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Casio unveils first-ever mechanical movement in its Edifice line

Casio unveils first-ever mechanical movement in its Edifice line

Louis Vuitton announces the semi-finalists for its Watch Prize for Independent Creatives

Louis Vuitton announces the semi-finalists for its Watch Prize for Independent Creatives

Laco turns 100 with a timeless tribute: the anniversary watch Frieda

Laco turns 100 with a timeless tribute: the anniversary watch Frieda

Junghans celebrates 100 years of Bauhaus Dessau with colourful tribute

Junghans celebrates 100 years of Bauhaus Dessau with colourful tribute

Hermès announces major Le Noirmont site extension

Hermès announces major Le Noirmont site extension

Casio unveils first-ever mechanical movement in its Edifice line

Casio unveils first-ever mechanical movement in its Edifice line

The new EFK-100CD is a mechanical watch that, for the first time in the Edifice line too, incorporates forged carbon — a material renowned for its strength (...)

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Louis Vuitton announces the semi-finalists for its Watch Prize for Independent Creatives

Louis Vuitton announces the semi-finalists for its Watch Prize for Independent Creatives

Shortlisted from hundreds of candidatures worldwide, these 20 semi-finalists were evaluated by a panel of experts of the Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for (...)

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Laco turns 100 with a timeless tribute: the anniversary watch Frieda

Laco turns 100 with a timeless tribute: the anniversary watch Frieda

In celebration of its centennial, German watchmaker Laco is unveiling something extraordinary — and giving it away. With its 100 Years – 100 Days – 100 (...)

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Junghans celebrates 100 years of Bauhaus Dessau with colourful tribute

Junghans celebrates 100 years of Bauhaus Dessau with colourful tribute

In honour of a century since Bauhaus moved to Dessau, Junghans unveils two bold anniversary watches that fuse minimalist design with artistic colour (...)

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Hermès announces major Le Noirmont site extension

Hermès announces major Le Noirmont site extension

To support the development of its collections, Hermès Horloger is consolidating its artisanal and industrial model. The métier is strengthening its (...)

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THE WATCH FILES

Those who innovate

A series of Europa Star articles devoted to the theme of innovation. In the clinical white rooms of the CSEM, the laboratories of the EPFL and the facilities of major suppliers like EM Microelectronic, or in the workshops of more visible brands or independents, innovation nurtures the flame of watchmaking passion. And thus the heart of watchmaking continues to beat.

“Greubel Forsey is about fundamental research”

“Greubel Forsey is about fundamental research”

Over the course of its 20-year existence, Greubel Forsey has presented ten Fundamental Inventions. The tenth, which coincides with the brand’s twentieth (...)

Singer Reimagined, an uncompromising path

Singer Reimagined, an uncompromising path

If there is one word that can define the watch brand backed by an automotive specialist, it is ’coherence’ – in its style, its language, and its strategy. Yet (...)

Bell & Ross: 20 years squaring the circle

Bell & Ross: 20 years squaring the circle

If watchmaking had a Daft Punk, it would be Bruno Belamich and Carlos Rosillo. They met as students, made their debut from Paris in the 1990s, (...)

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A history of watch advertising

A history of watch advertising

By Marco Strazzi

Grand Seiko opens Kyoto's flagship boutique

Grand Seiko opens Kyoto’s flagship boutique

The newest and largest Asian boutique of Grand Seiko invites visitors into a serene world of Japanese precision and artistry. This refined retail space (...)

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THE HISTORY OF EUROPA STAR

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

Vacheron Constantin unveils Métiers d'Art Tribute to The Celestial: a dazzling twelve-piece Zodiac collection

Vacheron Constantin unveils Métiers d’Art Tribute to The Celestial: a dazzling twelve-piece Zodiac collection

With the Métiers d’Art Tribute to The Celestial collection, Vacheron Constantin elevates horology into high art — and then launches it into the stars. In a (...)

Aera C-1 Cloud: introducing the brand’s first chronograph

The C-1 Cloud Chronograph is a first for Aera. It’s an exercise in lightness, pairing a pale matte grey dial with sky blue (...)

A meeting with Crispin Jones, Mr Jones

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

Announcing World Watch Day, October 10

World Watch Day is an invitation to share a passion for watchmaking in all its forms. The date? October 10 - a nod to tradition, as 10:10 is the timme (...)

Announcing World Watch Day, October 10

World Watch Day is an invitation to share a passion for watchmaking in all its forms. The date? October 10 - a nod to tradition, as 10:10 is the timme (...)

Fabergé unlocks 007 legacy with limited edition Goldfinger egg objet

Fabergé unlocks 007 legacy with limited edition Goldfinger egg objet

Fabergé and Amazon MGM Studios unveil the Fabergé x 007 Goldfinger Egg Objet, a dazzling tribute to the iconic Bond film Goldfinger on its 60th anniversary. (...)

A history of watch advertising: 1940-1949

A history of watch advertising: 1940-1949