Press Release: OMEGA Welcomes Sailing Sensations Peter Burling And Blair Tuke As Brand Ambassadors.

OMEGA is proud to announce that Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have joined the brand as its newest sailing ambassadors. 

Peter and Blair are two of the world’s most successful young sailors. As crewmates of Emirates Team Zealand in 2017, the two Kiwis lifted the famous America’s Cup, a moment that also positioned Burling - then aged 26 - as the youngest winning helmsman in the competition’s history. Four years earlier in 2013, they were both winners of the inaugural Red Bull Youth America’s Cup, in which Burling was also the skipper.

Press Release: IWC To Unveil 150th Anniversary Exhibition In Singapore In May...

 Photo Credit: IWC

In 1868, with a vision to engineer the best pocket watch movements of his time, an ambitious, young Boston watchmaker named Florentine Ariosto Jones (F.A. Jones) sailed across the Atlantic from America to Switzerland to set up the International Watch Company on the bank of the magnificent Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen. By combining the unrivaled expertise of home-based Swiss craftsmen with state-of-the-art machine technology from America, the 27-year-old quickly established a strong
industrialised manufacturing infrastructure that was geared, impressively, for the production of more than 10,000 firstclass mechanical movements per year.

As IWC Schaffhausen turns 150 this year, the company invites its clients, watch enthusiasts and members of the public to trace the adventurous footsteps of F.A Jones and immerse themselves in his untiring quest for engineering excellence at the IWC 150th Anniversary Exhibition, which will run from 1st May 2018 to 13th May 2018 in Singapore at the first-level atrium of multi-award-winning, upscale shopping mall ION Orchard.

Photo Credit: IWC

Taking centre stage at the retrospective exhibition, which is designed in the industrial style of IWC’s factory in its early days, are 10 of the most iconic watches the luxury brand has ever designed and manufactured.

Travelling from IWC’s storied archives in Schaffhausen, those include the iconic Special Watch for Pilots Ref. 436 (1936); the Yacht Club Automatic Ref. 811 (1967), which was one of IWC’s first watches to be adorned with a blue dial; and the Lepine Pallweber III pocket watch (1886) that featured breakthrough jumping numerals.

On display are also the showstoppers from IWC’s Jubilee collection, which was unveiled at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) in Geneva in January to celebrate its 150th birthday. Those include the highly talked about Tribute to Pallweber pocket- and wristwatches; the diamond encrusted Da Vinci Automatic Moon Phase 36 Edition “150 Years”; and the Portugieser Constant-Force Tourbillon Edition “150 Years”.

“For 150 years, IWC has remained true to the legacy of its founder F.A. Jones and made many lasting impressions from both an artistic and a technical perspective in the world of fine watchmaking,” says Managing Director for IWC South East Asia Mr. Stanislas Rambaud. “Looking back, for us, is just as important as looking forward. The juxtaposition of IWC’s most iconic historical creations against the new Jubilee collection makes for a compelling story and, surely, there’s no better way to showcase the company’s heritage than that,” he adds.

Press Release: IWC Launches Own Racing Team And Special- Edition Ingenieur At Goodwood.

Photo Credit: IWC

Schaffhausen, 18 March 2018 – IWC Schaffhausen officially launched the IWC Racing Team at the 76th Goodwood Members’ Meeting. With this step, IWC becomes the first watch brand to compete in classic car races with its own team and car. At the wheel of the iconic Mercedes-Benz SL 300 “Gullwing”, David Coulthard took 9. place in the Salvadori Cup. Also at Goodwood, IWC introduced a new member of its Ingenieur family: the Ingenieur Chronograph Sport Edition “76th Members’ Meeting at Goodwood” (Ref. IW381201) in a titanium case features protection against magnetic fields designed in the style of a brake disk and is limited to 176 numbered watches.

Press Release: Voutilainen Presents The Voutilainen 217QRS Wristwatch.

The Voutilainen 217QRS wristwatch perfectly encapsulates the philosophy of Kari Voutilainen, developing the ultimate perfection of new and unique mechanisms.

The elegant and strong mechanism of the Voutilainen 217QRS is housed in a stylish and an elegant case. The in-house movement inspired from Vingt-8 is designed, built, fabricated, finished and assembled in its entirety in Voutilainen workshops. The design and philosophy of the movement represent the respect for longevity and precision with classical watchmaking tradition.

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.

©Glashütter Uhrenbetrieb GmbH” All rights reserved. 

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.

Press Release: Vacheron Constantin Presents Two New Historiques Models.

Vacheron Constantin presents two new Historiques models featuring a complete calendar. A deliberately vintage look for these new models reinterpreting the creativity and the aesthetic of the iconic timepieces born in the 1940s.
With their calendar function, round case with triple gadroons, two-tone dial, “claw-type” lugs and mechanical manual-winding movement, the new Historiques Triple calendrier 1942 and the Triple calendrier 1948 are reviving a typical Vacheron Constantin complication and style from this era.

Press Release: The Breitling DC-3 Wraps Up Its World Tour.

The Breitling DC-3 wraps up its world tour Having departed from Geneva last March, the Breitling DC-3 made its grand return to Switzerland after circling the globe, landing in Sion where 100,000 passionate enthusiasts are set to attend the Breitling Sion Airshow 2017. 

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Press Release: Mr. Jonathan King joins Audemars Piguet Singapore as Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Jonathan King joins Audemars Piguet Singapore as Chief Executive Officer for Southeast Asia, including India and Australia, effective August 1st 2017.

Press Release: Junghans Max Bill Edition 2017

The new max bill Edition 2017 combines two works of art by Max Bill: the wristwatch that he designed and his "grafische reihen" – a insider tip, and not only for Bauhaus enthusiasts.

Press Release: TUDOR Announces Lady Gaga As New Brand And #BORNTODARE Campaign Ambassador.

The infamously daring pop icon, Lady Gaga, joins the TUDOR family. Notorious for being provocative both on and offstage and leading a foundation committed to empower youth, she personifies the very #BornToDare spirit TUDOR lives by since its creation.

In 2017, TUDOR launched a new campaign with the “Born To Dare” signature. It reflects both the history of the brand and what it stands for today. Daring individuals have long chosen TUDOR while achieving the extraordinary on
land, ice, in the air and underwater. It also refers to the vision of Hans Wilsdorf, the founder of TUDOR, who manufactured TUDOR watches to withstand the most extreme conditions, watches made for the most daring lifestyles indeed. “Born To Dare” tells of the singular approach TUDOR is known for today, having pioneered now major trends within the watchmaking industry, including fabric straps and vintage-inspired models.

The TUDOR “Born To Dare” spirit is expressed in a campaign manifesto (below and extended version in annex) and supported globally by ambassadors whose life achievements directly result from a daring approach to life.

Hands-on: MB&F HM6 Alien Nation.

Charris Yadigaroglou, Head of Communications for MB&F was in Singapore recently. A meeting over lunch was hosted by luxury watch retailer, The Hour Glass. We were delighted to have the opportunity to see the HM6 - Press release here HM6 Alien Nation. Following are some highlights I would like to share with you guys.

Omega Press Release: Nato Strap - Same Watch Different Look.

Now that you’re switching to your summer wardrobe, why not go all the way and give your timepiece a cool new look for the warmer months?

With OMEGA’s fantastic selection of “NATO” straps, giving your watch a summer makeover couldn’t be easier - or more affordable.

OMEGA’s “NATO” straps evolved from the leather and canvas straps used by British pilots, navigators and army personnel during World War Two. For safety reasons, wristwatches did not use removable spring bars to secure their straps. Their fixed bars, often soldered, were less likely to break than spring bars so there was less chance of losing the strap in conflict situations.

Take your pick!

There are three 5-stripe fabric straps with stainless steel buckles and fitted keepers; three nylon fabric straps with grey, orange or red border; a brown Novonappa leather strap; and an all-black coated nylon fabric strap with fitted black keepers and polished buckle.

If you’d like to see how your watch looks with a new “NATO” strap, our website has a virtual function that lets you mix and match with ease.You can experiment with different combinations without having to break out the strap changing tool. Why not have some fun and see what happens? You may discover a look that’s as individual as you are. If you’d rather see how your new “NATO” strap looks on the wrist, OMEGA’s boutique staff will be happy to help.

Like the originals that inspired them, OMEGA’s “NATO” straps can easily be adjusted to any length and are thus perfectly suited to every wrist (or even the outside of a uniform!).

Press Release: IWC Launches Aquatimer Special Edition As A Tribute To A Deep-Sea Icon.

Schaffhausen, 30 June 2017 – Ferdinand A. Porsche designed the Aquatimer Ocean 2000 for IWC Schaffhausen back in 1982. With its avant-garde design, this extremely pressure-resistant diver’s watch was years ahead of its time. In celebration of the 35th birthday of this style icon, IWC is now releasing a special limited edition with a thickness of just 14.5 millimetres.

Press Release: OMEGA Celebrates The 60th Anniversary Of The Speedmaster History At MBS.

OMEGA celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Speedmaster history with a special exhibition at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

Press Release: Longines Officially Launched The New Lady Blue Model Of The Longines Master Collection.

Longines officially launched the new lady blue model of The Longines Master Collection on the eve of Prix de Diane Longines culminating day.

Press Release- Corum : The Admiral Sets Sail On An Ocean Of Colours

With all sails set, the new Admiral collection is afloat on a feminine ocean of colour this summer. With 22 possible combinations in total, summer is sure to be a colourful, lively and funky affair.

These timepieces are as elaborate as they are varied, characterised by nautical flags and causing a stir this year with a sensational colour palette of dark blue, light blue, white and black. The dials and straps are also interchangeable for mixing and matching. More details here... Corum

Men and women wanting to equip themselves for negotiating the warm and sunny summer season will be spoilt for choice.

Continuing its innovative range oriented around variety this season, the watch brand is offering the maritime collection in three different case widths: 32, 38 and 42 mm. In addition to the exciting diversity of colours, the Admirals have all the qualities required to capture people’s hearts in a dazzlingly colourful summer setting.

Hands-On: Tudor 2017 collection.

Tudor is riding on the success of the Heritage Black Bay collection and this year the Black Bay Chronograph is added to the series of diving watches. Strictly speaking, it can't be considered as a dive watch because it does not come with a rotating bezel. That aside, it is still a good looking tool watch with a 200m depth rating and a chronograph function. This comes with a date window alongside with the other Black Bay releases this year. It has a 45-mins counter at 3 and running seconds at 9 o'clock with the date at 6 o'clock.

Press Release: The MB&F Horological Machine N°6 Alien Nation.

Four Pièces Uniques combining mechanical complexity, extreme artisanship and a near-to-impossible case in sapphire crystal.

Press Release: Tudor Announces The Blacks And Beauden Barrett As New Brand And #BORNTODARE Campaign Ambassadors.

Tudor announces The Blacks and Beauden Barrett as new brand and #BORNTODARE Campaign Ambassadors, as well as the sponsorship of the 2017 New Zealand Lions Series.

TUDOR announces a stunning, new multi-layered partnership joining forces with the number one team in world rugby, the All Blacks, leading player Beauden Barrett and with the upcoming 2017 DHL New Zealand Lions Series.

Press Release: Tudor Announces David Beckham As New Brand And #BORNTODARE Campaign Ambassador.

One of the most admired, gifted and successful football players of all time, a philanthropist, an entrepreneur and a global style icon, David Beckham’s life journey embodies the daring values that made Tudor what it is today.

Event Report: IWC 2017 collection.

Last month, IWC presented the SIHH 2017 collection to a group of collectors over dinner. Focusing on the Da Vinci this year, we see some interesting complications as well as new models in 36mm cases targeted at the women's market. Following are the highlights of the evening.

Press Release: Leica Unveils The World’s First Full Matte Brass Finish M Series For Leading Luxury Specialist Watch Retailer, The Hour Glass Exclusively Limited to 35 Sets Worldwide.

Renowned premium German technical camera manufacturer, Leica Camera Asia Pacific, crafts the first full matte brass finish M Series in the world for The Hour Glass. The exclusive Leica M-P “Brass Edition 35” is limited to only 35 sets in the world.

Press Release: IWC Schaffhausen Celebrates Topping Out Ceremony For New Manufacturing Centre In Merishausen

(Photo by IWC Schaffhausen)

Schaffhausen, 5 May 2017 – IWC Schaffhausen has celebrated the completion of the major structural
work at its new production and technology centre with a topping out ceremony, where, according
to tradition, the work of those involved in the construction was acknowledged.

From next October, the production departments for cases and parts for movements will be gradually relocating to Merishausertal, along with the department where the movements for IWC-manufactured calibres are assembled.