Brian LaViolette Foundation Announces the Release of the Islander Journey Watch

After months of planning, thoughtful design adjustments, and the incredible hard work of dozens of skilled craftsmen, the Brian LaViolette Foundation is proud to announce the release of the Islander Journey Watch today.

Photo by Ty Alexander

This unique limited-edition timepiece was made possible through the generosity of Marc Frankel, owner of Island Watch, headquartered in New York. Marc was introduced to the LaViolette Foundation by Green Bay-based watch photographer Ty Alexander, whose personal connection with both families helped bring this meaningful collaboration to life.

Reflecting on the significance of the project, Marc Frankel has stated, "This is the most important project I've ever worked on."

Photo by Ty Alexander

The Islander Journey Watch not only celebrates Brian LaViolette’s legacy but also aims to introduce the Foundation to a global community of watch enthusiasts.

100% of proceeds from this special release will go toward building a new endowment fund for the Brian LaViolette Scholarship, continuing the Foundation’s mission of honoring hard work, community service, and academic achievement.

Photo by Ty Alexander

Each purchase of the Islander Journey Watch will include:

- A copy of the hardcover book *The Journey is The Reward*, which reflects on Brian’s legacy and the Foundation's inspirational mission.

- A custom deck of playing cards, exclusive to this release.

For more details on the watch and its release, be sure to visit the Long Island Watch YouTube Channel

Or their website here. You can also follow them on instagram here https://www.instagram.com/islanderwatch/








A teacher, a chemist and a keen football fan: 8 things to know about Pope Francis

By Sarah Koh of the Straight Times.

As Brian’s Foundation gears up for the 2024 Watch Auction through Christie’s, we are reminded of the 2022 Watch Auction benefiting the Brian LaViolette Foundation. We are still in awe of Pope Francis’s generosity of donating his watch… and it looks like so is the Straight Times in Singapore. Check out number 7!

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/a-teacher-a-chemist-and-a-keen-football-fan-8-things-to-know-about-pope-francis