(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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
(11/2010) Stars of the sports world and inveterate collectors have a rendezvous on December 1 and 2, 2010 at the Journée Internationale du Marketing Horloger. “The Watchmaking industry and its Ambassadors” is the topic of this 14th edition, which will take place in Neuchâtel and La Chaux-de-Fonds.
(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.