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New press officer at NOMOS: Ute Fischer-Graf

(01/2009) NOMOS Glashütte is constantly growing and with it, the amount of work. Therefore, the PR department needed to be strengthened. Ute Fischer-Graf – the new press officer at NOMOS – is a thoroughbred journalist. She was born in Dresden, has deep roots in her Saxon homeland and she most recently worked at ProSieben in Munich.

Luxury watch manufacturers Ebel and Zenith dismiss employees

(01/2009) The economic crisis has an ever increasing impact on the watch industry. On 27 January 2008, the watch manufacturers Ebel and Zenith from western Switzerland have announced the dismissal of a total of approximately 50 employees. Zenith and Ebel´s reduction of staff is likely to be only the beginning of a whole series of dismissals in the watch industry.

Markets have collapsed Montres Villemont files for bankruptcy

(01/2009) The commercial crisis also takes its toll on timepiece industry. The watch manufacturer Villemont SA from Vernie in Switzerland is the first casualty. The company with 14 employees had to turn over their financial statements to the Geneva commercial court and declare bankruptcy. The main reason for the insolvency is that the company's most important markets in Asia and Eastern Europe have collapsed.

Express Growth: bruno banani

(01/2009) According to the current survey "Outfit 6" in the SPIEGEL, bruno banani is Germany´s fastest growing lifestyle brand. Thus, it already has become a real insider tip for watch enthusiasts and the watch industry. The coolness factor of bruno banani and the unconventional design attracts mainly young people and those who feel young at heart.

Asian Company Takes Over Milus International SA

(01/2009) Already in October 2008, Chow Tai Fook acquired Milus International SA. The manufacturer of watches was part of the Peace Mark Group since 2002. Last month, the former owner was placed under provisional liquidation. For the Chow Tai Fook Group based in Hong Kong (CTF Group) the acquisition of Milus is the unique opportunity to complement its portfolio of luxury products with a well-established and luxury watch brand.

Movado Group is mourning the passing of Gedalio Grinberg

(01/2009) Gedalio “Gerry” Grinberg died on January 4, 2009 at age 77. Grinberg was founder and chairman of the Board of the Movado group. He came to the United States in 1960 after Castro's takeover where he became the exclusive distributor for Piaget and Corum watches in America and founded the North American Watch Company, which today is known as Movado Group.

Katrin Roth joins Maurice Lacroix

(12/2008) Katrin Roth has joined the watch manufacturer Maurice Lacroix in Zurich as International PR & sponsorship manager. Among other duties, the 33-year-old has been assigned with the establishment of an international PR network in a total of 60 countries where the luxury brand is marketed.

Bruno Maier to be new CEO of Rolex

(12/2008) Bruno Maier, who was finance director of Rolex since 2006, takes over as CEO of the Swiss company. The company spokeswoman Dominique Tadion confirmed that to the newspaper Neue Zürcher Zeitung this weekend. Meier has been employed at Rolex since 2005. The 54-year-old previously ran the Swiss branch of Deutsche Bank in Geneva and was member of the board of directors of German stock exchange. Apparently, the board of directors of Rolex was of the opinion that they needed a good number-cruncher now to get a handle on the costs again.

The HUBLOT Boutique opens in Geneva

(12/2008) Today, in Geneva, the world capital of watchmaking, Hublot opened its first dedicated boutique in Switzerland. At the heart of the leading luxury brands area, Hublot will present its entire exclusive collection. After inaugurating its first world boutique in the rue St-Honoré in Paris in 2007, this year the brand celebrates Christmas on home ground!

A. LANGE & SÖHNE opens store in Tokyo

(10/2008) Since the market launch in 1995 the handcrafted timepieces of A. Lange & Söhne have enjoyed increasing popularity with Japan’s sophisticated watch aficionados and collectors. They are well aware of the level of craftsmanship, precision and – above all – passion for watchmaking that is reflected in the “A. Lange & Söhne” signature. However, it is a long way from Tokyo to the idyllic watchmaking town of Glashütte, not far from the gates Saxony’s baroque capital Dresden.

Exclusive watch brand from Saxony A. Lange & Söhne takes on the 500th employee

(07/2008) 19-year-old Nadine Görgl starts work today for Lange Uhren GmbH, making her the 500th employee to be taken on by the company. She also did her watchmaking apprenticeship in Glashütte and will be working in the final adjustment section of this traditional manufactory. She starts work for the exclusive watch brand from Saxony along with eleven other talented young watchmakers, of which seven are graduates of the company's in-house Watchmaking School.

(03/2008) While very few Manufactures can lay claim to a century and a half of horological passion, this venerable age is being celebrated at Vulcain to the sound of innovation, energy and fine workmanship. The limited editions released to mark the occasion are complemented by the emergence of resolutely sporting new collections. Setting the crowning touch to this important jubilee, Vulcain publishes a book providing a wealth of information and retracing its 150 years of history.

First single-brand shop Grand Opening of New Hublot Shop in Plaza 66 of Shanghai

(02/2008) Swiss watch brand, Hublot, boldly ushered its first single-brand shop in Asia Pacific region to Plaza 66 of Shanghai. The grand opening ceremony was held at its new shop in the evening of February 18 2008 whereas the Private Dinner held at the Bund Ballroom of Hyatt on the Bund in Shanghai at night also received tremendous support from over 100 guests, including glamorous celebrities and socialites such as Mr Donnie Yan, the contemporary action movie star.

On the eve of its 175th anniversary, Jaeger-LeCoultre continues to extend within its natural environment

(02/2008) Jaeger-LeCoultre, a key economic player in the Vallée de Joux, is announcing the largest extension in its history. The site of the Manufacture, currently spread over 16,000 square metres, will be enlarged by a further 9000 square metres by the year 2010. Loyal to its historical roots within an exceptional natural setting nestling between lake and forests on the outskirts of Le Sentier, the watch Manufacture has chosen to pursue its development within the brand’s historical cradle, to which the new building will be linked by astutely designed architectural elements.

Prix Suisse de la campagne horlogère 2007 Girard-Perregaux communication campaign awarded

(11/2007) Girard-Perregaux advertising campaign has been awarded by the Jury of the “Prix Suisse de la campagne horlogère 2007”, with a special prize for its concept. With “WAIT”, Girard-Perregaux chose to re-assert the value of time. For the really good things in life, the most precious ones, the rarest, the authentically unique ones, all need time. Time for them to be created, or simply for being understood. For those who can foretell their immense value, it’s well worth waiting for all the time that is needed.

New sales concept: opening of the first LANGE HOME OF TIME in Dresden

(09/2007) With a new sales concept, the traditional watch brand A. Lange & Söhne creates a new world of experience outside its manufactory. The first of these exclusive new stores was inaugurated by CEO Fabian Krone on 8 September 2007 at Töpferstrasse 8 in Dresden. Here, a World of Lange on a smaller scale has been created, a special place where time has a home and where visitors are invited to encounter the history and philosophy of A. Lange & Söhne.

Ten successful years of apprenticeship training and new apprentices at Lange

(08/2007) Twelve young men and women today begin their watchmaking apprenticeship at this traditional manufactory for exclusive mechanical timepieces in Saxony. After a warm welcome to the inhouse Watchmaking School from Lange’s Head of the Manufactory Tino Bobe and their future training supervisors, the new apprentices received their tools and the characteristic white watchmaker's smock.

New watch-boutique in Beijing Girard-Perregaux opens its first ever boutique in China

(07/2007) Girard-Perregaux has invited a hundred of journalists to the Grand Opening of its new watch-boutique in Beijing. Located in the financial district, this modern and refined shop is the first-ever boutique in China, and the third in the world dedicated exclusively to the Brand. During the press conference, Luigi Macaluso, President of Girard-Perregaux, expressed its pride to inaugurate this boutique. Indeed, this opening testifies the importance the Brand attaches to China.

HUBLOT takes hold of Paris

(03/2007) Hublot is establishing a new territory in a bid to take the French capital by storm with its high-tech showcase in the Rue Saint Honoré 271, a tailor-made space devoted entirely to the Art of Fusion. Remaining true to his visionary spirit, Jean-Claude Biver has developed an exclusive sales concept for the new space by offering a range of world premiere models.

HUBLOT puts miss Romandy in a box

(02/2007) A masterpiece of technological innovation, the web now occupies a major place in the communication world. The House of Hublot is fully aware of the stakes and hopes to blow the web away! Six months after the launch of Hublot TV, Jean-Claude Biver gathered and analysed the attendance figures and interest of Hublot fans. He concluded it to be a resounding success with over 9,000 visitors a day.

Many VIPS and clients Vacheron Constantin inaugurates an exclusive new boutique in China

(01/2007) On January 18th 2007, Vacheron Constantin opened its 16th exclusive boutique in Hangzhou, while taking the opportunity to present its Platinum Excellence Collection. The team of Vacheron Constantin Asia Pacific, represented in particular by its Managing Director Jean-Michel Paray, as well as Charlie Lai, Managing Director of Hong Kong and China of Vacheron Constantin, were accompanied for this special occasion by Jane Fong, Managing Director of Shenzhen Harmony World Watch Centre and Xu Dong Cheng, President of Shenzhen Harmony World Watch Centre, Vacheron Constantin’s ambassadors and partners in Hangzhou.

Third watch boutique Glashütte Original Extends Presence in China

(12/2006) With the inauguration of the new Glashütte Original boutique in Macao, the German luxury watch manufactory continues its expansion in China. Its third watch boutique in the Middle Kingdom after Ningbo and Chongqing is managed in cooperation with the exclusive jeweler Enoch International Company, Ltd.

A Contribution to Watch Culture Sixth Class of Watchmakers Begins Education at Glashütte Original’s Alfred Helwig School of Watchmaking

(08/2006) Selected out of over 200 applications twelve beginning watchmakers began their education at Glashütte Original’s Alfred Helwig School of Watchmaking August 21st, 2006, at 9:30 am. With a plea to their honesty and commitment Glashütte Original’s managing director of production Günter Wiegand turned the new apprentices into the hands of Uwe Bahr and his educational team during a formal ceremony. This is the fifth class to go through the school since its opening in 2001.

Those were the loveliest three years of my life so far Formal Completion of Education at the Watchmaking School Alfred Helwig

(07/2006) For the third time the watch manufactory Glashütte Original said good bye to 12 graduates of the company’s owned watchmaking school "Alfred Helwig" on July 17th, 2006. After three years of apprenticeship the young watchmakers will enter the world of work. This important moment was appreciated with a ceremonial act in the manufactory’s atrium.

Magazine for Contemporaries Corporate Magazine Momentum Receives Two BCP Awards

(06/2006) The Glashütte Original watch manufactory’s customer magazine Momentum - Magazine for Contemporaries was honored with this year’s Best of Corporate Publishing Award (BCP). This award is given out each year to the best corporate publications in Europe during a conference of the industry association Forum Corporate Publishing (FCP) in Munich. On Wednesday, June 28, 2006, the magazine was presented with first prize in the consumer publication category and second prize in the print-online category.

Historical Establishment of the German Watch Museum Glashütte

(03/2006) The gonging of a vintage Glashütte grandfather clock by Karl W. Höhnel at exactly 12:00 on March 16, 2006, in the Glashütte Original manufactory’s atrium marked the historical establishment of the German Watch Museum Glashütte - Nicolas G. Hayek foundation. For this occasion, CEO of Swatch Group AG, Nick Hayek, jr., journeyed from Switzerland to join local mayor Frank Reichel and Glashütte Original’s managing director Dr. Frank Müller to seal the foundation’s establishment by signing the official paperwork.

New concept and modern design Breguet Boutique in Geneva

(12/2005) Breguet inaugurates its new Boutique on December 15, 2005, located on one of the city’s most prestigious and glamorous avenues, the Rue du Rhône. The 200m2 Boutique stocks the brand’s entire collection of watches and jewelry, including its newest models and by this way, underscores the brand’s determination to confirm its worldwide position as the leading name in luxury upmarket watchmaking.

Ideal atmosphere for collectors and enthusiasts World’s Largest OMEGA Flagship Store Launched in Shanghai

(12/2005) The world’s largest OMEGA Flagship Store was officially opened today in the prestigious Shanghai shopping district of Nanjing Road.  The occasion was also used to celebrate the Olympic spirit in China ahead of the 2008 OIympics and OMEGA’s historic role as an official timekeeper at 21 Olympiads since 1932. 

Sophisticated horological creations Vacheron Constantin in Moscow: opening of an exclusive Boutique

(10/2005) Vacheron Constantin, the world’s oldest Manufacture in constant activity since its founding in 1755, is celebrating its 250th anniversary this year. One quarter of a millennium after its creation, the prestigious Maison specialising in Haute Horlogerie continues to perpetuate its venerable tradition of exclusivity through a refined production range, of which the most sophisticated horological creations will now be presented in a warm, intimate Moscow showcase.

Global design concept Vacheron Constantin Inaugurates its First Boutique in the Territory

(05/2005) On June 7, 2004, Vacheron Constantin celebrated the grand opening their inaugural boutique in Hong Kong. Located at Shop OT287, Level 2, Ocean Terminal, Tsim Sha Tsui, the store features the current characteristics of Vacheron Constantin’s global design concept. In attendance for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony were Mr. Jean-Michel Paray, Managing Director of Vacheron Constantin Asia Pacific, Mr. Samuel Lee, Managing Director of Elegant Watch & Jewellery Company Limited, and Mr. Osvaldo Patrizzi, Chairman of Antiquorum.

Nearly 40,000 of electrifying Chinese audience Omega as official timekeeper of the Shanghai Golden Grand Prix

(04/2005) The Shanghai Golden Grand Prix was a perfect showcase for the strongest collection of international athletics stars ever to compete together in the China. Last weekend the Shanghai stadium witnessed a world class track & field competition. For the first time, IAAF World athletics formally concluded the season’s competition in front of the nearly 40,000 of electrifying Chinese audience.

Inside the prestigious Mandarin Oriental Hotel OMEGA drops the starting flag on first Flagship Store in Macau

(11/2004) Leading international watch manufacture Omega has today launched its first ever Flagship Store in Macau inside the prestigious Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Omega ambassadors Simon Yam and F3 race car driver Tung Ho Pin were on hand to rev up excitement for the launch, which was also attended by Mr Kevin Rollenhagen, Vice President of Omega China and Hong Kong.

Most prestigious shopping address OMEGA Launches First Flagship Store in Guangzhou

(10/2004) Leading luxury watchmaker OMEGA has further expanded its presence in the Chinese market with the launch of its first Flagship Store in Guangzhou on 12 October 2004. In keeping with OMEGA’s illustrious tradition, international singing sensation CoCo Lee and Taiwanese pop star Richie Jen, both OMEGA ambassadors, made special appearances to help launch the store.

Vacheron Constantin: The new manufacture in Plan-les-Quates is now operational

(08/2004) Vacheron Constantin took possession of its new Manufacture on August 9th 2004. Located in Plan-les-Ouates/Geneva, the premises designed by Swiss-born French architect Bernard Tschumi also serve as the brand’s international headquarters. It was officially inaugurated on September 8th, after two years of planning and 18 months of intensive building work, and symbolises an significant stage in the development of the world’s oldest brand in uninterrupted operation since its founding in 1755.

Swiss watch industry Exclusive Interview with Georges Kern

(03/2004) When Georges Kern ("GK") became CEO of International Watch Company Schaffhausen in January 2002, he was the youngest CEO of any major company in the Swiss watch industry. He is both a dynamic leader and extraordinarily bright. In this exclusive interview, he discusses IWC's development, strategies and newest models.

Many VIP guests in Hamburg OMEGA celebrates the inauguration of its latest Flagship Store

(11/2003) One hundred guests attended a champagne reception to mark the opening of the first OMEGA Flagship Store in Germany. OMEGA President Stephen Urquhart arrived from the company headquarters in Switzerland to attend the event and he and the OMEGA brand manager for Germany, Marco Beltrami, welcomed the VIP guests, including TV newsreader and watch fan Jan Hofer, society lady Conny Modauer, real estate agent Hannelaure Cobet and celebrity twins Matthias and Stephan Glage.

New store at Neuer Wall 2-6 Germany's first OMEGA flagship store opens in Hamburg

(10/2003) OMEGA is pleased to announce that its first flagship store in Germany has opened in Hamburg. The elegant "Neuer Wall" provides the perfect location for the prestige Swiss watchmaker's first monobrand store in Germany. OMEGA presents its entire collection in the stylish environment of the new store and offers detailed information about the brand.

Latest addition: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Omega celebrates the official inauguration of its first Flagship Store

(10/2003) The new Flagship Store is the latest addition to Omega's expanding network of independent monobrand retail outlets occupying prime locations in the world's major cities. The first OMEGA flagship store opened in Zurich in December 2000 and other stores soon followed in Paris, Cannes, Milan, Bangkok and Hong Kong. This newest store features products that are sure to satisfy OMEGA fans.

Two inaugurations OMEGA Flagship Stores open in Hangzhou and Ningbo

(09/2003) OMEGA opened its Flagship stores in Hangzhou and Ningbo on September 26 and 28 respectively. OMEGA ambassador and Taiwanese pop singer Richie Jen was invited as the VIP guest for both inaugurations. The 75 square-metre premises of the OMEGA Hangzhou Flagship Store - the 13th OMEGA Flagship Store in China – is located in the downtown Hangzhou Plaza: a highly popular shopping area for nationals and tourists alike.

New international advertising campaign New OMEGA campaign - Anna Kournikova, Cindy Crawford and Pierce Brosnan brought together

(09/2003) Prestige Swiss watch manufacturer OMEGA, Official Timekeeper of the London Fashion Week, today launched its new international advertising campaign in the presence of Cindy Crawford and star photographer Arthur Elgort. The stars unveiled the new campaign at a press conference together with Mr Stephen Urquhart, president of OMEGA. In the evening, there was a vernissage of unique behind-the-scenes stills from the photoshoot, including photographs taken by Cindy Crawford.

Ten years Swedish Match Cup Official Timekeeper OMEGA celebrates

(07/2003) The Swedish Match Cup is a highlight in the international sailing calendar, attracting crews of the highest calibre. Official Timekeeper OMEGA is proud to celebrate ten years of the event. The race course of the Swedish Match Cup lies along the cliffs that make up the southern shore of Marstrand Island. These cliffs serve as a natural stadium with the capacity of a Super Bowl arena.

Innovative microchip technology The Swatch Group Ltd. acquires SID Sokymat IDent Component GmbH, Germany

(01/2003) Mr. Markus Spreng, currently General Manager of SID Sokymat IDent Component GmbH, will continue to head operations for the new Swatch Group subsidiary in Reichshof-Wehnrath as General Manager. Mr. Herbert Thyssen, General Manager of Sokymat SA in Switzerland, will become a member of the Board of Directors of SID Sokymat IDent Component GmbH, and will support the activities of SID Sokymat on an assignment basis.

Swiss watchmaker OMEGA Pierce Brosnan opens flagship store in Milan

(11/2002) Pierce Brosnan, who plays secret agent 007 in the 20th James Bond film and is an ambassador for the prestige Swiss watchmaker OMEGA, officially opened the new OMEGA Flagship Store on Via Montenapoleone 25 in Milan. The store is the first of its kind in Italy and promises to become the address for prestige watch and jewellery enthusiasts from all over the world, due to its excellent location on the street that symbolises Italian style.

The City of Sails OMEGA opens new store in Auckland

(10/2002) The first OMEGA boutique in New Zealand will open its doors in the heart of the America's Cup Village. In keeping with its longstanding partnership with the America's Cup and once again as Official Timekeeper of the America's Cup in 2003, OMEGA will provide not only the precision timekeeping services to this event - the pinnacle of competitive sailing - but in design consultation with Team New Zealand, skipper & OMEGA Ambassador Dean Barker, a range of America's Cup watches for competitive sailing will also be released.

Special Constellation Sky First-ever OMEGA Flagship Store in Thailand Opens in Bangkok

(09/2002) OMEGA today opened its first flagship store in Thailand. The store in Bangkok complements the brand's global strategy of setting up retail outlets dedicated exclusively to its products in the world's major luxury shopping districts. The OMEGA flagship store, located on the 1st floor of the Gaysorn Bangkok shopping complex, covers a total surface area of 40m2.

20th James Bond movie: Die Another Day OMEGA backs Bond for fourth time

(04/2002) OMEGA today confirmed that it will be associated with the forthcoming 20th James Bond movie "Die Another Day". James Bond actor and OMEGA ambassador Pierce Brosnan attended a press conference to talk about the association and present a new limited-edition of the OMEGA Seamaster watch worn by James Bond in the movie.

Considerable know-how Swatch Group acquires dial producer Rubattel & Weyermann

(04/2002) The Swatch Group Ltd. acquired today 100% of the shares of the watch dial manufacturer Rubattel & Weyermann in La Chaux-de-Fonds (Switzerland) from the owner, Mr. Michel Theurillat. Mr. Theurillat will remain head of the profitable company which employs some 80 persons, thus ensuring the supply to all their present clients of the upper price segment within and outside the Swatch Group.

The brand Glashütte Original will be integrated Swatch Group Ltd.: Acquisition of Glashütter Uhrenbetrieb GmbH

(10/2000) The shareholders and the management of Glashütter Uhrenbetrieb GmbH and the Swatch Group Ltd. agreed that the Swatch Group Ltd. acquires with immediate effect all the shares of the German watch manufacture Glashütter Glashütter Uhrenbetrieb, Glashütte (near Dresden, Germany). The Glashütter Uhrenbetrieb manufactures high-quality mechanical watches situated in the luxury segment of the “haut de gamme” watch market.

Separate profit center Swatch Group: Acquisition of Montres Jaquet-Droz

(04/2000) The Swatch Group Ltd acquired the shares of Montres Jaquet-Droz SA, La Conversion VD (Switzerland), so far owned by Cupola Venture Partners 1 Ltd., Cayman Islands, and private Swiss minority shareholders. Montres Jaquet-Droz SA are active in the luxury segment. Their products are sold mainly on the Far Eastern markets. Beside luxury watches, the company develops and sells highly complicated automata, such as the so-called “androids”.

Headquarters in La Chaux-de-Fonds and Solothurn Rodolphe + Roamer + CAT = R&R Time Group

(01/2000) Today, the watch industry is in the throes of change with buy-outs, mergers, regroupings, and the sharing of development, production and distribution facilities. Now, three more middle-range brands have pooled their resources so each can develop in its own niche. The newly-formed R & R Time group will preside over the destinies of Rodolphe, Roamer and CAT.

American businessman buys 90% of the company New Tack For Corum

(01/2000) Corum, one of the world's last independent watch brands, has changed hands with 90% of the company's shares now acquired by Mr Severin Wunderman, an American businessman well-known in the watch industry. The remaining 10% is being held by the founder's son, Mr Jean-René Bannwart.

New acquisition The Swatch Group Ltd. acquires Groupe Horloger Breguet from Investcorp S.A.

(09/1999) Investcorp S.A. and The Swatch Group Ltd. have reached an agreement whereby all shares of the Groupe Horloger Breguet will be taken over by the Swatch Group. Breguet whose origins date back to 1775, is one of the oldest timepiece manufacturers in the world. It produces high quality hand-assembled mechanical timepieces known for the beauty of their design as well as for their accuracy and technical innovation.

Exciting and positive cooperation The Swatch Group sells its smart participation to Daimler-Benz

(11/1998) After the successful introduction of the smart car in Europe and considering the withdrawal of MCC for the construction of the hybrid model, the Swatch Group decided to sell its minority shareholding in MCC and offered its shares to Daimler-Benz. This step enables the majority shareholder to realize all important and necessary measures without loss of time.

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