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(03/2013) As ARMIN STROM prepares to present its new calibres at Baselworld, the brand is also looking forward to the launch of its new multi-phase international advertising campaign. The objective of the campaign is to present the know-how of the brand in an original manner and with a fresh, accessible tone – one that enables true connoisseurs of fine timepieces to enter the world of ARMIN STROM.
(03/2013) On March 6, 2013, Günter Wiegand, Managing Director of Glashütte Original, presided over the opening of a modern factory in Pforzheim, Germany, for the manufactory’s own production of watch dials. Together with the facility manager, Kurt Müller, Mr Wiegand led guests on a tour of the well-lit rooms, around 1,300 square metres in all.
(03/2013) She is beautiful, feminine, sexy, intelligent and active. As a successful businesswoman, wife and soon-to-be mother, she symbolises the modern 21st century woman. She represents the values dear to Hublot such as independence, character, family and loyalty.
(03/2013) Ulysse Nardin announced the appointment of Benedikt Schlegel On behalf of the Board, with effect from March 1, 2013. Benedikt Schlegel from Movado Group Inc. Movado Group added Ulysse Nardin , over the past seven years, he served as senior vice president of the group and served as the leading brand of the Chief Operating Officer of Europe activities in Switzerland.
(03/2013) Swiss watch manufacturer Oris and the Williams F1 Team have signed a new contract to continue their faithful cooperation in 2013. The Oris logo will appear on the cockpit shoulders and the front wing, as well as on the driver’s gloves, helmets and the team's overalls.
(02/2013) The new building project for MCH Messe Basel was first presented to the public just under seven years ago. After some 22 months' construction work – divided up over three building phases between June 2010 and February 2013 – HRS Real Estate AG, the general contractor responsible for building the complex, handed the new hall over to MCH Basel Exhibition on February 8, 2013, on schedule and according to plan.
(02/2013) The exhibitors at BASELWORLD 2013 are using the opening of the new hall complex in Basel as an opportunity to present their brands on new stands. The exhibiting companies will be integrating their products in a new brand world in order to offer visitors a commensurate experience.
(02/2013) The Swiss watch industry recorded another vintage year in 2012 following its excellent showing in 2011. The value of watch exports rose to 21.4 billion francs last year. This represents an increase of 2.1 billion francs, or +10.9%.
(02/2013) In 2012, the Swatch Group exceeded its eight-billion-franc target for gross sales. In an economic environment that remained extremely nervous, the Group increased gross sales by 14.0% to CHF 8 143 million, one billion more than in 2011.
(01/2013) The new three year partnership will see Tissot become the 'Official Timekeeper of the RBS 6 Nations Championship' from 2013 to 2015. In the frantic, high intensity environment of international rugby, where timing is everything, Tissot will work with the RBS 6 Nations on the provision of live on-screen match timing graphics to its Championship broadcast partners.
(01/2013) The FEI and Longines have today formalised a partnership that sees the Swiss watchmaker become the FEI’s first Top Partner in a record multi-million Euro deal. The agreement is worth a nine-digit Euro sum over the next 10 years.
(01/2013) The Swatch Group Ltd. in Biel/Bienne acquires 100% of the shares of the US company HW Holdings Inc., owner of Harry Winston Inc., 718 Fifth Avenue, New York 0019 (NY). The Swatch Group Ltd. acquires the brand and all the activities related to jewelry and watches, including the 535 employees worldwide and the production company in Geneva (Switzerland).
(12/2012) The exceptional amount of preparatory work involved in BASELWORLD 2013 dwarfs everything that has gone before. In an endeavour to satisfy all the needs and aspirations of the full range of exhibiting companies, the show management has conducted countless discussions over the past two years.
(12/2012) In just a few years, Breitling has inaugurated nearly 30 boutiques around the world, the goal being to consolidate its presence and raise its profile on individual markets, by offering consumers venues that perfectly reflect the brand universe.
(12/2012) The work on completing the new hall complex for the Basel Exhibition is running on schedule. The Watch and Jewellery Show BASELWORLD will be opening its doors punctually, as planned, on April 25, 2013. At the moment, the facade is being mounted and the interior fittings installed in what is now Europe's most modern exhibition infrastructure.
(11/2012) Breitling has chosen David Beckham as the face of its Transocean Chronograph Unitime worldtimer watch. The new campaign establishes a long-term partnership between the innovative and historic Swiss brand and one of the world's most celebrated icons.
(11/2012) On 10 November 2012, two limited-edition watches made by A. Lange & Söhne in the years 1996 and 2000 changed hands. One watch enthusiast from Europe bid 248,000 euros for a TOURBILLON "Pour le Mérite" in platinum. Only 50 copies of this exceptional timepiece were made in the platinum version between 1994 and 1998.
(10/2012) Under the motto „Glashütte Original on Growth Path“, the Saxon watchmaker invited media and business representatives along with partners and friends of the company to an official opening ceremony, held in the atrium of the Manufactory.
(10/2012) Claude Greisler, Director and Chief Designer at ARMIN STROM Manufacture and his counterpart, Dave O’Neill from the Marussia F1 Team, share their experiences of operating in highly technical and precise industries.
(09/2012) It is in Saint-Imier, the village where Longines was founded, that the company chose to celebrate its 180th anniversary this Thursday. To mark the occasion, 180 celebrity guests, local politicians, representatives of the Swatch Group and journalists listened to a welcome address.
(09/2012) The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and MCH Swiss Exhibition (Basel) Ltd. have today signed the contracts for the long-term presence of Hong Kong's exhibitors at the Watch and Jewellery Show BASELWORLD. The impressive participation of Hong Kong in its own pavilion at BASELWORLD has thus been secured for a further five years.
(08/2012) The Biel-based Watch Manufacture, ARMIN STROM, is introducing a new logo at the beginning of September. It clearly and unambiguously symbolizes the company’s new orientation established in 2009. Since moving to its new headquarters in 2009, ARMIN STROM calibres are being wholly produced, decorated, galvanised and subsequently assembled in-house.
(08/2012) Associated with Breitling for the eighth consecutive year, the "star pilot" appears in a new advertising campaign in the company of the famous Navitimer. From his earliest childhood, John Travolta has always had two dreams: to fly every day and to wear a Navitimer – the cult model among aviation enthusiasts and professionals.
(08/2012) TAG Heuer embarks in the most thrilling adventure, partnering the mighty ORACLE TEAM USA, the 34th America’s Cup defending champions. To pay tribute to this partnership, TAG Heuer introduces the new Aquaracer 500M series.
(08/2012) Are you ready to go surfing? New Hublot website set to spawn copycats. In addition to its usual functions, the website also incorporates a number of innovative features offering brand new experiences to the world of luxury watchmaking. First, the guiding principle behind the tool's development can be summed up very simply: The customer is everything.
(08/2012) Seven emerging talents have finished their watchmaking studies at the Lange Watchmaking School with the best average grade in the past ten years. On 23 July 2012, they received their school certificates in Glashütte. Linda Feine (Dresden), Elisa Karsch (Glashütte), Pia Poprawa (Freiberg), Rosalie Stein (Dresden), Tanja Ziesche (Pirna), Margit Zöllner (Ittlingen near Heilbronn) and Steve Delling (Obernaundorf), these are this year’s successful graduates of the Lange Watchmaking School.
(07/2012) The Swatch Group, with its 19 brands, grew by +14.4%, generating gross sales of CHF 3 847 million in the first half of 2012. Again, this very positive, continued growth spanned all major regions and price segments. Key contributory factors included a combination of strong brands and expansion of the distribution and retail network, as well as the good performance of the Production segment, which posted a +23.2% jump in gross sales.
(07/2012) The task for the participants of the F. A. Lange Excellence Award 2012: To discover the art of fine watchmaking with curiosity and enthusiasm. Eight young watchmakers from Austria, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and the USA line up for the 10,000 euros prize money. In return, they have to construct a date display on the basis of an ETA 6498 movement. A. Lange & Söhne is sponsoring the award for the third time in a row.
(07/2012) The much-discussed demographic transformation in Europe is causing a shortage of up-and-coming staff in many spheres. Increasingly, it is driving young people intoservice-sector jobs. Yet it is precisely the manual trades that are a goldmine.
(05/2012) A very special unique piece of A. Lange & Söhne has found a new owner at the 85th watch auction of the renowned auction house Dr. Crott on 12th May 2012 in Frankfurt: a TOURBILLON “Pour le Mérite” with a reduced platinum case and a black dial that was sold in 1996.
(05/2012) The specialist in chronographs and instruments for professionals signed a long-term partnership agreement on May 10th with the International Air Sports Federation (FAI). This is the logical culmination of a long and distinguished history intimately bound up with the conquest of the skies.
(04/2012) Maurice Lacroix has already had several successes in the red dot design award, one of the world’s most distinguished design competitions, with its superlative and innovative designs. On the occasion of the “red dot award product design: 2012”, the two Masterpiece models, Roue Carrée Seconde and Double Rétrograde, were awarded the “red dot winner 2012” seal of quality for excellence in design, by a jury of top-class experts.
(04/2012) The boutique, with more than 400 square meters of floor space, offers two spacious levels of sales and presentation areas. The extensive range includes OMEGA’s Constellation, Seamaster, Speedmaster and De Ville watch lines along with exclusive timepieces that are available only in flagship stores.
(04/2012) The boutique, with more than 400 square meters of floor space, offers two spacious levels of sales and presentation areas. The extensive range includes OMEGA’s Constellation, Seamaster, Speedmaster and De Ville watch lines along with exclusive timepieces that are available only in flagship stores.
(03/2012) TAG Heuer is taking industrial integration further: it is doubling its mechanical chronograph movement manufacturing capacity by building a new site in Chevenez (Canton of Jura) which will create 100 jobs and be operational by the end of 2013.
(03/2012) BASELWORLD 2012 closed its doors today after eight highly successful days. With 104,300 (+1% / 2011) professional visitors from all the different continents, the show recorded a top-notch result once again. The exhibitors declared themselves to be highly satisfied with the course of business and with the media presence: 3,320 journalists (+9%) marks a new record. And now the completely revamped BASELWORLD 2013 World Watch and Jewellery Show next spring is being eagerly awaited.
(03/2012) The world's biggest and most important show for the watch and jewellery industry, BASELWORLD, is opening its doors on Thursday, March 8, 2012 in Basel. With a surface area of 160,000 m2, BASELWORLD 2012 is the biggest exhibition staged in Switzerland. The innovations and trends presented at BASELWORLD confirm its position as the globally leading show for the watch and jewellery industry.
(02/2012) The Williams F1 Team and the Swiss Watch manufacturer Oris have signed a new contract to continue the faithful cooperation in 2012. The Oris Logo will appear on the front wing pillars, as well as on the gloves and the overalls of the team.
(02/2012) GAC Pindar is a partnership between the globally active GAC logistics and shipping company and the Extreme Sailing Team Pindar. Its home port is Southampton in England. The independent GAC Pindar Sailing Team has already ranked among the world leaders since 1980, and by supporting the team, Armin Strom is further strengthening its involvement in racing sports.
(02/2012) The Swatch Group is planning new buildings for Swatch and Omega and a renovation and redesign of existing buildings at its premises on Rue Jakob Stämpfli in Biel / Bienne. Under the project lead of Hayek Engineering construction is set to begin in November of 2012.
(01/2012) In 2011, despite a difficult economic environment, the Swatch Group remained on record course. The Group reached the seven billion milestone for the first time, and generated gross sales of CHF 7 143 million, an increase of +21.7% at constant rates in comparison to 2010.
(12/2011) A. Lange & Söhne has extended for four more years its sponsorship agreement with the Dresden State Art Collections (Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden). The Saxon brand with its rich tradition has provided support to the world famous institution since 2006.
(12/2011) Following the acquisition of a majority shareholding by DKSH in the Maurice Lacroix Group in summer 2011, the expectations of overproportional growth in sales, particularly in the Asia region, have been fulfilled.
(12/2011) The Breguet Museum has acquired an extremely prestigious watch, made in 1808 for a dignitary of the Ottoman Empire, for the sum of CHF 650,000. This represents a record bid for a Turkish-style Breguet watch, and also a record for a pocket-watch auctioned on the youthful inland China market.
(12/2011) On Thursday 15th December, in the Metallurgy department of the Hublot Manufacture in Nyon, Jean-Claude Biver, Hublot's CEO, and Andreas Mortensen, a Professor at EFPL (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne) unveiled a range of brand new alloys which are set to revolutionise the characteristics of precious materials and may also pave the way for new alloys to be used in the high-tech industry.
(12/2011) For about 20-30 years, Swatch has been the supplier of mechanical movements and their components for most of the Swiss watch industry. Despite its historical relationship, Swatch would like to reduce deliveries of calibers and assortments.
(12/2011) Breguet has given its Vienna boutique a complete makeover, almost ten years after it first opened. The design has evolved considerably in step with an extremely avantgarde horological concept. Interactive themed films also enliven the spacious premises now spread over 190 m2 and which were officially opened on December 6th.
(12/2011) Fine watchmaker Christophe Claret is pleased to announce its partnership with the Casino de Monte-Carlo. This cooperative effort between the master watchmaker of Le Locle, Switzerland and the legendary casino in Monaco will be marked by a glittering celebration on December 9th and 10th 2011. A major roulette tournament event is being arranged by the famous gaming house, long a landmark as famous for its history and clientele – past and present –as for its Belle Epoque architecture.
(12/2011) Buyers and sellers of high-quality watches now have a committed auction partner and personal service provider in the form of ChronoAuction.com. At ChronoAuction.com, watch lovers and collectors can buy or sell their favourite models via an online auction, securely and globally. This service is also suitable for watch dealers, either as bidders or sellers.
(11/2011) One of the most complete collections of Swatch watches in the world, which reflects the outstanding story of Swatch, was sold at a historical amount of HK$ 51’707’500. The Blum Collection was assembled over many years by Swiss businessman Peter Blum and his wife Linda, passionate collectors of Swatch watches since the brand’s early days.
(11/2011) For his Flagship Store inaugurated on November 24th, the entrepreneur had spotted a truly monumental rock. On November 10, 2011, the operation was launched. With the authorisation of local authorities, Michel Jordi and his team firmly secured the gigantic "Swiss Icon Rock" found in Gletsch in the Valais region. It was subsequently winched by helicopter and engraved with the brand's name, prior to being transported to Zurich to grace the first JORDI Swiss Icon shop.
(11/2011) Known in the watch industry as Mr. David Gouten, David Goutenmacher, is a prominent figure in the watchmaking industry and has extensive experience and knowledge, as well as strong management expertise within the high-end watchmaking segment.
(11/2011) The process aimed at strengthening the Swiss made label for watches has entered a new phase with the decision by the Legal Affairs Commission of the National Council to approve the Swissness project and propose that at least 60% of the cost price of industrial products must be made in Switzerland.
(11/2011) With a grand total of 239 points out of a possible 300, the watch manufactory from Saxony once again stands head and shoulders above all other German luxury brands and ranks – like in 2007 and 2009 – before the automobile manufacturers Maybach (211) and Porsche (195) as well as various furniture, timepieces, jewellery, and fashion brands.
(11/2011) Eterna announces the appointment effective today of Patrick Kury, 40, as CEO pro tem of Eterna and Porsche Design Timepieces. Swiss-born, Patrick Kury has accumulated considerable watch-industry experience, not least as Eterna's Chief Technology Officer since 2005. He has also served as Deputy Executive Director since 2008. His contributions include the Eterna Spherodrive technology, the ball-bearing mounted mainspring barrel patented in 2006.
(11/2011) France's biggest auction house ,Artcurial, presents 250 unique watches and clocks, covering nearly 180 years of Jaeger-LeCoultre history. The sale, entitled the "Jaeger-LeCoultre Unique Auction", will constitute the richest collection of Jaeger-LeCoultre timepieces ever sold at auction.
(11/2011) After opening around forty boutiques in just 4 years in locations such as the Place Vendôme, Beverly Hills, Madison Avenue, Ginza, Cannes, Moscow, Shanghai and Bejing, Hublot is continuing its fantastic expansion into the world's most prestigious locations by opening a boutique in Gstaad. It will open its doors with its Genevan partner and long-time friend Benoit de Gorski in mid-December, in a prime location in the middle of the main pedestrian route through the village.
(11/2011) A true integration of tradition and elegance was witnessed as esteemed Swiss watchmaking brand Longines entered into a strategic business partnership with the dynamic Meydan Group, wherein Longines will be the official timekeeper for all the equine events being held by Meydan. The long-term partnership between the two renowned giants of the equestrian world was unveiled at a recently held press conference in Dubai in the presence of the Chairwoman of the Board of Directors Swatch Group Ltd Ms. Nayla Hayek and the Chairman and CEO of Meydan Group, Mr. Saeed H Al Tayer.
(10/2011) The Biel-based Manufacture is now extending its association with its Formula 1 sponsorship partner, Virgin, to its airline. An exhibition in Virgin Atlantic’s Clubhouse at London Heathrow signals the launch.
(10/2011) Cindy Crawford is guest of honor at Moscow's Pashkov House On the 5th of October at the Pashkov House in Moscow, a gala cocktail event celebrated the opening of OMEGA's new-look boutique at GUM. OMEGA president Stephen Urquhart was joined by his brand's longest-serving ambassador, supermodel Cindy Crawford.
(10/2011) The founder and eponym of the Biel-based Manufacture will retire from active business this autumn. The Company is proud to carry on the spirit of the pioneer and his luxury watchmaking tradition into the future. Armin Strom will continue to act as an advisor.
(10/2011) Antiquorum's September auction of Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces totaled 2,792,050 US-Dollar. The auction of 319 collectible timepieces attracted 353 registered internet and phone bidders from around the world. International bidding came from countries such as Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, the Russian Federation, the Netherlands, Canada and the United States. Strong prices were achieved resulting in 78% sold by lot and 119 % sold by value.
(09/2011) A new Financial Director was appointed as part of the majority take-over of Maurice Lacroix by DKSH on 1 July 2011. As a member of the executive board, Philipp von Büren (36) took over responsibility for the financial division on 1 October 2011 from Stefan Wüest (47), who will be leaving the company at the beginning of 2012, after eight years.
(09/2011) To celebrate this significant step of business development, the brand held a grand opening for its first boutique in Hong Kong on 15 September 2011. Among the numerous guests many watch aficionados followed the invitation to share the craftsmanship, precision and above all, the passion that goes into the timepieces bearing the signature “A. Lange & Söhne”.
(09/2011) “Not my first love affair” is the watch manufacturer’s powerful new campaign slogan, which transforms the positioning of the Biel timekeepers from ‘exclusive luxury watches’ into ‘ambassadors of style and maturity’.
(09/2011) Vacheron Constantin is reinforcing its international presence with the opening of its first boutique in the United States, located in New York City. This is the brand’s 28th boutique worldwide. The new opening marks another step forward in the brand’s worldwide expansion, further strengthening ties first established with North America in 1832.
(08/2011) Universo Ltd., a company of The Swatch Group Ltd., and Energizer Ltd., both in La Chaux-de-Fonds (Switzerland) signed a contract on August 10, 2011, for the acquisition of buildings and land on rue Louis-Joseph Chevrolet 43 in La Chaux-de-Fonds. The handover will take place on November 1, 2011. In addition, The Swatch Group Ltd. will initially employ some 40 former employees of Energizer Ltd.
(08/2011) Montres Breguet confirms its attachment to China by opening two new boutiques. The first covers 90m2 at the heart of the prestigious Scitech Plaza complex in Beijing; while the second 220m2 store is located in the city of Ningbo, to the south of Shanghai.
(07/2011) The global leader in the watch industry, with its 19 brands, grew by a strong +24.2% at constant rates and on a comparative basis, generating gross sales of CHF 3 362 million in the first half of 2011. This very positive growth spanned all major regions and all price segments.
(07/2011) Following the clear recovery of 2010, watch exports continued to grow in the first half of 2011. Their value after six months stood at 8.7 billion francs, an increase of 19.3% compared to the first half of 2010. Last year’s level was therefore surpassed by more than 1.4 billion francs. This strong increase placed the sector above the benchmark result of 2008.
(07/2011) In June, space craft Soyuz TMA-02M started its trip to space from the space port in Baikonkur, Kasachstan with the three astronauts Mike Fossum (USA), Sergei Volkov (RU) und Satosho Furkawa (JP) on board. Since then the 28th ISS Crew operates in different science experiments and takes care of the maintenance and repair of the ISS.
(07/2011) The 14th FINA World Championships are scheduled for July 16–31, 2011 in Shanghai, China at the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center. The 2011 World Championships will again feature the 5 aquatics disciplines: swimming, water polo, diving, open water swimming, and synchronized swimming. Portions of these championships will most likely serve as part of the qualifying for the 2012 Summer Olympics.
(07/2011) Supplier Swatch Group is to reduce its shipments of movements from 1 January 2012, with the blessing of the Competition Commission. Independent brands are furious. "What exactly is the Competition Commission for, apart from favouring monopolies?" Frédérique Constant CEO Peter Stas was openly angry following the decision of the Competition Commission (Comco) to authorise the Swatch Group to lower its shipments of movements (-15%), and assortments(-5%) to third companies.
(07/2011) OMEGA, the Swiss maker of prestige watches, and The PGA of America, today announced a far-reaching strategic marketing and sponsorship agreement that will carry through 2016. The five-year agreement, which provides for multiple “Official Timekeeper” designation, marks a major breakthrough for OMEGA in the sport of golf in the United States.
(06/2011) Longines, a Swiss brand with a long tradition in watchmaking, is the new title sponsor of the Grosser Preis von Baden, Germany’s most prestigious and internationally renowned flat race. As part of the multi-year agreement, Longines will also act as the official timekeeper at the Iffezheim/Baden-Baden racecourse.
(06/2011) A Grand Complication pocket watch in 20-carat gold by Vacheron Constantin having belonged to the collector James Ward Packard fetched the sum of 1,800,000 USD – three times its already high estimate – at the Christie’s auction. The auction held by Christie’s in New York confirmed Vacheron Constantin’s strong appeal to international collectors.
(06/2011) OMEGA opened the newest member of its flagship boutique network at the popular Aventura Mall near Miami. The 888-square-foot OMEGA Boutique offers the brand’s entire product palette. The opening was celebrated with a dinner at the Soho Beach House in the company of OMEGA President Stephen Urquhart who was joined by members of the press and invited guests from the Miami area.
(06/2011) Watch aficionados came together on June 8th for Antiquorum's summer sale of Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces, which totaled a remarkable ,500,075. The all-day sale held in Antiquorum's New York City auction room featured an exceptional collection of 351 luxury timepieces, of which 118% were sold by value. Competitive bidding for the auction came from Taiwan, Hong Kong, the Russian Federation, Belgium and Indonesia, as well as the United States.
(06/2011) Jaeger-LeCoultre, the high-end Swiss watch brand with state-of-the-art watchmaking technology and the tradition of 178 years, held the Avenuel Boutique Grand Opening Event and introduced new timepieces for 2011 at Dynasty Hall, Hotel Shilla on June 8, 2011. The event began with a gallery-type exhibition of products, followed by CEO Jérôme Lambert remarks, videos on the brand history and products, a fashion show, dinner and performances.
(06/2011) After the launch of A. Lange & Söhne shops in Dresden, Shanghai, Tokyo and Seoul, the exclusive German watch brand now opens its fifth boutique, in Hong Kong. Watch connoisseurs in the metropolitan area as well as China can now experience the works of art bearing the quality seal “Made in Germany” in Asia’s major luxury hub.
(06/2011) TAG Heuer Continental Europe branch and LVMH Watch & Jewelry Central Europe GmbH are getting a new management. Jean-François Hartwig is taking over from Christophe Artaux as Managing Director of TAG Heuer Continental Europe and LVMH Watch & Jewelry Central Europe GmbH.
(05/2011) Antiquorum's May auction of "Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces", held on Sunday, May 16 at the Geneva Mandarin Oriental, totaled 7,675,999 CHF, with 80% of the lots sold. This brought the total of Antiquorum's spring sales to 14,133,936 CHF. In addition to strong in-room attendance, there were many telephone and Internet bidders, with international participation coming from Hong Kong, Singapore, The Netherlands, Belarus, China and Japan. The top lot of the auction was the unique and exceptional Vacheron & Constantin "30 days, Constant Force" clock made in 1933 (lot 579). This Art Deco masterwork brought an impressive CHF 242,500.
(05/2011) The Swatch Group Ltd and Saleh Mohammad Alzouman Sons Co. Ltd. (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) announced that The Swatch Group Ltd through its affiliate Technocorp Holding Ltd has taken a 33.3% participation of the total share capital of 60 million Saudi Riyals of the Alzouman General Trading Co. Ltd. in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia).
(05/2011) Antiquorum, the world's premier watch auctioneer, looks forward to its June 8th sale of "Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces" at their US headquarters in New York City. Following the sale of a unique Patek Philippe minute-repeater earlier this year, Antiquorum continues to offer exceptional and unique watches from the world's most important manufactures. In the June auction Antiquorum will offer two unique watches, an Audemars Piguet Grande Complication and a Vacheron Constantin platinum minute-repeating perpetual calendar wristwatch. Pre-sale previews will be held in Los Angeles, Singapore, Shanghai, Hong Kong and New York.
(05/2011) To celebrate the 165th anniversary of the founding of the fine watchmaking industry in Saxony by Ferdinand A. Lange, the traditional Saxon watch manufactory last year initiated the “F. A. Lange Scholarship & Watchmaking Excellence Award” project. The company was keen in its anniversary year to make a contribution towards the promotion of young talents in the field of watchmaking.
(05/2011) 2011 marks the beginning of a new chapter in the history of the Swiss Maison d’Horlogerie, which was founded in 1830. Aware of the goodwill the company elicits, Baume & Mercier will naturally focus its image today on the ideas of conviviality and authenticity, two concepts which are part of a genuine way of life.
(05/2011) In pursuit of its expansion policy, Tech-Airport, a company of The Swatch Group Ltd – in collaboration with Swatch Group Italia – has opened a new boutique in Italy, operational as from April 28, 2011. Favorably located in the Schengen Area, in Venice’s Marco Polo Airport, this sublime ring-shaped retail space of about 80 m2 presents travelers with a range of successful watch brands including Longines, Rado, Tissot, Hamilton, ck watch & jewelry, Swatch and Flik Flak.
(05/2011) Audemars Piguet becomes the partner of the first edition of Spa Classic which will take place on 27, 28 and 29 May on one of the most prestigious race tracks in the world. The Manufacture has seized this opportunity to reinforce its presence in the world of classic car races. Guided since 1875 by the values which inspire its philosophy, excellence and audacity, Audemars Piguet has chosen to become main co-sponsor and official timekeeper of the first edition of Spa Classic.
(05/2011) Considering the development of the industrial and commercial activities of the Group in Switzerland as well as abroad, the Board of Directors of Rolex has decided to update the structures of the Company. Within this scope, Gian Riccardo Marini, until now Managing Director of Rolex Italia SpA, has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Rolex SA, in replacement of Bruno Meier whose commitment over the last years has been valued by the Board of Directors.
(04/2011) Rolf W. Schnyder, president and CEO of Ulysse Nardin, passed away unexpectedly on April 14th, 2011. The Extraordinary General Meeting of the traditional Swiss watch manufacture elected the new company management on 27th April: Chai Schnyder is to take up the office of president of the Board of Directors. The widow of Rolf W. Schnyder holds a Master of Science in Manufacturing Engineering (Queen's University Belfast, United Kingdom).
(04/2011) The image film from the Porsche Design Group has reaped international recognition once again. The jury at the World Media Festival 2011 awarded the Intermedia Globe in Gold to the film entitled "Form and Function - The Battle", launched last year. The unusual staging of the design duel won the "Public Relations: Company Philosophy and Portrait" category, against a total of 60 competitors from more than 30 countries. The official award ceremony will take place on 18th May in Hamburg.
(04/2011) This year’s BASELWORLD will go down in history as a spectacular highlight. The World Watch and Jewellery Show closed its doors today after eight highly successful days. The exhibitors were particularly satisfied, with 103,200 visitors (+2.5% / 2010) and outstanding sales. The innovations and trends presented underlined BASELWORLD’s key global position as the leading show for the watch and jewellery industry.
(03/2011) For the 80th anniversary of the Reverso, Jaeger-LeCoultre has the pleasure to annouce its sponsorship of a new segment in CNN's program Backstory, “The Revealer”. Starting March 24th, on a bi-monthly basis, “The Revealer”, presented by Michael Holmes, “Backstory” host, covering the hidden side of a much loved, internationally renowned place, object or story.
(03/2011) Antiquorum's March auction of "Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces", held at the Mandarin Oriental in Geneva on Sunday, March 27, closed with the outstanding result of CHF 6,457,937. Of the 564 timepieces offered, a remarkable 83 % was sold, representing 138.5% by value. The auction enjoyed strong Internet bidding in addition to the many telephone and commission bidders. International participation came from Japan, the Netherlands, China, Hong Kong, Turkey and the Russian Federation.
(03/2011) The World Watch and Jewellery Show, BASELWORLD, is being staged from March 24-31, 2011 in Basel, and Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter will be opening the show. The presence of India’s Trade Minister, Anand Sharma, underlines the global importance of this event. For the 1892 exhibiting companies and some 100,000 professional visitors from all the different continents, BASELWORLD 2011 constitutes the most significant industry rendezvous of the year.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.