As an expression of their commitment to corporate responsibility, the Schaffhausen manufactory is supporting the Plastiki Expedition of David de Rothschild and his organization Adventure Ecology.

More than just a sensational feat for the record books, the Pangaea Expedition wants to bring awareness about the fragile state of our planet so we can take global steps to protect and nurture Mother Earth now and in future generation.

From the first mechanical clocks with no dial to the Day&Night watch by Romain Jérôme that doesn't give the time, it seems timepieces have reached a point where they can fully express themselves without referring to that most fundamental matter, the flow of time.

For a long time an elite sport, the skill and thrill of polo is now attracting a wider audience. It is also becoming a coveted discipline for sponsors, who see it as a fabulous means of reaching a highly desirable clientele.

Hot on the hooves of a special model in honour of the St Tropez Polo Club comes the Big Bang Polo Club Gstaad, launched in August as a limited edition of 250. This black ceramic chronograph, which sports the Gstaad tournament logo on its dial, is already very much in demand.