Reinterpreting Haute Horlogerie: Christophe Claret Aventicum with gold micro-sculpture

2015 Luxury Timepieces: Christophe Claret Aventicum with 3D effect. Early 2015 was marked by intense activity at Christophe Claret, one of the few complicated movement manufacturers. In January in Geneva the luxury watch brand presented Aventicum, its latest creation. In early February, Mr. Claret, accompanied by Wolfgang Sickenberg, the brand’s CEO, visited Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to attend … Read more

The 12th art: “Aiguille d’Or”, Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Geneve 2014, awarded to Breguet

14th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) goes to Breguet Classic Chronométrie model. Created in 2001 and intended as an annual salute to the excellence of worldwide watchmaking creations, the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève fosters the reputation and influence of the 12th art. Excellence, innovation and watchmaking expertise were duly rewarded on October 31st … Read more

The watches of 2014 Baselworld. Swiss-Made at its very best. Part III

On 27th of March, the world’s most important event for the watch and jewellery industry will offer in Basel, Switzerland, an unique insight into the world of watches and jewellery. “Who’s Who” in this versatile industry? Come at Basel forthe opportunity to discover the new watch and jewellery collections launched by the most eminent players … Read more

Bespoke luxury timepieces for the 5th edition of Only Watch

  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

Baselworld 2012: Antoine Preziuso, Chopard, Frederique Constant, Dubey & Schaldenbrand, De Bethune, Alpina, Christophe Claret, Artya

Each spring, some 1800 companies from the watch, jewellery and precious-stone industries, together with related sectors, showcase their latest developments and innovations in Basel. The world’s most renowned brands display their collections exclusively at BASELWORLD. About 100,000 visitors from the specialist retail and wholesale trade make their way to Basel from all over the world … Read more

Best of luxury watches 2011

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