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
Out-of-the-box approach to time @ BASELWORLD 2013 – The World Watch and Jewellery Show Switzerland’s Basel is once again calling the watch lovers from around the world for a new editon of prestigious Baselworld (April 25 to May 2, 2013) – the biggest and one of the most important events in the watch and jewerly industry … 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
Watch Of The Year 2012 awards went to ladies luxury timepieces An unprecedented situation at the 19th edition of the «Prix de la Montre de l’année» organised every year by the magazine Montres Passion. The 2012 edition broke new ground: all of the prize-winners were ladies’ models. Breguet also distinguished itself by winning three awards. … 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
Luxury watches: the most popular brands & manufactures When purchasing a FPJourne, Christophe Claret, Roger Dubuis, Patek Philippe, A. Lange & Söhne or Audemars Piguet watch this means that the budget has no importance for the carrier. And when the budget comes first, then a Rolex, Omega, Breitling, Cartier or IWC is the piece de … Read more