The Longines DolceVita collection

Kate Winslet, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Chi Ling Lin reveal the new addition watches

(09/2010) Longines’ Ambassador of Elegance Kate Winslet has presented the new additions to the Longines DolceVita collection along with the Bollywood icon Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and the Asian filmstar Chi Ling Lin. Combining steel with different colours of gold, these latest creations lend a new image to the paragon of watchmaking elegance launched in 1997 that has proven highly popular ever since.

Fascination with People

Carl F. Bucherer supports Stephan Schmidlin’s exhibition in Zurich

(09/2010) From 11 to 23 September 2010, the hitherto most comprehensive work display by Stephan Schmidlin in the former goods station in Zurich makes it possible to experience art at close range. Under the title of “Fascination with People”, 100 naturalist Sculptures inspire critical reflection. Carl F. Bucherer is supporting Stephan Schmidlin, who, thanks to his passionate determination, not only as a wood sculptor, but also as a comedian and gymnast was enjoying a huge success during the last years, as well as his exhibition.

OMEGA European Masters Final round

Greg Norman makes Trophy Presentation to winner Miguel Angel Jiménez

(09/2010) At the awards-presentation ceremony following the OMEGA European Masters, Miguel Angel Jiménez received his championship trophy from Stephen Urquhart, president of OMEGA, and golfing legend Greg Norman. He was also given an Omega "Mission Hills World Cup" Constellation Double Eagle Co-Axial Chronograph Titanium and the red jacket indicating that he is this the 2010 European Master. The ceremony took place on the 18th green of the course at Crans-Montana.

Don Vito Wyprächtiger will make history

Oris Big Crown Air Racing hits Nevada

(09/2010) From 15th – 19th September this year Oris is taking part in the world famous Reno Air Race in Nevada, USA with its team 'Oris Big Crown Air Racing'. Aerobatic pilot Don Vito Wyprächtiger will make history as he competes in the 'Formula One' category in his trusty "Scarlet Screamer": he will become the first ever Swiss to feature at Reno. He qualified for the event by attending a Rookie Camp, which he passed with flying colours. After seeing his performance the organisers gave him the go-ahead to take part in this year’s race.

Title sponsor introduces its newest ambassador

Golfing Legend Greg Norman joins OMEGA

(09/2010) When Greg Norman – golf’s legendary Great White Shark – stepped up to the first tee at the OMEGA European Masters golf tournament in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, he did so as the newest member of OMEGA’s family of brand ambassadors. OMEGA and Norman made the announcement as the event got underway at the scenic Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club on Thursday the 2nd of September.

Blancpain Lamborghini Murcielago 670 R-S No.24

FIA GT1: Mixed emotions for Reiter Engineering at Nurburgring

(09/2010) There were mixed emotions for the Reiter Engineering Lamborghini team in the sixth round of the FIA GT1 World Championship and races 11 and 12 of the ADAC GT Masters at the Nurburgring circuit. In the GT1 category Peter Kox and Christopher Haase had a successful weekend finishing second in the Championship Race on Sunday in the Blancpain Lamborghini Murcielago 670 R-S No.24 after a brilliant display of teamwork at the pit stop. That result followed a third place finish for the pair in the Qualifying Race the previous day. Both Kox and Haase paid tribute to the excellent work of the team at the driver-change pit stop for their ultimate success in the race.

Live from the Mostra in Venice

Jaeger-LeCoultre at the 67th Venice International Film Festival

(09/2010) In its sixth year of sponsorship of the Venice International Film Festival, Jaeger-LeCoultre is pleased to present special live access to the 67th Venice Mostra, between September 1st to 11th, 2010. In addition the Métiers d’Art being given pride of place this year, cinephiles and red carpet watchers alike will be able to follow festival highlights in real time.

Ambassador for the United Nations Nicole Kidman

OMEGA event in Hong Kong benefits UNIFEM

(08/2010) At a special event in Hong Kong, Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman, in her capacity as Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), introduced her husband, Grammy Award-winning singer Keith Urban in a private concert to benefit the organisation.

Live for something, or you will die for nothing.

Fredy Barth is the new ambassador for Carl F. Bucherer

(08/2010) In 2010, the Swiss racing driver, Fredy Barth, is having his first highly successful season in the World Touring Class Championship (WTCC). He is the perfect example of a man who is able to achieve his dreams and objectives with commitment, discipline and staying power. He shares with Carl F. Bucherer the uncompromising will, to go his own way and realize his dreams. For this reason, Fredy Barth is the new ambassador for the independent watch manufacturer with its head office in Lucerne.

Spectacular sporting flair

The Hublot Polo Gold Cup Gstaad in the best possible hands

(08/2010) Hublot was well represented this weekend in Gstaad, at the polo field set up especially for the occasion beside the airport of the Bernese Alps. The Hublot Polo Gold Cup Gstaad, Switzerland's biggest polo tournament, enjoyed the newly-returned summer heat. The teams, which each had an overall handicap of 18, distinguished themselves with their spectacular sporting flair under these optimal conditions.

The L-evolution Super Trofeo 2010

Blancpain tames the legendary Hungaroring!

(08/2010) Budapest’s famous Hungaroring experienced an exceptional weekend with the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo and Le Mans Serie competitions. The 4,380 metres and 14 bends of the circuit witnessed an incessant struggle between seasoned drivers such as Jean Alesi, Giancarlo Fisichella and Olivier Panis, providing a spectacular show for the many devotees of motor sports in attendance.

From August 20-22, 2010 in Strobl am Wolfgangsee

Polo Match against the backdrop of Salzkammergut

(08/2010) Polo takes over Austria from August 20-22, 2010. Jaeger-LeCoultre is sponsoring one team and will be displaying its best and finest sports watches at an exhibition designed around the new Master Compressor Extreme LAB2 Tribute to Geophysic, to be presented at a press conference attended by our Brand Ambassador Stéphane Schaffer.

Great Olympic Moments in Time

OMEGA celebrates the inaugural Youth Olympic Games at Ion Orchard

(08/2010) OMEGA, the luxury Swiss watch brand, celebrated its first collaboration with the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Singapore with the official opening of the "Great Olympic Moments in Time" exhibition. Together with more than 200 invited guests, the event commemorated OMEGA’s long standing involvement with the Olympic Games. The night presented guests the opportunity to discover OMEGA’s rich Olympic history with displays of the brand’s unique OMEGA’s timekeeping equipment.

No Million Dollar Goal

Manchester United Players put on a Show in New York for Hublot’s Million Dollar Challenge

(08/2010) Thursday July 22nd, in one of New York’s most iconic locations between the Flatiron and Empire States building, the Hublot Million dollar challenge with Manchester United drew over 1500 people. Star players Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, Darren Fletcher, Edwin Van de Sar and the manager Sir Alex Ferguson, who were late as even MU cannot beat New York traffic and needed a police escort to make it to the 23rd street location, tried their best to score the Million dollar shot.

A Great Man Takes His Leave!

Death of François Habersaat

(08/2010) The former President of the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FH) François Habersaat passed away on 2 August in his 81st year after a short illness. François Habersaat devoted his entire career to the watch industry. After working as Sales Manager with Felsa, he joined Ebauches SA in 1969 as deputy director, before being appointed Head of the Sales and Marketing Department of the company ETA in Granges in 1978. In the autumn of 1993 he took over the presidency of the FH.