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SIHH 2011 watches – the foremost private trade fair for Fine Watchmaking

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For 21 years, in January, all the those interested in the refined and intricate world of luxury watches turn their sights toward Geneva, the host for SIHH (Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie 2011 – the private luxury watch fair). Between 17 and 21 January 2011 SIHH was the arena for 19 exclusive watch brands. … Read more

Mikimoto – Invitation to the Pearl Island

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Kokichi Mikimoto was the first to successfully market cultured pearls. Using a technique developed by William Sawville-Kent and brought to Japan by Tatushei Mise and Tokishi Nishikawa he successfully cultured whole akoya pearls and founded the modern cultured pearl industry. Mikimoto Spent 20 Years Of Research On Culturing Spherical Pearls Mikimoto was born in Toba … Read more