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Hublot watch stolen Bernie Ecclestone: See what people will do for a Hublot

(12/2010) On November 25th, 2010, Bernie Ecclestone was mugged and his Hublot watch stolen from his wrist. The very same day he sent the picture his wife had taken after the assault to Jean-Claude Biver, CEO of Hublot, along with a note: “See what people will do for a Hublot.” Since the two share a certain sense of humor, they soon agreed to turn the incident into an advert. It was to be a strictly one-off shot appearing in the Financial Times and the International Herald Tribune of December 8th and 9th 2010, only.

The Breguet Museum on the upper floor Montres Breguet opens a new embassy in Zurich

(12/2010) On December 9th 2010, Montres Breguet is inaugurating a new boutique on one of Zurich’s most prestigious shopping avenues. After Geneva, Paris, Moscow, New York and Shanghai, to mention but a few, the brand is consolidating its worldwide presence by taking its place on the famous Bahnhofstrasse.

The Art of Fusion Hublot inaugurates its first stand-alone flagship store in China

(11/2010) Hublot hosted the Grand Opening ceremony of its first flagship store in Beijing, China located on prestigious Wangfujing Street. The launch held in the presence of Mr. Jean-Claude Biver, CEO of Hublot, and Mr. Jet Li, internationally acclaimed movie star, Chinese martial arts champion, philanthropist / social sector leader and founder of the One Foundation, Hublot announced Jet Li as another legendary ambassador for its brand, following Diego Maradona, Ayrton Senna’s family and Institute, Manchester United football team and others

Many new workplaces in the U.S. retail environment OMEGA expands boutique network in the USA

(11/2010) Reflecting its strong belief in the resilience of the American economy, Swiss watchmaker OMEGA has announced that it will invest substantially in the USA, opening nine new boutiques in the fourth quarter of 2010 to be followed by around twenty more. Founded in 1848, OMEGA has been dedicated to innovative watchmaking from its beginning – a commitment which has led to the creation of its Co-Axial caliber, generally acknowledged to be one of the world’s best series-produced mechanical watch movements.

Grand Opening Ceremony New Breguet Shenzhen Flagship Store

(11/2010) Nov 13, Shenzhen, a very special and historical day to Breguet China by unveiling the new flagship store in Shenzhen Mix City, the second one in China, after the Shanghai Peace Hotel Boutique. On the occasion of this opening ceremony, a “Tourbillon Exhibition” introducing the largest collection of Tourbillon watches ever shown in Southern China. Unique possibility is offered to all to appreciate 5 antique pocket watches coming directly from Breguet Museum in Paris. Including 2 iconic Tourbillon pieces of 200 years old.

Bringing the Autumn Season Results to CHF 15,922,890 Antiquorum's Auction achieves CHF 7,006,275

(11/2010) Geneva - Antiquorum's weekend sale of « Important Vintage and Modern Timepieces » held on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th of November at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Geneva, realised CHF 7'006'275 with 80% of the lots being sold. This concludes Antiquorum's autumn auction season with a total of CHF 15'922'890. In addition to the 339 online bidders, there was a substantial presence in the room as well as numerous telephone bidders. Attendance came from around the world , including Germany, Italy, the United States, Romania, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, Singapore and Canada.

New partnership with the Singapore Turf Club Longines opens its 3rd Flagship Boutique

(11/2010) The famous Swiss watchmaker Longines, with more than 178 years of non-stop craftsmanship, officially opens its third flagship store at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands (MBS), Singapore, today. The new boutique finds its rightful place inside what is dubbed as Asia’s premium shopping destination. Longines President, Mr Walter von Känel, and Longines Ambassadress of Elegance, Ms Chi Ling Lin, flew in specially to grace the ribbon cutting.

More than sixty flagship boutiques at the world’s best retail addresses OMEGA reopens boutique in Zurich

(11/2010) When the Zurich boutique opened in 2000, it was the first in what was to become OMEGA’s network of corporate flagship stores. At the time, the Swatch Group’s late chairman, Nicolas G. Hayek announced that within ten years, OMEGA would have fifty flagship boutiques at the world’s best retail addresses. OMEGA reached the goal in 2008 and now there are more than sixty.

Long lasting legal battle Swatch wins domain trial in Russia

(11/2010) In a long lasting legal battle before the Court of the Region of Moscow, Swatch has been able to recover the domain name swatch.ru which was owned by a private person in Russia. The judgment rendered on 13 October 2010 represents a precedent in Russian jurisprudence for the fact that up to now, Russian courts had been very reluctant to grant similar claims.

Treatment of exotic animals Geneva Time Exhibition committed to stricter control of supplies of exotic Leather

(10/2010) A Rundschau report broacast on the Swiss German-language channel Schweizer Fernsehen on October 7, denouncing the appalling treatment of exotic animals in certain dubious Asian outlets, has aroused indignant reaction among the watch industry. Along with the 60 brands exhibiting at the second edition of GTE (16-21 january 2011), the organizers of the Independent Watchmaking Fair have reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring better control of supplies of leather from exotic animals.

Attractive, creative boutique concept Tech-Airport heads into Germany

(10/2010) On 1 October, a new «Hour Passion» watch and jewelry retail outlet opened for passengers using the International Terminal at Düsseldorf Airport (Pier C). With this new store, Tech-Airport again proposes its attractive, creative boutique concept – the 29th in its network and the first in Germany – making full use of its expertise in serving the travelling public.

One of the best auction results in Hong Kong Antiquorum auction results in Hong Kong confirm increasing strength of Asian Market

(10/2010) Antiquorum's fall auction of "Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces" held at the Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong on Saturday, October 9, 2010, achieved outstanding results totalling HKD 43'538'750, one of the best auction results in Hong Kong since July 2007. A total of 84 percent of the auction was sold by lot, with 115.54 percent sold by value. The auction room was full and enjoyed a lively and competitive atmosphere, with many lots being sold in the room. International bidding came from across the globe including France, England, Indonesia, Martinique, Switzerland and the United States.

Partnership Agreement Sowind Group & Ermenegildo Zegna

(10/2010) Ermenegildo Zegna, CEO of the Zegna Group, and Gino Macaluso, majority shareholder of Sowind Group, which heads Girard-Perregaux and Jeanrichard, announce a partnership agreement for the design and production of Ermenegildo Zegna Watches. Ermenegildo Zegna will utilise the know-how of the Sowind Group in the design, production and services to develop a specific collection of watches that reflect the tradition, style and values of Ermenegildo Zegna, which are identified fully in the technical and quality parameters of Swiss high end watch making.

The opening of the two first boutiques on the mainland US September marks a milestone for Hublot in United States

(09/2010) Hublot, the Swiss luxury watch brand that brings the “Art of Fusion” and the passion for unexpected combinations and innovation to watchmaking, is proud to announce the opening of its first two boutiques in the continental United States in Boca Raton and Bal Harbour, Florida.

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