Survey of Chinese officials’ luxury watches censored

“A simple watch can reveal the hidden corruption of some greedy officials and it shows that corruption leaves its mark.” Authorities in Beijing have censored a survey of luxury watches worn by Chinese government officials published online by an activist whose investigation was welcomed by the official media. Internet activist “Huaguoshanzonshuji” told AFP that his … Read more

The square wheel – a unique Maurice Lacroix timepiece for the Only Watch 2011 charity auction

Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Roue Carrée Seconde – Technology and innovation in the fight against muscular dystrophy For the fourth time in Monaco, unique watches were sold at a charity auction for the benefit of the Monaco Association against Muscular Dystrophy – an institution for the treatment of children with muscular dystrophy. Maurice Lacroix presented the … Read more

SIHH 2011 watches – the foremost private trade fair for Fine Watchmaking

For 21 years, in January, all the those interested in the refined and intricate world of luxury watches turn their sights toward Geneva, the host for SIHH (Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie 2011 – the private luxury watch fair). Between 17 and 21 January 2011 SIHH was the arena for 19 exclusive watch brands. … Read more

Cabestan Winch Tourbillon Vertical: Revolutionizing Haute Horlogerie

The Absolute Luxury World of Cabestan Watch – it leaves no one indifferent A unique universe imagined by a revolutionary creator, Jean-François Ruchonnet. A new dimension of luxury timepieces, audacious and highly exclusive, where watches become authentic works of fine mechanical art, breaking with the traditions and the constraints of watchmaking norms. Pure emotion reserved … Read more

Zandidoust watches: Made-to-Measure Craftsmanship

For over 40 years Ali Zandidoust has been inspired by the Orient in designing prestigious timepieces that only a craftsman’s eye – and hand – can master. Craftsmanship is something Ali Zandidoust knows all about. The Geneva-based Iranian has been a master of traditional jewellery techniques for over 40 years. The eponymous brand-founder is greatly … Read more