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(06/2011) TAG Heuer Continental Europe branch and LVMH Watch & Jewelry Central Europe GmbH are getting a new management. Jean-François Hartwig is taking over from Christophe Artaux as Managing Director of TAG Heuer Continental Europe and LVMH Watch & Jewelry Central Europe GmbH.
(05/2011) Antiquorum's May auction of "Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces", held on Sunday, May 16 at the Geneva Mandarin Oriental, totaled 7,675,999 CHF, with 80% of the lots sold. This brought the total of Antiquorum's spring sales to 14,133,936 CHF. In addition to strong in-room attendance, there were many telephone and Internet bidders, with international participation coming from Hong Kong, Singapore, The Netherlands, Belarus, China and Japan. The top lot of the auction was the unique and exceptional Vacheron & Constantin "30 days, Constant Force" clock made in 1933 (lot 579). This Art Deco masterwork brought an impressive CHF 242,500.
(05/2011) The Swatch Group Ltd and Saleh Mohammad Alzouman Sons Co. Ltd. (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) announced that The Swatch Group Ltd through its affiliate Technocorp Holding Ltd has taken a 33.3% participation of the total share capital of 60 million Saudi Riyals of the Alzouman General Trading Co. Ltd. in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia).
(05/2011) Antiquorum, the world's premier watch auctioneer, looks forward to its June 8th sale of "Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces" at their US headquarters in New York City. Following the sale of a unique Patek Philippe minute-repeater earlier this year, Antiquorum continues to offer exceptional and unique watches from the world's most important manufactures. In the June auction Antiquorum will offer two unique watches, an Audemars Piguet Grande Complication and a Vacheron Constantin platinum minute-repeating perpetual calendar wristwatch. Pre-sale previews will be held in Los Angeles, Singapore, Shanghai, Hong Kong and New York.
(05/2011) To celebrate the 165th anniversary of the founding of the fine watchmaking industry in Saxony by Ferdinand A. Lange, the traditional Saxon watch manufactory last year initiated the “F. A. Lange Scholarship & Watchmaking Excellence Award” project. The company was keen in its anniversary year to make a contribution towards the promotion of young talents in the field of watchmaking.
(05/2011) 2011 marks the beginning of a new chapter in the history of the Swiss Maison d’Horlogerie, which was founded in 1830. Aware of the goodwill the company elicits, Baume & Mercier will naturally focus its image today on the ideas of conviviality and authenticity, two concepts which are part of a genuine way of life.
(05/2011) In pursuit of its expansion policy, Tech-Airport, a company of The Swatch Group Ltd – in collaboration with Swatch Group Italia – has opened a new boutique in Italy, operational as from April 28, 2011. Favorably located in the Schengen Area, in Venice’s Marco Polo Airport, this sublime ring-shaped retail space of about 80 m2 presents travelers with a range of successful watch brands including Longines, Rado, Tissot, Hamilton, ck watch & jewelry, Swatch and Flik Flak.
(05/2011) Audemars Piguet becomes the partner of the first edition of Spa Classic which will take place on 27, 28 and 29 May on one of the most prestigious race tracks in the world. The Manufacture has seized this opportunity to reinforce its presence in the world of classic car races. Guided since 1875 by the values which inspire its philosophy, excellence and audacity, Audemars Piguet has chosen to become main co-sponsor and official timekeeper of the first edition of Spa Classic.
(05/2011) Considering the development of the industrial and commercial activities of the Group in Switzerland as well as abroad, the Board of Directors of Rolex has decided to update the structures of the Company. Within this scope, Gian Riccardo Marini, until now Managing Director of Rolex Italia SpA, has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Rolex SA, in replacement of Bruno Meier whose commitment over the last years has been valued by the Board of Directors.
(04/2011) Rolf W. Schnyder, president and CEO of Ulysse Nardin, passed away unexpectedly on April 14th, 2011. The Extraordinary General Meeting of the traditional Swiss watch manufacture elected the new company management on 27th April: Chai Schnyder is to take up the office of president of the Board of Directors. The widow of Rolf W. Schnyder holds a Master of Science in Manufacturing Engineering (Queen's University Belfast, United Kingdom).
(04/2011) The image film from the Porsche Design Group has reaped international recognition once again. The jury at the World Media Festival 2011 awarded the Intermedia Globe in Gold to the film entitled "Form and Function - The Battle", launched last year. The unusual staging of the design duel won the "Public Relations: Company Philosophy and Portrait" category, against a total of 60 competitors from more than 30 countries. The official award ceremony will take place on 18th May in Hamburg.
(04/2011) This year’s BASELWORLD will go down in history as a spectacular highlight. The World Watch and Jewellery Show closed its doors today after eight highly successful days. The exhibitors were particularly satisfied, with 103,200 visitors (+2.5% / 2010) and outstanding sales. The innovations and trends presented underlined BASELWORLD’s key global position as the leading show for the watch and jewellery industry.
(03/2011) For the 80th anniversary of the Reverso, Jaeger-LeCoultre has the pleasure to annouce its sponsorship of a new segment in CNN's program Backstory, “The Revealer”. Starting March 24th, on a bi-monthly basis, “The Revealer”, presented by Michael Holmes, “Backstory” host, covering the hidden side of a much loved, internationally renowned place, object or story.
(03/2011) Antiquorum's March auction of "Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces", held at the Mandarin Oriental in Geneva on Sunday, March 27, closed with the outstanding result of CHF 6,457,937. Of the 564 timepieces offered, a remarkable 83 % was sold, representing 138.5% by value. The auction enjoyed strong Internet bidding in addition to the many telephone and commission bidders. International participation came from Japan, the Netherlands, China, Hong Kong, Turkey and the Russian Federation.
(03/2011) The World Watch and Jewellery Show, BASELWORLD, is being staged from March 24-31, 2011 in Basel, and Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter will be opening the show. The presence of India’s Trade Minister, Anand Sharma, underlines the global importance of this event. For the 1892 exhibiting companies and some 100,000 professional visitors from all the different continents, BASELWORLD 2011 constitutes the most significant industry rendezvous of the year.