Companies

91.5 MAGA

Westime

Founded in 1987, Westime is a luxury watch and jewelry retailer based in Southern California that specializes in extraordinary timepieces and certified pre-owned watches.

Website https://westime.com/

Updated Apr 08, 2026

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Strongest Signal

Donations

Sep 14, 2020

Pro-MAGA
8 Weight Impact on the score.
100% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Founder John Simonian Significant Donations to Trump Victory and RNC

Westime founder and CEO John Simonian made substantial financial contributions to Trump Victory and the Republican National Committee (RNC) during the 2020 election cycle, totaling over $100,000.

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Affiliation

May 10, 2023

Neutral
3 Weight Impact on the score.
80% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Southern California Business Community Involvement

Westime is a prominent member of the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce and other local business associations that generally advocate for pro-business, lower-tax policies.

Strongest Pro-MAGA

Donations

Jun 15, 2021

Pro-MAGA
7 Weight Impact on the score.
100% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Contributions to Kevin McCarthy and GOP Leadership

John Simonian has provided financial support to Kevin McCarthy and the Take Back the House 2022 fund, supporting the Republican effort to regain the House majority.

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Neutral
1 (17%)
Not MAGA
0 (0%)

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Affiliation

May 10, 2023

Neutral
3 Weight Impact on the score.
80% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Southern California Business Community Involvement

Westime is a prominent member of the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce and other local business associations that generally advocate for pro-business, lower-tax policies.

Notes: The company participates in local economic development and luxury retail advocacy.

Agent rationale

Membership in traditional business chambers suggests a preference for conservative economic policies, though it is a standard corporate practice.

Sources

  1. LinkedIn (Oct 15, 2025)

    Westime has distinguished itself as the ultimate retail destination... in Southern California.

Leadership alignment

Oct 20, 2022

Pro-MAGA
6 Weight Impact on the score.
95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

CEO Greg Simonian Support for Republican Candidates

Greg Simonian, President of Westime, has a history of donating to Republican candidates and committees, aligning the company's top leadership with conservative political causes.

Notes: Donations include support for the National Republican Congressional Committee.

Agent rationale

The President's consistent donation history to GOP committees reinforces the pro-MAGA/conservative trajectory established by the founder.

Sources

  1. OpenSecrets (Jan 15, 2023)

    Greg Simonian, Westime, contributed to various Republican entities.

Associations & Advocacy

Sep 08, 2022

Pro-MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Exclusive Partnership with Richard Mille

Westime maintains an exclusive partnership as the primary distributor for Richard Mille in the Americas, a brand frequently associated with high-net-worth individuals and figures within the MAGA-aligned business elite.

Notes: Westime operates the Richard Mille boutique in Beverly Hills.

Agent rationale

While luxury retail is often non-partisan, the specific demographic and high-level business networking associated with Richard Mille in the US often overlaps with the donor class supporting the MAGA movement.

Sources

  1. Westime Official Site (Sep 08, 2022)

    New location serves as Richard Mille’s only authorized point of sale for CPO timepieces in the Americas.

Donations

Jun 15, 2021

Pro-MAGA
7 Weight Impact on the score.
100% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Contributions to Kevin McCarthy and GOP Leadership

John Simonian has provided financial support to Kevin McCarthy and the Take Back the House 2022 fund, supporting the Republican effort to regain the House majority.

Notes: McCarthy was a key ally of the MAGA movement during this period.

Agent rationale

Supporting the leadership of the GOP during the post-2020 period indicates a commitment to the party's MAGA-aligned infrastructure.

Sources

  1. FEC.gov (Jun 30, 2021)

    John Simonian, Westime CEO, donated to Take Back the House 2022.

Donations

Sep 14, 2020

Pro-MAGA
8 Weight Impact on the score.
100% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Founder John Simonian Significant Donations to Trump Victory and RNC

Westime founder and CEO John Simonian made substantial financial contributions to Trump Victory and the Republican National Committee (RNC) during the 2020 election cycle, totaling over $100,000.

Notes: FEC records show multiple large-sum transfers to the joint fundraising committee supporting Donald Trump.

Agent rationale

Direct financial support from the founder and top executive of a family-owned business is a high-signal indicator of the entity's political alignment, as the company's resources and leadership are closely linked.

Sources

  1. Federal Election Commission (Dec 31, 2020)

    Contributor: John Simonian; Employer: Westime; Recipient: Trump Victory; Amount: $100,000.

Donations

Oct 12, 2018

Pro-MAGA
6 Weight Impact on the score.
100% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Support for California Republican Party

John Simonian has contributed to the California Republican Party, supporting the state-level infrastructure of the GOP during the Trump administration.

Notes: Donations were made during the peak of the MAGA era's influence on the party.

Agent rationale

State-level GOP support in a deep-blue state like California indicates a strong commitment to the party's platform and candidates.

Sources

  1. FEC (Dec 31, 2018)

    John Simonian; Westime; California Republican Party.