Press Release: Junghans Basel 2018 Novelties - Minimalist design for maximum attention

The limited max bill annual edition 2018 from Junghans is a work of art in two respects: one unique feature is the back, which bears the sicherheit ( security) motif by Max Bill, whilst the dial delights with purist Max Bill typography.

Press Release: OMEGA Launches its NATO Strap “Pop-Up Boutique” in Paris..

In the bustling and fashionable Marais district of Paris, OMEGA has launched an exclusive “Pop-Up Boutique” with a new interactive spirit. At this store, however, there are no watches on sale. In fact, the concept is the first of its kind in the world and is 100% focused on the brand’s colourful and diverse selection of NATO straps.

Press Release: Baselworld 2018 Preview - Senator Cosmopolite, Minimalist World Traveler.

This timepiece is at home all over the world: thanks to its sophisticated time zone mechanism, since its premiere in 2015 the watch has provided genuinely borderless precision. In 2018 Glashütte Original presents the sequel to this success story; the new Senator Cosmopolite debuts in stainless steel and with a minimalistic design. It is the ideal companion for all who travel frequently or maintain international contacts – and of course for all friends of the renowned German art of watchmaking.

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Press Release: SWATCH GROUP 2017 Key Figures.

Biel/Bienne, 30 January 2018

SWATCH GROUP: KEY FIGURES 2017

• Group net sales increased 5.8% to CHF 7,989 million at constant exchange rates, and +5.4% to CHF 7,960 million at current exchange rates.

Press Release: Gala Evening Celebrating “ 150 Years Of IWC Schaffhausen"

Geneva, 17 January 2018 – IWC Schaffhausen celebrated its 150th birthday and the launch of its Jubilee collection with a gala evening at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) in Geneva.

Press Release Omega: Limited Edition Watches In Celebration Of PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games.

In 1988, the Olympic Games arrived in Seoul, where the best athletes performed on the world’s greatest stage. 30 years later, the event is back in South Korea once again. This time, it’s the Olympic Winter Games which are in focus. The sports are different and the athletes have changed. But thanks to an ongoing history of excellence, the Official Timekeeper remains very much the same.

Events Roundup Part 5: Zenith Defy Lab

Zenith unveils the Defy Lab and who better to do it than Jean-Claude Biver and Guy Sémon. Both gentlemen flew in to unveil a breakthrough oscillator made from silicon wafer which is housed in the Zenith Defy Lab.

Events Roundup Part 4: Vacheron Constantin

Vacheron Constantin debuted the latest astronomical timepieces to watch collectors at their boutique in ION. 

Events Roundup Part 3: MB&F LM Split Escapement.

Maximilian Büsser was in Singapore earlier this year and we were privileged to see the MB&F Legacy Machine Split Escapement at L'Atelier by The Hour Glass.

Events Roundup: Part 2- TAG Heuer/F1 and Only Watch Exhibition

American actor and race car driver Patrick Dempsey was at the TAG Heuer boutique to meet fans and journalists during the Singapore F1 night race in September.  

Press Release: The Breitling Jet Team - A Perfect Partnership Flies Into The Future.

Breitling has supported the internationally acclaimed Breitling Jet Team since 2003. The partnership with the aerobatic specialists is a potent expression of Breitling's century-old association with flight, and the Swiss watch brand remains enthusiastic about its highest-flying ambassadors.

Events Roundup: Part 1- Tudor and Rolex.

TUDOR EVENT...

The TUDOR office was bustling with activity as invited guests were treated to an exclusive preview of the latest Tudor collection.

Press Release: The Hour Glass Celebrates The Award-Winning Toric Hémisphères Rétrograde With The Talented Master Watchmaker, Mr Michel Parmigiani

Press Release: Jaquet Droz - Tropical Bird Repeater

As part of its line of exceptional automaton watches presented since 2012, Jaquet Droz unveils a new model inspired by a tropical landscape. Celebrating the beauty of nature, its animated birds and other creatures push the boundaries ever further in the art of astonishment.

Press Release: Unique Tudor Heritage Black Bay Bronze One Sells For CHF 350,000 At Only Watch 2017

Geneva, November 11th 2017 – TUDOR’s unique Black Bay Bronze One sells for CHF 350,000 - USD 351,000 or 70 times its pre-sale estimate at Only Watch biennial charity auction. The proceeds from this sale will go to support the research on Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

A famed supplier of the world’s largest navies, TUDOR has also equipped numerous expeditions. The Black Bay Bronze, with its unique combination of design, colour and materials, echoes these adventurous times. This TUDOR flagship model is offered to Only Watch in a unique configuration with the winding crown on the left and a khaki green dial and bezel. Worn on the right wrist, its ergonomic design is ideal for left-handed people. As its name would suggest, the Black Bay Bronze One’s case is made of bronze – an aluminium bronze alloy used in naval engineering – the appearance of which changes over time, typically darkening to a rich and noble patina. Fitted with a manufacture calibre with official chronometer certification, this unique piece is a concentration of the brand’s distinctive characteristics.

In addition, the new owner of the Black Bay Bronze One will get the once in a lifetime opportunity to visit TUDOR’s Headquarters in Geneva. This exceptional invitation is a first for TUDOR which runs no visit program.

Press Release: Exclusive And Unique IWC Portugieser Auctioned For CHF 200,000

Schaffhausen/Zurich, 19 November 2017 – On Saturday evening, the 11th Laureus Charity Night was held at Dübendorf Hangar near Zurich. Approximately 700 guests – including numerous celebrities from the worlds of sport, business, politics and society – raised a total of almost CHF 3,000,000 for charitable sports projects run by the Laureus Foundation Switzerland. The auction of the Unique Piece Portugieser Tourbillon Rétrograde Chronograph Edition “Laureus Sport for Good Foundation” by IWC Schaffhausen raised CHF 200,000, while an option to buy the Mercedes-AMG supercar “Project ONE” went to the highest bidder for CHF 2,106,000.

Press Release: Mr Porter Introduces Officine Panerai To Its Fine Watch Category In October.

OCTOBER, 2017 (GLOBAL) – MR PORTER, the award-winning online destination for men’s style, is pleased to launch the Italian high-end sports watchmaking brand Officine Panerai on Thursday 19 October with a curated selection of 25 timepieces from across the brand’s iconic Luminor and Radiomir collections, along with an Officine Panerai Table Clock, a transparent glass sphere with two fascinating views of the timepiece.

Press Release: The Longines Avigation BigEye Grand Winner of the Price “Revival” of the 2017 Grand Prix de l’Horlogerie de Genève

The Swiss watch brand Longines is awarded the Price “Revival” at the 2017 ceremony of the Grand Prix de l’Horlogerie de Genève. Its model The Longines Avigation BigEye succeed in convincing the higly specialized Jury. This model of the Heritage line is a reinterpretation of a chronograph with a design from the 1930es, in keeping with the great tradition of pilot watches. The brand has a long-standing relationship with the field of aviation.

Press Release Corum : Between Pop Art and Pop Horlogerie.

The blend of creative energy and rebellious spirit exuded by Bubble watches has allowed Corum to break the rules of luxury watchmaking and create a language that is unique to the range. Giving artists free rein to reinterpret a collection in their own image, it is now the turn of American artist Nelson De La Nuez, the King of Pop Art, to re-imagine his own models, his own exclusive collection.

Upon closer inspection, one might wonder why the partnership between Corum and Nelson De La Nuez hadn’t occurred earlier, as it seems inevitable that their two worlds would meet, something that struck Jérôme Biard, CEO of Corum, while visiting an art gallery: "Nelson De La Nuez is one of those artists who doesn't follow trends, who creates his own universe by gathering inspiration from his surroundings and always manages to be innovative".

By entrusting the King of Pop Art with the keys to create this new collection, Corum once again sets itself apart by not simply absorbing works of art but by allowing its Bubble watches to become art. Currently in the making, the complete Corum Bubble collection by Nelson De La Nuez will be revealed to the public at Art Basel Miami in December 2017.

About Nelson De La Nuez
Known as The King of Pop Art, has his artwork hanging in some of the most prominent, private collections of actors, directors, producers, comedians, corporations and art connoisseurs. You can also see the art in the permanent, private collections at the prestigious VIP Delta One and Sky Club airports lounges at LAX and JFK.

His art has been featured on countless televisions and upscale interior design shows and celebrity homes.

He is listed on the "Who's Who List of the Most Collected Artists of Our Time" and has had many licensing partnerships with well known, luxury brands for travel, home decor and fashion items.

De La Nuez's art is sold in galleries worldwide in such locations as Palm Beach, Aspen, Beverly Hills, Las Vegas and Miami and major auction houses. His work fully sells out at the major shows such as Art Basel Miami and Hong Kong.

View art: https://kingofpopart.com/

Press Release: Longines Celebrates Its 185th Anniversary With An Exceptional Exhibition.

Longines celebrates its 185th anniversary in Singapore with an exhibition that retraces the rich history of the brand that sports the winged hourglass, from 1832 to today. In the 185th anniversary exhibition, visitors can discover various vintage watch models and timing devices, a range of exceptional photographs, posters, films and archive records, as well as the state-of-the-art recent models of the brand.