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Edox: “We built the brand back from almost nothing”

KAWS x Audemars Piguet: an introduction

KAWS x Audemars Piguet: an introduction

On the difficulties of waking a sleeping beauty: the case of Léon Hatot

On the difficulties of waking a sleeping beauty: the case of Léon Hatot

Hegid debuts the French-made Specimen FE-01 Calibre

Hegid debuts the French-made Specimen FE-01 Calibre

Zenith Defy Extreme Diver features a new silvery-white dial

Zenith Defy Extreme Diver features a new silvery-white dial

Edox: “We built the brand back from almost nothing”

GENERATIONS REPORT

Founded in 1884, Edox was a thriving concern that fell victim to the quartz crisis. The family that bought the brand, a century after it was established, (...)

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KAWS x Audemars Piguet: an introduction

KAWS x Audemars Piguet: an introduction

Audemars Piguet continues to explore new creative territories, drawing inspiration from and engaging with the wider cultural world. Its latest 43 mm (...)

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On the difficulties of waking a sleeping beauty: the case of Léon Hatot

On the difficulties of waking a sleeping beauty: the case of Léon Hatot

GUEST COLUMN

In an industry that values history and heritage, there is great temptation to revive old names, as recent examples have shown. The Europa Star archives are (...)

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Hegid debuts the French-made Specimen FE-01 Calibre

Hegid debuts the French-made Specimen FE-01 Calibre

The Parisian brand celebrates a major milestone with the unveiling of its new calibre, set to power all capsules in its collections moving forward. It is (...)

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Zenith Defy Extreme Diver features a new silvery-white dial

Zenith Defy Extreme Diver features a new silvery-white dial

After launching a new line of diver’s watches at Watches & Wonders earlier this year, continuing its legacy of rugged timepieces for extreme conditions, (...)

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Watchmaking in Germany

A curated selection of Europa Star articles on the German watch scene.

German watchmaking

German watchmaking

From Pforzheim to Glashütte

From Pforzheim to Glashütte

Mention Germany and the conversation will likely turn to topics such as football, particularly as the country recently hosted the Euro cup. But the nation (...)

“The number one challenge in Glashütte is finding labour”

“The number one challenge in Glashütte is finding (...)

A small cog in the great Swatch Group machine, the Union Glashütte brand has a history which stretches back to the 19th century and since the 1990s has made (...)

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A history of watch advertising

A history of watch advertising

By Marco Strazzi

Hypercars on the fast track

Hypercars on the fast track

Does your sports car lack bite? Do driving regulations cramp your style? Don’t worry: the car manufacturers have the solution. Welcome to the world of cars (...)

SUSTAINABILITY / 2023

This publication is part of Europa Star’s Digital Books collection, a series of themed issues focusing on specific aspects of watchmaking and jewellery.

Bulgari presents the Octo Finissimo Laurent Grasso Edition

Bulgari presents the Octo Finissimo Laurent Grasso Edition

A joint creation by the maison’s executive director of watch design, Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani, and artist Laurent Grasso, this limited-edition model (...)

Patek Philippe: Elegance in perpetuity

Patek Philippe: Elegance in perpetuity

ON THE COVER

Just how did the innovative watchmakers at Patek Philippe go about creating a new self-winding movement that enables its latest perpetual calendar model to (...)

A meeting with Crispin Jones, Mr Jones

PODCAST

Who’s behind the “unforgettable British watch company”, also known as Mr Jones? Their watches are easily recognisable thanks to the unique kinematics and (...)

Universal Genève: a magical journey through time

Universal Genève’s revival is cause for celebration among many watch connoisseurs. Renowned for its mythical models and in-house micro-rotor and precision (...)

18ct Burmese ring to headline Phillips Geneva Jewels Auction in November

18ct Burmese ring to headline Phillips Geneva Jewels Auction in November

Joining this exceptionally rare 17.97-carat ruby and diamond ring is a 3.24-carat Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond Ring as star lots, alongside important diamonds (...)

A history of watch advertising: 1940-1949

A history of watch advertising: 1940-1949