PPR’s third-quarter 2012 results: luxury division revenue jumps 12%

PPR luxury group third-quarter 2012 revenue PPR continue to boast strong performances even as growth cools in the luxury and high-end market PPR posted third-quarter 2012 revenue of €2.6 billion, up 6.6% versus the same 2011 period on a comparable basis. PPR’s Luxury division posted an 11.9% leap in revenue in the third quarter of the … Read more

Baume & Mercier’s historical perspective at TimeCrafters 2012

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

The New Face of Tradition: Girard-Perregaux’s eight young watchmakers in Paris

Girard-Perregaux’s Young Watchmakers’ Tour stops in Paris   Watchmaking is not an old-fashioned craft, and is certainly not a dying one either. Swiss luxury watch brand Girard-Perregaux aims to alter the image that many people have of watchmaking profession with “The New Face of Tradition” project and the story of 8 young watchmakers . The debut of … Read more

Girard Perregaux for Boucheron Cypris Tourbillon

Cypris Tourbillon sous Trois Ponts d’Or   Girard-Perregaux Tourbillon with three gold Bridges, a a hallmark of the Girard-Perregaux Manufacture, is now dressed in diamonds, sapphires, and black spinels. The new exclusive swan outfit marks the partnership with Boucheron jewelry house. Cypris Tourbillon sous Trois Ponts d’Or watch is a true work of art that … Read more

Girard Perregaux’s first line of fine writing instruments

Introducing Girard Perregaux’s first line of fine writing instruments! Inspired by the distinctive bridge of their famous Three Gold Bridges Tourbillon watch, and created with the same level of precision, this exquisite limited-edition pen draws your eye to its natural ruby-decorated clip. The Tourbillon Havana DVIE-2 is every collector’s dream, numbered for exclusivity and featuring: … Read more

SIHH 2012 opening today 16 january

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