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Trumponomics 2.0: what prospects for the watch industry?

Trumponomics 2.0: what prospects for the watch industry?

Gerald Charles marks 25 years with Mr. Genta's favourite stone

Gerald Charles marks 25 years with Mr. Genta’s favourite stone

Europa Star: a family of publishers tells the story of watchmaking

Greubel Forsey unveils Hand Made 2

Greubel Forsey unveils Hand Made 2

Elka Watch presents two limited-edition novelties for 2025

Elka Watch presents two limited-edition novelties for 2025

Trumponomics 2.0: what prospects for the watch industry?

Trumponomics 2.0: what prospects for the watch industry?

In 2017, as Donald Trump came to power for his first term, Joe Thompson wrote about the likely impact of his economic policy on the watch industry. Eight (...)

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Gerald Charles marks 25 years with Mr. Genta's favourite stone

Gerald Charles marks 25 years with Mr. Genta’s favourite stone

The Swiss watchmaker begins its celebrations with the Maestro 2.0 Ultra-Thin Lapis Lazuli, its first ever timepiece to bear a hardstone dial. This design (...)

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Europa Star: a family of publishers tells the story of watchmaking

Europa Star: a family of publishers tells the story of watchmaking

In the 1920s, after founding several watch brands, a young Swiss entrepreneur decided to devote himself to specialised publishing for the watchmaking, (...)

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Greubel Forsey unveils Hand Made 2

Greubel Forsey unveils Hand Made 2

The ultimate expression of artisanal watchmaking, this 40.9mm timepiece requires over 5,000 hours to complete its 270 components, whether visible or (...)

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Elka Watch presents two limited-edition novelties for 2025

Elka Watch presents two limited-edition novelties for 2025

Inspired by the depths of the soul, the deep hues of green and burgundy, these creations echo the spirit of the brand’s flagship models, such as the (...)

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Watchmaking in Germany

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

German watchmaking

German watchmaking

“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 (...)

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 (...)

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A history of watch advertising

A history of watch advertising

By Marco Strazzi

The winners of the Cartier Prize for Watchmaking Talents of Tomorrow

The winners of the Cartier Prize for Watchmaking Talents of Tomorrow

Applicants were invited to reinterpret the movement of the carriage clock, an emblematic creation of Cartier, on the theme of Magic of the Senses. After an (...)

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.

MB&F marks 20 years with two Stephen McDonnell-conceived models

MB&F marks 20 years with two Stephen McDonnell-conceived models

Developed with the independent watchmaker, the brand kicks off its 20th anniversary celebrations with the LM Perpetual Longhorn and LM Sequential Flyback (...)

Zannetti Regent Skeleton Diamond

Zannetti Regent Skeleton Diamond

With its stainless steel case, diamond-adorned bezel, and skeletonised movement, this model stands out as a symbol of luxury and (...)

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 (...)

Oris ProPilot X Miss Piggy Edition

Oris welcomes to stage an irresistible hot pink version of the ProPilot X in a fabulous collaboration with Miss Piggy from The (...)

Claude Meylan: “We weren't expected in this category”

Claude Meylan: “We weren’t expected in this category”

Specialising in skeleton watches and inspired by the natural surroundings of the Vallée de Joux, Claude Meylan has quickly made a mark in women’s watches (...)

A history of watch advertising: 1940-1949

A history of watch advertising: 1940-1949