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(11/2009) Diego Benaglio, the Zurich-born goalkeeper for VfL Wolfsburg (Germany), and the official goalkeeper for the Swiss national team, visited the Jaeger-LeCoultre Manufacture in La Vallée de Joux on 10 November 2009. In just eighteen months, Diego has become one of the German League’s best goalkeepers ever. After arriving in January 2008 in Wolfsburg (Germany), his has been a highly outstanding career.
(11/2009) Last night, A. Lange & Söhne has been awarded in Geneva for a film which accompanied the launch of the RICHARD LANGE "Pour le Mérite" in January 2009. The Saxonian watch brand received the prize of the jury in the category “Watch Campaign of the Year – Digital” on the occasion of the "Watch of the Year Award 2009" in Switzerland, hold by the Swiss watch magazine "Montres Passion”.
(10/2009) When seconds turn into significant moments, something very special is often created. A decision becomes a success, a victory turns into a triumph, and a “yes” is transformed into a promise for life. The Senator Chronometer was made just for such precious moments: As unique as life itself, it is an uncompromising acknowledgement to the value of every single second.
(10/2009) From the vibrant metropolis of Tokyo to the contemplative small watchmaker town of Glashütte – this journey did not only mean an award for the 25 years old Yoshihiro Okanobu, but also two weeks close examination of A. Lange & Söhne. The Japanese watchmaking student of the ”Hiko Mizuno College of Jewelry“ had won this years’ Richemont Award which includes the opportunity of working in several watchmaking departments of the Lange manufactory between 30 August and 12 September 2009.
(10/2009) As a Concept Watch...Best Design at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève..Wallpaper Magazine's "Watch of the Year"...Popular Science's "Best of What's New"...But as a commercial reality?..They said it couldn’t be done…Questions & Answers to Jean-Christophe BABIN, President and CEO of TAG Heuer.
(09/2009) This is now the fourth time that a "Laureus Sport for Good Foundation" special edition watch from IWC Schaffhausen has set off in aid of a good cause. Thanks to the support of IWC and the commitment of the Foundation, the Laureus blue on the dial of the Portuguese Automatic is now the colour of hope for underprivileged children throughout the world.
(09/2009) For more than 250 years, the favorite timepiece of discerning royalty and celebrities alike has been Vacheron Constantin, as an object of stature, superiority, and pure elegance. In 1954, renowned actress Zsa Zsa Gabor chose a Vacheron Constantin timepiece as a special gift for actor Marlon Brando to commemorate the release of “On the Waterfront” for which Brando won an Oscar.
(09/2009) This year, on the Rock of Monaco, Hublot is taking part in the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Admiral Tuiga, alongside the Yacht Club de Monaco, its long standing partner and friend. This also provides an opportunity for the watchmaker to present a new limited series watch dedicated to the legendary sailing ship, in the presence of HRH Prince Albert II of Monaco.
(09/2009) Tuesday 8th, Jérôme Lambert, CEO of Jaeger-LeCoultre welcomed the talented Catherine Deneuve, Giovanna Mezzagiornio, Riccardo Scamarcio, Joaquim de Almeida, Huang Lu, Indian actor Abhay Deol. The party held at the spectacular Cipriani Hotel dazzled also artists and friends of the brand with famous sport men: professional polo player Eduardo Novillo Astrada, Aston Martin driver Darren Turner.
(09/2009) Omega is proud to present a fascinating insight into the world of space exploration as seen through the eyes of Tom Stafford, Buzz Aldrin, Charles Duke, Harrison Schmitt, and Eugene Cernan. Discover the men behind the mission, the intensity of their training, the immense risk factor, their strength of character, ordinary men creating their own destiny and shaping the future for all mankind.
(09/2009) Gerald D. Griffin is the former Director of the NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston. His career in the United States space program began in 1960 and included senior positions in government and industry. During NASA’s Apollo Program, he was a Flight Director in Mission Control and served in this capacity for all of the Apollo manned missions. He was Lead Flight Director for three lunar landing missions: Apollo 11, 15 and 17.
(09/2009) When James H. Ragan retired from NASA in 1999, he closed the door on a 36-year career in aerospace engineering which included the testing of the astronaut chronographs used on NASA’s manned missions. These were, of course, the Omega Speedmasters. Mr. Ragan was also a Group Leader responsible for the testing and preparation of flight hardware for the Apollo program and a senior aerospace engineer and system manager in support of Shuttle.
(09/2009) Vacheron Constantin, the world’s oldest Haute Horlogerie manufacturer with over 250 years of uninterrupted history, opened its newest exclusive flagship boutique at 1881 Heritage, the revitalized site of one of Hong Kong’s famous government buildings, in the presence of Juan-Carlos Torres, CEO of Vacheron Constantin, Marc Guten, International Director of Vacheron Constantin and Yann Bouillonnec, Managing Director of Vacheron Constantin Asia Pacific.
(09/2009) He was not available on his 85th birthday – an old habit that Walter Lange followed again this year. Therefore, the Lange team used his Glashütte visit of yesterday to organize a little party and to congratu-late him on his great day in most lovely summer weather. "You are the bridge to the history of our manufacture“, said Fabian Krone to Walter Lange in his congratulations speech.
(09/2009) This is a new, prestigious partnership for the watch brand, which will today join the race campaign alongside the Swiss defender Alinghi. The Swiss yacht's bid to win the America’s Cup in February 2010 against the American BMW Oracle yacht has inspired Hublot's CEO, Jean-Claude Biver. His meeting with Ernesto Bertarelli revealed the many values shared by the brand and Team Alinghi.
(09/2009) Aston Martin Racing claimed a sensational first, second and third at the ADAC 1000km of Nürburgring, 50 years on from Aston Martin’s 1959 win in the classic German endurance race with the DBR1. The 007 LMP1 car of Jan Charouz (CZ), Tomáš Enge (CZ) and Stefan Mücke (DE) finished first, recording their second win of the season and fourth podium finish from four races.
(09/2009) Jaeger-LeCoultre is for the fifth year official sponsor of the 66th Venice International Film Festival , also known as “la Mostra”, that will be held from 2nd to 12th September, 2009. American director, screenwriter and actor Sylvester Stallone will be the recipient of the “Jaeger-LeCoultre Glory to the Filmmaker Award”.
(08/2009) For motor sportsmen and friends from all over Europe, Dresden was the capital for off-road sports this summer. For the 3rd time, the Rallye Breslau started on the „Augustusbrücke" in Dresden to its 15th tour. It is the biggest off-road and 4-wheels motorsports event for professionals and amateurs in Europe, and people talk about it as the "ultimate big adventure".
(08/2009) Jaeger-LeCoultre was at the Premiere of „Inglorious Basterds”, the latest Quentin Tarantino’s film, on wrist of Diane Kruger , Ambassador of the Manufacture, Andrea Sawatzki and Christian Berkel, both German actors.
(08/2009) Longines is proud to unveil the winners of the Longines Press Award for Elegance 2009. At the Dublin Horse Show, the 7th and final stage of the Longines Press Award for Elegance, the American female rider Laura Kraut and the Swiss male rider Pius Schwizer have been awarded the prestigious prize. Longines would like to congratulate them on this achievement, not only reflecting their distinctive elegance, but also their exceptional sporting performance throughout the 2009 Nations Cup season.
(07/2009) The Vogue Jewels Awards 2009 was celebrated in Madrid (Spain). The impressive model Kallania won the prize in the category “Best Jewel Watch”. The prestigious Spanish orchestra’s conductor Inma Shara, international image of Vacheron Constantin, was accompanied by Jean Louis Queimado, Brand Manager of Vacheron Constantin Iberia.
(07/2009) Oris Product Development Manager Ralf Hilbich recently experienced one of the proudest moments of his career. He travelled to Essen in Germany to receive the Red Dot 'Best of the Best' design award for the Oris BC4 Flight Timer. As the world’s biggest and best-recognised international design award, the award ceremony attracted 1200 designers from 34 countries worldwide.
(07/2009) For the third year running, the fine Swiss watchmaking Manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre sponsors the Gold Cup organised for Santa Maria Polo Club in Sotogrande, Spain. Considered as the most important Polo Tournament in Continental Europe, the Gold Cup takes place from 18th to 30th August 2009. The Sotogrande Gold Cup is a high handicap (18 / 20 goals) tournament that meets the best polo players in the world.
(07/2009) 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.
(07/2009) The competition will result in the awarding of The Rado Young Design Prize, which will be given to two young talents - one student and one young professional - with the plan to offer a global platform. The Designed in China competition aims to present original works that express China’s creative potential. It is open to any professional designer or design student of Chinese nationality (including Hong Kong and Macau), who are currently based in Mainland China.
(06/2009) Only a master of the art of provocation could imagine drawing thousands of people to the Piazza San Marco – with contemporary art. Yet that’s precisely Swatch intends to do. Taking art to the people once again, Swatch has dubbed the spectacular event «CreArt by Swatch», a playful celebration of The Swatch Connection to art, artists and the creative enterprise.
(06/2009) For the third consecutive year, Longines will be the Official Timekeeper for Royal Ascot week. This year the Swiss watchmaker, whose slogan is “Elegance is an attitude”, will also be involved in the Fashion Show that will take place during the week. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, the uncontested star of Bollywood and the brand’s Ambassador of Elegance for the past 10 years, will light up the Wednesday (17th June) with her radiant presence.
(06/2009) AT&T Williams drivers, and Oris ambassadors Nico Rosberg and Kazuki Nakajima were the star attraction at Oris’ exclusive ‘Inside Track’ event in London yesterday. With just days to go before the British Grand Prix at Silverstone Oris offered press and customers the chance to gain an insight from the drivers into the preparation work that goes into one of the biggest events in the British sporting calendar.
(06/2009) This is the very first time that an "80 Goals" match has been held in Europe. Eleven of the world's best polo players are competing at Polo de Paris, in a unique event known as "The Perfect Match". In 2008, to announce its partnership with Gstaad Polo Club and to present its new Argentinian ambassador Miguel Novillo Astrada, Hublot had selected Argentina.
(06/2009) A partner of the Barbier-Mueller museum since 2007, Vacheron Constantin held an exceptional soirée at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art, coinciding with the official inauguration of “African and Oceanic Art from the Barbier-Mueller Museum, Geneva: a Legacy of Collecting” – an exhibition dedicated to masterpieces from the family collection and supported by the Geneva-based brand.