News
Thursday, September 2nd 2010
For over two decades, Chopard has demonstrated an unfailing attachment to the world of classic cars in general, and to racing cars in particular. This passion is echoed in a range of classic yet sporty watch collections intended for elegant and sophisticated men with an extremely active lifestyle. Over the years, the Mille Miglia, Jacky Ickx and Grand Prix de Monaco Historique watches have become the brand’s best-sellers. These timepieces are grouped within the Classic Racing collection representing the culmination of all the technical and aesthetic innovations inspired by the field of automobiles. A star model in this new collection, the Classic Racing Superfast Chrono is an ultra-powerful chronograph with an imposing 45 mm-diameter case.In 1988, Chopard became official timekeeper for the…
Communiqué de presse
Passion
Wednesday, September 1st 2010
As Bugatti's official partner since 2001, Parmigiani celebrates the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 with the Bugatti Super Sport. An exceptional timepiece for an exceptional car.It had been a matter of hot speculation in the automotive world since the start of the year: would there be a Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport and would it set a new land speed record? "Why launch a new version of the Veyron except …
Christophe Roulet
News
Tuesday, August 31st 2010
The Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie in Geneva is proud to present, at Expo 2010 in Shanghai, a retrospective of the history of Swiss watchmaking, through an exhibition of timepieces that retraces the milestones in this unique adventure. The exhibition will be held from September 9th to 15th, 2010 in the Swiss Cities' Pavilion.China's love affair with horology is centuries old. It began in 1582 …
Communiqué de presse
Focus
Friday, July 23rd 2010
What could be more natural than for a master watchmaker wishing to launch his brand to do so under his own name as a pledge of expertise? Particularly when the majority "cut their teeth" working for the sector's leading firms.It's official: Christo…
Christophe Roulet
From our correspondents
Thursday, July 22nd 2010
Greubel Forsey entrusted their timepieces to John Simonian as U.S. distributor and one of its retailer. Owner of the influential Westime boutique in Los Angeles, Simonian already had a lot of experience with high-end brands.In most parts of the world…
Meehna Goldsmith
Passion
Thursday, July 22nd 2010
ETA, Switzerland's largest manufacturer of watch movements, grew slowly out of a succession of takeovers and mergers, although its roots go back to the eighteenth century and the founding of Fabrique d'Horlogerie de Fontainemelon in 1793: Swiss watc…
Christophe Roulet
Echoes
Wednesday, July 21st 2010
René Weber, a financial analyst with Vontobel, forecasts that growth in the Swiss watch industry's export markets will slow over the second half of 2010 and progress by 8% for the year overall.The outlook for the Swiss watch industry these coming mon…
Christophe Roulet
Passion
Wednesday, July 21st 2010
While a number of brands have chosen meteorite for certain of their dials, Antoine Preziuso has gone one step further. He is the only watchmaker to also use meteorite for cases, hands, buckles and crowns. Star quality indeed.Meteorites have never cea…
La Rédaction
Passion
Tuesday, July 20th 2010
A handful of firms dominate the Swiss market for synthetic jewels for the Fine Watch sector, with production of some 300 million per year. One, Pierhor, is an independent firm working at the high end of the market.Watch movements certainly wouldn't b…
Christophe Roulet
Ulysse Nardin minute-repeaters
