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Change of ownership Altus Uhren Holding AG takes over Glycine

(03/2011) The Altus Uhren Holding AG, will be taking over the long-established watchmaking company Glycine Watch SA from 1 April 2011. The new CEO will be Stephan Lack. He believes in the importance of continuity. The owner of Glycine, Katherina Brechbühler, has decided to hand the company over to a new owner and to alter her career path. The new owner will be the company Altus Uhren Holding AG, based in Muri near Berne. This company is entirely Swiss-owned.

Historically Important Unique Patek Philippe Ref.2419 retailed by Cartier Sold for 0,500

(03/2011) Antiquorum held a highly spirited and extremely successful auction of Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces on Thursday, March 10th in New York totaling ,460,162. The auction of 275 rare and collectible timepieces drew a standing room only crowd, in addition to 301 registered internet bidders and phone bidders from around the world. Aggressive international bidding came from countries such as China, The Russian Federation, Qatar, Canada as well as the United States. Strong prices were achieved resulting in 81% sold by lot and 125 % sold by value.

First auction of the year Antiquorum achieves excellent results in Hong Kong

(02/2011) Antiquorum’s first auction of the year “Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces”, held at the Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong on Saturday 26 February, achieved excellent results totalling HKD 37'337’125. A remarkable 88.5% of the 452 timepieces offered were sold representing 132.47% by value. In addition to the strong in-room presence, the auction enjoyed active Internet bidding, in addition to the many telephone and commission bidders. International interest came from across the globe, including the United States, Spain, Japan, Macao and The Russian Federation.

Last year’s trends confirmed BASELWORLD 2011: Swiss watch industry is in top gear

(02/2011) The Swiss watch industry is in top gear. Just a few weeks before BASELWORLD opens its doors and with a recovery firmly in place, watchmakers, jewellers and suppliers are unveiling their very latest creations. However, while the economic crisis seems well and truly behind us, it is still too early to celebrate. With their understated, modest and sensible designs, this year's timepieces once again bear witness to an authentic savoir-faire that is truly Swiss.

UHR - a smart Swabian idea. Uhren von UHR starts advertising campaign in Germany, Austria and Switzerland

(02/2011) Uhren von UHR are starting an advertising campaign in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, right on time for the major watch trade fairs this spring.  The "Swabian watch brand" is not just placing full-page advertisements in several national print media highlighting its great prices, its advertising concept is also unique and clever.

Dedicated to the world of Hublot Hublot opens in New York on Madison Avenue

(02/2011) Hublot is opening today at 692 Madison Avenue in Manhattan. Nearly 300 square metres - including a mezzanine for a more confidential salon lounge - completely dedicated to the world of Hublot. Our boutique enjoys an ultra-prestigious address, since the premises on 62nd are part of a historic Madison house dating from the 19th Century, and which is situated in a block encompassing the grandest luxury houses.

New Breitling for Bentley chronographs Breitling and Bentley to continue sharing the road

(01/2011) The Swiss watch manufacturer Breitling and the British automobile manufacturer Bentley have renewed the partnership agreement already binding them for almost 10 years. The natural affinities between the two brands that cultivate performance and prestige will lead to the creation of new Breitling for Bentley chronographs featuring a revolutionary look – while Breitling dashboard clocks will continue to equip the models in the Bentley Continental range.

For its boutique in Geneva DFNI assigned the award Best new store 2010 to Tech-Airport

(01/2011) In January 2011, Tech-Airport received from Duty Free News International the Product Award 2010 in the category «Best new store» for its Hour Passion Boutique at Geneva International Airport. Tech-Airport, a company of The Swatch Group Ltd founded in 2004, is specialized in the sale of watches and jewelry in the airport environment.

In the heart of Manhattan Breitling inaugurates its first flagship store

(01/2011) The Breitling watch brand and chronograph specialist has chosen New York to open its first flagship boutique. Located near Fifth Avenue on 57th Street, this three-floor 400m2 (4,500 sq. ft) store features a daring design blending Breitling’s aeronautical heritage with New York pop art tradition.

19 watch exhibitors The Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie enters its third decade

(01/2011) The 21st SIHH from January 17th to 21st 2011 will welcome 19 exhibitors, the same number as in 2010, in 30,000 sq m of floorspace at Palexpo, Geneva. The Beyer Clock and Watch Museum in Zurich will show some eighty of the most significant pieces from its collection, in an exhibition that traces the history of time measurement from the sundial to the twentieth-century wristwatch. A richly illustrated catalogue in French, German and English will accompany the exhibition.

Established partnership with CERTINA CERTINA and the Sauber F1 Team look forward to a new year together

(01/2011) CERTINA and the Sauber F1 Team approach the start of another new year together. The Swiss sportwatch brand has been a partner of the team since 2005. The Premium Partner’s logo presence on the Formula One team’s cars was extended in 2010, and in 2011, the brand’s logos will be displayed on the deflectors in front of the sidepods, as well as once again on the helmet visors of both drivers. Plus, CERTINA will kit out drivers Kamui Kobayashi (JP) and Sergio Pérez (MX) and the whole race team with its sporty and precise timepieces.

A highly cultivated man Passing of Mr Claude-Daniel Proellochs

(01/2011) The Management of Vacheron Constantin learned of the sad news of the death of  Mr Claude-Daniel Proellochs on January 8th, following an illness. The funeral will take place on Wednesday January 12th in strict privacy. Mr Proellochs headed Vacheron Constantin for 17 years from November 1st 1988 to December 31st 2005, when he retired.

New watch designs even before BASELWORLD Uhren von UHR internationalises Internet presence

(12/2010) The new Internet presence of the watch brand UHR from Baden-Württemberg has gone multi-lingual as of now. In addition to German, the Homepage is now also available in English, French, Spanish and Italian. This will also enable international watch buyers and prospective clients to access watch offers by UHR in their native language. The language version is automatically determined and displayed according to access point.

More than 1800 exhibitors BASELWORLD 2011 in pole position once again

(12/2010) The BASELWORLD 2011 World Watch and Jewellery Show is in the best possible position in the run-up to its start: the industry’s key brands will be presenting their innovations in Basel from 24 to 31 March 2011. The preparatory work for the new halls being built for BASELWORLD 2013 has also been successfully completed.

Six wristwatches of FP Journe sold for 0,500 Superb Results for Antiquorum’s Year End Sale

(12/2010) Antiquorum ‘s December auction of “Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces” in New York totaled a noteworthy ,506,675. A remarkable 83% of the 356 timepieces were sold by lot and 119% sold by value, based on the low estimate. In addition to the many telephone, room, and commission bidders, there were 419 registered internet bidders competing for the sought after timepieces offered in the sale. Bids came in from across the world including from Australia, Italy, China, Hong Kong, United Kingdom and the United States.

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