Steve Soffa
Soffa (right) at 2010 WSOP event
Born
Detroit, Michigan
Occupation(s)Artist and Designer, founder of Hardcore Watch Co.
Known for2010 World Series of Poker bracelet
Websitestevesoffa.com

Steve Soffa is an American jewelry designer best known for his timepieces that are sold and distributed to Fortune 100 companies.[1]

Biography

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]

2010 WSOP bracelet by Steve Soffa

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

  • 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

  1. ↑ "Blinged out". Cape Gazette. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
  2. ↑ "'CHROME HILL' AT THE NASWA FEATURING ARTISAN WATCHES & JEWELRY FOR THE MOTORCYCLE ENTHUSIAST". The Laconia Daily Sun. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
  3. ↑ "2010 World Series of Poker: Making the Bracelet". heavy.com. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
  4. ↑ "Hardcore Watch Co. Store Opening in Las Vegas". Jckonline.com. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
  5. ↑ "2010 World Series of Poker: Making the Bracelet". PokerNews.com. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
  6. 1 2 "NEW BRACELETS TO BE UNVEILED AT 2010 WSOP". WSOP.com. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
  7. ↑ "Daily ceremonies honor World Series of Poker champions". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
  8. ↑ "Personalized Gold Bracelets to be Awarded at 2010 WSOP". PokerWorks.com. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
  9. ↑ "41ST ANNUAL WORLD SERIES OF POKER KICKS OFF AT RIO". Las Vegas Weekly. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
  10. ↑ "New WSOP Bracelet Model Revealed". PokerStrategy.com. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
  11. ↑ "Women's Poker Hour with Renown Artisan, Steve Soffa". Woman Poker Player Magazine. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
  12. ↑ "A solution to the Ladies' debacle". ESPN.com. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
  13. ↑ "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.
  14. ↑ "Hellebuyck wins Ladies Championship". ESPN.com. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
  15. ↑ "Steve Soffa's Limited Edition Shriekfest Watches". Shriekfest. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
  16. ↑ "SHRIEKFEST TEAMS UP WITH ARTISAN STEVE SOFFA". Hellnotes.com. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
  17. ↑ "Shriekfest watches are back". Scared Stiff Reviews. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
  18. ↑ "Las Vegas High-End Jewelry Designer Debuts Sturgis 75th Anniversary Collection". C&C. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
  19. ↑ "Laconia Motorcycle Week Ready for Rally". Motorcycle-USA.com. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
  20. ↑ "Steve Soffa's Sturgis 75th Anniversary Collection of Watches is Prized All Over Town". Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
  21. ↑ "Artist and Designer Steve Soffa Creates Licensed Commemorative Sturgis 75th Anniversary Timepieces and Jewelry Collectio". TotalMotorcycle.com. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
  22. ↑ "Steve Soffa Hits Sturgis with New 75th Anniversary Items Added to Collection". Retrieved 3 November 2015.
  23. ↑ "ARTIST AND DESIGNER STEVE SOFFA CREATES LICENSED COMMEMORATIVE STURGIS 75TH ANNIVERSARY TIMEPIECES AND JEWELRY COLLECTION". Baggers Magazine. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
  24. ↑ "Artist Creates Sturgis Jewelry". Licensemag.com. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
  25. ↑ "Plans for 92nd Laconia Motorcycle Week rev up". Citizen.com. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
  26. ↑ "Award Winning Jewelry Designer Steve Soffa Takes Show On The Road". Retrieved 4 November 2015.
  27. ↑ "2016 SPONSORS". Cannonball Run Rally. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
  28. ↑ "What Time Is It?". Jacobs Gallery. 12 January 2018. Retrieved 18 January 2018.
  29. ↑ Faulk, Natalie (28 June 2019). "Ran Ilani Wins Event #72 and $419,731". Venetian Poker Room.
  30. ↑ "Master Artisan Steve Soffa Helps Collectors Design Their Own Signature Timepieces and Custom Jewelry". Bikerhotline.com. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
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