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Only Watch 2011 Protected by two patents: Hermès Arceau Le Temps Suspendu

(07/2011) The Arceau Le Temps suspendu watch conceals time and erases it from the dial whilst continuing to register its ceaseless march. This new horological complication developed exclusively for Hermès is a world first. Behind a simple and playful gesture lies a sophisticated mechanism capable of making the user forget time via a subtle play of cams, pinions and segments. The mechanics behind the illusion are created by an additional module enabling automatic and spontaneous alternation between suspended time and standard time.

The 19-year-old South African swimming sensation Chad Le Clos is OMEGA's new swimming ambassador

(07/2011) Chad Le Clos, the 19-year-old South African swimming sensation, has joined OMEGA's family of brand ambassadors. Chad made a strong impression on OMEGA at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Singapore in 2010 when he collected five medals. In the same year he claimed gold in the 200-metre butterfly and the 400-metre individual medley at the Commonwealth Games, setting Games records in both events. At the FINA World Short Course Championships in 2010, he won the gold medal in the 200-metre butterfly.

The Excellence Run stops at the La Neuvaz alpine Jean-Claude Biver`s and his artisan cheese farm

(07/2011) Tradition, savoir-faire and passion are the three words that immediately convinced Hublot to become involved in the first edition of the Excellence Run designed to pay tribute to the Compagnons du Devoir (organisation of craftsmen and artisans), heirs to a unique savoir-faire, and to uncover the riches of an exceptional craft heritage.

Michael Phelps, in Shanghai for World Championships, visits OMEGA

(07/2011) Legendary Olympian and OMEGA brand ambassador Michael Phelps is in Shanghai for the FINA World Championships but before he starts his final preparations for the competition, he took some time to see his friends at OMEGA.

Michael Phelps: OMEGA’s quintessential ambassador

(07/2011) 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. Michael was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland and started swimming at the age of seven, in part due to the influence of his sisters who were also swimmers.

A new vision of time and art Vacheron Constantin Dove watch – one-of-a-kind creation for Only Watch 2011

(07/2011) This model embodies an exceptional association of the famous Métiers d’Art cultivated within the Manufacture Vacheron Constantin: engraver, enameller, gemsetter and guillocher are working together to create this unique magnificent watch, especially developed for Only Watch. Inspired by the technique of repetitive tiling designs known as tessellation, this “Métiers d’Art – Perspectives d’Art” watch invites observers to explore a reality that plays with human perception.

Grand Prix of Monaco Jaeger-LeCoultre presents the Global Champions Tour in Monaco

(07/2011) Skill, scope and agility are three very important components that mark the world’s best show jumping combinations. It took all of this and more to win the Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Monaco.

Only Watch 2011 Children’s dreams soar free on an enchanted MB&F HM4

(07/2011) MB&F returns to the Only Watch charity auction with another emotionally charged piece, this time in collaboration with Chinese artist, Huang Hankang. The HM4 Only Watch featuring a miniature flying panda bear is a magical synthesis of children's dreams and cutting-edge haute horlogerie.

Longstanding tradition of precision timekeeping Hanhart - At the Races!

(07/2011) Motorsport has been synonymous with the Hanhart name for decades. Its active involvement in major vintage car rallies and its sponsorship of selected events in this field reinforce the brand’s longstanding tradition of precision timekeeping in motorsport.

ONLY WATCH 2011 A unique piece of Breguet

(07/2011) Breguet presents a unique creation specially made for Only Watch 11. A patented music box-type mechanism enables this one-of-a-kind white gold Réveil Musical watch to play an equally unique tune, “Castle in the sky”, either on demand or at a pre-set time.

Treasures of Vacheron Constantin A splendid opening celebration of the Manufacture’s watchmaking exhibition

(07/2011) On 23 June 2011, Vacheron Constantin celebrated the official opening of “Treasures of Vacheron Constantin: A legacy of watchmaking since 1755” exhibition at the National Museum of Singapore (NMS) in its true Genevan suave style. The exhibition is the first grand public exhibition of the heritage of the world’s oldest watch Manufacture with a continuous history.

One-off piece Hublot for Only Watch 2011

(07/2011) It is a symbolic watch. The 4000 m watch. A watch developed for pushing the limits of what is rational and possible. It has taken 18 months of research, development and testing to present the Oceanographic 4000, a watch which can be worn on dives to depths of 4,000 metres, under extreme pressure - an exceptional technical achievement.

A symbolic timepiece rich in symbols BOVET Only Watch 2011

(07/2011) BOVET has historically shown particular support for charities related to causes aiding suffering children. In keep with this precept, BOVET will be participating in the third Only Watch auction for Duchenne Muscular Distrophy Research. For September 2011, BOVET will bestow a timepiece created specifi cally for this occasion. It will reveal its uniqueness by a traditional artisan engraving decoration in line with the identity of BOVET and the message of hope that Pascal Raffy wishes to transmit.

A specially created model for sailing sports Armin Strom presents Regulator with shipbuilding technology

(06/2011) A unique sponsoring event organised by the watch manufacturer, Armin Strom, and its partner, Marazzi Sailing, took place on 23 June, in the special atmosphere of the Bernese castle in Gümligen. A miniature sailing regatta was organised, in keeping with the theme of the exclusive occasion. The replica model boats, which raced in the exciting competition, in the castle’s indoor pool, were barely a metre long.

Official Timekeeper of FIFA World Cup Hublot supports Steve Nash’s Showdown in Chinatown

(06/2011) Hublot, the luxury Swiss brand that brings the "Art of Fusion" to watchmaking, was proud to support the anticipated Showdown in Chinatown soccer sensation with Steve Nash on Wednesday, June 22nd in New York City’s Sarah D. Roosevelt Park. As the Official Timekeeper of the FIFA World Cup and proud to support the next 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, Hublot was excited to be a part of Showdown in Chinatown.

Stylish Watch Statement Spartacus wearing an Armin Strom

(06/2011) The internationally famous choreographer and Actor, Vlastimil Harapes, is wearing a hand-skeletonized and hand-engraved wristwatch from the Master Watchmaker Armin Strom. The Biel manufacturer has equipped the stage star, well-known for his role as Spartacus, with an exclusive Blue Chip Automatic Skeleton.

Luxury watchmaking meets medical research Jaquet Droz Supports The Only Watch 2011 Charity Auction

(06/2011) For the Only Watch 2011 charity auction, Jaquet Droz will be unveiling a unique Petite Heure Minute model while lending its support to research on Duchenne muscular dystrophy, led by the Monegasque Association against Myopathies. The 21st Monaco Yacht Show, attended by luxury yacht aficionados from all over the world, will run from September 21 to 24, 2011 in Monaco

A watch for Kids A. Lange & Söhne is to make a unique awatch für Charity Ball

(06/2011) A. Lange & Söhne is to make a unique version of their LANGE ZEITWERK in white gold with a grey dial for this year's Kidz Horizon Charity Ball in Singapore, a first for the brand in Asia. In August 2009, Duncan Wang, an American Chinese businessman and watch collector passed away at the age of 44 years. His parents and his friends in Singapore found a fitting way to remember him, based on the two things that he was most passionate about – watches and charities.

Wonderful party Frédérique Constant Group proudly celebrates Fifth Anniversary of its Manufacture Building

(06/2011) Last Thursday, June 16th, 2011, the Frédérique Constant Group celebrated the 5th Anniversary of its Manufacture in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva. The wonderful party, which took place in various tents in front of the Manufacture was attended by over 300 guests from around the globe.
Distributors, Retailers, Brand Ambassadors, Members of the Press, Friends and the company’s Staff enjoyed a great night-long party, to celebrate the great success achieved by the Brands that the group consists of today: Frédérique Constant SA, Alpina Watch International SA and Ateliers deMonaco SA.

Only Watch 2011 charity auction A unique timepiece: Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Roue Carrée Seconde

(06/2011) For the fourth time in Monaco, unique watches will be sold at a charity auction for the benefit of the Monaco Association against Muscular Dystrophy – an institution for the treatment of children with muscular dystrophy. Maurice Lacroix is honored to present the Masterpiece Roue Carrée Seconde, the unique timepiece created and donated for this year’s Only Watch 2011 auction to be held on September 22, 2011.

A constant stimulus for intercultural dialogue A. Lange & Söhne supports the Salzburg Whitsun Festival in the fifth year

(06/2011) A. Lange & Söhne has assisted in the realisation of an opera production at the Salzburg Whitsun Festival for the past five years. This year it was Saverio Mercadante's opera “I due Figaro”, which has celebrated its premiere on 10 June 2011 under the direction of Riccardo Muti and his “Orchestra Giovanile Luigi Cherubini”. Lange decided in 2006 to support the new artistic concept for the Whitsun Festival, which focuses on the revival of forgotten masterpieces of the Neapolitan School. This collaboration is based on shared values, in particular a passion for perfection and respect for the craftsmanship without which even the best artistic concepts cannot be implemented.

The 2011 IAAF Samsung Diamond League Tyson Gay visited the OMEGA Flagship Boutique on Fifth Avenue in New York City

(06/2011) Gay helped OMEGA celebrate its role as the Official Timekeeper of the 2011 IAAF Samsung Diamond League and made a special presentation on Wednesday, donating his personal OMEGA Seamaster Aqua Terra to the “Ambassador Collection Series” of autographed watches, joining fellow OMEGA Ambassadors Michael Phelps, Nicole Kidman, Sergio Garcia and Buzz Aldrin as part of display at the Flagship Boutique.

Only Watch 2011 Charity Auction DEWITT - X Watch: Reversible is not enough!

(06/2011) Montres DeWitt is honoured to have been invited to participate in the Only Watch 2011 Charity Auction in favour of research programmes on the Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), to be held in Monaco on September 22 under the high patronage and in presence of S.A.S. Le Prince Albert II of Monaco. After a first participation in 2005 and, in 2007, the presentation of the WX-1 (concept watch no 1), an exceptionally complicated horological piece of art, DeWitt is presenting this year yet another masterpiece: the X-Watch.

A unique piece for Only Watch 2011 CHOPARD - DLC Titanium L.U.C Engine One Tourbillon

(06/2011) It has distinctive character, undeniable power and represents a deliberate break with traditional watch design principles. A unique piece designed for Only Watch 2011, the Only Watch L.U.C Engine One Tourbillon is powered by an exceptional “motor”, proprietary L.U.C Calibre 1TRM.  Machined like an engine block and mounted on silent-blocks, this mechanical hand-wound tourbillon movement was designed, developed and produced at Chopard Manufacture.

2011 Only Watch Auction The one and unique piece: Patek Philippe Stainless Steel Minute Repeater model, Ref. 3939

(06/2011) A unique Patek Philippe Stainless Steel Minute Repeater model, Ref. 3939, will be auctioned on September 22nd, 2011 at 4 p.m. in Monaco to fund medical research for the Duchenne Muscular Distrophy. To support Only Watch 2011 Patek Philippe created for the first time a Stainless Steel Minute Repeater timepiece with a black enamel dial based on the emblematic Ref. 3939 model. The Only Watch 2011 special stainless steel model Ref. 3939 is and will remain the one and unique piece ever produced by Patek Philippe Geneva.

Gala dinner in the Château de Chantilly Prix de Diane Longines: A weekend tinged with elegance

(06/2011) For the first time this year, the Swiss watch brand Longines had the privilege of being the title partner in the Prix de Diane Longines. The day of June 12 was full of elegance and prestige and Maxime Guyon riding Golden Lilac won the Prix de Diane Longines. Both trainer André Fabre and French jockey Maxime Guyon achieved a fantastic performance by winning 4 Group races 4 courses during the afternoon.

9 June to 11 June 2011 in Cannes, France Jaeger-LeCoultre presents the Global Champions Tour in France

(06/2011) Jaeger-LeCoultre was present at the traditional Jumping International de Cannes, as an official partner of the Global Champions Tour, the world’s most prestigious international show-jumping circuit. This year’s event was even more emblematic, as the Jumping de Cannes was marking its 30th anniversary. A success that continues unabated, judging by the hundreds of additional spectators: the Hespérides had never seen such crowds.

Despite Stop and Go Penalty Podium and Lead in the Championship for Marc A. Hayek

(06/2011) The third round of the ADAC GT Masters took place in Belgium at the Circuit Zolder last weekend. 34 dream sports cars competed at the 4,000 m (2.5 miles) long former Formula 1 track. Swiss Marc A. Hayek races in a Team Reiter Engineering Lamborghini Gallardo LP600+ with starting number #24 this season. He shares the Italian racing car with experienced Dutch pilot Peter Kox and competes in the amateur class of the ADAC GT Masters series.

Only Watch 2011 URWERK presents the UR-103 Phoenix for charity auction

(06/2011) The human body has to be one of the most beautiful machines that there is. But like any fine-tuned piece of machinery, it is not without failings that can sometimes carry painful consequences, such as the devastating effects of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The doctors and researchers whose sterling work has helped to improve the lives of so many sufferers of this genetic disorder have shown an extraordinary determination in their medical quest.

Time has always fascinated me Frédérique Constant: Miss Earth Nicole Faria is new Brand Ambassador

(06/2011) Frédérique Constant, the independent family owned watch manufacturer based in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva, has signed Miss Earth Nicole Faria as global Brand Ambassador. Frédérique Constant hereby also seals its association with conservation and environmental projects in India as Nicole Faria is actively involved with earth-related initiatives. Frédérique Constant announced this partnership in Mumbai where it presented the stunning Nicole Faria a special Chocolate Double Heart Beat watch to commence their association.

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