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Calibre 37 exhibition on display at the airport “The Art of the Chronograph” Road Show arrives at Frankfurt Airport

(08/2015) German watch manufacturer Glashütte Original is bringing its Calibre 37 road show to one of the world’s most important aviation hubs: The Frankfurt Airport. Fans of German engineering and Haute Horlogerie who travel from or via Frankfurt in the upcoming weeks, will have the chance to experience the Calibre 37 movement alongside the new chronograph models in the security zone of the airport.

UEFA Champions League Hublot is the official licensed watch partner

(08/2015) Hublot, alongside UEFA today announced that after UEFA EURO 2012™ it is the “Official Licensed Watch” for the UEFA Champions League™ for the next three years. This new collaboration with the best of the best club football competition represents the accomplishment of the company’s sporting strategy regarding football.

Newly qualified watchmakers and toolmakers receive diplomas Festive Graduation Ceremony at the “Alfred Helwig” School of Watchmaking

(07/2015) On Wednesday July 8, 2015, 13 young watchmakers received their graduation certificates from Yann Gamard, Managing Director of Glashütte Original, and Gunnar Müller, Head of the “Alfred Helwig“ School of Watchmaking. The two gentlemen also took pleasure in presenting two toolmakers with their diplomas, six months in advance of the scheduled conclusion of the students’ period of studies.

Internet World Business Shop- Award 2015 Winner’s medal for the NOMOS Store

(03/2015) The online store of the renowned watchmaking company NOMOS Glashütte, known simply as the NOMOS Store, has placed second at the Internet World Business Shop-Award 2015. The prize, which was awarded during Europe’s leading ecommerce trade show, Internet World, recognizes the best online stores in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

An indispensable platform for the industry Baselworld 2015 starts with 1,500 brands exhibiting and over 4,000 journalists

(03/2015) The undisputedly premier event that unites key players from all sectors of the global watch and jewellery industry under one roof, Baselworld 2015 opened its doors today in the presence of Swiss Federal Councillor Johann Schneider-Ammann. With 1,500 brands exhibiting and over 4,000 journalists from all over the world expected to attend, Baselworld 2015 will run from 19 to 26 March 2015.

A deteriorating economic environment Baselworld 2015 begins with inaugural press conference

(03/2015) The undisputedly premier event that unites key players from all sectors of the global watch and jewellery industry under one roof, Baselworld 2015 commenced this morning with the inaugural press conference.

Gumball 3000 Car Rally ARMIN STROM to serve as official 2015 watch partner

(02/2015) Swiss watch manufacturer ARMIN STROM will serve as the official 2015 watch partner for Gumball 3000 – the world-renowned supercar rally that travels across multiple continents.

Partnership enters its fifth year Glashütte Original and Berlinale celebrate their anniversary

(02/2015) Glashütte Original and the Berlinale are looking forward to the 65th Berlin International Film Festival, when they will also be celebrating the fifth year of their partnership. This collaboration has been continually strengthened since the partnership began in 2011.

New boutique in Moscow Ulysse Nardin unveils its second mono-brand boutique

(12/2014) A new chapter in the history of Ulysse Nardin in Russia began with the opening of the second monobrand boutique in Moscow. Situated in one of the most posh streets of the city, the new boutique will definitely become one of the most attractive places for the connoisseurs of the watchmaking art.

Since 1 December 2014 New Head of Sales at ARMIN STROM AG

(12/2014) Sebastian Marten has been the new Head of Sales at the watch manufacturer ARMIN STROM since 1 December 2014.

Special Exhibition opens with guests from all over Germany German Watch Museum Glashütte pays tribute to the Glashütte Supply System

(06/2014) June 5, 2014 saw the opening of a special exhibition at the German Watch Museum Glashütte, entitled “Glashütte Cottage Industry: A Flourishing Supply System”. More than eighty guests from the region’s political and business communities, representatives of the city of Glashütte and its watchmakers, witnesses to the history of watchmaking, lenders and watch connoisseurs from all over Germany followed the invitation of the museum.

Significant growth Zeitwinkel: successful international expansion

(04/2014) Zeitwinkel, the independent watch manufacturer from the Swiss Jura Mountains has always sought direct contact with customers in important export markets and has thus been able to show significant growth already for 2014.

Carl F. Bucherer teams up with the Swiss Football Association

(04/2014) In summer 2014, when football’s 20th World Cup kicks off in Brazil, the eyes of the world will be on one thing: the beautiful game. And the whole of Switzerland will be waiting with bated breath to see how the national team performs this time round.

Showing Swissness is at the heart of Tissot's identity Tissot presents new advertising campaign

(04/2014) In an exciting new global campaign, Tissot is getting back to basic and keeping its message clear and simple. Its Swiss heritage is emphasised in the Tissot logo that includes the "+" sign. It is not only the same as in the Swiss flag, symbolising quality, tradition and reliability but also represents the qualities you will find in Tissot watches, thanks to the brand’s 160 years of expertise.

Strong relationship ARMIN STROM and Marussia F1 Team

(03/2014) Watch manufacturer, ARMIN STROM, is pleased to announce the continuation of its collaboration with the Marussia F1 Team. ARMIN STROM will be acting as the official timing partner for the Anglo-Russian Formula 1 Team for a fourth consecutive season. 

Specialist in the Time and Frequency field ADVA Optical Networking acquires Oscilloquartz

(03/2014) The Swatch Group Ltd and ADVA Optical Networking SE today announced that ADVA Optical Networking SE has acquired all shares of Oscilloquartz Ltd., based in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in early April 2014. Further terms of the acquisition have not been disclosed.

First ground broken at the new Hublot manufacture! Hublot invests 20 million CHF and creates 100 new posts

(03/2014) To meet its need for growth and continue the verticalisation of its production, Hublot is today starting the construction of a second large building which will more than double the surface area of its manufacture in Nyon. The first sod was turned today by Jean-Claude Biver, Chairman of Hublot and President of the LVMH Group's Watch Division, and Ricardo Guadalupe, CEO of Hublot.

Handmade in Switzerland Hublot is launching its sunglasses

(02/2014) Following on from the All Black skis developed with Zai, the carbon racing bike developed with BMC, the sledge made from wood, carbon and leather developed with ECAL, the soundboard developed with JMC Lutherie and the High Fidelity headphones developed with Monster, Hublot is now launching its sunglasses designed and developed in the same spirit: collaborate with the best to create a product which is different, unique and pioneering.

New model dedicated to Pelé Hublot opens its first boutique in Latin America

(02/2014) At 5th February 2014, the "Cidade Maravilhosa" – or marvellous city – of Rio de Janeiro was selected by Hublot for its first Latin American address. A natural choice, considering that the Brazilian FIFA World Cup will use Hublot as its official timekeeper.

Artfully presented The new image concept of the Junghans brand

(02/2014) Aesthetic, emotional and expressive – these are the objectives of the new image concept of Junghans. In addition to its products, the longstanding, Schramberg-based brand places a clear focus on people.

A major step forward JEANRICHARD kicks-off partnership with Arsenal FC

(01/2014) The Swiss watchmaker JEANRICHARD becomes Global Partner as well as “Official Watch” of the emblematic London football club Arsenal FC of the English Premier League. This long-term partnership marks a major step forward for the newest oldest Swiss watch brand that is now going to play in the “Premier League” and for Arsenal that has a very strong global following.

The world’s leading performance monohull circuit Zenith is official timekeeper of the 52 Super Series

(01/2014) The 52 Super Series, the world’s leading performance monohull circuit, has appointed Swiss premium watch brand Zenith as official timekeeper following a new agreement in preparation for the first regatta of the 2014 season, Quantum Key West which started on Monday January 20th. The partnership is initially set to span three years.

Wirtschaftswoche Luxury Ranking A. Lange & Söhne remains Germany's leading luxury brand

(01/2014) The acclaimed watch brand from Saxony retains its standing as Germany’s leading luxury brand: For the fourth time in a row – after 2007, 2009, and 2011 –, A. Lange & Söhne tops the list of the “Wirtschaftswoche Luxury Ranking”. The roster of Germany’s 30 most eminent luxury brands is published by the business magazine every two years.

A new record of CHF 8 817 million Swatch Group sales grow 8.3 percent

(01/2014) With its 20 brands, the worldwide leader in the watch sector grew by a further 8.3%, generating record sales of CHF 8 817 million in 2013, despite the extremely adverse currency situation. The major growth factors were the strong brands and the extensive distribution and retail network.

A fire broke out in the galvanic department Fire at ETA in Grenchen put out

(01/2014) At Sunday the 29th of december 2013 at around 8:45 A.M. a fire broke out in the galvanic department of the main building of ETA Manufacture Horlogère in Grenchen. While the workshop has been entirely destroyed, nobody was harmed.

Oris is the Official Watch Partner Oris teams up with Audi Sport

(12/2013) Swiss watch manufacturer Oris is enlarging its presence in motorsports with a new global partnership with Audi Sport. Proud to be embarking on a three-year term, this new partnership secures Oris as the Official Watch Partner of this world-renowned premium car manufacturer's WEC and DTM teams.

Regrouping Of Watchmaking Activities Victorinox Swiss Army and Wenger

(10/2013) The Victorinox group has announced the regrouping of its watchmaking activities with Wenger, effective from 1st October this year, as well as the appointment of Alexandre Bennouna, aged 47, to the post of CEO of Wenger and Victorinox Swiss Army. The aim of this merger is to optimise the strategy of the two brands on markets, and to go further in meeting customer expectations.

A total of 28 apprentices begin three-year course at famed Alfred Helwig School Glashütte Original doubles number of apprentices

(08/2013) On Monday August 19, 2013, German watchmaker Glashütte Original welcomed 28 new apprentices to the start of their training at the “Alfred Helwig” School of Watchmaking. Of 28 apprentices, 24 will learn the profession of watchmaking and 4 will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to become toolmakers.

To Salute the Majestic Runabouts Perfect partners: Frédérique Constant and The Riva Historical Society

(07/2013) Back in the Roaring Twenties, when the whole world seemed to be taking part in a decade-long party, the beautiful bodies that turned heads on the planet’s finest beaches didn’t belong to movie stars.  They were the gleaming, hand polished, wooden-hulled and chrome-bedecked boats known as Runabouts.

Glashütte shows its green side NOMOS Glashütte has proven that time can be environmentally friendly too

(07/2013) How well does NOMOS Glashütte manage its water and energy supplies? How sustainably is waste disposal carried out? How does the company handle rinsing solutions and oils? The answer is: excellently. This is why NOMOS Glashütte was awarded the Ecoprofit seal in Dresen on June 17.

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