On 27th of March, the world’s most important event in the watch and jewellery industry will open its doors for Baselworld 2014 in Basel, Switzerland. What to expect from Baselworld 2014? Superlative mechanics, intricate complications, sophisticated lines, and fusion of materials. Before visiting this year’s Baselworld, let’s take a look at some novelties of … Read more
Franz Josef Land is a remote Russian archipelago harbors with a wild Arctic ecosystem that includes walruses, whales, polar bears, seals, and large nesting colonies of seabirds. But global warming may be affecting this remote ecosystem in ways we still do not fully comprehend. An international group of scientists and filmmakers is now assessing … Read more
September 2011, the 4th edition of the Only Watch charity watch auction raised above € 4 million for research into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a degenerative neuromuscular disease affecting 1 in 3,500 boys, therefore 250,000 children, adolescents, and young adults around the world. Although the research money enables scientists to make progress in promising avenues … Read more
Swatch Group acquires the jewelry and watch brand Harry Winston The Swatch Group acquired 100% of the shares of the Harry Winston luxury jewelry and watch brand. The Swatch Group acquired the brand and all the activities related to jewelry and watches, including the 535 employees worldwide and the production company in Geneva (Switzerland). The … Read more
Blancpain, Automobili Lamborghini’s long-standing partner, could not miss the Sant’Agata Bolognese company’s 50th Anniversary celebrations in 2013, with the Grande Giro Lamborghini 50° Anniversario and the events to follow around the world over the whole of 2013. The Swiss luxury watch house is the official sponsor for the last 4 years of the Lamborghini Blancpain … Read more
American aficionados meet the world’s leading watchmaking brands Following the success of TimeCrafters’ first edition last year, this world-class luxury watch fair, the first luxury watchmaking fair to take place in the United States, takes place once again in New York. The show gives watch admirers and collectors a unique opportunity to share their passion … Read more