Breitling as official timekeeper of the Red Bull Air Race

(05/2007) Breitling is associating with the ultimate aviation discipline by becoming official timekeeper of the Red Bull Air Race. Moreover, a plane flying the Breitling colors will be engaged in the competition throughout the season. Breitling and the Red Bull energy drink manufacturer have signed an agreement by which Breitling will serve as official timekeeper of the Red Bull Air Race World Series (RBAR). The partnership covers an initial three-year period. (more…)

Event for Houston collectors

Vacheron Constantin Hosts Private Collector’s Dinner in Houston

(05/2007) Vacheron Constantin hosted a private watch collector’s event on May 22nd, 2007, with Zadok Jewelers of Houston, to preview Vacheron Constantin’s 2007 collection of exceptional and unique timepieces. This occasion marked the first time ever that the company has held an event for its Houston collectors and VIP clients. (more…)

HUBLOT and motor sport: a fusion partnership

(04/2007) In the space of a few weeks, Hublot has already made its mark in the world of motor sport. First by supporting the Ayrton Senna Foundation with the “Monaco Senna Celebration”, a huge auction held during the Monaco Grand Prix. Then by sponsoring the Porsche Super Cup driver Olivier Maximin, who will be at the wheel of a Porsche Hublot with a revolutionary design for the 2007 season. (more…)

Victory Challenge at the America’s Cup

CORUM is the official timekeeper

(04/2007) Michael Wunderman, the President of the Swiss watchmakers CORUM sailed as 18th man aboard Victory Challenge in their battle against BMW Oracle in the 32nd America’s Cup. Wearing the conspicuous 18th man shirt the rules dictate that Michael must not contribute in any way to the running of the boat but had the chance to experience what many sailors spend their lives dreaming of – having a place aboard in the greatest yachting regatta on earth. (more…)

Miss Germany wears an Oris Watch

(03/2007) The miss is wearing the Lady: the current Miss Germany Isabelle Knispel wears her Oris Artelier Lady Date mechanical watch at all her special appearances. During the handover of the watch at Wempe in Berlin it became evident that a brilliant partnership was about to start between the radiant Miss Germany and the Oris Lady, set with diamonds. Isabelle Knispel was enthusiastic. (more…)

Paris National Opera in time with Vacheron Constantin

(03/2007) Mr Gérard Mortier, Director of the Paris National Opera, Mr Juan-Carlos Torres, CEO of Vacheron Constantin, and Mr Jean-Yves Di Martino, Vacheron Constantin’s Director France, signed an agreement in which Vacheron Constantin became a patron of the Paris National Opera for the entire 2007/2008 season. (more…)

HUBLOT: The leading luxary brand in the EURO 2008

(02/2007) Jean-Claude Biver, CEO of Hublot watches, in the presence of UEFA President Michel Platini, and Swiss Football Association President Ralph Zloczower, today announced the watchmaking brand’s sponsorship of the Euro 2008 as a ‘National Supporter’. Having already graced the wrist of the Swiss Football team in the World Cup 2006, Hublot is now heading for the Swiss and Austrian stadiums in 2008. A pioneering move for a luxury brand in the world of football! (more…)

Ambitious project

A. Lange & Söhne becomes official sponsor of the Salzburg Whitsun Festival

(02/2007) As official sponsor of the Salzburg Whitsun Festival, the exclusive watch brand A. Lange & Söhne is to help realise an ambitious project over the next three years. The festival, which will be conducted by Riccardo Muti, has set itself the task of performing centuries-old forgotten masterpieces for the first time. (more…)

Vacheron Constantin presented Collection Excellence Platine in Beverly Hills

(11/2006) Vacheron Constantin presented its Collection Excellence Platine, November 15 at a private Beverly Hills estate. The event was also a benefit for the EBMRF (Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation), a volunteer nonprofit foundation dedicated to the support of medical research, development of treatment and ultimately a cure for this deadly skin disease that affects children. (more…)

In the heart of Glashütte

Presentation of the foundation charter for the German watch museum in Glashütte

(11/2006) After its historical creation in March 2006, the foundation charter for the "German Watch Museum - Nicolas G. Hayek" was officially presented in the Atrium of the Glashütte Original manufactory. Following Dr. Frank Müller’s welcome speech, Dr. Hanspeter Rentsch of the Swatch Group plc management board took the floor and reaffirmed the support of the Swiss watch company for the foundation’s ambitious plans. (more…)

Special concert in Madrid

Vacheron Constantin supports the Queen Sophie Alzheimer’s Foundation

(10/2006) In the presence of Her Majesty Queen Sophie of Spain and Juan-Carlos Torres, Vacheron Constantin held a special concert in Madrid on 26 October in aid of the fight against Alzheimer’s. The Czech National Symphony Orchestra played works by Puccini, Rachmaninoff and Dvorak, directed by the young Spanish conductor, Inma Shara, one of the most talented of her generation who has conducted such internationally renowned orchestras as the Israel Philharmonic and the London Philharmonic. (more…)

Powerful voice

Glashütte Original Fall Concert - Ute Freudenberg

(10/2006) Her incredible temperament and her powerful voice have become the trademark of Ute Freudenberg - one of East Germany’s most famous female singers. On October 19, 2006, she did not only sing the most successful titles of her career but presented also her latest songs. "Ich hab noch lange nicht genug" (I still don’t have enough) was the motto of her sold-out concert at Glashütte Original, followed by the beautiful ballade “Herbstwind” (Fall Winds). (more…)

Dresden State Art Collections

A. Lange & Söhne to sponsor the Historic Green Vault

(09/2006) As sponsor of the Dresden State Art Collections, the Saxon watchmaker Lange will support the world-renowned museums of this city, among them the "Historic Green Vault" reopened on 1 September by Chancellor Angela Merkel, the “Old Masters Picture Gallery” in the Semper Building and the “Mathematisch-Physikalischer Salon”, which also houses historic pocket watches from “A. Lange & Söhne”. (more…)

Relaxed atmosphere

Precious Timekeepers and Fast Race Cars: Glashütte Original and Christian Danner

(08/2006) Within the framework of Great Britain’s GP Masters in Silverstone, watch manufactory Glashütte Original and former Formula 1 driver Christian Danner invited former Formula 1 elite drivers to an exclusive evening event that included a watch presentation. When Danner extended his invitation, (almost) everyone came. Of the sixteen drivers participating in the Grand Prix, thirteen arrived with escorts in tow the evening before the practice. (more…)

I was surprised and delighted!

SAECULUM Award Winner 2006: Joachim Herz

(06/2006) The concert of the chamber orchestra Carl-Philipp-Emanuel-Bach under the direction of Prof. Hartmut Haenchen, which took place on 9th June, 2006 in Dresden's Semper Opera House, was dedicated to Mozart and his contemporaries Kraus and Haydn. The impressive concert was preceded by an award ceremony during which the opera director Joachim Herz received the €25,000 SAECULUM - Glashütte Original - Dresden Music Festival Prize. (more…)

BIG BANG FOR THE NATIONAL SWISS FOOTBALL TEAM

(06/2006) Hublot unquestionably has the wind in its sails and Big Bang is burnishing its reputation on all fronts. Following the City of Geneva, Hublot has been chosen as the Official Licencing Partner of the Swiss Football Team. The news was announced at 11:00 on Tuesday May 30, at Feusisberg, the headquarters of the Swiss Football Team, during the press conference preceding the last preparatory match, when Switzerland play Italy, before the World Cup 2006. (more…)

Omega Museum

JFK’s Omega Wristwatch acquired

(12/2005) Omega is proud to announce that it has acquired the Omega wristwatch that once belonged to former US President John F. Kennedy. This watch was part of The Robert White Collection - the world’s largest privately owned collection relating to JFK’s life and career – which is being auctioned by Guernsey’s in New York from 15 to 17 December 2005. This unique and historic piece was bought for 350’000 USD, the highest bid of the auction’s first day. (more…)

Fastest person to sail solo around the world

OMEGA celebrated Ellen MacArthur

(12/2005) The Parisian Omega Boutique welcomed more than 120 guests, aficionados of the brand and press members to give tribute to Ellen MacArthur and her record. To celebrate this achievement, Olivier Péretier, Grand reporter at the Nouvel Observateur, and a true passionate sailor himself, introduced Ellen and her amazing achievement in the international world of sailing and her flamboyant record around the world. (more…)

Dresden’s International Congress

Glashütte Original Wins Saxon State Prize for Design

(12/2005) The traditional Saxon luxury watch manufactory Glashütte Original was awarded the sought-after Saxon State Prize for Design 2005 during a ceremony that took place at Dresden’s International Congress on November 30th, 2005. Presiding over the award ceremony was Saxon State Minister for Economics and Labor, Thomas Jurk. (more…)

Very unique and glamorous X-Mas gift

Omega Ambassador Anna Kournikova in Mexico

(11/2005) In view of the forthcoming opening of Omega’s 26th flagship boutique at Mexico’s prestigious Masaryk avenue, Anna Kournikova made a short stopover at Latin America’s largest megalopolis. The brand’s ambassador was invited by Omega to model the latest creations of Ivonne Cohen and Carlo Demichelis, two glamorous Mexican fashion designers,  combined to the Swiss watchmaker’s most recent timepieces and exquisite jewellery. (more…)

Characterised by a decade of success

Omega: Michael Schumacher renews longstanding partnership

(10/2005) What better way to celebrate ten years of partnership than to continue such a successful working relationship? Omega is pleased to announce the extension of its agreement with Michael Schumacher as an international ambassador for the brand. The seven-times Formula 1 World Champion and passionate watch collector is one of the longest serving Omega ambassadors and has already added a special touch to numerous international events organised by Omega. (more…)

Only Watch 2005

Breguet joins the fight against Myopathic Diseases

(09/2005) On September 22 next, Montres Breguet S.A. will join a major international charity project sponsored by the Association Monégasque contre les Myopathies , whose president is H.R.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco. A prestigious event called Only Watch 2005 will be staged in Monaco on that date under the high patronage of H.R.H. Prince Albert II. An exceptional auction sale of oneof-a-kind or first-in-a-series watches designed especially for the occasion will be staged for the benefit of the United Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy Association which finances medical research on genetic diseases, in particular Duchenne muscular dystrophy. (more…)

Certified on eight types of plane

John Travolta - The star pilot flies Breitling

(02/2005) A seasoned pilot, certified on eight types of plane, with over 5,000 flying hours under his belt. A watch brand that has lived through some of the grandest hours in aviation history with its "wrist instruments" designed for the most demanding professionals. John Travolta and BREITLING were destined to meet each other. (more…)

Official timekeeper and sponsor

Omega at the FEI World Endurance Championship

(01/2005) For the first time, Omega was the official timekeeper of the FEI World Endurance Championship 2005, held on January 27th. The brand's role, as official timekeeper and sponsor, is in keeping with its tradition of timekeeping prestigious international events. Endurance is a relatively young sport but one that is exceedingly challenging for the competitors, their steeds as well as the timekeepers, due to the distances involved. Omega's history of over 150 years of watchmaking and over a century of timing the world's most renowned sporting events makes it the perfect partner for a race with such a complex timing system. (more…)

New Omega flagship store in Bern

Swimming legend Alexander Popov gifts autographed Omega watches to charity

(12/2004) On a visit to the new Omega flagship store in Bern today, Omega ambassador Alexander Popov presented a set of the brand's watches signed by himself, Swatch Group CEO Nick Hayek and Omega President Stephen Urquhart to the Swiss Paralympic athlete Hans Burn for a charity auction in aid of the Swiss Paralympic Committee. (more…)

Also known as an albatross

OMEGA: Thongchai Jaidee receives Double Eagle Trophy

(12/2004) The OMEGA Double Eagle Trophy rewards professional golfers for a particularly special feat that can only be achieved with the utmost precision. Representing a score of 3 under par, the Double Eagle is a rare occurrence indeed, since it requires a hole-in-one on a par-4 hole or in two shots on a par-5 hole. (more…)

Exclusive photoshoot with famous top actress Tomoka Kurotani

Omega brand ambassador Ian Thorpe launches the Omega Bijoux collection in Japan

(11/2004) To officially launch the OMEGA Bijoux collection in Tokyo, OMEGA brand ambassador Ian Thorpe today took part in an exclusive photoshoot with famous top actress Tomoka Kurotani for the magazine FRaU. Prestige watch manufacturer OMEGA presented for the first time in Tokyo its highly successful jewellery collection OMEGA Bijoux, which made its first international debut in Paris in April 2002. (more…)

Enjoy the bobsleigh experience

OMEGA Bobsleigh Cup in St. Moritz

(01/2004) OMEGA's annual bobsleigh cup took place in St. Moritz today, with star guest Anna Kournikova following in the footsteps of fellow brand ambassadors Michael Schumacher and Martina Hingis to experience the once-in-a-lifetime thrill of a so-called taxi ride down the Olympia Bobrun St. Moritz-Celerina. (more…)

The last man to walk on the moon

OMEGA: Gene Cernan in Moscow

(12/2003) Captain Cernan had not been to Moscow since 1990 and was very impressed at the progress that has occured in the interim. At a packed press conference on December 16 he confirmed that "as much as has changed in Moscow during recent years one thing that has not changed is the warmth and hospitaility of the Russians themselves". (more…)

Beautiful ambassador: Anna Kournikova

Spectacular launch of OMEGA Bijoux in the Netherlands

(12/2003) Last night, OMEGA introduced the stunning "Bijoux" jewellery collection in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, during the official opening of the unique Millionair Fair. OMEGA's beautiful ambassador Anna Kournikova was present for this fantastic occasion. Kournikova: "Happy Christmas everyone, and buy a lot of Bijoux for your families". (more…)

Among the guests: NASA astronaut Charles Duke

Michael Schumacher opens the new OMEGA store in Munich

(11/2003) Prestige Swiss watchmaker OMEGA today welcomed a very special guest for the opening of its new store in Munich: OMEGA ambassador and Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher officially opened the new OMEGA store on Munich's exclusive Maximilianstrasse. Another exceptional personality was among the guests: NASA astronaut Charles Duke, who landed on the moon in the 1970s with Apollo 16. In its stylish two-floor premises, OMEGA presents its entire watch collection and offers watch fans a complete resource on the brand. (more…)

Fantastic start in flat seas

OMEGA ambassador Ellen MacArthur off to flying start in two-handed Transat Jacques Vabre race

(11/2003) At 10 o'clock French time exactly, the 14 ORMA 60-foot multihulls competing in the two-handed Transat Jacques Vabre race finally set off from Le Havre to sail a direct course to Salvador de Bahia, Brazil. OMEGA ambassador Ellen MacArthur with race partner Alain Gautier had a fantastic start in flat seas and a good ENE 20 knot breeze. (more…)

New match racing team

OMEGA Match Racing Team introduced in Bermuda

(10/2003) At a press breakfast, prestige Swiss watch manufacturer OMEGA, the official timekeeper of the Investors Guaranty Presentation of the King Edward VII Gold Cup, proudly presented its new match racing team. Skippered by OMEGA ambassador Dean Barker, the OMEGA Match Racing Team made its debut this week in Bermuda and will be competing at future Swedish Match Tour events. (more…)

HSBC World Match Play Championship

OMEGA ambassador Els celebrates victory

(10/2003) With the applause of the delighted crowds who witnessed his stunning victory at the OMEGA European Masters in Crans-Montana in September still ringing in his ears, Ernie Els has celebrated yet another win in a string of golfing victories that have made this the most successful year of his career to date. After beating Thomas Björn at the final of the HSBC World Match Play Championship at Wentworth Club in Virginia Water, Surrey, Els has joined the ranks of Seve Ballesteros and Gary Player to become a five-time winner of the prestigious title. (more…)

Swimming World Champion

Alexander Popov visits the OMEGA Boutique in Zurich

(07/2003) Swimming World Champion Alexander Popov today took time out to greet his fans at the OMEGA Boutique on Zurich's Bahnhofstrasse. A considerable crowd gathered outside the OMEGA Boutique at Bahnhofstrasse 52 in Zurich today to catch a glimpse of star swimmer Alexander Popov and wait for an autograph from the star inside the store before he gave interviews to the local press. (more…)

Union Yacht Club St. Gilgen

OMEGA Sailing Classics 2003

(07/2003) The Wolfgangsee proved to be the ideal venue for the Omega Classics 2003 from 23 to 27 July. In glorious sunshine, this regatta saw some very fast classic yachts from the first half of the last century impress the crowds and even some of the participants. Despite some of the yachts being both rare and priceless (the oldest yacht competing dated back to 1873), the competitions were battled out to the last metre. (more…)

Perfect fit

Klaus Allofs: Fashion at the Pulse of time

(03/2003) This could be the motto for the cooperation between the Robson Fashion GmbH + Co.KG Lüneburg, Chronoswiss Munich and the successful manager of Werder Bremen, Klaus Allofs, on the occasion of the International Trade Fair Inhorgenta 2003. The Roy Robson Fashion Company, which has made it its goal to provide the man of today with new possibilities to dress individually without stepping over the boundaries of business and casual wear, has found a new partner who embodies this lifestyle and successful business, Klaus Allofs, the former national player and European Soccer Champion of 1980. (more…)

New Zealand's first OMEGA boutique

Dean Barker receives the OMEGA Seamaster America's Cup Racing Chronograph

(12/2002) Marking OMEGA's role as the Official Timekeeper of the 2003 America's Cup, Team New Zealand skipper and OMEGA ambassador Dean Barker was presented today with the first ever specially designed OMEGA Seamaster America's Cup Chronograph at the OMEGA Boutique in the America's Cup Village, Auckland. New Zealand's first OMEGA boutique, which opened its doors in October to coincide with the start of the Challenger series, will trade from the prime location of America's Cup Village until the end of the America's Cup 2003 race series next March. (more…)

Come together: Anna Kournikova and Martina Hingis

OMEGA at the inauguration of the Casino in Lugano

(11/2002) Prestige Swiss watchmaker OMEGA presented its jewellery collection for the first time in the Ticino. To mark the occasion, and celebrate the opening of Lugano's new casino, which was organised in conjunction with the Swatch Group, OMEGA's parent company, OMEGA brought together two of its female brand ambassadors: Anna Kournikova and Martina Hingis. (more…)

Martina Hingis in Lisbon

The new OMEGA Quadra Chrono collection

(11/2002) On 27 November 2002, the Swiss tennis star Martina Hingis was guest of honour at Boutique dos Relógios, the Portuguese specialist retail chain. To celebrate the chain's 5th anniversary, OMEGA ambassador Martina first unveiled the OMEGA Quadra Chrono collection at the Colombo Shopping Boutique dos Relógios Plus and then joined 3 Portuguese celebrities in a friendly tennis match. (more…)

Omega Speedmaster Professional

OMEGA ambassador Gene Cernan visits London

(05/2002) Omega kick off their celebrations of the 30th Anniversary of the last man to walk on the moon with the arrival in the UK of the last man to leave his footprints on the surface of the moon in 1972, Captain Eugene Cernan. Omega ambassador Gene Cernan was the second American to walk in space as pilot on Gemini IX and one of a crew of three to venture to the moon on Apollo X. (more…)

Exclusively in Dubai

Anna Kournikova presents new OMEGA Constellation Bangle

(04/2002) Anna Kournikova today took time out from her busy schedule to stop off at the OMEGA store in the landmark city Centre Shopping mall in Dubai to present OMEGA's stunning Constellation Bangle watch to a select audience of VIP guests, including Mr Rashid Al Nazroui, a member of the Chamber of Commerce of Dubai, as well as TV stations Al Jazeera, LBC, MBC and numerous journalists. (more…)