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.

Blueprint for additional international locations

Glashütte Original chooses Paris for its first monobrand boutique in Europe

(09/2010) The Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré is one of the world’s most fascinating streets. Rich in history, it has long been popular among artists and other creative professionals seeking a congenial place to live, and today hosts an impressive array of galleries, haute couture brands and opulent boutiques.

344 exceptional timepieces

88% of all Lots sold at Antiquorum Fall Auction in New York

(09/2010) Antiquorum, the world’s premiere watch auction house, fall auction of Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces inspired highly competitive bidding resulting in an impressive 88% of all the lots being sold, totaling ,426,386. The auction of 344 exceptional timepieces attracted 454 registered online bidders in addition to the many room, phone and commission bidders. Active bidding came from countries across the globe including Italy, Taiwan, Macao, Australia, Russia, China and Israel as well as the United States

458 exceptional watches

Antiquorum Offers Magnificent Collection of Rare and Unique Timepieces in Hong Kong Sale

(09/2010) Antiquorum Auctioneers [www.antiquorum.com], the world's premier watch auctioneer, is looking forward to its next sale of Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces on October 9th in Hong Kong. Collectors will have the opportunity to bid on 458 exceptional watches including a fantastic collection of Patek Philippe timepieces, enamel watches and singing bird boxes. Prior to the auction, clients may preview the watches in Geneva, New York, Shanghai, Beijing as well as Hong Kong.

Official grand opening on the 24th of September, 2010

Hublot Flagship Store in Singapore

(09/2010) Hublot - The brand which brings the "Art of Fusion" and the passion for unexpected combinations and innovation to watchmaking – and specialist watch retailer The Hour Glass announce the official opening of their Hublot Flagship store in Singapore. Located on the premium ground floor of the renowned luxury Mall at Marina Bay Sands, this new Hublot Flagship store expresses perfectly the brand’s “Art of Fusion” philosophy, with an ingenious combination of steel, carbon fiber, aluminum and singular alloys with wood, leather, rubber and glass.

38% growth compared to first half 2009

Frédérique Constant Geneve celebrates record first half 2010

(09/2010) Frederique Constant is proud to announce a sales growth of 38% for the first six months of 2010, in comparison with 2009. Sales in the first six months of 2010 were 15% higher than sales in first half of 2008. “We have seen a significant increase in activity across all of our regions in the first half of 2010.”, says Peter Stas, Founder and CEO of Frederique Constant.