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» Swiss watchmaking in May 2010: Growth at an average rate
The Swiss watch industry appears to have found its cruising speed in the spring[…]
» Jaeger-LeCoultre is presenting La Grande Maison
At the occasion of 600 years Anniversary of the Prague Astronomical Clock, the world exhibition "The Art of watchmaking" is held from February, 5th to March 29th, 2011[…] … It is divided into three parts, the first one focuses on Prague´s Astronomical Clock, the second on Czech watchmaking and the third one on the famous Swiss and German manufacturers[…] … During this period, Jaeger-LeCoultre is showing its watchmaking history and Savoir-Faire from the 19th century to the present time[…] … With over 177 years of expertise in high watch making, Jaeger-LeCoultre is a major player in watchmaking history[…]
» New Amour Heart Beat Ladies Automatic Collection
This highly decorated automatic calibre will seduce women appreciating fine Swiss watchmaking art[…]
» Hublot has now signed top skier Maria Riesch
Of course, this is partly due to its origins, and the Swiss culture that underpins its values, but also to its deep attachment to the world of sport in general[…] … In the luxury watchmaking world, Hublot is an ultra-inventive brand that has formed extraordinary associations with sports such as football, Formula 1, sailing and polo, and always at the very highest level[…] … In Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Hublot will also be the "Official Watch" of the Swiss-Ski House 2011, the rallying point for the champions and all the supporters throughout the competition[…]
» New Reverso Répétition Minutes à Rideau
Developed by the Manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre, the groundbreaking the Reverso Répétition Minutes à Rideau, invents a new movement, a new way of seeing and feeling… The Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, was the setting for Jaeger-LeCoultre to unveil its new watchmaking masterpiece: the first watch with four faces, using a pivoting curtain which masks one dial while revealing the other in alternation[…] … Four faces to grace an aesthetic and technical triumph which Jaeger-LeCoultre has crowned with a further tour de force: one of the noblest of watchmaking complications, the minute-repeater mechanism, to mark the passage of time by striking the hours, quarters and minutes on demand, with an unrivalled purity of sound and resonance[…] … Discover the Reverso story from its origins in the exotic British Raj, where polo-loving officers complained to a visiting Swiss businessman about the fragility of their watch crystal, to the Vallée de Joux, where time seems to stand still[…]
» 1821- 2011: Montblanc Celebrates the Invention of the Chronograph
After all, could any other type of watch than the chronograph be nearer and dearer to the heart of Montblanc, a brand which not only epitomizes the art of high-quality Swiss watchmaking, but is also the world’s best-known manufacturer of fine writing instruments? Chronos means “time” and graphein means “to write”[…] … For the 190th anniversary in 2011, the watch Manufacture in the Swiss watchmaking centre of Le Locle now launches the Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph Anniversary Edition, which will be available in a strictly limited edition of 190 watches in 18K red gold, 90 watches in 18K white gold and 25 watches in 950 platinum[…]
» The Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie enters its third decade
After weathering the storm blown up by global economic crisis, Swiss watchmaking is experiencing an upturn in activity that bodes well for the fair[…] … This next SIHH should therefore live up to its reputation as a foremost private trade fair for Fine Watchmaking, and at the same time confirm the recovery observed over recent months[…] … An even more selective invitation policy will ensure the presence of an exclusive clientele of retailers who are the ambassadors for Fine Watchmaking worldwide, together with the most respected international journalists[…]
» Montres Breguet opens a new embassy in Zurich
Breguet Museum On the upper floor, the Breguet Museum presents the history of a brand that has contributed through its decisive inventions and numerous patents to enriching the Swiss horological heritage and to building its international reputation[…] … Breguet undoubtedly possesses the finest treasures a Fine Watchmaking brand could ever dream of[…]
» Journée Internationale du Marketing Horloger unrolls the red carpet for the Ambassadors
“The Watchmaking industry and its Ambassadors” is the topic of this 14th edition, which will take place in Neuchâtel and La Chaux-de-Fonds[…] … The role of ambassadors in the communication strategy, or identity building for watch brands will be the center point of the debate of the next rendezvous of watchmaking marketing, impossible to circumvent[…] … The topic of this 14th edition “the Watchmaking industry and its Ambassadors” aims not only the “traditional” ambassadors who are the stars of the worlds of sports and the show business, but also collectors, retailers, journalists, political personalities… and watch wearers[…] … An event organized in two sections, the first day reserved for academic research – 5th Day of research in watchmaking marketing – will take place on December 1st in the premises of the ARC school of management in Neuchâtel[…] … It will be followed by the Journée Internationale du Marketing Horloger (JIMH) International Day of Watchmaking Marketing, an exchange platform intended for watchmaking industry professionals, which will proceed on December 2nd from 9:00 a[…] … Animated by the duet of uncommon artists Plonk and Replonk, this second day will include among the watchmaking ambassadors: Sebastien Loeb, sevenfold world champion of car rally and ambassador of Marvin; Guillaume Nery, recordman of the world of diving in apnea and ambassador of Ball Watch; or Nicolas Bideau, head of the film section of the Federal Office of the Culture and future director of Swiss Presence[…]
» OMEGA expands boutique network in the USA
Reflecting its strong belief in the resilience of the American economy, Swiss watchmaker OMEGA has announced that it will invest substantially in the USA, opening nine new boutiques in the fourth quarter of 2010 to be followed by around twenty more[…] … Founded in 1848, OMEGA has been dedicated to innovative watchmaking from its beginning – a commitment which has led to the creation of its Co-Axial caliber, generally acknowledged to be one of the world’s best series-produced mechanical watch movements[…]
» 500 numbered timepieces: Hublot King Power Ayrton Senna
Given Hublot’s long-standing relationship with the Instituto, Vivianne Senna did not hesitate in asking the Swiss brand to participate in this event by unveiling an exceptional collection of new timepieces dedicated to the driver and enabling Hublot to continue to support the Instituto: The King Power Ayrton Senna, a split second chronograph movement with power reserve indicator - a limited edition of 500 numbered pieces, stamped with Ayrton Senna's signature - made entirely from materials used in Formula 1, such as carbon fibre for the case (a first for Hublot), ceramic, Nomex…This series is Act 3 in the friendship between Jean-Claude Biver, CEO of Hublot, and Viviane Senna which began in 2007[…] … Refined and powerful, made from an array of high-tech materials used in Formula 1, some of which - like Nomex - have never before been used in watchmaking, the King Power Ayrton Senna is a split second chronograph with power reserve indicator[…]
» Geneva Time Exhibition committed to stricter control of supplies of exotic Leather
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[…] … "The shocking images broadcast in the report must demand a reaction from the luxury industry, and notably from the watchmaking sector, which often uses exotic leathers for straps and bracelets" states GTE Fair Manager Florence Noël[…] … Geneva Time Exhibition is taking this initiative in accordance with the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry[…]
» Boucheron’s sparkling interpretation of MB&F’s Horological Machine No3
What could possibly bring together the 152-year-old House of Boucheron, that most venerable of France’s high-jewellery Houses, and MB&F, the young, cutting-edge Swiss creative laboratory whose Horological Machines first invaded our planet only five years ago? The answer is the JwlryMachine, an astonishing haute-joaillerie version of MB&F’s Horological Machine No3 (HM3)[…] … The catalyst: Horological Machine No3 The original HM3, in gold and titanium, sent tremors through the fine-watchmaking world when it was launched in 2009[…]
» Heads of State of the French-speaking world on Hublot time
Hublot, the Swiss watchmaking brand, is especially proud to announce that it is the "Exclusive Partner" of the 13th "Sommet de la Francophonie", the biennial Francophone Summit, which will take place this year from the 22nd to the 24th October at Montreux, Switzerland[…] … As part of this role, Hublot is honoured and privileged to have been asked to provide the official gift for the event by the Swiss Confederation[…] … The 70 Heads of State and Government attending this occasion will receive a Hublot Swiss watch in the Summit's colours as a souvenir[…] … In its association with the 13th "Sommet de la Francophonie", Hublot is not only incredibly pleased to be able to support a major international event organised in Switzerland, and in its own canton too (the Hublot watchmaking manufacture is located in Nyon, in the Canton of Vaud), but it is also an opportunity to reaffirm the Brand's profound attachment to the values of sharing, openness and respect for the diversity of cultures which the company holds dear[…]
» Breitling launches the first Navitimer with a 100% in-house made chronograph movement
Breitling now introduces it within another watchmaking icon, the famous Navitimer which proudly embodies the brand’s aeronautical vocation[…] … All the adjustment phases are integrated within this process, in such a way that upon emerging from the chain, each Caliber 01 is ready to face up to the stringent tests conducted by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) – a guarantee of authentic large-scale production reliability[…]
» Swiss watchmaking in August 2010: Faster growth
August was a very good month for Swiss watch exports[…]
» Carl F. Bucherer on board the UC? from Rinspeed
Bucherer, the founder of the Lucerne-based watchmaking company of the same name[…] … At the same time, the movement embodies the credo that underlies the UC?: first-class Swiss quality and innovation coupled with an unending quest for perfection[…]
» Mr. Jean-Claude Biver, a Gaia Award 2010 Prizewinner
On Thursday 16 September 2010, in the La Chaux-de-Fonds International Watchmaking Museum, before an audience of nearly 300 people, including a number of personalities from the Swiss watchmaking industry, Mr[…] … Gérard Triponez, Chairman of the Le Locle Watchmaking Museum Committee, Mr[…]
» September marks a milestone for Hublot in United States
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[…]
» Zurich Film Festival: Maurice Lacroix designs a special limited-edition timepiece
Maurice Lacroix is once again the exclusive watchmaking sponsor of the Zurich Film Festival and the Audience Award, which will draw special attention this year[…] … Over 11 days, spectators can see over 70 Swiss, European or world premieres[…]
» Kate Winslet, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Chi Ling Lin reveal the new addition watches
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[…] … The Swiss watchmaker’s three star ambassadors were wearing the new Longines DolceVita models during a gala evening at the Villa Miani high above the Eternal City, where a film featuring the three famous faces was shown for the first time[…] … Thanks to her contribution, the brand’s watchmaking elegance has gained a new dimension, illustrated by the latest additions to the Longines DolceVita collection that combine steel and different colours of gold[…] … With this new variation that combines steel with yellow gold and steel with rose gold, Longines’ famous watchmaking elegance has gained a new dimension[…]
» In the Footsteps of Ferdinand A. Lange
From 1837 to 1841 they led him to the centres of precision watchmaking at the time: London, Paris and Switzerland[…] … Lange Scholarship & Watchmaking Excellence Award”, a programme of further training for talented young watchmakers from all over the world, which culminates in a competition with a prize of Euro 10,000[…] … It offers talented young watchmakers the opportunity to collect a wide range of impressions and become acquainted with Lange’s current understanding of precision watchmaking[…] … Eight young watchmakers were selected In May Lange presented the project to 30 leading watchmaking schools from all over the world and invited them to put forward their best students[…] … Exciting finishing and installation workshops in the Lange Watchmaking School imparted traditional decorating techniques such as perlage of a three-quarter movement plate and polishing gold chatons or special features typical of the brand such as the second assembly of a Lange calibre[…] … The numerous destinations visited included the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich with its famous Harrison clocks as well as the Observatoire de Paris together with the manufactory of Jaeger-LeCoultre and the workshops of the renowned Swiss watchmaker Philippe Dufour[…] … Jury of experts On the last day of their stay in Saxony Katja König, the head of the Lange Watchmaking School, presented the eight candidates with their task for the competition: the participants have three months after the trip to build a fully operational equation of time indication[…] … The equation of the time is one of the classic watchmaking complications[…] … The prize money is earmarked for further watchmaking studies[…]
» THE official watch of the FIFA 2010 World Cup Champions
? And today, the Swiss watchmaking brand is dedicating a special creation to them… as a symbol of their victory, THE official souvenir, preserving this fantastic historic event forever[…]
» VULCAIN : L'ARDEUR DU BEL OUVRAGE
In 1858, the Ditisheim brothers made a grand entrance onto the watchmaking scene: their Manufacture was immediately noted for the quality of its products: complication watches, chronometers and chronographs[…] … Located at the heart of the Neuchatel mountains, the cradle of Swiss precision, it was to receive international acclaim at the Chicago and Paris World Fairs[…]
» The Hublot Polo Gold Cup Gstaad in the best possible hands
The watchmaking brand Hublot, as well as being the main sponsor of the tournament, also supported a team comprising 3 Argentinian players and one Italian[…] … Providing a spectacle with guaranteed excitement to delight the guests, this event with a typically Swiss colour and flavour was embellished by a party in a high-altitude restaurant where all enjoyed the chance to savour the local specialities and even have a go on the Alpine Horn in the company of the players[…]