From 24-27 January 2012 Patek Philippe brought the inaugural Watch Art Grand Exhibition to Dubai at the Madinat Jumeirah. The exhibition offered a rare insider’s perspective into the art of watchmaking. Patek Philippe designed the area to recreate its headquarters in Geneva, including workshops and its own museum. It showcased about 400 timepieces dating back … Read more
The third Geneva Time Exhibition, which closed here on Friday 20 January, proved again its success. Nearly 6’000 persons in all – watch professionals, collectors, international media and passionate public – attended the Fair devoted to the Art of Making Time and admired the creativity of its 52 exhibitors. The enthusiastic response re-affirmed GTE’s status … Read more
As is now traditional, the SIHH 2012 will host an exceptional exhibition. After the Beyer Zurich clock and watch museum last year, the Musée d’Art et d’Histoire de Genève loans pieces from its collections of horology and enamel. Whereas past exhibitions have focused on pocket watches and wristwatches, this year’s exhibition is devoted to clocks, … Read more
The wheel can be whatever you want it to be. MAURICE LACROIX – Masterpiece Roue Carrée Seconde Or Rose In 2010, Maurice Lacroix revolutionised the mechanics of time with the invention of a square gear wheel, the first in watchmaking history. The now famous Masterpiece was greeted with acclaim. In 2012 the line continues with … Read more
After leading the company towards financial autonomy, Jérôme de Witt decided, in 2008 to reinforce his growth strategy by handing the executive reins of Montres DeWitt to Nathalie Veysset, 35, an expert in corporate management and company structuring. This energetic young woman previously worked in finance, with a managerial position in one of the world’s … Read more
Grand Prix d’Horlogerie 2011 – De Bethune DB28 awarded with the “Golden Hand” The avant-garde vision of the watchmaking art Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Geneve (GPHG) is intended to salute the excellence of worldwide horological production, and annually rewards the finest creations and the most important figures in the watchmaking world. The international jury of … Read more