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» Crazy: World Record holding divers watch 20'000 Feet blown up in an explosion
No doubt, the 20’000 FEET by CX Swiss Military Watch™ is truly unique – not only does the 20’000 FEET hold the World Record for mechanical diving watches but the tests this timepiece is undergoing are highly exceptional, too[…]
» New World Record for automatic diving watches now stands at 6’000 Meters!
The time has come: during this year’s BASELWORLD 2009 Frank M[…]
» New World Record for a CX Swiss Military Watch™ diving watch?
The title of the site indicates a new world record for diving watches – most likely to be presented during the upcoming BASELWORLD 2009[…] … The 20’000 feet are roughly equivalent to some 6’000 meters – which would indeed be a new world record, beating the one Rolex set in 2008 with “only” 3’900 meters[…] … Before Rolex it was also a timepiece manufactured by CX Swiss Military Watch™ (the “12’000 FEET”) that held the world record for diving watches – for more information visit http://www[…] … Upon inquiry, Montres Charmex SA told us that a press conference will be held on March 27th 2009, at the press center of the BASELWORLD[…]
» THE FRENCH JOB: Bloggers wanted for job of their lifetime
Under the title of “The French Job”, Maurice Lacroix is looking for a team to follow diver Sébastien Murat’s freediving world record attempt of more than 703 feet beneath the sealevel over two weeks in June[…] … In addition to the thrill of Séb “The Sub” ’s world record attempt, the team will enjoy French savoir-vivre in a luxury villa in Juan-Les-Pins on the French Côte d’Azur[…] … For Sébastien Murat, one of the best free divers in the world, from Neuchâtel in Switzerland, limits have never been an issue[…] … In June 2012, Séb has his sights on a world record diving depth of 703 feet; deeper than anyone has gone before and requiring more than eight minutes without oxygen[…]
» Hublot appointed Official Watches of UEFA EURO 2012
A, Markiyan Lubkivskyi, Tournament Director in Ukraine, and Friend of UEFA EURO 2012™ Sergey Bubka, Ukraine's sporting legend (he remains the men's world pole vaulting record holder, President of the National Ukrainian Olympic Committee and member of the IOC) for a large number of local and international journalists, at which it unveiled the two King Power UEFA EURO 2012™ watches, one made from King Gold and ceramic and mainly featuring the blue of the Ukrainian flag, and the other in titanium and ceramic featuring the red of the Polish flag[…] … This King Power chronograph, 48 mm in diameter, with elegant sporty lines, was specially created for this event and includes a 45-minute counter at 9 o'clock amongst its special features, indicating the duration of half a football match as a nod to the footballing world[…] … Hublot started out as a trailblazer in 2006, as the first luxury brand to get involved as a partner of football, and has continued to develop its commitment to the sport: Official Timekeeper and Official Watch of the FIFA™ World Cup, Official Timekeeper for Manchester United, Bayern Munich, Ajax Amsterdam… These privileged relations have given rise to a host of synergies and to a high level of creativity, providing Hublot with global visibility[…]
» BASELWORLD 2012: Strength of the world show confirmed once again
BASELWORLD 2012 closed its doors today after eight highly successful days[…] … With 104,300 (+1% / 2011) professional visitors from all the different continents, the show recorded a top-notch result once again[…] … The exhibitors declared themselves to be highly satisfied with the course of business and with the media presence: 3,320 journalists (+9%) marks a new record[…] … And now the completely revamped BASELWORLD 2013 World Watch and Jewellery Show next spring is being eagerly awaited[…] … At the end of the 40th World Watch and Jewellery Show, the exhibitors declared themselves to be particularly pleased with the level of sales they had achieved[…] … At the same time, the industry is awaiting the next BASELWORLD with great anticipation[…] … Nearly all the brands will now be investing in their new stand for BASELWORLD 2013 and enhancing their presence still further[…] … This highlights the fact that we have a great deal of confidence in this event, because the world show will be giving us exhibitors even more opportunities to experience positive development in future[…] … " BASELWORLD 2013: April 25 to May 2, 2013 Sylvie Ritter, Managing Director of BASELWORLD, sums up as follows: "I look back at this successful BASELWORLD 2012 with a certain amount of nostalgia[…] … At the same time, I am looking forward impatiently and with great expectations to the new era that will be dawning for this world show[…] … I am delighted that BASELWORLD 2013 will confirm the excellence of the industry presented here[…] … " The next BASELWORLD Watch and Jewellery Show is being held from April 25 to May 2, 2013 in Basel[…]
» BASELWORLD 2012: The Breitling Bentley Supersports
Clearly built for outstanding feats and performances, this exceptional watch is a fresh tribute to the Bentley Continental Supersports, the fastest and most powerful car ever made by the British manufacturer, and holder of the world ice speed record[…]
» BASELWORLD 2012: The original DAS BOOT timepieces
The movie classic DAS BOOT still captivates audiences all over the world even 30 years after its first release[…] … Just in time for the BASELWORLD 2012 the DAS BOOT timepieces are launched with three new models[…] … Montres Charmex SA also manufactures the current World Record holder for water resistant diving watches, the 20’000 FEET under their brand CX Swiss Military Watch[…]
» Swatch Group exceeds the 7 billion sales milestone for the first time
In 2011, despite a difficult economic environment, the Swatch Group remained on record course[…] … 9% over the previous record year 2010[…] … The Watches & Jewelry segment recorded an increase in sales of +26[…] … Investment in retail activities as well as numerous marketing offensives throughout the world contributed to these gratifying sales figures[…]
» Hublot adds a new time dimension to the Antikythera mechanism
It may even be that a record is found, in the texts or in the hidden reserves of museums, of other "machines" like the Antikythera mechanism[…] … The sheer ability of the mechanical engineers of Antiquity to create such efficient bronze gear trains opens up new horizons in their philosophical relationships with technical progress and with the place of machines in their conception of the world – which can only in turn make us question our own relationship with modern-day machines and "gadgets"[…] … The Hublot "Antikythera" watch housing this watchmaking movement, a concept devised in Antiquity, will be presented at the Baselworld watch show in Spring 2012[…]
» Do you own a LANGE Tourbillon Pour le Mérite of A. Lange & Söhne
Since its first appearance in 1994, the LANGE Tourbillon “Pour le Mérite” has established itself as one of the most fascinating watches in the world[…] … Limited to just 200 exemplars, this timepiece is one of the most sought-after of our models among collectors and fetches record prices at auction[…]
» Swiss watch exports in the first half of 2011
The watch industry continues to record excellent results, while other sectors experience difficulties[…] … All price segments recorded two-digit growth, both in value and volume terms[…] … Watches costing less than 200 francs accounted for more than 70% of exports in volume terms and recorded a high level of growth[…] … Other watchmaking products exported by Switzerlandalso recorded increases[…] … Markets All of the Swiss watch industry’s main markets recorded a positive trend in the first half-year[…] … China moved up one place in the ranking after recording the highest increase across the board[…] … France continued to be influenced by products in transit and therefore recorded growth higher than the world average[…]
» Michael Phelps: OMEGA’s quintessential ambassador
Since 2004, Michael Phelps has brought a human face to the values of OMEGA and his enormous international popularity and success continue to bring instant worldwide recognition to the brand[…] … He excelled almost immediately and by the age of 10, he had already set a national record for his age group[…] … More age group records followed and Michael’s rapid improvement led to his qualification for the United States Olympic team in 2000 at the tender age of 15[…] … I’m looking forward to sharing time with them this summer at the World Championships in Shanghai, and of course I'm looking ahead to London in 2012[…] … He’s won more gold medals at the World Championships than any other swimmer[…] … ”Stephen Urquhart is right: Michael won eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, setting seven world records and one Olympic mark in the process[…] … Michael has set 37 world records including 29 solo world records and eight as a member of a relay team[…] … At the FINA XIV World Championships in Shanghai, he looks forward to adding to the 20 gold medals he won at previous World Championships (which is, in itself, a record)[…] … Will he be able to cope with it in the upcoming World Championships in Shanghai?Michael Phelps’s coach, Bob Bowman has said about his star, “His greatest strength is his ability to relax and focus under pressure[…] … ” OMEGA joins the rest of the world in looking forward to the greatest swimmer ever adding to his legacy[…]
» The 14th FINA World Championships
The 14th FINA World Championships are scheduled for July 16–31, 2011 in Shanghai, China at the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center[…] … The 2011 World Championships will again feature the 5 aquatics disciplines: swimming, water polo, diving, open water swimming, and synchronized swimming[…] … OMEGA will bring its long experience in timekeeping and data handling to the Championships, ensuring the precision and performance worthy of the world's greatest aquatic athletes[…] … OMEGA has been at the forefront of international competitive swimming for many years and in addition to its timekeeping activities, is responsible for the development of some of the key technologies used to determine and record the results including the first semi-automatic timer for swimming events and the famous touchpads positioned at both ends of the pool lanes[…] … The final moments of the swimming competitions are also recorded by means of OMEGA’s high speed video cameras, providing an added resource for judges in the event of disputes[…] … OMEGA will continue to use the other on-screen graphics that have been part of televised swimming competitions since 2000, including the “virtual record line”[…] … This allows viewers to see a line on their screens which moves at the rate that matches the world record[…] … If the winner finishes the race ahead of the line, it means a new world record has been set[…] … OMEGA boasts an exclusive team of spokespersons from the world of swimming, including names that have shaped the history of this sport, such as Michael Phelps and former champion Alexander Popov[…] … The FINA World Championships have been held since 1973[…]
» High-class coffee table book: The Pour le Mérite Collection
Ever since its first appearance in 1994, the LANGE TOURBILLON “Pour le Mérite” has established itself as one of the most fascinating wristwatches in the world[…] … Limited to just 200 exemplars, this timepiece is one of the manufactory’s most sought-after models among collectors and fetches record prices at auction[…]
» A splendid opening celebration of the Manufacture’s watchmaking exhibition
The exhibition is the first grand public exhibition of the heritage of the world’s oldest watch Manufacture with a continuous history[…] … Designed like an initiatory journey into the world of the 18th century watchmaking artisans, visitors were made to travel back in time through the 180 exceptional pieces from the heritage of the Geneva-based Manufacture, displayed over more than 600 metres[…] … Guests were treated to an indulging dinner and were entertained throughout the evening with magnificent performances including a specially choreographed acrobatic presentation focusing on precision movement associated with timepieces by Dominic Lacasse; a Guinness world record holder for the longest human flag and most chin ups while in human flag position[…]
» New York auction yields an exceptional result for a Vacheron Constantin watch
During this sale in which bidders from around the world displayed a keen interest, the Geneva-based House distinguished itself by setting an absolute record for the pocket watch made for James Ward Packard (1863 – 1928), the famous American automobile manufacturer and devotee of Haute Horlogerie watches[…]
» The 4000 m watch: Hublot Oceanographic 4000
For the first time, the famous Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, with the Institut Océanographique Fondation Albert 1st Prince de Monaco - names renowned throughout the world in the fields of marine studies, research and conservation - has agreed to be associated with a watch[…] … To be described as a "montre de plongée" (diver's watch), resistant to the pressure exerted at the record depth of 4,000 metres, the watch had to meet the exacting specifications of the international standards of Swiss watchmaking (NIHS)[…]
» Longines and the 79th CSIO Piazza di Siena
Since the early days of its involvement in this field, the brand is proud to have taken part in over one hundred national and international equestrian events and to have been responsible for timing many competitions such as world championships, European championships and various other events organised by the CSIO and the Arab Equestrian League[…] … Both ot them, father and daughter, have distinguished them in Piazza di Sienna: Francesca won a race at only 17 years, becoming the youngest winner of the competition, a record[…]
» Excellent prices for vintage Reverso Watches
Etienne Leménager, Director & Watch Expert at Antiquorum Geneva, noted: "The results obtained today for these exceptional clocks show that highly technical movements combined with perfect aesthetics continue to have a strong appeal for sophisticated and demanding collectors the world over"[…] … Bidding was fierce, particularly for the original watches from 1931, which achieved incredible results including several record prices[…] … 201 with red lacquered dial (lot 225), which reached the astounding record price of CHF 35,000 - over 6 times the low estimate[…]
» Antiquorum's March auction: An outstanding total of CHF 6,457,937
Estimated at CHF 130,000 - 190,000, this beautiful timepiece obtained an astounding CHF 662,500, a world record for a time-only Rolex wristwatch as well as a record for a Rolex cloisonné enamel dial timepiece[…] … However, the price realized - over 3 times the high estimate - represents a new world record[…]
» World record achieved at Antiquorum Auction in Geneva
A world-record was achieved for a unique Patek Philippe enamel dome clock “Le Tour du Monde de Magellan” Ref[…] … “We are thrilled by the excellent results obtained today for our first auction of the season in Geneva”, said William Rohr, COO & Managing Director, “We are especially pleased with the world record achieved for the unique clock from Patek Philippe, «Le Tour du Monde de Magellan» which raised a lot of enthusiasm among the collectors”[…] … It is further interesting to notice that the biggest growing segment of watch collectors in the world is now China a growing force that will have to be reckoned with within the watch auction world» commented Julien Schaerer, Watch Director & Auctioneer[…]
» Excellent Results for Antiquorum's First Auction of 2010
The auction of 467 timepieces including ‘The Arman Collection’ from world renowned artist Arman attracted a record number of 584 registered internet bidders, the most ever in Antiquorum history[…] … 1415 “World Time” in yellow gold (lot 465) fetched a significant sum of $ 84,000[…] … These results confirm enthusiasm on behalf of the collector community for a retrospective collection of timepieces that were chosen by a world renowned artist, demonstrating their willingness to pay a premium for timepieces with important provenance,”said Charles Tearle, Watch Expert & Director, Antiquorum USA Furthermore, Patek Philippe timepieces attained notable prices[…] … The IWC platinum “Big Pilot” (lot 149) sold for $ 30,000 and the IWC “GST Deep One “ in titanium (lot 152) achieved $ 16,800, a world record for the reference[…]
» Patek Philippe Ref. 3974 Sets New World Record at Antiquorum Auction
3974 as well as the Rolex Double Red Sea Dwellers formerly owned by renowned world record holding ‘Comex’ divers, Patrice Chemin and Robert Gauret[…] … Bidders eagerly competed for the magnificent timepiece ultimately selling for the world record price of $1,200,000 after intense worldwide competition in the auction room including telephones, and Internet bidders[…] … “We are thrilled by today’s results which wind up 2009 with a record breaking year end total of over $31 million in U[…] … Our steady growth has proven that the market for collector’s watches in the United States is unquestionably a mature and integral part of the worldwide market,” said Evan Zimmermann, President & CEO of Antiquorum[…] … 1665 ‘Physalie VI’ Double Red Sea-Dwellers tested by the renowned divers, Patrice Chemin and Robert Gauret during their world record dive Physalie VI (in a hyperbaric chamber at 2001 feet) achieved exceptional prices[…] … 6102 ‘Bombay’ with an extremely rare blue enamel dial, in great demand by collectors worldwide, achieved $56,400[…] … Not only are these watches of unquestionable provenance, but they will also forever be linked to their renowned world record dive, adding immeasurably to their value and desirability,” said Julien Schaerer, Watch Director & Auctioneer, Antiquorum Finally, Vacheron Constantin obtained excellent results as well[…] … The extraordinary results achieved throughout our 35th anniversary year confirm that despite this year’s global economic recession, Antiquorum continued to achieve unparalleled results—including 9 new world records for timepieces sold at auction[…] … Proving once again that we remain the most important and outstanding auction house in the world specializing only in the field of horology[…]
» Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Calibre 89 Sells for World Record Price of CHF 5,120,000
Highlight: Patek Philippe Calibre 89 The highlight of the sale was unquestionably the Patek Philippe Calibre 89 - the world’s most complicated and talked about timepiece[…] … After several minutes of intense bidding in the room and on the telephone, the final bid reached an extraordinary CHF 5,120,000 – a new world record for this watch and also the most expensive watch sold in 2009 by any auction house in the world[…] … “The incredible result realized for the Calibre 89 in our 35th anniversary auction indicates that the market for the most complicated and important watches in the world remains exceptionally strong[…] … We are extremely honored to have sold this exceptional and unique timepiece for the second time in Antiquorum’s history and are thrilled that we have once again achieved a world record price at auction[…] … “It is evident that these extremely rare and exquisite cloisonne pieces – that are so rarely seen at auction – are in great demand by collectors worldwide as so few were ever produced[…]