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Pierre Jacques - Les AmbassadeursCelebrate the beauty of Swiss craftsmanship in style with five-star hotel Le Richemond in Geneva. It is a well known fact that Geneva is home to some of the finest watch manufacturers in the world, including Patek Philippe, Rolex and more. The Rocco Forte Collection’s Le Richemond Hotel has extended its five star services to fine watch collectors and enthusiasts by offering a unique new concept… To celebrate the centuries-old tradition of swiss watchmaking, the Art of Watch-Making package will provide guests with their own, exclusive Watch Butler who will arrange one-to-one viewings of current Collection…
The watch-butler by Le Richemond Geneva
Nicolas G. Hayek Nicolas G. Hayek, known as the patriarch of the Swiss watch industry, passed away at the age of 82, on june 27th 2010. Hayek was the founder and most recently the chairman of the Swatch Group, the number one manufacturer of finished watches in the world. Often cited as the saviour of the Swiss watchmaking industry, Nicolas G. Hayek was also highly considered for having an extraordinary personality and vision that lead to the success of the Swatch Group and served as inspiration for other projects, such as an eco-friendly mini car known today as Daimler’s Smart.…
Nicolas G. Hayek deceased
LeDIX by Celsius X VI II LeDIX by Celsius X VI II is the pocket watch of the 21st century. It is the result of the fusion between a cellphone, a tourbillon watch and the exclusive Remontage Papillon. As streamlined as a sports car, this aerodynamic creation is made from polished and brushed grade 5 titanium discreetly enhanced by inserts. It is the ultimate expression of contemporary elegance. The exclusive mechanical movement, developed under the technical supervision of Celsius X VI II, has what it takes to appeal to the most demanding watchmaking connoisseurs: a flying tourbillon equipped with exclusive…
LeDIX by Celsius X VI II
HUBLOT to become the Official Watch of FIFA Hublot joined FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) today to announce that the brand would be the “Official Timekeeper” for the coming FIFA World CupsTM to be held in South Africa in June and Brazil in 2014. This new venture with football’s supreme authority is the high point of Hublot’s sports strategy in terms of football. Hublot already has a long and illustrious history in the footballing world: a sponsor of the Swiss team in 2006 and an official partner of Euro 2008, with links to the Mexican Football Federation and the…
Hublot to become the Official Watch of FIFA
SIHH 2010In accordance with Audemars Piguet’s established custom, Mrs Jasmine Audemars, President of the Board of Directors, and Mr. Philippe Merk, CEO, hosted the traditional “AP Night” in Geneva’s Halle des Sablières. Right from their arrival, guests were immersed in the mood of the evening, since the key theme chosen by Audemars Piguet for the 2010 edition of the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie was the fascinating world of motor sports. All eyes were naturally drawn to the dizzying speed of powerful cars flashing across giant screens. Light boxes resembling the curves on a racing track criss-crossed the area,…
Motor racing in the spotlight at the AP event
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TAG Heuer Aquaracer 500m calibre 16 Chronograph In professional diving, pressure is not just a metaphor. It’s 1,000 kilos a cubic metre. A watch that can withstand this crushing force, not to 50 or 100 but to 500 metres under water, is no more an “accessory” than a diving mask or an oxygen tank. The TAG Heuer AQUARACER 500M AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH (44MM) more than meets the requirements. The first chronograph in the AQUARACER 500M series, its robust, fully functional design addresses very specific demands — great visibility and easy handling under water, extreme resilience, and safety features you can count…
TAG Heuer Aquaracer 500m calibre 16 Chronograph
TAG Heuer Aquaracer 500m calibre 5 Full Black Power, contrast, and strength: the all-black AQUARACER 500M is an audacious watch designed for men who stand out. It houses a TAG Heuer Calibre 5 Automatic movement inside its fine-brushed titanium case, which is 43mm wide and black-titanium carbide coated. The screwed-in crown is black “soft-touch” rubber coated, as well as the unidirectional turning bezel which also bears a yellow luminescent dot at 12 o’clock. The jet-black dial has a vertical streak effect, with all-conditions readable yellow-green luminescent markers on the black finished hands and indexes, and on the vertical sides of…
TAG Heuer Aquaracer 500m calibre 5 Full Black
EXCALIBUR Automatic Tourbillon by Roger Dubuis Part of the subtly remodelled Excalibur collection, the Roger Dubuis Excalibur Automatic Tourbillon is equipped with a brand new self-winding mechanical movement (the pierced Tourbillon) which elegantly reveals both its micro-rotor and flying tourbillon. The rose gold fillets outline the mother-of-pearl area on a dial designed with a circular theme and accentuate the strength of the large Roman numerals. The rose gold case is complemented by a hand-stitched alligator strap fitted with a rose gold folding buckle. Once again production is very limited and only 88 pieces of this exclusive model will ever be…
EXCALIBUR Automatic Tourbillon by Roger Dubuis
EASYDIVER By Roger Dubuis In 2004, ROGER DUBUIS presented its first line of leisure watches. Its originality lay in housing a tourbillon inside a sports watch. This totally new concept, which met the most robust technical and aesthetic criteria, soon became a new benchmark. Pursuing this avant-garde path, ROGER DUBUIS combined noble metals with moulded rubber, which it used on the bezel and crown of its new EasyDiver collection. The EasyDiver is distinguished by its fluted bezel with large Arabic numbers against a contrasting background and by its triple lugs, features strongly associated with the brand. The robust steel case…
EASYDIVER By Roger Dubuis
Palace by Jean Dunand According to Jean Dunand’s CEO Thierry Oulevay, “The primary inspiration of the Palace is the cultural and societal transformation of Western civilisation during a 50-year period, defined as 1880-1930.” Placing that time span in context, the Palace watch takes its name from the structure that preceded and heralded the age, London’s Crystal Palace, built for the Great Exhibition of 1851, while sharing aesthetic details with the architectural pinnacle of the era: the Eiffel Tower. At the heart of the manually-wound Palace watch beats a one-minute flying tourbillon. Above it are skeletal hour and minute hands, and…
Palace by Jean Dunand
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Grande Complication by Jean Dunand - White Gold & Black dial The manually wound Grande Complication wristwatch — 12 complications, 827 parts — joins the JEAN DUNAND stable of superwatches created by one of Switzerland’s leading watch constructors Christophe Claret, and marketed by his partner Thierry Oulevay. A combination of classic complications, and more… A true “grand complication” watch gives full expression to the three classical areas of horological complication: the repeater, the chronograph and the perpetual calendar. The JEAN DUNAND Grande Complication does more than qualify for the title, with a tourbillon escapement and retrograde calendar indications as well.…
Grande Complication by Jean Dunand
Tourbillon Orbital watch by Jean Dunand Launching JEAN DUNAND watches, a continual program of Unique Timepieces, required something more than a mere aesthetic fillip. The watch had to be fresh, original, groundbreaking. At a time when watch connoisseurs are spoiled for choice, a watch commemorating the great Art Deco artist and craftsman had to be heart-stoppingly beautiful and daring. The Tourbillon Orbital, is the first of JEAN DUNAND timepiece and an achievement never before seen in watchmaking. It features a one-minute flying tourbillon that orbits the dial once every hour, on a revolving movement. The watch also introduces a novel…
Tourbillon Orbital by Jean Dunand
URWERK UR-202 White Shark - 12 pièce limited edition watch Time is monochrome on the UR-202 « White Shark » watch, with its case, dial and hour satellites all in an original shimmering silver/white hue emitted by titanium, steel and ARCAP. The White Shark’s black numbers stand out clearly against the light background; however one number of the 12 hour digit is the bright red exception to the rule – this identifies the individual piece in this limited series of only 12 watches. Concept “UR-Rare Species” is a discrete environment created by URWERK for exclusive limited edition models developed and…
URWERK UR-202 White Shark
Maximilian Büsser has made a habit of redefining standards in fine watchmaking and the Horological Machine N°4 is no exception. Combining a unique aviation-inspired case with an all new horizontally configured dual mainspring movement and vertical time displays, one can count on this timepiece doing much more than telling time… MB&F Horological Machine N°4 Thunderbolt There are no gadgets here. The HM4 doesn’t have a James Bond style laser cutter, nor does it unlock doors, but it most certainly has the ability to spark passionate conversations around its unconventional form and the beauty of its mechanics. The appreciation of which…
MB&F Horological Machine N°4 Thunderbolt
Perrelet Big Central Moonphase Titanium Perrelet brings back up to date its exclusive, unique product, the Big Central Moonphase, a source of infinite inspiration and of an extreme precision. Housed in the Brand’s distinc- tive case, the P-211 calibre, developed and manufactured by the Group affiliate MHVJ (Manufacture horlogère de la Vallée de Joux), displays the path of this astral body against a starry background. This complication, offering an excellent quality of legibility, is proposed in a sporty version made of titanium and fitted with a tinted glass that subtly reveals the Moon’s progress and a natural black rubber strap…
Perrelet Big Central Moonphase Titanium
Perrelet Big Central Moonphase Fascinating and intriguing, the Moon, our planet’s only satellite, causes strange phenomena and sets the rhythm of our daily lives. Being able to capture the trajectory of the Moon and follow its evolution on one’s wrist, provides the feeling of getting close to one of the mysteries of the universe. Perrelet brings back up to date its exclusive, unique product, the Big Central Moonphase, a source of infinite inspiration and of an extreme precision. Housed in the Brand’s distinc- tive case, the P-211 calibre, developed and manufactured by the Group affiliate MHVJ (Manufacture horlogère de la…
Perrelet Big Central Moonphase
Duomètre à Quantième Lunaire by Jaeger-LeCoultre The Duomètre à Quantième Lunaire embodies the latest in horological achievements of Jaeger- LeCoultre: it displays time with a jumping seconds hand showing 1/6th of a second increments and additionally providing the date and the age of the moon in a separate sub dial. The true genius of this watch however lies within the Dual-Wing movement concept, which features two independent power supplies: one entirely dedicated to creating a perfect timing foundation – regulated by escapement and balance –, the other solely for the display of time – hour, minute and seconds hands –…
Duomètre à Quantième Lunaire
Perrelet Chronograph Titanium - A5003/2 A reflection of the identity of the Perrelet Brand, the fluting on the 43.5 mm case is adapted with a virile and sleek interpretation. Thanks to its sapphire case back, enthusiasts will also discover the rich and unique finish involved with this movement. The chronograph functions totalize the hours, minutes and seconds and share the available space ingeniously in the structured and balanced arrangement of the counters. In the upper segment, Perrelet has chosen to offer a big date window for better legibility. A masculine elegance, available with a natural rubber bracelet. Technical specificationsMovement…
Perrelet Chronograph Big Date Titanium
King Power Gold Mexico by Hublot Hublot is joining the Mexican people in celebrating the 200th anniversary of their independence, with a limited edition King Power decorated with the national colors and featuring the symbol of the “Bell of Dolores” engraved on the case-back. It was in 1810 that the people of Dolores, led by its priest Miguel Hidalgo y Castillo, started their rebellion to free themselves from Spanish domination. Calling on the villagers – by ringing the bells of his parish – to revolt against the colonial grip, he uttered the famous “Cry of Dolores”, an exhortation to fight…
King Power Gold Mexico by Hublot
Big Bang Earl Gray Gold Hematite by Hublot A harmonious blend of rose gold and grey, the Big Bang Earl Gray is set with baguette cut hematites whose charcoal grey sparkle perfectly complements the matt finish of the tantalum grey dial. The rose tone of the gold is beautifully enhanced by this exquisite, intense and remarkable grey. The gold case features subtly alternating polished and satin finishes while the combination of rubber and alligator leather on the strap confers both comfort and elegance. Profound touches of glamour for a watch with a truly refined aura. Technical specificationsCase “Big Bang”,…
Big Bang Earl Gray Gold Hematite by Hublot
Classic Fusion Gold World Cup 2010 by Hublot Hublot has just signed one of the most prestigious agreements in its history as the Official Timekeeper and Official Watch for the next two FIFA World CupTM in 2010 and 2014. This is the first time in the history of the FIFA World CupTM that a watchmaking brand becomes the Official FIFA Timekeeper having presence on the substitution board. To commemorate this substantial agreement, Hublot is now unveiling the official licensed watch of the FIFA World CupTM: a timepiece reflecting the gold of the coveted FIFA World Cup Trophy! The case, bezel…
Classic Fusion Gold World Cup 2010 by Hublot
INSTRUMENT BR01-94 COMMANDO Chronograph The Instrument BR01-94 COMMANDO by Bell & Ross embraces the matt color trend with a steel case and an all new light grey dial and strap. Available in a limited edition of 500 pieces. Precision engineering The Instrument BR01-94 COMMANDO is fitted with an automatic chronograph with three counters (hours, minutes and seconds), and is perfectly readable night and day. INSTRUMENT BR01-94 COMMANDO Chronograph Technical specificationsMovement Automatic mechanical ETA 2894.Functions - Hours, minutes, seconds. - Chronograph (Totalisers 12h, 30mn, and 60s). - Date.Case - 46 mm diameter. - 316 L glass bead blasted…
INSTRUMENT BR01-94 COMMANDO Chronograph
INSTRUMENT BR03-94 HERITAGE Chronograph The INSTRUMENT BR 03 Type Aviation, with its multi-function movement, benefits from technological advances in watch-making, just like the aircraft cockpits of the 2000s. Taking its inspiration directly from aircraft cockpit instrument panels, the INSTRUMENT collection responds to four fundamental principles: legibility, functionality, precision and reliability. The developments of the INSTRUMENT collection parallel the in-depth technological developments within aeronautical instrumentation. INSTRUMENT BR03-94 HERITAGE Chronograph With the INSTRUMENT BR HERITAGE, Bell & Ross revives the authentic spirit of a collection watch, this time taking its inspiration from military aircraft instruments from the 1940s. The BR HERITAGE inspired…
INSTRUMENT BR03-94 HERITAGE Chronograph
INSTRUMENT BR03-92 HERITAGE Taking its inspiration directly from aircraft cockpit instrument panels, the INSTRUMENT collection responds to four fundamental principles: legibility, functionality, precision and reliability. The developments of the INSTRUMENT collection parallel the in-depth technological developments within aeronautical instrumentation. The INSTRUMENT BR 03 Type Aviation, with its multi-function movement, benefits from technological advances in watch-making, just like the aircraft cockpits of the 2000s. INSTRUMENT BR03-92 HERITAGE With the INSTRUMENT BR HERITAGE, Bell & Ross revives the authentic spirit of a collection watch, this time taking its inspiration from military aircraft instruments from the 1940s. The BR HERITAGE inspired by history…
INSTRUMENT BR03-92 HERITAGE
Perrelet Classical Values Double Rotor The “Classical Double Rotor” is the perfect embodiment of the Perrelet Classical Values’ distinctive character. With its unique design and Perrelet patent, the Double Rotor actually represents the identity of the Brand. The complexity of its mechanism enables one to observe and visualise the automatic winding function on the dial. The synchronisation of the two rotors, lower and upper, makes it possible to check the proper functioning of the movement and improves the winding efficiency in comparison with traditional models. Technical specificationsMovement - Automatic P-181 Double Rotor / Exclusivity Perrelet - Open-worked, exclusive decorated…
Perrelet Classical Values Double Rotor
Ladoire RGT White Gold Titanium limited edition The Roller Guardian White Gold Titanium anticipates future trends and adorns time with a magically Haute Couture dimension. By integrating a three-dimensional vision during the entire creative process, LADOIRE meets the highest standards in the art of watchmaking and formulates a bold and holistic style statement. As a promise of ultimate refinement, the Roller Guardian White Gold Titanium heralds this distinctive horological approach where extraordinary readability and avant-garde design converge to form an intricate bond. Crafted in titanium, with its startling lively hues, the case’s curved and stretched lines reveals the strength of an accomplished…
Ladoire RGT White Gold Titanium limited edition
AMVOX5 World Chronograph by Jaeger-LeCoultre In 2010, the AMVOX5 World Chronograph, the fifth creation in the line, has caused a sensation as the first Jaeger-LeCoultre timepiece to boast both chronograph and worldtime functions. Its appearance comprises all the successful signature features of the AMVOX line: luminescent white numerals and hour-markers arranged in the classic 270° sweep; the openworked dial adorned with a gridwork motif evoking the radiator grilles on Aston Martin cars; as well as the time and chronograph functions displayed on round subdials complemented by a movement operating indicator at 6 o’clock above the Jaeger-LeCoultre logo. The inner bezel…
AMVOX5 World Chronograph by Jaeger-LeCoultre
Piaget Emperador Full-Set Coussin Perpetual Calendar The one millionth watch bearing the Piaget trademark has just emerged from the workshops of the Manufacture. Representing a perfect expression of the two fields of skill brilliantly mastered by Piaget: haute horlogerie in La Côte-aux-Fées and haute joaillerie in Geneva – the Piaget Emperador Full-Set Coussin Perpetual Calendar enshrines the entire Piaget heritage. Only 20 of these watches will be produced in 2010. An authentic mechanical time-programming instrument, capable of handling calendar irregularities until the year 2100, the perpetual calendar is one of the major horological complications and also one of the most…
Piaget Emperador Full-Set Coussin Perpetual Calendar
Admiral's Cup Chronograph 48 Grand Prix 2010 Corum As an official partner of the CORUM Grand Prix and the Okalys-CORUM team, the brand is this year launching an official Grand Prix 2010 timepiece with the Okalys-Corum team colors. In line with the Admiral’s Cup collection, this new timepiece joins the iconic models of the brand. The Admiral’s Cup Chronograph 48 Grand Prix CORUM houses caliber CO753, an automatic-winding mechanical chronograph movement chronometer-certified by the COSC, the ultimate sign of reliability and accuracy. This CO753 caliber operates at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour and has a 42-hour power reserve.…
Admiral’s Cup Chronograph 48 Grand Prix 2010 Corum
Scuderia Ferrari One by Cabestan CABESTAN and Ferrari have partnered to jointly design and produce a limited edition luxury timepiece to celebrate the Prancing Horse’s Formula 1 racing history, deeply inspired by Ferrari race car technology and design. The case embodies speed, power and aerodynamic perfection, and is made of a titanium alloy created for components of Ferrari Formula 1 cars. The single crystal enhances the distinctive visual lineage that is unmistakably Ferrari. On the sides, a special magnesium alloy was used to create likenesses of race car wheels and the lug nuts, that are emblematic of motor sports. The…
Scuderia Ferrari One by Cabestan
Overseas Dual Time Automatic by Vacheron Constantin A clever blend of ruggedness and lightness, technical accomplishments and extreme refinement makes the Overseas Dual Time Self-Winding Steel and Titanium model the ideal companion for enthusiasts of excellence looking to get away from it all. Equipped with a dual time-zone display powered by mechanical self-winding Calibre 1222, it explores the rich palette of grey shades composed by steel, titanium and leather. The latest Overseas model: The eagerly awaited steel, with a titanium bezel, version of the Dual Time Ever since the launch of the first Overseas in 1996, Vacheron Constantin’s sports line…
Overseas Dual Time Steel and Titanium
Piaget Polo FortyFive Chronograph 2010 The Piaget Polo FortyFive chronograph houses Calibre 880P, a mechanical self-winding movement with vertical clutch. In addition to the chronograph and its flyback function, this movement drives the hours, minutes, small seconds, date display and a 24-hour time-zone indication. Thanks to its twin barrels, its power reserve lasts a full 50 hours with the chronograph in operation. The case measuring 45 mm in titanium – as its name implies – is water-resistant to 100 metres. The latest Piaget Polo FortyFive, like the previous 2009 version, is distinguished by a daring combination of grade 5 titanium,…
Piaget Polo FortyFive Chronograph – Calibre 880P
Piaget Polo FortyFive Automatic 2010 The Piaget Polo FortyFive is equipped with mechanical self-winding Calibre 800P powering the hours, minutes, seconds and date functions. Thanks to its twin barrels, its power reserve lasts a full 72 hours. The case measuring 45 mm in titanium – as its name implies – is water-resistant to 100 metres. The latest Piaget Polo FortyFive, like the previous 2009 version, is distinguished by a daring combination of grade 5 titanium, vulcanised rubber and steel, while the transparent case-back enables one to admire the finishing of its mechanical movement designed, developed and produced in-house, like all…
Piaget Polo FortyFive Automatic – Calibre 800P
AMVOX Transponder by Jaeger-LeCoultre A watch featuring perfect watchmaking technical characteristics, powered by Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 751 and incorporating the now famous vertical-trigger chronograph function, the AMVOX Transponder embodies the tangible link between the worlds of Aston Martin and Jaeger-LeCoultre. In this model, mechanics meets state-of-the-art technology, since the watch houses a transmitter microsystem that locks and unlocks an Aston Martin car. Jaeger-LeCoultre’s engineers entirely redesigned the transponder module in order to integrate it within the back of the watch. The antenna metallised on the inside of the sapphire crystal serves as a transmitter and maintains its range, while keeping it…
AMVOX Transponder by Jaeger-LeCoultre
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Berlin Cufflinks by Kunst Am Werk If you ever wished your favorite watch’s movement could be more visible, you could purchase the new MB&F Thunderbolt with a 360° sapphire crystal window view or even the Jean Dunand Palace with lateral views on the movement… but if these extraordinary timepieces happen to be a little bit out of your price range, Michael Görmann from Kunst Am Werk offers unique handcrafted cufflinks & pins made from historic watch movements. Omega Special 1 Cufflink by Kunst Am Werk The movements are mounted onto the cufflinks using a patented in-house technique and the pins…
A watch movement’s second life on a cufflink
Daniel Roth, Steven Holtzman, Samuel Lee (CEO Elegant WatchJewellery) The 28th of July, 2010, was a thrilling day for watch enthusiasts in Hong Kong, as legendary master watchmaker Daniel Roth, inaugurated the official launch of haute horlogerie brand Maîtres du Temps at Elegant Watch & Jewellery. Maitres du temps Hong Kong Roth, along with Maîtres du Temps Founder & CEO Steven Holtzman, met with the media and aficionados of fine watchmaking at Elegant Watch & Jewellery in Central Hong Kong. “It was a privilege to visit Hong Kong to meet with collectors who have such a high level of appreciation…
Maîtres du Temps now available in Hong Kong
Pierre Jacques - Les AmbassadeursCelebrate the beauty of Swiss craftsmanship in style with five-star hotel Le Richemond in Geneva. It is a well known fact that Geneva is home to some of the finest watch manufacturers in the world, including Patek Philippe, Rolex and more. The Rocco Forte Collection’s Le Richemond Hotel has extended its five star services to fine watch collectors and enthusiasts by offering a unique new concept… To celebrate the centuries-old tradition of swiss watchmaking, the Art of Watch-Making package will provide guests with their own, exclusive Watch Butler who will arrange one-to-one viewings of current Collection…
The watch-butler by Le Richemond Geneva
Quincy Jones visits Audemars Piguet Manufacture On the eve of the traditional Swiss watch industry vacation, a very special guest and above all a longtime friend came to salute the remarkable work of the watchmakers in the Manufacture Audemars Piguet. During his visit, the legendary multi-talented artist, trumpeter, composer and producer Quincy Jones, discovered the manufacturing secrets of Audemars Piguet timepieces and in particular those of the watch bearing his name, the Millenary Quincy Jones, which was presented at the SIHH 2010. Before the workshop tour, Audemars Piguet Art Director Octavio Garcia recalled the fruitful work undertaken with the famous…
Quincy Jones visits Audemars Piguet Manufacture
Nicolas G. Hayek Nicolas G. Hayek, known as the patriarch of the Swiss watch industry, passed away at the age of 82, on june 27th 2010. Hayek was the founder and most recently the chairman of the Swatch Group, the number one manufacturer of finished watches in the world. Often cited as the saviour of the Swiss watchmaking industry, Nicolas G. Hayek was also highly considered for having an extraordinary personality and vision that lead to the success of the Swatch Group and served as inspiration for other projects, such as an eco-friendly mini car known today as Daimler’s Smart.…
Nicolas G. Hayek deceased
Jaeger-LeCoultre's Extract from the archives service Since spring 2010, Jaeger-Lecoultre is offering collectors and connoisseurs of fine objects a beautifully made brand-new Extract from the Archives featuring substantial content and an overall quality reflecting the excellence of the timepieces from the Manufacture. This official document retraces the origin of the timepieces crafted in the Jaeger-LeCoultre workshops. A precious fragment of the history of the Grande Maison, it reproduces the parts of the archives relating to the production of the timepieces it describes: model, calibre, functions, exterior, production date and distinctive features. The new Jaeger-LeCoultre Extract from the Archives is intended…
Jaeger-LeCoultre Extract from the Archives service
Collector timepieces by Chayette & Cheval The Chayet & Cheval auction house presents a collector timepiece auction with exclusive 19-21st century timepieces. Experts : Anthony Turner & Alexandra Kunz-Aubert Auction to take place on June 21st 2010, 2:00 pm at Drouot (Paris, France). More information on: www.chayette-cheval.com
Collector timepieces by Chayette & Cheval
Collector timepieces by Millon & Associés Famous french auction house Millon & Associés will be holding a collector timepiece auction with the help of Alexandra Kunz-Aubert as their fine watchmaking expert. Auction to take place on June 22nd 2010, at Drouot (Paris, France). More information on: www.millon-associes.com
Collector timepieces by Millon & Associés
Collector timepieces by Cornette de Saint Cyr Due to the success of its previous editions, famous french auction house Cornette de Saint Cyr is organizing yet another collector timepiece auction with the help of Alexandra Kunz-Aubert as their fine watchmaking expert. Auction to take place on June 7th 2010, at Drouot (Paris, France). More information on: www.cornette.auction.fr
Collector timepieces by Cornette de Saint Cyr
As one of watchmaking’s most inventive manufacturers, Jaeger-LeCoultre owed it to itself to devote a temporary exhibition in its Heritage Gallery to the theme of invention. The scenography blends classical and high-tech elements to immerse visitors into the very heart of the process of invention. It retraces the main steps that led to the creation of four calibres presented in 2010. From the first idea to the finished watch, thousands of hours of research are required to find new technical and aesthetic solutions placed in the service of precision, complications, useful functions, and resistance. Each creation is a magnificent human…
New temporary exhibition in the Jaeger-LeCoultre Heritage Gallery
Get behind the scenes of Maîtres du Temps and discover the making of the Chapter Two timepiece.
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Get behind the scenes of Maîtres du Temps and discover the making of the Chapter One timepiece.
Chapter One – Behind the scenes video
Usain Bolt joins Hublot as new Ambassador In Shanghai today, Hublot announced that the company has a new ambassador, in the form of Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt: virtuoso of the 100 m, conqueror of the 200 m, the man who broke all the records on the athletics track joins the ranks of the exceptional sportsmen and women who are members of the Hublot family. Nicknamed “Lightning Bolt”, Usain Bolt is the fastest man of all time… Since the famous “Big Bang”, since the creation of our planet, no man has run so far in such a short time! A…
Usain Bolt joins Hublot as new Ambassador
LeDIX by Celsius X VI II LeDIX by Celsius X VI II is the pocket watch of the 21st century. It is the result of the fusion between a cellphone, a tourbillon watch and the exclusive Remontage Papillon. As streamlined as a sports car, this aerodynamic creation is made from polished and brushed grade 5 titanium discreetly enhanced by inserts. It is the ultimate expression of contemporary elegance. The exclusive mechanical movement, developed under the technical supervision of Celsius X VI II, has what it takes to appeal to the most demanding watchmaking connoisseurs: a flying tourbillon equipped with exclusive…
LeDIX by Celsius X VI II
Vacheron Constantin hosts event for Wall Street 2 Vacheron Constantin, the oldest Swiss watchmaker in continuous activity, partnered with Twentieth Century Fox to sponsor the exclusive after-party for the Premiere of Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps at the 62nd annual Cannes Film Festival. Joining Vacheron Constantin were the film’s stars, Michael Douglas, Josh Brolin, Shia LaBeouf, Carey Mulligan and Frank Langella as well as the famed director Oliver Stone. Vacheron Constantin is also featured in the film, as Josh Brolin’s character, Bretton James, wears the exceptional “American 1921” timepiece from the brand’s collection, Les Historiques. Vacheron Constantin hosts event for…
Vacheron Constantin hosts event for Wall Street 2
Lionel Messi, the new Audemars Piguet icon Lionel Messi joins the world of Audemars Piguet and its 135 years of history. Understandably proud to be welcoming him, Audemars Piguet CEO Philippe Merk salutes the arrival of this exceptional personality who has successively overcome life’s various trials to reach the peak of his art. The man is simply fascinating – precisely because he has managed to develop the skills that have made him the accomplished sportsman we now know. These skills clearly extend beyond the technical sphere. He has had to find the necessary inner resources to turn adversity into an…
Lionel Messi, the new Audemars Piguet icon
Fabian Guelman, Martin De Leeuw , Miriam Kohen and Juan-Carlos Torres at the Vacheron Constantin inoguration in Buenos Aires Vacheron Constantin is pleased to announce the inauguration of a new venue today in Buenos Aires. Located in the aristocratic neighborhood of Recoleta inside the “Petit Palais Espace”, this boutique is the largest of the Swiss Geneva-based manufacture’s showcases in South America. The Petit Palais, is a luxurious five story building, recently redesigned by Simonetta Orsini (December 2009), that showcases the world’s finest luxury brands. Vacheron Constantin inaugurates a new showcase in Buenos Aires The Vacheron Constantin Espace, which is located…
Vacheron Constantin inaugurates a new showcase in Buenos Aires
OKALYS-CORUM on board - Photo by Marc Ninghetto CORUM, a key player in the sailing world, now establishes itself in all the major competitions on the circuit. After announcing a double in 2009, partnering alongside team Okalys-CORUM and giving its name to the CORUM Grand Prix (one of the major races of the Challenge Julius Baer), the independent watchmaker is continuing its conquest in 2010, recruiting the talented and charismatic Loïck Peyron and announcing its partnership with the Bol d’Or Mirabaud in April. A prestigious calendar echoing the 50th anniversary of the iconic Admiral’s Cup collection. In 2010, it is…
Corum establishes itself on the waters of Lake Leman
Piaget in hit Hollywood film "Brooklyn's Finest" Piaget is proud to be featured in one of 2010’s most talked-about blockbuster films, Brooklyn’s Finest, which made its nationwide debut on March 5th, 2010. The captivating crime drama, directed by Training Day’s Antoine Fuqua, and featuring Hollywood heavyweights Richard Gere, Don Cheadle, Ethan Hawke and Wesley Snipes, follows the vastly different lives of three street- wise Brooklyn cops who unexpectedly wind up in the same rough Brooklyn precinct. Piaget Polo GoldIn one moving scene, Richard Gere’s character, Eddie, is presented with a specially designed, engraved Piaget Polo yellow gold watch from his…
Piaget in hit Hollywood film “Brooklyn’s Finest”
Hublot presents its new WATCHTESTER display case enabling customers to test watches on their wrist Hublot presents its new WATCHTESTER display case enabling customers to test watches on their wrist The display case debuted by Hublot at the front of its stand during Baselworld 2010 was far and away the most remarkable attraction at the Fair! It enabled each visitor to see how a watch would look on their wrist, with a choice of models and sizes available. A revolutionary concept in exhibition display cases, the “WatchTester” is accessible to the general public and allows different watch models, sizes and…
Hublot presents its new WATCHTESTER display case
BellesMontres Paris 2010 The 4th edition of “Belles Montres – Salon International de l’Horlogerie de Prestige” will take place in Paris (France) in the Carrousel du Louvre on november 26 through 28, 2010. Once again, fine watchmaking enthusiasts, collectors and professionals will have direct access to exclusive time pieces without any pressure to buy in Europe’s largest public fine watch exhibition. This unique concept attracted over 12,000 visitors for its 2009 edition and aims to keep broadening its horizons with a new venue in Brazil this fall. More info on : www.bellesmontres.fr
Save the date – Belles Montres Paris 2010
Hoblot renews Bode Miller sponsorship Shortly after the launch of the “Bode Bang”, created by Hublot for Bode Miller, the ski champion took home no fewer than three medals from the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics.Following his declared intention to pursue his career further, the watch brand is today pleased to announce its continued support for the skier. It becomes the first sponsor to confirm the renewal of its support since his Olympic triumph. Variously nicknamed the “Reformed Bad Boy”, the “Tightrope Walker” and the “Enfant terrible of skiing”… Bode Miller is not your average skier, and he once again demonstrated…
Hublot renews support for Olympic medallist Bode Miller
Voiles de Saint-Barth - Photo credit : Christophe Jouany On 11 April, the first Voiles de St Barth Regatta culminated in a spectacular finale. Richard Mille, the main sponsor of the regatta, hailed the success of the first edition of the event and the sporting performance of the 23 competing crews. Two hundred yachtsmen, including leading international skippers such as Loïck Peyron, Lionel Péan, Oman Sail, Ken Read and Peter Holmberg, took up the challenge thrown down by François Tolède from the St Barth Yacht Club, under the patronage of famous photographer, Patrick Demarchelier, who participated in the race on…
Voiles de Saint-Barth 2010 sponsored by Richard Mille
Hublot Palmavela 2010 The 7th edition of the Hublot PalmaVela had a real movie ending! 4 days of regattas, 4 race zones, over 170 boats, 1500 sailors of 17 nationalities and favourable winds made the 2010 edition a success for the Real Club Nautico de Palma and its sponsor Hublot. Hublot took part this weekend in the Hublot PalmaVela, the opening regatta of the season for most Mediterranean series, in the magnificent bay of Palma de Mallorca. This occasion saw many boats make their first big regatta appearance after the technical improvements made in the winter break. Hublot Chronograph awarded…
Hublot PalmaVela 2010 a success
Fine watchmaking exhibitions
BellesMontres Paris 2010 The 4th edition of “Belles Montres – Salon International de l’Horlogerie de Prestige” will take place in Paris (France) in the Carrousel du Louvre on november 26 through 28, 2010. Once again, fine watchmaking enthusiasts, collectors and professionals will have direct access to exclusive time pieces without any pressure to buy in Europe’s largest public fine watch exhibition. This unique concept attracted over 12,000 visitors for its 2009 edition and aims to keep broadening its horizons with a new venue in Brazil this fall. More info on : www.bellesmontres.fr
Save the date – Belles Montres Paris 2010- Save the date – Belles Montres Paris 2010
BellesMontres Paris 2010 The 4th edition of “Belles Montres – Salon International de l’Horlogerie de Prestige” will take place in Paris (France) in the Carrousel du Louvre on november 26 through 28, 2010. Once again, fine watchmaking enthusiasts, collectors and professionals will have direct access to exclusive time pieces without any pressure to buy in Europe’s largest public fine watch exhibition. This unique concept attracted over 12,000 visitors for its 2009 edition and aims to keep broadening its horizons with a new venue in Brazil this fall. More info on : www.bellesmontres.fr
Save the date – Belles Montres Paris 2010 - BaselWorld 2010 on the cutting edge
BaselWorld 2010 Each spring, some 2000 companies from the watch, jewellery and precious-stone industries, together with related sectors, showcase their latest developments and innovations in Basel. About 100,000 visitors from the specialist retail and wholesale trade make their way to Basel from all over the world to discover the current trends and view the latest creations from the watch and jewellery sectors. The presentation staged at BASELWORLD is truly unique, providing an opportunity to experience brand worlds at the topmost level. Enjoy the sophisticated ambiance that prevails at this leading world event. BASELWORLD offers you the ideal networking platform. Here…
BaselWorld 2010 on the cutting edge - The SIHH 2010 welcomes two new exhibitors
Salon Internationale de la Haute Horlogerie 2010 The Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, whose 20th edition will be held from January 18th to 22nd 2010, welcomes two new exhibitors, Greubel Forsey and Richard Mille, both in perfect concordance with the values of Fine Watchmaking. Geneva, October 12th 2009 – The Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie, organiser of the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH), to be held from January 18th to 22nd 2010, is pleased to announce the arrival of two new exhibitors. Following a vote by the SIHH Exhibitor Committee, Greubel Forsey and Richard Mille will join…
The SIHH 2010 welcomes two new exhibitors - SIHH 2009 winter wonderland January 19th – 23rd
Salon Internationale de la Haute Horlogerie 2009 In 2009, the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) will open for the first time in January. The 19th SIHH will take place from Monday January 19th to Friday January 23rd, ending a day earlier as it welcomes its last visitors on Friday rather than Saturday. The SIHH remains a private fair for professionals from around the world and remains committed to even greater selectivity and exclusivity. The brands presenting their new models in 2009 are: A.Lange & Söhne, Alfred Dunhill, Audemars Piguet, Baume & Mercier, Cartier, Girard-Perregaux, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, JeanRichard,…
SIHH 2009 winter wonderland January 19th – 23rd
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Watchmaker news & events
Daniel Roth, Steven Holtzman, Samuel Lee (CEO Elegant WatchJewellery) The 28th of July, 2010, was a thrilling day for watch enthusiasts in Hong Kong, as legendary master watchmaker Daniel Roth, inaugurated the official launch of haute horlogerie brand Maîtres du Temps at Elegant Watch & Jewellery. Maitres du temps Hong Kong Roth, along with Maîtres du Temps Founder & CEO Steven Holtzman, met with the media and aficionados of fine watchmaking at Elegant Watch & Jewellery in Central Hong Kong. “It was a privilege to visit Hong Kong to meet with collectors who have such a high level of appreciation…
Maîtres du Temps now available in Hong Kong- Maîtres du Temps now available in Hong Kong
Daniel Roth, Steven Holtzman, Samuel Lee (CEO Elegant WatchJewellery) The 28th of July, 2010, was a thrilling day for watch enthusiasts in Hong Kong, as legendary master watchmaker Daniel Roth, inaugurated the official launch of haute horlogerie brand Maîtres du Temps at Elegant Watch & Jewellery. Maitres du temps Hong Kong Roth, along with Maîtres du Temps Founder & CEO Steven Holtzman, met with the media and aficionados of fine watchmaking at Elegant Watch & Jewellery in Central Hong Kong. “It was a privilege to visit Hong Kong to meet with collectors who have such a high level of appreciation…
Maîtres du Temps now available in Hong Kong - Quincy Jones visits Audemars Piguet Manufacture
Quincy Jones visits Audemars Piguet Manufacture On the eve of the traditional Swiss watch industry vacation, a very special guest and above all a longtime friend came to salute the remarkable work of the watchmakers in the Manufacture Audemars Piguet. During his visit, the legendary multi-talented artist, trumpeter, composer and producer Quincy Jones, discovered the manufacturing secrets of Audemars Piguet timepieces and in particular those of the watch bearing his name, the Millenary Quincy Jones, which was presented at the SIHH 2010. Before the workshop tour, Audemars Piguet Art Director Octavio Garcia recalled the fruitful work undertaken with the famous…
Quincy Jones visits Audemars Piguet Manufacture - Jaeger-LeCoultre Extract from the Archives service
Jaeger-LeCoultre's Extract from the archives service Since spring 2010, Jaeger-Lecoultre is offering collectors and connoisseurs of fine objects a beautifully made brand-new Extract from the Archives featuring substantial content and an overall quality reflecting the excellence of the timepieces from the Manufacture. This official document retraces the origin of the timepieces crafted in the Jaeger-LeCoultre workshops. A precious fragment of the history of the Grande Maison, it reproduces the parts of the archives relating to the production of the timepieces it describes: model, calibre, functions, exterior, production date and distinctive features. The new Jaeger-LeCoultre Extract from the Archives is intended…
Jaeger-LeCoultre Extract from the Archives service - New temporary exhibition in the Jaeger-LeCoultre Heritage Gallery
As one of watchmaking’s most inventive manufacturers, Jaeger-LeCoultre owed it to itself to devote a temporary exhibition in its Heritage Gallery to the theme of invention. The scenography blends classical and high-tech elements to immerse visitors into the very heart of the process of invention. It retraces the main steps that led to the creation of four calibres presented in 2010. From the first idea to the finished watch, thousands of hours of research are required to find new technical and aesthetic solutions placed in the service of precision, complications, useful functions, and resistance. Each creation is a magnificent human…
New temporary exhibition in the Jaeger-LeCoultre Heritage Gallery - Chapter Two – Behind the scenes video
Get behind the scenes of Maîtres du Temps and discover the making of the Chapter Two timepiece.
Chapter Two – Behind the scenes video






