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(06/2016) At a panel discussion at Schloss Proschwitz, Lange CEO Wilhelm Schmid and philosopher and bestselling author Wilhelm Schmid spoke about the careful use of the valuable resource of time.
(06/2016) After a breathtaking competition, the German rider Hans-Dieter Dreher won the “Longines Grand Prix der Schweiz” in St. Gallen with Cool and Easy. The „Longines Trophy“, awarded to the most successful rider of the event, went to Paul Estermann from Switzerland.
(05/2016) The German Watch Museum Glashütte has dedicated its latest Special Exhibition to the different versions and technical developments in marine chronometers made in Glashütte in the last 130 years, and to the achievements of famous watchmakers and manufacturers of chronometers such as Fridolin and Paul Stübner, Gustav Gerstenberger or Herbert Weydig.
(05/2016) On 22 May 2016, Lange CEO Wilhelm Schmid presented a special watch to this year's winner in the "Best of Show" category of the Concorso d'Eleganza: a LANGE 1 TIME ZONE "Como Edition". The prize for the most beautiful automobile of the traditionsteeped competition, graced with a special engraving, was handed over to the anonymous owner for the Maserati A6 GCS from 1954.
(05/2016) Since 1988, Chopard has been serving as historical world sponsor and official timekeeper of the Mille Miglia, the car rally acknowledged as “la corsa più bella del mondo” – the world’s most beautiful race. From May 19th to 22nd 2016, this prestigious event will feature more than 400 teams competing over the one thousand-mile (around 1,600 km) distance, a legendary route between Brescia and Rome.
(04/2016) Björn Bürger, member of the Frankfurt Opera ensemble since 2013, is now a brand ambassador for the MeisterSinger watch brand, which already maintains an ensemble partnership with the opera. Born in 1985, Bürger made his debut in Oslo with “Don Giovanni”, has already sung at the Opera Bastille Paris and at the Grand Théatre in Geneva as well as in Bayreuth and at the Händel Festival in Karlsruhe.
(04/2016) The LANGE 1 TIME ZONE "Como Edition" is one of the most exclusive A. Lange & Söhne timepieces. After all, it is crafted only once a year – for the "Best of Show" winner at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este.
(04/2016) For the fifth time now, A. Lange & Söhne is taking part in the parade of automotive works of art on Lake Como. This year's motto of the prestigious competition for classic automobiles and futuristic concept cars is 'Back to the future – the journey continues'. Once again, the winner in the 'Best of show' category will be presented with a unique LANGE 1 TIME ZONE 'Como Edition'.
(04/2016) The ZEITWERK MINUTE REPEATER was named Technical Star of the year in the Watchstars Awards 2015/2016. Within the scope of the Watch of the Year 2016 awards, Walter Lange received a prize for his lifework Composed of 51 international watch experts, the jury of the Watchstars Awards 2015/2016 chose the ZEITWERK MINUTE REPEATER as the best watch in the Technical Stars category.
(04/2016) The Münster-based watch manufacturer MeisterSinger has been presented with yet another coveted award for the design of one of its single-hand watches.
(04/2016) To take musical traditions into the future by means of touching interpretations, making them accessible to listeners of any age – that is the declared goal of the Latvian conductor Andris Nelsons.
(03/2016) Enthusiastic about their experiences at this year's edition, retailers were forthcoming with positive comments on the myriad of business and networking opportunities that are available exclusively at Baselworld, which is what makes it the essential date in their calendar every year.
(12/2015) An outstanding end to an outstanding year: We are delighted to announce that NOMOS Glashütte has received the Good Design Award for Minimatik. This internationally renowned prize for product design was founded in 1950 by Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen and Edgar Kaufmann Jr.—and recognizes products that appeal with their exceptional form, function, quality, and aesthetics.
(11/2015) A new YoungStar has been born: Carina Witthöft is the latest addition to the Rado YoungStar programme. Rado launched the Rado YoungStar initiative in 2015 to accompany young tennis players on their journey to the top. The objective is to create an international team of talented, ambitious players to build the next generation of top tennis pros.
(10/2015) During the week of October 19th, the Ulysse Anchor Tourbillon timepiece of Ulysse Nardin was awarded by the International Salon of Haute Horology (SIAR) in Mexico with the Prize of the Year and won simultaneously the Prix Orologio dell’Anno 2015 assigned by the Italian magazine L’Orologio.
(10/2015) The Junghans Meister Chronoscope wins first prize in the GQ Time Award in the Entry Level Watch category – making it one of the finest men's watches of the year.
(10/2015) At Harrods, the world’s most famous department store, Hublot was proud to welcome its ambassador, José Mourinho, for an exceptional event held in the Men’s Luxury Collections on the Ground floor, with VIP guests, clients, style influencers and press.
(09/2015) Breitling is delighted to congratulate its partner, Aude Lemordant, on her magnificent victory at the FAI World Aerobatic Championships 2015 held in Châteauroux (France). The young Frenchwoman, who is also an airline pilot on Boeing 777, entered the world of aerobatic competitions in 2005 and rose swiftly through the ranks.
(08/2015) His name is synonymous with freedom, hope and dignity. The father of today's democratic and multi-racial South Africa. He became the country's first black President in 1994. Nelson Mandela, also known as "Madiba" – who passed away in 2013 at the age of 95 – was, without a doubt, one of the world's most influential spokesmen on human rights.
(08/2015) ARMIN STROM's Skeleton Pure Only Watch edition 2015 will be auctioned for charity at the highly anticipated, biennial Only Watch event on November 7 in Geneva. The auction benefit supports scientific and medical research regarding Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
(08/2015) The Rado Star Prize Austria 2015 has entered its final round! Austrian designer Rainer Mutsch is now presenting his installation “Pulse”, which deals with the definition of time. A stylized quartz crystal continuously radiates pulsating light which then becomes visible on the object’s surface as a unit of time.
(08/2015) 25 years after the German reunification, the German Watch Museum Glashütte honors the achievements of the former Glashütte designers, watchmakers, toolmakers and precision mechanics with a special exhibition. Despite the often difficult circumstances, they managed to keep the tradition of watchmaking alive during the GDR era.
(07/2015) The ARMIN STROM Sailing Team debuts a striking new sail design as it competes in the Great Cup 32 sailing series across Europe this season. Led by top sailor and ARMIN STROM ambassador Flavio Marazzi, the GC32 catamaran reaches speeds up to 40 knots and appears to soar airborne.
(06/2015) Rado launched its brand new DiaMaster models, inspired by the theme of “Modern Alchemy”, at a glamorous event today at the Pace Gallery in the Dashanzi Art District, Beijing, China. Rado CEO Matthias Breschan was joined by brand ambassador Tang Wei as they introduced guests to the magical and extraordinary world of plasma high-tech ceramic.
(03/2015) What happens when the adventurous creator of a car rally famous for its exuberant, rock 'n' roll attitude, enters the reserved world of Swiss watchmaking?
(01/2015) The German watch manufactory Glashütte Original, co-partner of the 65th Berlinale, and the “Perspektive Deutsches Kino” section awarded for the fourth time the “Made in Germany – Perspektive Fellowship” to a young German filmmaker. The EUR 15,000 fellowship for the development of a screenplay is funded by the Saxon watch manufacturer to support young talented German directors in implementing their upcoming projects.
(10/2014) Britain's Nigel Lamb won the 2014 Red Bull Air Race World Championship on Sunday, October 26th with a dramatic victory under pressure at the season finale in Spielberg, Austria. With a fourth place finish in front of a sell-out crowd of 35,000 spectators, Austria's Hannes Arch ends up second in the overall ranking.
(10/2014) Today Sölden in Austria saw the launch of the 2014/2015 Alpine skiing season, which for Longines will be characterised by youth. Longines is indeed delighted to offer its support to the best up-and-coming Alpine skiers through the Longines Future Ski Champions race, which will take place in Val d'Isère the same weekend as the women's World Cup races.
(09/2014) The Egyptian diver Ahmed Gabr successfully set a new World Record now acknowledged by the Guinness Book of World Records Thursday September 18th 2014. Mr Gabr set a new benchmark diving to 332.4 meters in Dahab, Egypt.
(08/2014) OMEGA has served as Official Timekeeper of the Youth Olympic Games since the inaugural edition in Singapore in 2010 and will again be on hand at every venue to time, measure, record, display and distribute the results of each competition for all 28 sports, including the programme’s two newest events, golf and rugby.