Steve Soffa Explained

Steve Soffa
Birth Place:Detroit, Michigan
Known For:2010 World Series of Poker bracelet
Occupation:Artist and Designer, founder of Hardcore Watch Co.
Homepage: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

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

External links

Notes and References

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

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