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» The Board of DeLaneau announces the appointment of David Goutenmacher
David Gouten, David Goutenmacher, is a prominent figure in the watchmaking industry and has extensive experience and knowledge, as well as strong management expertise within the high-end watchmaking segment[…] … Having led a watchmaking manufacture in Neuchâtel for four successful years, in 2001 David joined Harry Winston and served as Vice President of Sales for ten years[…] … The Board welcomes David to this new role and is confident he will be able to develop the growth of DeLaneau worldwide and provide it with exceptional guidance[…]
» Audemars Piguet celebrates craftsmanship and artistic creativity through an exceptional watch exhibition
The concept of time was the center of the exhibition held by Audemars Piguet from April 6th to 10th in the 2011 edition of ZONA MACO, in the Banamex Convention Center in the heart of Mexico City[…] … Zona Maco is an international contemporary art fair dedicated to contemporary art and its diffusion in society and the biggest art fair in Latin America with over 30’000 visitors and more than 90 exhibiting galleries coming from Latin America, the US and Europe (including David Zwirner from NYC, Max Wigram from London, and Hauser & Wirth from Zurich)[…] … Audemars Piguet, renowned for its spirit of independence, decided to collaborate with Zona Maco, and the parallels between Haute Horlogerie and contemporary art are multiple[…] … In particular, both master the use of raw material and follow a creative process sparked by the very intimate and personal inspiration of its designers[…] … Octavio García, the brand’s Chief Artistic Officer, came especially for the occasion from Switzerland to Mexico to present in exclusivity the new timepieces of the Swiss Manufacture in a remarkable installation honoring the art of watch making[…] … The exhibition gathered 15 of the brand’s most recent timepieces brought from the Vallée de Joux to Mexico, among which one could admire the Royal Oak Grande Complication featuring a perpetual calendar with week indication, the latest Royal Oak Offshore models 44mm and the redesigned Jules Audemars collection[…] … However, the masterpiece of this exhibition was without a doubt the new Millenary 4101, revealing through its design and technical performance the unique savoir-faire of Audemars Piguet[…]
» Lebron James is new Audemars Piguet brand ambassador
Miami Beach, Florida (Saturday, April 9, 2011) - Joining celebrated two-time NBA Most Valuable Player LeBron James was Philippe Merk, CEO of Audemars Piguet and Francois-Henry Bennahmias, President of AP North America as well as other notable guests including Miami Heat’s Chris Bosh and Juwan Howard as well as Craig David and former New York Mets Mike Piazza[…] … Audemars Piguet announces the appointment of Lebron James as the new global brand ambassador[…] … Audemars Piguet, the world's oldest watch manufacturer still in the hands of its founding families has chosen LeBron for his commitment to excellence, skilled technique and unwavering generosity - values shared by these two legends[…] … As part of the celebration there were special performances by DJ Cassidy and singing sensation Rae[…] … As a special surprise, British singer and songwriter Craig David wowed the crowd with an impromptu performance including his hit song “7 Days[…] … ” The crowd of over 200 guests was delighted to celebrate LeBron James at the exclusive SoHo Beach House[…] … The hotels swimming pool was transformed with special lighting and video screens projecting images of the NBA star at his recent Audemars Piguet ambassador photo shoot[…] … Always a style icon LeBron was sporting the much awaited Royal Oak Offshore that was presented amongst the brand’s 2011 novelties earlier this year[…] … During a press conference earlier in the evening in the hotels 8th floor library, James shared his views on the brand partnership as well as his team’s chances in the upcoming NBA playoffs[…]
» Motor Racing Legend Michael Schumacher Makes China Debut For Audemars Piguet
Swiss luxury watchmaking brand Audemars Piguet presented its new Icon, motor racing legend Michael Schumacher at a series of events in Shanghai[…] … Seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher flew into Shanghai, making his first appearance for the brand in the Asia Pacific region[…] … An intimate group of around 40 VIP guests and more than 10 supercar owners were treated to a driving clinic by Michael Schumacher at the Shanghai Tianma Circuit[…] … Schumacher also treated them to a demonstration of his superb driving skills on the track in a Mercedes-AMG SLS AMG car[…] … The adrenaline-filled afternoon also included a regularity racing competition amongst more than 10 supercar owners on the Tianma circuit[…] … David von Gunten commented, “Shanghai is one of the world’s most important luxury goods’ markets and the centre of motor racing in China[…] … With Michael as a motor racing legend and Audemars Piguet new Icon, the choice of venue for this event was obvious, giving our valued guests the opportunity to see him in action on the track[…] … ” As the event at the track came to a close, guests donned their finery for a cocktail reception and gala dinner at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Shanghai Pudong[…] … Around 100 guests got the opportunity to meet and speak with Audemars Piguet Icon Michael Schumacher at the cocktail reception[…] … This was followed by a lavish dinner featuring fine food, wine, live jazz music and an audacious presentation of models in racing outfits wearing the latest offerings from the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and Royal Oak Offshore timepiece collections[…]
» 40 watches to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Greengo
Roger Moore, Elizabeth Taylor, Princess Diana, Michael Jackson, Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly, David Niven, Peter Sellers, King Juan Carlos, George Soros, Jeanne Moreau, Julie Andrews, Margaret Thatcher, Johnny Hallyday, Bernie Ecclestone… This list could go on and on, so intimately tied is the history of the Greengo, the Gstaad Palace's legendary night club, to the worldwide renown of the Swiss resort[…] … To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Greengo, the Gstaad Palace and Hublot have teamed up to create a Big Bang in the colours of the club – with a Black Magic base featuring the two famous green and orange colours - in an edition of just 40 pieces (for 40 years), available only from the Gstaad Palace[…] … Our nod to history: the Greengo logo takes its place on the dial instead of the index at 8 o'clock… or at 40 mins, representing 40 years of legendary parties[…] … The presentation will be on 7 January 2011; at the Greengo, naturally[…] … It promises to be accompanied an epic, glorious celebration …[…]
» OMEGA celebrates the inaugural Youth Olympic Games at Ion Orchard
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[…] … The main atrium at ION Orchard Shopping Mall was transformed into a sporting arena modeled after popular sports events such as athletics and swimming, to showcase OMEGA’s innovation in those sports[…] … Guests put OMEGA's sports timekeeping devices to the test by timing their own movements on the speed stimulation game, as they marveled at the OMEGA timekeeping equipment that had been used in past Olympic Games as well as watches which commemorated the Games[…] … Among these were early 1932 pocket watches, the classic 1956 Omega Seamaster and the current day Olympic Limited Edition collection watches[…] … David Ponzo, Vice President of OMEGA South East Asia to the stage for a welcoming speech[…] … This was followed by an address from Mr[…] … Eric Tan, Chief Operating Officer, Singapore Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee[…] … The official opening was launched as Mr[…] … Tan rang the Olympic Bell, traditionally used to signal the beginning of a final lap in the longer sporting competitions as multi-coloured confetti streamed down upon the event[…] … It was a night of song and dance as guests were treated to a performance by vocalist Vanessa Fernandez as guests partied till late[…] … Jazz band Dawn Ho and Company brought the evening to a close, setting an elegant and tranquil tone for friends to say their goodbyes[…]
» Hayek/Kox: Victory in Spa Francorchamps
Iconic Italian marque Lamborghini secured victory at round five of the Avon Tyres British GT Championship in Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium[…] … Hayek and Peter Kox charged around the Belgian track on 5 June 2010, behind the wheel of their Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4[…] … Hayek, President and CEO of prestigious Swiss watch manufacturer Blancpain, started the 150-minute endurance race, making it through Eau Rouge ahead of the fierce competition, but was unable to fend off Richard Westbrook in his Trackspeed Porsche and Matt Griffin in his MTECH Ferrari[…] … Hayek continued his strong and consistent drive, maintaining third place until lap 18 when he handed over the wheel to team-mate Kox[…] … The Dutch driver rejoined the field in second place, guiding the #24 Gallardo LP 560-4 around the world-renowned track, gaining on the Trackspeed Porsche while setting the fastest lap time of the race on lap 25[…] … Kox passed Westbrook’s team-mate Ashburn with 15 laps of the race remaining and charged to the chequered flag to claim victory[…] … Hayek and Kox are now joint fourth in the Avon Tyres British GT Championship alongside David and Godfrey Jones, all with 20 points each[…] … Excellent result “It was a really excellent result for us,” said Kox[…] … He drove the first stint and his lap times were consistent with those of the leaders[…] … There was a lot of traffic but we hit the ground running and have come away with a great win[…] … ” The race at Spa-Francorchamps combined cars from three series: the Avon Tyres British GT Championship, the Belcar Endurance Championship and the Aston Martin British GT4 Challenge[…] … Lamborghini also achieved success in the Belcar Endurance Championship, where Argo Racing secured pole position on Friday with a fastest lap time of 2:24[…] … Drivers Danny de Laet and Niels Lagrange put in strong performances during the endurance race to secure a fourth-place finish overall. Also taking place this weekend is the Italian GT Cup at Magione, Italy, where Lamborghini will start from pole position in the second of tomorrow’s races[…] … Italian driver Giorgio Sanna set the fastest lap time of 1:12[…] … 672 during the second qualifying session in his #123 MIK Corse Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4, and will share the drive with team-mate Davide Stancheris[…] … Avon Tyres British GT Championship – qualifying results (top eight) 1[…] … Hayek/Kox Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4, 2m 24[…] … Lester/Simonsen, Ferrari 430 Scud, 2m 25[…] … Walker/Mortimer, Ford GT, 2m 27[…] … 058s Avon Tyres British GT Championship – race results (top eight) 1[…] … Hayek/Kox, Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4, 2:32:33[…] … Ashburn/Richard Westbrook, Porsche 911 GT3R, 55 laps 3[…] … Bryant/Morley, Porsche 911 GT3R, 55 laps 4[…] … Whight/Bentwood, Aston Martin DBRS9, 55 laps 5[…] … Walker/Mortimer, Ford GT, 54 laps 6[…] … Cameron/Griffin, Ferrari 430 Scud, 54 laps 7[…] … Burton/Wilcox, Ferrari 430 Scud, 54 laps 8[…] … Hyman/Brown, Ferrari 430 Scud, 53 laps 9[…] … Balbiani/Garriz, Ferrari 430, 53 laps 10[…] … Lester/Simonsen, Ferrari 430 Scud, 49 laps[…]
» TW Steel Announce F1 Winner and DTM Series Racer David Coulthard as Brand Ambassador
TW Steel, the international watch brand specializing in oversized watches, is pleased to announce that 13-time Formula One Grand Prix winner, David Coulthard, has joined its roster of Global Brand Ambassadors[…] … Coulthard, who enjoyed a stellar Formula One career from 1994 to 2008 racing for Williams F1, McLaren-Mercedes and Red Bull Racing, will sport TW Steel branding on his race helmet as he embarks on his latest on-track venture – competing in the German-based DTM Series for Mücke Motorsport[…] … In addition to returning to the international motorsport arena, the 39-year-old Scot remains a high profile and popular figure in the Formula One paddock in his role as an analyst for the BBC's F1 television coverage – giving his unique insight into the driver mindset at each Grand Prix throughout the season[…] … "To have someone of David's stature represent the brand and join our team of global ambassadors is a fantastic endorsement for TW Steel," stated TW Steel Head of Global Sponsorship, Harry Gibbings[…] … "We're delighted to be partnering with him as he steps back behind the wheel in the DTM Series[…] … TW Steel enjoys tremendous representation in Germany and having David onboard will only serve to strengthen the appeal of the brand there and ultimately beyond[…] … He's noted for being a professional both on and off-track and we're looking forward to growing our relationship with him moving forward[…] … " "I'm excited to be partnering with TW Steel in what's definitely a new chapter of my career," reflected Coulthard[…] … "It's great to be racing in the DTM Series, I'm enjoying the challenge of something new and exciting and similarly I'm happy to be representing TW Steel as I compete[…] … In addition to producing some great watches they already have an impressive list of ambassadors and I'm delighted they see the value in my profile, both as a sportsman but also as a representative of TW Steel."[…]
» Young Watchmakers follow in the footsteps of Ferdinand A. Lange
David Weber is happy[…] … He has cleaned and regulated the customer’s watch, fitted and aligned the spring, and checked all the adjustments[…] … He has assembled the movement and rechecked its accuracy over the course of a test run of several days[…] … If it had been necessary, he would also have filed the bevelled edges and renewed the polish[…] … In 2008 he passed his final examinations at the Lange Watchmaking School with flying colours[…] … The Lange Watchmaking School has been in existence since 1997, and has so far produced 66 graduates[…] … Once a year Lange invites the most promising training applicants to an assessment centre in the manufacture[…] … They then have to prove their manual skills, by filing, cutting out a movement piece according to a drawing, and assembling a watch without instructions[…] … The main thing is to identify how much manual skills, patience and technical understanding an applicant has[…] … For Jan Helbig it was the perfect training[…] … After several training phases in the manufactory, he went on to assemble chronograph movements for the DOUBLE SPLIT and later the LANGE 31[…] … For him this is an exciting complication because it is the first watch to guarantee a reliable power reserve for 31 days[…] … For a few days now, the individual parts of a TOURBOGRAPH “Pour le Mérite” have been lying on his workbench[…] … The 24-year-old Helbig is proud of the fact that he is now permitted to assemble the most complicated Lange watch[…] … The learning process has been going on right from the first beginnings When the young Ferdinand A[…] … Lange founded his watch manufactory in Glashütte on 7 December 1845, he initially trained 15 young men[…] … He taught them all basic skills, made use of their talents and urged them to specialise[…] … As did his great-grandson Walter Lange who, 145 years to the day after the first manufactory was set up, continued the inheritance of his forefathers[…] … At that time, David Weber and Jan Helbig were five years old[…] … Now they are part of the Lange tradition[…] … And they are fanning the flames of that tradition[…]
» TAG Heuer chooses IC-Agency for its Social Media Strategy
Founded by Edouard Heuer in 1860 in a small village in Jura Switzerland, TAG Heuer has become the worldwide leader in sports chronographs[…] … This year, the emblematic Swiss brand celebrates its 150th anniversary[…] … For the occasion, TAG Heuer has formed a visionary partnership with Tesla, the Californian electric car brand[…] … Details of this pioneering venture between the two brands will be unveiled at Baselworld[…] … TAG Heuer has chosen IC-Agency, leader in Luxury Digital Marketing and author of the WorldWatchReport™ study, to conceive and launch a social media strategy tied to this historic event[…] … The goal is to offer TAG Heuer, owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, online visibility that corresponds to the importance of this anniversary and partnership with Tesla[…] … “We have chosen IC-Agency for their sharp social media skills, as well as the pragmatism of their approach” indicates Françoise Bezzola, Director of Communication for TAG Heuer[…] … The custom methodology created by IC-Agency for TAG Heuer will be launched, most notably, on Facebook: “Analysis by IC-Agency has confirmed that tens of thousands of watch fans, and TAG Heuer aficionados in particular, are active on Facebook and are more than willing to interact with our brand, especially through our Facebook Fan Page” says Françoise Bezzola[…] … “We have to realize that 220 million people connect to Facebook every day and that Facebook is the most downloaded app on the iPhone[…] … This site has become as ubiquitous as Google” indicates David Sadigh, Managing Partner at IC-Agency – and adds “With our studies, we were able to map out the way an exclusive brand can secure its position in the open environment that is social media[…] … It’s the fruits of our research in Luxury Digital Marketing that we will place at TAG Heuer and Tesla’s disposal to create the digital conversation[…] … ” TAG Heuer, who already works with IC-Agency, notably for their search engine optimization strategy, was lauded in 2009 and qualified as “Genius” for its excellence in Digital Marketing in a study by New-York Stern University[…] … The first results of this collaboration will be present during Baselworld and will allow the brand to reinforce its leadership online[…]
» Thoughts about IWC’s new Ingenieur Automatic, Ref. IW3227
By descent, it rightfully claims a heritage that spans a full half-century[…] … Its foundations are unmistakable, and it is more evolutionary than revolutionary[…] … Above all else, the Ingenieur is an IWC watch[…] … Not merely in name or by virtue of the place of its birth, but because it stands for principles that embody the foundations of IWC[…] … Simple, strong, precise –well-engineered[…] … It was born in the mid-1950s, and reflected an era of scientific advance[…] … It was reborn in the mid-1970s, and reflected an era of experimentation[…] … And the new Ingenieur is a product of today: it is unmistakably a watch of the 21st century[…] … Yet the fundamental irony is that the Ingenieur is a timeless watch: it is a watch for all times[…] … The Ingenieur is more than a symbol of its era; it also is a symbol of International Watch Company[…] … IWC has principles, standards, a philosophy[…] … And there is no watch that reflects those tenets more than the Ingenieur[…] … As one collector from the Netherlands , Brava, stated “…the Ingenieur even by its name embodies all the IWC's core values[…] … Engineering driven 'form follows function' without losing sight of design elegance and practicality[…] … ” Historically, IWC made high quality, time-only basic watches[…] … Good, solid, practical watches[…] … Until the 1980s –for more than one hundred years—virtually no complicated watches came out of Schaffhausen[…] … Founded upon a strong pocket watch tradition, the first megastar wristwatch in the IWC line-up was born in the 1940s[…] … It was a steel, time-only, tool watch: the Mark XI[…] … Introduced in 1948, the Mark XI was a no-nonsense watch designed for use in the British Royal Air Force[…] … It also was the first step in the genesis of the Ingenieur[…] … The second step in the Ingenieur’s development was the work of Albert Pellaton[…] … In the mid-1940s, he became employed by IWC as its technical director[…] … Pellaton came from a famous family of watchmakers, especially known for their work on tourbillons[…] … However, his role at IWC didn’t involve such elaborate complications, since IWC produced simpler time-only movements[…] … Instead, one of his claims to fame was the development of a unique automatic winding system that now bears his name[…] … The noted author of numerous books on watchmaking, Donald de Carle, has called Pellaton’s winding mechanism "a simple and ingenious system, well constructed and beautifully finished"[…] … With this invention, IWC watches with the automatic Pellaton winding system debuted in 1950[…] … The Ingenieur itself was born of the idea to take the military Mark XI and “convert” it to a civilian watch using the Pellaton winding system[…] … The watch had to have impeccable timekeeping, be particularly sturdy, and –like the Mark XI— it had to be antimagnetic[…] … Not a fancy watch, but one with impeccable engineering[…] … A watch that would proudly state “Probus Scafusia”: good, solid craftsmanship from Schaffhausen[…] … Then, as now, the Ingenieur was an antimagnetic, automatic watch and the flagship model of International Watch Company[…] … Clean, basic, tough[…] … Simple and unpretentious[…] … But really engineered[…] … Together with the Ingenieur’s durability came longevity[…] … The Ingenieur evolved as new movements and subsequent models were announced over the following decades[…] … In 1958, the Ingenieur’s movement evolved from the Calibres 852 and 8521 to Calibres 853 and 8531[…] … In 1967/1968, the Ingenieur evolved again, this time by using Calibres 854 and 8541, as well as having some design details changed[…] … In 1976 Gerald Genta completely redesigned the watch, and the Ingenieur SL –the so-called “Jumbo” model- was introduced[…] … David Ter Molen, a collector, understood well how the union of the new, modern Jumbo Ingenieur followed IWC's traditional principles[…] … He said that “The Ingenieur remained elegantly cool and masculine, but was now wrapped up in a truly "forward thinking" design to perfectly underscore what the Ingenieur represented all along - traditional craftsmanship engineered for living in the modern world[…] … In 1982 an Ingenieur pocket watch, perhaps the world’s first water-resistant pocket watch, appeared[…] … In 1983, a thinner and smaller SL model, the so-called ”skinny” Ingenieur, was introduced[…] … In the mid-1980s a perceptual calendar Ingenieur, which used the same revolutionary calendar module that Kurt Klaus developed and used in the Da Vinci, appeared[…] … A ladies’ model with a chronograph debuted in 1989, as did a super antimagnetic version, capable of withstanding 500,000 A/m[…] … A mecaquartz alarm chronograph model was introduced in the early 1990s, followed by a chronometer Ingenieur in 1993[…] … The fact is that the Ingenieur line over the decades has presented itself through constant innovation and evolution[…] … Movements have evolved, as well as a variety of styles and functions[…] … It can be claimed that every one of these developments is itself a product of its time[…] … Still, there has been an underlying consistency and each model was true to fundamental principles[…] … Strong, unpretentious and quality watches[…] … Every single Ingenieur produced by IWC during a half-century has had more than a passing family resemblance to its relatives[…] … Even when the superficial looks changed, as with the Genta-redesign of the 1970s, the underlying principles did not[…] … Each Ingenieur indisputably was an “Ingenieur”[…] … This also meant that 2005’s new Ingenieur Automatic, reference 3227, faced a daunting challenge[…] … Living up to the family tradition can be difficult for any offspring and especially difficult for an heir to the throne[…] … The watch had to be tough, almost bullet-proof[…] … A housing as strong as a vault –which in fact the Jumbo Ingenieur was called, the tressor[…] … The new Ingenieur Automatic accomplishes this, and does so exponentially[…] … The word here is solid[…] … The bracelet is possibly the strongest one ever produced by a Swiss watch company[…] … And the titanium AMG models, with subtlety and grace, clearly declare ”engineering”[…] … The design of the new Ingenieur Automatic also had to reflect its IWC’s lineage[…] … Simple, clear, functional. Its looks had to say engineered and then say engineered again[…] … As a matter of pure style, the new model has accomplished all this and more[…] … The design of the Ingenieur Automatic is unmistakably “IWC”, yet the watch has its own identity[…] … It clearly borrows from its predecessor’s design principles but it looks fresh[…] … The bezel, the textured dial, the slight-tonneau case shape all reflect similarities to the Ref[…] … 1832 Ingenieur from the 1970s –but there still is a uniqueness[…] … This is a watch from a new century, even if it is classic and true to its forbearers[…] … This watch looks bold, yet understated[…] … It is not easy to be both new and classic, nor both simple and unique[…] … The design here does exactly that[…] … Guy Bove, a member of IWC's Creative Center which is the group responsible for the new Ingenieur's design, gives us some insight about the new watch's style[…] … He says: A primary goal in designing the new Ingenieur was to keep the "engineered" look of the 1970 model intact while building on the original design elements[…] … To do that, we incorporated a new, Ingenieur-specific I-shaped structure in the dial and used a similar case outline to the original watch but with a more masculine, valuable and modern appearance[…] … We utilized more detailing, dynamic and solid-looking metal indexes, and an easy-to-read dial design with more use of numbers, which also were designed in-house for the Ingenieur[…] … In short, we redesigned everything that we liked about the original watch to make it today's Ingenieur, but also tomorrow's[…] … Yet even more than style and more than case and bracelet construction, the heart and soul of any watch is its movement[…] … The internal mechanisms that make a watch what it is are hidden from view[…] … Certainly they must be hidden here, because an Ingenieur Automatic requires antimagnetic shielding[…] … That secret of the movement is not that it is a new, in-house one, with IWC’s special Pellaton winding system[…] … Those facts are important, but it is no secret that this watch is powered by the new Calibre 80110[…] … What is special is that the movement was designed to be among the sturdiest and most accurate movements ever produced by IWC[…] … The technical design features perfectly embody the concept of being an Ingenieur[…] … There are no gimmicks about the Calibre 80110[…] … 4 mm and has a not-particularly thin height of 7[…] … It is well-jeweled at 28 but that is not uncommon today[…] … It operates at a typical high-beat of 28,800 vph[…] … There is no single, revolutionary design feature[…] … But there is something very special about this movement: it may be as close to invulnerable as any automatic, conventional Swiss lever escapement movement can be[…] … Remember that the original Ingenieur essentially was a scientific watchmaking product[…] … It was a technical watch born in a technical era[…] … In the same sense, the Calibre 80110 is a scientific product and a product of its time –a time of computer analysis[…] … Kilian Eisenegger, IWC’s technical director, supervised the design and engaged in extensive scientific testing, especially for optimal reliability and shock resistance[…] … If a movement is less vulnerable to shock because of design, it will suffer less beat error and can reflect greater consistency or accuracy[…] … There is no IWC movement that is as much a product of testing, redesign, and analysis[…] … The unique shockproof design of the original Pellaton winding system was scientifically enhanced by redesign, so that the rotor would balance and deflect shocks[…] … The rotor, or what actually is called an oscillating weight, has a specially designed attachment and also there are synthetic buffers to absorb shocks[…] … The new movement has been tested like no other movement before it[…] … Over 100 were completely worn out in impact tests and temperature extremes[…] … This movement is a complete product of science and has been engineered for ultimate durability[…] … Like the watch itself, the Calibre 80110 movement is clear and direct[…] … It is intended to work well. Again, clean, tough and engineered[…] … It is what the Ingenieur is all about, in the real world[…] … The watch is simple and forceful. Here is a watch that is a product of its time[…] … A watch that is the rightful heir to its predecessors in time[…] … A watch that is timeless, to say nothing of well-engineered[…] … It will become an instant classic, to be revered by today’s watch owners[…]
» The DE BETHUNE adjustment at the heart of the movement: DBW1
After fascinating devotees of watch making during the year 2008 by unveiling Dream Watch One, a unique piece in pursuit of perfect horological harmony[…] … Now the DE BETHUNE is giving watch aficionados the opportunity to acquire this exceptional timepiece[…] … It is a real technological achievement[…] … The display is just as exciting on the dial as it is on the back of the watch[…] … Seen first of all through the dial is an annular balance in silicon which conceals the balance spring and has the effect of a mirror, unique in the world of horology[…] … This timepiece allows every owner to adjust their watch personally according to how the watch performs: a fundamental step forward in the art of watch making[…] … Every timepiece has the greatest accuracy as its objective, but the vagaries of life, the way in which the watch is worn and the activities which are part of the daily life of a watch inevitably result in slight inaccuracies[…] … Always seeking to improve the accuracy of their timepieces, Denis Flageollet and David Zanetta have therefore created a watch which enables every owner easily to adjust it to achieve an exceptional degree of accuracy[…] … By simply pressing on one of the two push‐pieces on the back of the watch, the owner of this timepiece can adjust its rate to achieve a pinnacle of accuracy[…] … A simple action, but when one looks a little closer, it is a remarkable technological feat[…] … By applying a simple external pressure, the heart of the watch is reached through a system of reduction arms and levers in a way that conveys the gesture perfectly[…] … This represents a particular relationship with a timepiece, which enables it to be better understood, to be controlled better and to be made more personal. A few weeks will certainly be needed before perfect adjustment of the watch is achieved, but from then on there will be a complete symbiosis between the owner and the watch[…] … Extremely complex Everything in this watch appears to be simple but it is in fact extremely complex[…] … The simple oscillator of the mechanical calibre DB2016, wholly designed within the Manufacture, is a genuine achievement in the world of watch making[…] … The balance spring of the escapement is not visible; it is concealed within an annular balance consisting of a central silicon disc surrounded by a thin ring of polished platinum which can be seen through the dial. In a play of various finishes, the rhodium‐plated and steel dial has matt, burnished and polished aspects, giving a continuous effect of light and shade[…] … The platinum case has pivoted lugs so that it follows the shape of the wrist perfectly[…] … The result of a search for exclusive perfection and the use of state of the art technology, of the passion of two men combining experience and technical know‐how, this new timepiece perfectly express the horology of the future[…]
» Wagner Happy Hour presenting Jaeger-LeCoultre Novelties 2009
The Austrian launch of the Jaeger-LeCoultre „Hybris Mechanica 55“ took place at Wagner, the jewellers, in Kärntner Street, Vienna[…] … Janek Deleskiewicz, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s chief designer, and David Candaux, master watch-maker in grand complications, presented the unique set of three watches in the specially created strong-room on the first floor to 150 enthusiastic invited guests[…] … Following the press presentation, the official opening of the exhibition for invited customers of Wagner jewellers took place[…] … Florian Jonak (luxury boutique manager), Dr Georg Springer (managing director of Bundestheater-Holding) and Ursula Stenzel (chairwoman of the Vienna district 1 council)[…] … The exhibition was open from 6 to 10 November during business hours for all Jaeger-LeCoultre enthusiasts and lovers of exquisite micromechanical timepieces[…] … It was dedicated to the manufacture’s watch-making knowledge and expertise, from the smallest mechanical movement in the world, the Calibre 101, to the most sophisticated grand complications such as the tourbillon and minute repeater[…] … The 2009 exhibition novelties in the legendary Reverso Collection and the Master Grande Tradition range were also on show[…]
» IWC Ingenieur Automatic Mission Earth Edition “Adventure Ecology”
With the challenges that face our planet, the world needs men like the environmental adventurer David de Rothschild – and companies like IWC Schaffhausen, whose active contribution to environmental protection is based on a firm belief in this cause[…] … IWC is supporting the Plastiki Expedition of David de Rothschild and his organisation Adventure Ecology[…] … To commemorate this momentous partnership, IWC will launch an expedition-proof special edition within the Ingenieur family: the Ingenieur Automatic Mission Earth Edition “Adventure Ecology”[…] … This summer, Adventure Ecology founder and environmental storyteller David de Rothschild, along with a handpicked crew of leading scientists, sailors, adventurers, thought leaders and creatives, will sail approximately 10,000 nautical miles across the Pacific Ocean from San Francisco to Sydney in a distinctive, one-of-a-kind 60 foot catamaran made entirely of plastic bottles, srPET plastic and recycled waste products[…] … The boat is named “Plastiki”, taking inspiration from Thor Heyerdahls “Kon-Tiki” expedition of 1947[…] … David de Rothschild with his organisation Adventure Ecology highlights the Earth’s environmental hotspots[…] … Adventure Ecology’s primary mission is to captivate the imagination, raise global awareness and inspire and activate individuals, communities and industries towards a smarter, more sustainable planet 2[…] … 0 way of living by re-thinking their everyday actions[…] … IWC Schaffhausen is supporting Adventure Ecology and is the official partner of the forthcoming Plastiki Expedition[…] … “The partnership with IWC Schaffhausen is one of great significance to Adventure Ecology”, says David de Rothschild[…] … “IWC Schaffhausen is leading the way within its industry by addressing climate protection[…] … Thanks to efforts in improving its environmental track record, IWC has been certified a carbon neutral enterprise[…] … This ongoing commitment is to be commended, and Adventure Ecology is excited to have been able to secure IWC’s support for the Plastiki adventure[…] … ” During this extraordinary journey, the Plastiki will sail through a number of fragile and environmentally challenged regions which include the world’s largest ocean waste dump, commonly known as The Great Eastern Pacific Garbage Patch[…] … This audacious and bold adventure aims to inspire and encourage positive and responsible actions in favour of our planet[…] … “With his Plastiki expedition, David de Rothschild hopes to bring to our attention how carelessly we treat our waste and the devastating effect that it has on the planet and its oceans[…] … As a company which holds the environment dear, IWC is very proud of David de Rothschild and of the fact that, with our support, he is using his adventurous voyage to show the consequences of the modern way of life and providing an impetus for innovative suggestions of how to solve the ecological problems of our age,” states Georges Kern, CEO of IWC Schaffhausen[…] … Engineers for a better worldIngenieur Automatic Mission Earth Edition “Adventure Ecology” In tribute to Adventure Ecology’s latest adventure, IWC is launching a new watch in stainless steel named the Ingenieur Automatic Mission Earth Edition “Adventure Ecology”[…] … Quite appropriately, it is from the very watch family whose certified qualities made it the first to earn the “expedition-proof” rating from IWC[…] … The limited edition will accompany David de Rothschild and his crew during the 4-month Plastiki expedition across the Pacific Ocean[…] … For whatever an adventurer endures, whether in the ice fields of Alaska, the tropical rainforest of the Amazon or the deserts of Africa, the watch can endure it, too[…] … Furthermore, it has been constructed to be significantly more robust and tested more rigorously than any other IWC watch[…] … More than 30 extreme tests ensure its superior endurance properties, and they include: – climate tests at temperatures between –20°C and +70°C and at varying humidity levels up to 95 %, also abrupt changes in temperature – long-term corrosion tests on the case, strap and seals in an aggressive solution of water, salt and chlorine – shock tests following an IWC specific test programme which covers both high-force impacts and continuous vibrations over a period of days – multiple water-resistance tests up to 12 bar for each completed watch – magnetic field tests for the soft iron inner case, which protects the movement in extremely strong magnetic fields of up to 80,000 A/m[…] … The new model Ingenieur Automatic Mission Earth Edition “Adventure Ecology”, manufactured carbon neutrally in Schaffhausen, is therefore a watch that is particularly sustainable, namely through a design which guarantees an extremely long life[…] … A newly developed, larger and even more robust steel case holds an automatic mechanism which has been crafted to meet the highest quality criteria[…] … Specifically, it is the IWC manufactured 80110 calibre movement with a Pellaton winding mechanism and integrated shock absorbers[…] … The screw-in back cover along with a sapphire glass which is antireflective on both sides and new flank protection for the screw-in crown make it sturdy enough to withstand all the world can throw at it, even when on the wrist of an adventurer in the midst of an expedition[…] … The special edition has more than one unique signifying characteristic: with its blue dial and orange markers, it exclusively represents David de Rothschild’s Plastiki mission, which is also referenced in the intricate engraving of Adventure Ecology’s expedition logo on the back cover[…] … In keeping with the environmentally conscious nature of the mission, IWC has rethought its packaging and now presents this special edition in an environmentally friendly watch box[…]
» IWC and Adventure Ecology sail a common course
This summer, Adventure Ecology founder and environmental storyteller David de Rothschild, along with a handpicked crew of leading scientists, sailors, adventurers, thought leaders and creatives, will sail approximately 10,000 nautical miles across the Pacific Ocean from San Francisco to Sydney in a distinctive, one-of-a kind 60 foot catamaran made entirely of plastic bottles, srPET plastic and recycled waste products[…] … With support from official partner IWC Schaffhausen, the Plastiki will embark on a mission across the Pacific Ocean in order to draw mainstream attention to rethinking waste as a resource[…] … Through this intrepid and daring expedition, David de Rothschild and his organisation Adventure Ecology aim to bring the public’s attention to regions of the Earth whose ecologies are in particular danger, raise global awareness of the environment as well as inspire a change in the consciousness of individuals and industry[…] … The boat is named “Plastiki”, taking inspiration from Thor Heyerdahls “Kon-Tiki” expedition of 1947[…] … The Plastiki Expedition is a unique and extraordinary voyage that will see David de Rothschild and a specially selected crew of experts sail across the Pacific Ocean and, in the process, pass through a number of regions that are facing extreme ecological threats[…] … En route to Hawaii, the Line Islands and the sinking island of Tuvalu, the vessel will steer through the world’s largest rubbish dump in the oceans, commonly known as The Great Eastern Pacific Garbage Patch[…] … Developed and fabricated in cooperation with world-leading institutions, engineers, designers, marine architects and sustainability experts, the 60-foot Plastiki catamaran exemplifies groundbreaking thinking, techniques and sustainable design solutions in every respect[…] … Constructed almost entirely out of reclaimed plastic bottles, the Plastiki embodies David de Rothschild’s vision of a craft that not only withstands the swells of the Pacific Ocean but is also in the position to itself “make waves” with its sustainable design[…] … This absolutely unique, unmistakeble and symbolic design enables Adventure Ecology and its crew to not only undertake a historic expedition, but it will also allow them to deliver a spectacular “message in a bottle” around the world[…] … IWC Schaffhausen, the official partner of the Plastiki expedition, has dedicated an equally stylish and robust watch to the mission of this extraordinary and innovative vessel: the Ingenieur Automatic Mission Earth Edition “Adventure Ecology”[…] … Says Georges Kern, CEO of IWC Schaffhausen, “David de Rothschild and his organisation Adventure Ecology deserve great respect and support for their inspirational ideas[…] … We are delighted to be on board of their breathtaking expeditions to the most threatened ecosystems of our planet and to make a contribution towards increasing public awareness of the consequences of human behaviour on nature[…]
» Vacheron Constantin presented Collection Excellence Platine in Beverly Hills
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[…] … Marc Guten, International Director of Vacheron Constantin and Julien Tornare, President of Vacheron Constantin North America, welcomed Hollywood’s A-list, including Jennifer Aniston, David Arquette, Pete Sampras, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, Gavin Rossdale, Holly Robinson-Peete, Skeet Ulrich, Rebecca Romijn, Lauren Graham, Brenda Strong and Alison Janney[…] … Three-time Grammy Award winner John Legend, wearing a Vacheron Constantin Skeleton Minute Repeater in Platinum, gave a private performance[…] … Guests were able to view watches from the new collection, as well as watches from the Vacheron Constantin Heritage[…] … Models dressed in custom-made platinum dresses walked around the event with Vacheron Constantin watches, giving guests a chance to touch, feel and see the hand craftsmanship that goes into each watch[…]
» SAECULUM-Award-Winner 2007: Gidon Kremer
On the evening of June 1, 2007, already for the fourth time the SAECULUM – Glashütte Original-Music Festival-Prize was awarded within the line of a concert of the Dresden Music Festival in the famous Semper Opera House[…] … This year’s SAECULUM goes to an international artist whose musical work has inspired people all over the world: Gidon Kremer[…] … He is known as a violinist, yet a star-violinist – he is admired and celebrated as an excellent violin-virtuoso[…] … But he is far more than that – a brigdebuilder for example[…] … He has linked classic and modernity[…] … He has broad and still brings this kind of art closer to a manifold audience[…] … He is truly a master – nothing more, nothing less[…] … Descended from a German musician family from Latvian Riga, he devoted himself early to music particularly the violin[…] … In young ages he was a master-student of David Oistrach[…] … Shortly after, high acceptance and various awards were the earnings for his hard work and talent[…] … Until today the earned encomium of the exceptional violinist continues[…] … Brilliant musical and artistical achievements made the Latvian artists to a highly accepted musician personality – yet to a star[…] … More than 10 years ago he founded the Kremerata Baltica[…] … With this orchestra he links the Northeast of Europe with the rest of the world[…] … He builds bridges away generations and styles[…] … Today’s concert underlines how Gidon Kremer is dedicated to the promotion of young artists and how much he has the musical work of the past centuries and the present in mind[…] … It is an expression of renewal and continuity[…] … His audience appreciates his high degree of individuality and his search for possibilities away from conventional ways of interpretation[…] … With Gidon Kremer a personality is been honoured whose work touches and moves[…]
» Grand Opening of New Hublot Shop in Plaza 66 of Shanghai
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; Mr Darryl O’Young, the young and outstanding race driver as well as Mr David Wu, the famous artiste who even carried out the role as MC on the day of event, adding a touch of glamour on the spot[…] … Socialites and celebrity guests like Mr Donnie Yan, Mr Darryl O’Young and Mr David Wu enjoyed a relaxing yet glamorous evening[…] … Commenced with the speech by Mr Ricardo Guadalupe, Managing Director of Hublot, it was then followed by the ribbon cutting ceremony by guests of honor and the lion dance, which would definitely shed light to this sparkling event[…] … Situated in the most prosperous business district of Shanghai, Hublot’s new shop is spacious with over 1,000 square feet of retail space[…] … In addition to its attractive location and comfortable shopping environment, it is destined to be a talk-of-the-town focus[…] … The Private Dinner held at the Bund Ballroom of Hyatt on the Bund in Shanghai created a scene of bustle and excitement[…] … The venue was decorated in all black tone creating an enchanting yet cosy atmosphere for guests to enjoy the mouth-watering dining treats[…] … Subsequent to the speech delivered by Mr Guadalupe, the event reached a climax with the exciting Drumbeats Musical Performance[…] … Afterwards, there was a fascinating Jazz Performance, followed by a relaxing saxophone performance[…] … In the meantime, guests were also being invited to explore the uniqueness of Hublot Big Bang[…] … The meaning of “Fusion” concept is well-illustrated by Big Bang with the meeting of tradition and future whereas this means putting elements of future into the art of traditional watchmaking[…] … The event was finally concluded successfully in the joy of delight found in the venue[…]
» GlückTV and its bargains with watches by Lydia David & sons
Since 2008, the TV channel GlckTv is the proprietor of the brand Lydia David & sons, with the registration number 302008008658[…] … The brand is registered at the German Patent and Trade Mark Office for the categories 14, 16 and 18, thus also for watches and jewelry[…] … But what exactly is the reason for a TV channel owning a watch and jewelry brand? The answer is simple: the Glck TV GmbH sells watches as well. And in order to stimulate the brand’s business, an own website has been created for “Lydia David & sons“, with the Swiss domain ld-s[…] … On the website, the model “Nautik Pro”, for example, is offered at a price of 1,499 Euro[…] … According to the contact information, the owner of the website is a “MMS AG” in 9434 AU in Switzerland[…] … When we investigated, we found out that a Horst Pokolm owns the domain[…] … But the contact details are not quite correct[…] … The company’s real name is MMS Multi Media Service AG[…] … According to the Swiss Commercial Register, the German citizen Horst Pokolm resigned and has been succeeded by Bernd Fuhlert[…] … And according to the excerpt from the commercial register of 2007, this same Bernd Fuhlert is also GlckTV’s executive, of all things[…] … However, in the corporate details you will only find the second executive Julian Brakmann[…] … So, that GlckTv is able to offer and sell watches by „Lydia David & sons“with high discounts can be seen from a different perspective now[…] … The model “Nautik Pro“ (normal price 1,499 Euro) can be bought for a shocking 495 Euro at GlckTv[…] … However, the brand is abbreviated to L. DAVID & SONS[…] … Certainly it does not take so many abbreviations, persons and companies to sell watches[…] … We advise GlckTv to simply announce: “Yes, we have an own watch brand since 2008 with great pricing and we offer very high discounts[…] … ”But then again, probably no-one would buy these watches[…]
» David Beckham promotes Motorola Aura – A Mobile Phone Inspired by a Luxury Watch
Motorola presents AURA, an exclusive cellular phone which was inspired by luxury watches, craftsmanship and creative design[…] … It deliberately breaks established convention and re-establishes artistry in the design and manufacturing of mobile devices[…] … The world’s first mobile phone with a circular display was inspired by timeless and beautiful luxury watches[…] … It is manufactured with much attention to details – from the stainless steel case to the chemically-etched textures and patterns[…] … The front piece alone takes two weeks to create[…] … Moreover, AURA can be opened with a Swiss-made mechanism which is rotatable by 180 degrees and is composed of over 200 high precision individual parts[…] … Now Motorola is presenting a campaign featuring another celebrity - alongside with the exclusive cell phone - with a unique aura: David Beckham[…] … It was shot in Milan by Hollywood director Anthony Mandler and shows the style icon as the modern interpretation of a classic Renaissance sculpture combined with the innovative and sophisticated design and craftsmanship of the Aura cell phone[…] … Also David Beckham is impressed with the extraordinary workmanship[…] … “Motorola always seem to come up with something different, a concept that no one else has, and they've certainly done that again with AURA[…] … " He added: "I love classic watches, so a phone that exposes its mechanics while also being so stylish is really unique[…] … When you hold it, it feels like you have something really special in your hand[…]
» News faces, enduring Values: Evangeline Lilly & David Duchovny
Baume & Mercier & Me, the slogan adopted by the Swiss watch brand Baume & Mercier, is embodied this year by two new personalities with which it shares many similarities: internationally recognized, while remaining totally authentic and profoundly human[…] … Actress Evangeline Lilly (Lost) and actor David Duchovny (X-Files) are associating with the fourth edition of the Baume & Mercier & Me campaign, representing the Geneva-based brand in order to join it in supporting charity projects[…] … All royalties for the two celebrities, as well as those of photographers Michael O’Neill and Markus Klinko & Indrani who shot their portraits, are donated to charities selected in cooperation with Evangeline Lilly and David Duchovny[…] … The causes supported by this campaign include cancer research, child education, helping underprivileged women and the struggle against poverty This campaign enables Baume & Mercier to convey, in an authentically committed manner, the three values forming the essence of its brand identity: proximity, authenticity and creativity[…] … Proximity through the association with famous personalities well-known to the general public, who nonetheless remain accessible and are prepared to engage in helping others[…] … In the same way, within the world of luxury watchmaking, Baume & Mercier has managed to remain an accessible brand producing watches that become intimate possessions for their owners[…] … Therein lies the true meaning of the slogan Baume & Mercier & Me[…] … These close ties are visually illustrated by the close-up shots of Evangeline Lilly and David Duchovny, who reveal themselves without artifice, as they are in daily life, in order to serve good causes that touch them profoundly[…] … Authenticity through an approach based on heart-felt values: the personalities who take part in the Baume & Mercier & Me campaign do so pro bono, in order to serve noble causes they share with the brand[…] … This authenticity echoes that which undergirds Baume & Mercier’s entire approach to watchmaking, building on 179 years of uninterrupted history and expertise to craft genuine Swiss watches[…] … Creativity through a new and unprecedented relationship between a watch brand and its ambassadors[…] … Exactly like the technical and aesthetic creativity for which Baume & Mercier watches have been famous over the decades, while remaining deeply rooted in the timeless values of Swiss watchmaking[…] … The previous Baume & Mercier & Me campaigns were created in cooperation with Meg Ryan and Kiefer Sutherland (2006), Kim Basinger and Gary Sinise (2007), Teri Hatcher and Ashton Kutcher (2008)[…] … Thanks to this fourth edition of the Baume & Mercier & Me campaign, to be launched worldwide in April 2009, Baume & Mercier is pursuing with a new pair of celebrities its action aimed at promoting voluntary use of the time and image of Hollywood stars[…]