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Tudor Opens Its First Boutique in Berlin

Philipp Riehr — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 10:30:00 +0000

The Swiss watch brand Tudor is celebrating a milestone in Berlin: in partnership with retailer Wempe, the brand unveiled its first monobrand boutique in the German capital on 25 November 2024. Situated at the exclusive address Kurfürstendamm 26a, the boutique…

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Universal Genève Makes a Comeback With New Brand Identity

Swisswatches — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000

The Swiss watch brand Universal Genève is taking its first step towards its planned revival by introducing a new website and its own social media channels. These are intended to give a first taste of where the journey will take…

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Historic Deal: Formula 1 and LVMH Enter a Ten-Year Partnership

Philipp Riehr — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 10:30:00 +0000

On 2 October, what had long been rumoured became a reality: LVMH and Formula 1 have entered into a partnership. As Formula 1 prepares for its 75th anniversary in 2025, this global partnership not only marks the end of one…

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Hublot Opens Boutique in Hamburg

Nico Bandl — Mon, 13 May 2024 05:00:00 +0000

If you are looking for exquisite watches in Hamburg, there is no way around Neuer Wall, the most exclusive shopping street in the Hanseatic city centre. Next to luxury watch brands like Patek Philippe, Omega, Wempe, the recently opened AP…

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A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Chronograph Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este: The 2024 Special Edition

John Thoelke — Sun, 05 May 2024 12:56:53 +0000

A. Lange & Söhne has been a partner of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este since 2012 and is once again awarding a special edition to the winner of the competition for classic automobiles this year. From 24 to 26 May,…

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Save the Date: Swisswatches Heads to Inhorgenta 2024

Emilia Hoth — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000

In a few days’ time and under its new motto ‘Bold and Confident’, trade fair Inhorgenta will reopen its doors at Messe München. From the 16 to 19 February, visitors can admire jewellery, precious stones, and timepieces while celebrating the…

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Louis Vuitton Watch Prize: Raúl Pagès Emerges Victorious

Philipp Riehr — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 13:30:00 +0000

The Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives announced its first winner yesterday, on February 6, 2024, with Raúl Pagès and his RP1 – Régulateur à détente winning the inaugural holding of the competition. Raúl Pagès received a silver spiral…

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Opens New Boutique In Munich

Catherine Bishop — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Swiss Jura-based manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre is settling into its new Bavarian home as it opens a boutique at Munich’s most prestigious address, on the glamorous Maximilianstrasse 24. The world-renowned shopping street in Germany, which comprises one of Munich’s four royal avenues,…

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Audemars Piguet Opens AP House in Hamburg

Nico Bandl — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 08:59:16 +0000

Following the AP House in Munich and the AP Boutique in Frankfurt, the new AP House in Hamburg is now open to customers just in time for the festive season. The Swiss haute horlogerie manufacture now operates 18 AP Houses…

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A Gastronomical and Horological Delight: F.P. Journe Le Restaurant

Emilia Hoth — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 13:12:31 +0000

Geneva has a new culinary destination for watch enthusiasts and bon vivants alike. In cooperation with award-winning chef Dominique Gauthier, F.P. Journe has opened the fine dining brasserie ‘F.P. Journe Le Restaurant’. Since the beginning of November, refined dishes, exquisite…

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Orbituary: Entrepreneur Jörg G. Bucherer

Nico Bandl — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 11:30:00 +0000

Jörg G. Bucherer, Chairman and Delegate of the Board of Directors of Bucherer Holding AG, passed away on 6 November. The long-time Bucherer patron was 87 years old and leaves no children to carry on the business. In order to…

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In the Heart of Munich: Germany’s First Zenith Boutique

Emilia Hoth — Sat, 14 Oct 2023 04:37:08 +0000

Zenith fans can now admire the timepieces of the traditional Swiss manufacture at the brand’s first German boutique in Munich. Only a stone’s throw away from the Bavarian State Opera, the Zenith boutique opened its doors in the heart of…

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Watch News of the Year: Rolex Takes Ownership of Bucherer

Zurab Zazashvili — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0000

It is an earthquake that will change this industry like few others before: the world’s most important watch brand, Rolex, is taking over the world’s most important luxury watch retailer, Bucherer. Credit © bucherer.com As explained in a statement released…

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Audemars Piguet Crown Ilaria Resta as the Manufacture’s New CEO

Catherine Bishop — Mon, 22 May 2023 13:02:31 +0000

After much anticipation, discussion, and predictions, the results are in: Audemars Piguet has named Ilaria Resta as its new CEO. While François-Henry Bennahmias’ successor will join the company as soon as August 2023, bringing almost a three-decade reign to an…

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May The Fastest Yacht Win: The Inaugural Richard Mille Cup

Emilia Hoth — Fri, 19 May 2023 17:00:00 +0000

Where best to celebrate the beginning of summer than by the sea? For fifteen days in mid-June, Richard Mille will host its very own regatta on both sides of the Channel for the first time. The first edition of the…

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A Turning Point: Rolex Certified Pre-Owned Programme

Philipp Riehr — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 22:00:00 +0000

The trading of pre-owned watches has exploded in recent years – and this upward trend is still ongoing. In a recent industry report, Deloitte predicts that the annual turnover with pre-owned watches will increase from the current 20 billion Swiss…

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Journey with Jaeger-LeCoultre: Reverso Timeless Stories Pop-Up

Catherine Bishop — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s manufacture is tucked away in the lush green Vallée du Joux. Yet this November, the horology house went mobile with a new pop-up, starting its journey in the alpine city of Munich, Germany. Lasting almost two weeks from November…

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Germany’s First Rolex Boutique Reopens in Berlin

Swisswatches — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 19:11:31 +0000

The first Rolex boutique in Germany opened in 2009 at Number 184 on Kurfürstendamm in Berlin, together with its long-standing partner jeweller Wempe. After several months of renovation, the boutique is making its comeback, shining in new splendour. Wempe was…

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Audemars Piguet’s New AP House in Munich

Catherine Bishop — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Audemars Piguet is celebrating the opening of its new AP House. Situated in the heart of Munich opposite the Bavarian State Opera, the new space is four times larger than the previous location, spanning over 400 square metres. Having an…

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Breguet Becomes Partner of Art Düsseldorf 2022 And Showcases Artisanal Crafts in Watchmaking

Swisswatches — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 15:16:27 +0000

Breguet will present the craftsmanship that goes into watchmaking at the Art Düsseldorf 2022 fair. In this way, the brand wants to emphasise the connection between mechanics and the arts in classic watchmaking. Visitors will have the opportunity to discover…

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Up Among the Stars: An Unexpected Panerai in Space

Catherine Bishop — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 22:00:12 +0000

When one hears the word Panerai, it evokes imagery of plunging into the ocean’s depths, or circumnavigating the frozen Artic on ambitious expeditions. Recently, however, one Panerai watch found itself in a vastly different environment. On January 19, 2022, Anton…

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Watches And Wonders 2022: Hosts Unveil Hybrid Concept

Swisswatches — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:30:35 +0000

The organisers of the Watches and Wonders fair present their concept for this year’s event. Watches and Wonders 2022 will take place physically, but will also allow for remote participation. For this purpose, a large part of the programme will…

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Patek Philippe Run-Out List 2022: These 22 Models Will Be Discontinued

Swisswatches — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 19:00:37 +0000

Year after year, the so-called Patek Philippe Run-Out List causes a stir in January. Jewelers and authorized dealers receive this list, which names the models that will soon no longer be available. Last year, news made the rounds that the…

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ONLY WATCH 2021: The Auction’s TOP 10 Highest Results

Swisswatches — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Last Saturday, the Only Watch 2021 auction took place. At Christie’s in Geneva, 53 unique pieces designed especially for the event were put up for auction. The proceeds will go towards research into Duchenne muscular dystrophy. In the following, we…

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Blancpain and World Oceans Day

Swisswatches — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 17:00:17 +0000

At this year’s United Nations World Oceans Day, which took place online, Swiss watchmaker Blancpain served as the official presenting partner. The theme for 2021 was “The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods”. Among others, those participating included the likes of the…

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Breitling launches #BreitlingSelect Watch Subscription Service

Swisswatches — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 14:00:57 +0000

With its new watch Subscription Service #BreitlingSelect, the brand wants to offer their customers the opportunity to test-wear their watches before purchasing their desired model. Therefore, all subscribers have the chance to wear up to three Breitling watches consecutively within…

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Richard Mille and Ferrari Announce New Partnership

Swisswatches — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 11:00:17 +0000

Richard Mille and Ferrari are announcing plans to come together and embark upon a brand new, long-term partnership. Ferrari recently ended its collaboration with Hublot. However, the long-term partnership between Richard Mille and McLaren will nevertheless continue. The partnership is…

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Rolex Paul Newman Daytona Ref. 6263 “Big Red” Sold At Auction

Swisswatches — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 19:00:10 +0000

The Rolex Daytona Ref. 6263 “Big Red”, which belonged to the legendary racing driver and actor Paul Newman, has been auctioned by the Phillips auction house in New York for 5,475,000 US-Dollars. In 2017, the Rolex Daytona “Paul Newman” Ref.…

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TUDOR’s new references for supplied movements

Swisswatches — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 15:00:23 +0000

Swiss watch brand TUDOR is introducing a new system for referencing supplied movements. For historical reasons, the manufacturer until recently used four-digit references for third-party movements. The new designations are intended to avoid confusion between manufacture movements and supplied calibers. The…

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Breaking: Watches & Wonders 2021 Moves Online

Swisswatches — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 19:06:36 +0000

Due to the ongoing health crisis, Watches & Wonders 2021 is shifting from being an in-person fair to an online event. It will still take place from April 7 to April 13, but will now be a solely online, interactive…

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Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève 2020 Winners

Swisswatches — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 17:08:21 +0000

Despite the socially distanced set-up, this year’s Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève 2020 winners amazed us with just as many stunning watchmaking creations as usual. Take a break, pour yourself a drink, and get the lowdown on this year’s showstoppers.…

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Oris Releases In-house Movement: Oris Calibre 400

Swisswatches — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 11:59:00 +0000

Independent watchmaker Oris is introducing a new calibre, entirely created in-house – the Oris Calibre 400. Watchmakers at the Swiss horology house based near Basel have created a movement that is highly efficient and highly anti-magnetic. The other big news…

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IWC x Watchfinder & Co. Trade-In Service Of Pre-Owned Watches

Swisswatches — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 19:00:53 +0000

The business of pre-owned watches is booming, and many in the watch industry are looking for ways to enter the sector themselves. Genevan luxurious goods group Richemont has long been on board. IWC Schaffhausen has come up with a special…

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Audemars Piguet Musée Atelier

Swisswatches — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 11:00:57 +0000

Fans of Audemars Piguet can now visit the horology house’s brand new museum, the Musée Atelier, in Le Brassus. The museum, following its opening in June 2020, offers a chance to uncover the brand’s heritage and craftsmanship, with over 300…

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Ressence and Sotheby’s Competition: Winning Watch sold

Swisswatches — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 12:00:15 +0000

Contemporary and independent watchmaker Ressence has sold its unique timepiece, created in collaboration with Sotheby’s, of the #WatchesAgainstCovid19 competition. The winning watch, Raymond Ramsden’s Type 1 Slim “Artyon & Finlay”, sold for 45,500 Swiss francs, and was purchased by an online…

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Ressence & Sotheby’s Competition Winner

Swisswatches — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 12:00:28 +0000

Ressence and Sotheby’s have announced the winner of their #WatchesAgainstCovid19 competition. Numerous watch enthusiasts designed their own creative interpretations of Ressence’s Type 1 Slim. The winning watch is a highly colourful piece and its designer is an English father-of-two, Yorkshireman Raymond…

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Porsche Design Custom-Built Timepieces Programme

Swisswatches — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 16:00:38 +0000

As of today, Porsche fans have the opportunity to create a wristwatch that matches their dream car as part of the Porsche Design Custom-Built Timepieces Programme. The base of the designs centre around the Porsche Design Chronotimer Series 1, which…

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Geneva Watch Days 2020: Switzerland’s Only Multi-Brand Watch Event Of The Year

Swisswatches — Thu, 28 May 2020 10:00:39 +0000

Following the cancelling of Baselworld and SIHH, retailers and the media alike will be pleased to learn that Geneva Watch Days is hosting the only Swiss watch fair of 2020 to be attended in person. A number of luxury brands…

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Cancelled Baselworld 2020: Settlement With Exhibitors

Swisswatches — Thu, 07 May 2020 10:00:33 +0000

Following the unprecedented departure of brands including Rolex, Patek Philippe, Chopard and Chanel, Baselworld’s MCH Group and representatives of exhibitors have agreed on a settlement for the cancelled Baselworld 2020. However, the MCH Group has also confirmed that Baselworld will…

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How to Become a Watch Designer for the New Ressence Type 1 Slim

Swisswatches — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 13:00:10 +0000

Independent watchmaker Ressence and Sotheby’s Watch Division are joining forces against coronavirus (Covid-19) and launch a competition to design a unique watch. Watch enthusiasts have the chance to create their own interpretation of one of Ressence’s latest models, the Type…

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Baselworld’s Response To Departure of Key Brands

Swisswatches — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 20:50:00 +0000

The MCH Group, organiser of Baselworld, has responded to the news that leading brands Rolex, sibling Tudor, Chanel, Patek Philippe and Chopard have left the international trade show. The companies made the move in favour of a new fair that…

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Breaking News: Rolex, Tudor, Patek Philippe, Chopard and Chanel Quit Baselworld

Swisswatches — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 13:00:40 +0000

A number of the most prominent brands in the horology industry have pulled out of Baselworld. The next fair was due to take place in 2021. In the future, Rolex, Tudor, Patek Philippe, Chanel and Chopard will present their products…

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Postponed – Baselworld 2020

Swisswatches — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 19:18:00 +0000

After “Time To Move” and “Watches & Wonders Geneva” have already cancelled their fairs, today, also the board of direction at MCH has announced the cancelation of “Baselworld” fair 2020 due to concerns related to Coronavirus. The start of construction…

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Cancelled – Watches & Wonders Geneva 2020

Swisswatches — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 10:51:11 +0000

Only a few weeks ago, the Swatch Group announced the cancelation of their new fair “Time To Move” – and now, also the new format “Watches & Wonders Geneva” (formerly SIHH) will not take place from April 25th to 29th…

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Ulysse Nardin To Deploy The First Tamper-Proof Blockchain Warranty Certificate

Swisswatches — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 21:09:55 +0000

Since November 4, 2019, for each purchase of a new Ulysse Nardin watch from an official reseller network, a free and tamper-proof extended warranty certificate, anchored in the most widely used and robust public blockchain, is generated and digitally signed…

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The world’s most expensive watch – Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime 6300A-010 ‘Only Watch’

Nico Bandl — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 12:59:21 +0000

This year’s ‘Only Watch’ charity-auction has become a double record breaker. Not only that it has in its 8th edition collected almost as much proceeds as in the past 13 years together: Also, the most expensive watch was sold, that…

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OMEGA Introduces Certificate Of Authenticity

Swisswatches — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 11:00:27 +0000

OMEGA has introduced a Certificate of Authenticity for its watches that are over 30 years old. With the introduction, the Swiss watchmaker hopes to achieve more transparency for customers looking to buy a vintage OMEGA timepiece. The cost of the…

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“A last great fireworks” – AkriviA announces exclusive partnership with case maker Jean-Pierre Hagmann

Swisswatches — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 12:00:44 +0000

‘Artisan Boitier’ (case artisan) is written above their heads, printed on the window with a view inside an ancient-like workshop – but it is the brand new JHP x AkriviA Atelier in Geneva. More than 45 years of age lie between the 32-year-old founder…

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TUDOR is official timekeeper for the Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan and presents a special edition Black Bay Chrono for referees

Swisswatches — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 21:02:29 +0000

The Rugby World Cup 2019 will take place in Japan from 20th of September to 2nd of November and for the first time in its 9th edition in Asia. It is the world’s third largest sporting event, held every four years. TUDOR is…

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Jaeger-LeCoultre is the ‘Official Timepiece Sponsor‘ for the German Polo Tour 2019

Swisswatches — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 07:00:18 +0000

As the sponsor of this year’s German Polo Tour – held from May to September in different places – Jaeger-LeCoultre will gift a Reverso Classic Large Small Seconds to the winner of the tour. Since 1931 the watch manufacture is closely connected to…

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