotch, and japanese whiskeys. So please come on in and join us for a fun evening horology and spirits.

The fun begins at 5:00pm to 9:00pm, in store.