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Genus GNS Time2race: the endless race

Genus GNS Time2race: the endless race

All too human

All too human

Zannetti Regent Rosa Ventorum Diamond Sapphire Bezel Edition: wearable artwork

Zannetti Regent Rosa Ventorum Diamond Sapphire Bezel Edition: wearable artwork

The infinite hand

The infinite hand

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

Genus GNS Time2race: the endless race

Genus GNS Time2race: the endless race

Three hand-engraved 18k rose gold miniature racing cars engage in a relentless duel and never-ending chase, bringing the mechanics of time to (...)

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All too human

All too human

Aprosthetic limb worn by a soldier, possibly an officer, of the First World War.

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Zannetti Regent Rosa Ventorum Diamond Sapphire Bezel Edition: wearable artwork

Zannetti Regent Rosa Ventorum Diamond Sapphire Bezel Edition: wearable artwork

The defining feature of this exclusive edition is its bezel: a meticulous ring of brilliant-cut diamonds, expertly set then crowned by a transparent (...)

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The infinite hand

The infinite hand

In his essay In Praise of the Hand,1 Professor Claude Verdan (1909 – 2006) writes that “the brain is the principal organ of every evolved individual. It is (...)

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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 (...)

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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.

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, (...)

“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 (...)

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A history of watch advertising

A history of watch advertising

By Marco Strazzi

FHH turns 20 with renewed mission to promote watchmaking culture for all

FHH turns 20 with renewed mission to promote watchmaking culture for all

To mark its two decades, the Fondation Haute Horlogerie begins a new chapter centred on inclusivity and universal access to watchmaking knowledge. (...)

RELOVED

Discover the new issue of Reloved, dedicated to circular design.

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.

Introducing Jaeger-LeCoultre's new Ocean Grey Polaris Chronograph

Introducing Jaeger-LeCoultre’s new Ocean Grey Polaris Chronograph

Blending rugged performance with high horological artistry, Jaeger-LeCoultre unveils a bold new take on its modern classic: the Polaris Chronograph Ocean (...)

Montblanc 1858 Geosphere 0 Oxygen Mount Vinson Limited Edition: straight from the great outdoors

Montblanc 1858 Geosphere 0 Oxygen Mount Vinson Limited Edition: straight from the great outdoors

Attention to detail and consistency are once again the hallmarks of this new model, which is simultaneously high-tech, handcrafted and robust. A brand new (...)

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 (...)

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 (...)

Tiffany & Co. unveils the Bird on a Rock Legacy Watch

Tiffany & Co. unveils the Bird on a Rock Legacy Watch

A contemporary take on Jean Schlumberger’s beloved brooch, the 18k white gold watch features a miniature reinterpretation of the 1965 Bird on a Rock design, (...)

A history of watch advertising: 1940-1949

A history of watch advertising: 1940-1949