Steve Soffa
Steve Soffa | |
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 Soffa (right) at 2010 WSOP event | |
| Born | |
| Occupation(s) | Artist and Designer, founder of Hardcore Watch Co. |
| Known for | 2010 World Series of Poker bracelet |
| Website | stevesoffa.com |
Steve Soffa is an American jewelry designer best known for his timepieces that are sold and distributed to Fortune 100 companies.[1]
Biography[edit]
In 1993, Soffa started his career as a salesman at a branding watch company. A few years later, he was recruited by a Los Angeles Company to build their commemorative watch collection.[2]
On April 23, 2005, Soffa launched Hardcore Watch Company brand at Laughlin River Run, Nevada and in 2008 at Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas.[3][4]
In 2010, Soffa became the official designer for the 2010 World Series of Poker.[5][6][7][8] Designed and manufactured 74 tournament champion bracelets and world champion bracelet.[9][10] Soffa became the first to design and introduce the special women's championship tournament bracelet.[11][12][13][14]
In 2013, Soffa designed custom timepieces and jewelry for 13th year of Shriekfest, film festival and screenplay competition.[15][16][17]
In 2014, Soffa he started a new division focusing on creating one-of-a-kind timepieces and jewelry for collectors who want their own collectibles and heirlooms.[18]
In 2015, he became the official designer for the Sturgis 75th Anniversary Collection[19] of jewelry and watches for Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.[20][21][22][23][24][25][26]
In 2016, Soffa luxury Timepieces was an official sponsor of the world renowned Cannonball Run Rally.[27]
Soffa and Scott Jacobs collaborated on a watch creation called Art and Sole and the most recent piece of artwork that was crafted in the art of time called For Your Eyes Only in 2018.[28] In 2019, Soffa designed the trophy of the DeepStack Championship Event.[29]
Awards[edit]
- In 2008, winner of JCK (Jeweler's Choice Awards) award for best watch design.[6]
- In 2012, Gold Winner at PPAI National Branding Show for best technical design and complication for "Ace of Pain" timepiece (ART720)[30]
- In 2013, Silver award winner at the PPAI National Branding Show in the category of Best Technical Design for "Twisted Love" ART700.
References[edit]
- ^ "Blinged out". Cape Gazette. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
- ^ "'CHROME HILL' AT THE NASWA FEATURING ARTISAN WATCHES & JEWELRY FOR THE MOTORCYCLE ENTHUSIAST". The Laconia Daily Sun. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ^ "2010 World Series of Poker: Making the Bracelet". heavy.com. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
- ^ "Hardcore Watch Co. Store Opening in Las Vegas". Jckonline.com. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ^ "2010 World Series of Poker: Making the Bracelet". PokerNews.com. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ^ a b "NEW BRACELETS TO BE UNVEILED AT 2010 WSOP". WSOP.com. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ^ "Daily ceremonies honor World Series of Poker champions". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ^ "Personalized Gold Bracelets to be Awarded at 2010 WSOP". PokerWorks.com. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ^ "41ST ANNUAL WORLD SERIES OF POKER KICKS OFF AT RIO". Las Vegas Weekly. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
- ^ "New WSOP Bracelet Model Revealed". PokerStrategy.com. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ^ "Women's Poker Hour with Renown Artisan, Steve Soffa". Woman Poker Player Magazine. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ^ "A solution to the Ladies' debacle". ESPN.com. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ^ "Official Bracelet Designer for the World Series of Poker Reaches Agreement with Woman Poker Player Magazine for the Creation of a Luxury Jewelry Collection". Woman Poker Player Magazine. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ^ "Hellebuyck wins Ladies Championship". ESPN.com. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ^ "Steve Soffa's Limited Edition Shriekfest Watches". Shriekfest. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
- ^ "SHRIEKFEST TEAMS UP WITH ARTISAN STEVE SOFFA". Hellnotes.com. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ^ "Shriekfest watches are back". Scared Stiff Reviews. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ^ "Las Vegas High-End Jewelry Designer Debuts Sturgis 75th Anniversary Collection". C&C. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ^ "Laconia Motorcycle Week Ready for Rally". Motorcycle-USA.com. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ^ "Steve Soffa's Sturgis 75th Anniversary Collection of Watches is Prized All Over Town". Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ^ "Artist and Designer Steve Soffa Creates Licensed Commemorative Sturgis 75th Anniversary Timepieces and Jewelry Collectio". TotalMotorcycle.com. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ^ "Steve Soffa Hits Sturgis with New 75th Anniversary Items Added to Collection". Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ^ "ARTIST AND DESIGNER STEVE SOFFA CREATES LICENSED COMMEMORATIVE STURGIS 75TH ANNIVERSARY TIMEPIECES AND JEWELRY COLLECTION". Baggers Magazine. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ^ "Artist Creates Sturgis Jewelry". Licensemag.com. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ^ "Plans for 92nd Laconia Motorcycle Week rev up". Citizen.com. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
- ^ "Award Winning Jewelry Designer Steve Soffa Takes Show On The Road". Retrieved 4 November 2015.
- ^ "2016 SPONSORS". Cannonball Run Rally. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
- ^ "What Time Is It?". Jacobs Gallery. 12 January 2018. Retrieved 18 January 2018.
- ^ Faulk, Natalie (28 June 2019). "Ran Ilani Wins Event #72 and $419,731". Venetian Poker Room.
- ^ "Master Artisan Steve Soffa Helps Collectors Design Their Own Signature Timepieces and Custom Jewelry". Bikerhotline.com. Retrieved 3 November 2015.