The Battenberg Foundation, a social partner for the Swiss watch industry
PROFILE
January 2024
Founded in 1962 by several business leaders in the watchmaking industry, the Battenberg Foundation assists the reintegration of persons with disabilities or (…)
A visit to the Gucci Watch Lab
December 2023
In spring 2023, Gucci unveiled its new, fully renovated workshops in Cortaillod, Switzerland. The Gucci Watch Lab is no ordinary watch production facility: (…)
Frederique Constant’s horological development
December 2023
Europa Star sat down with Niels Eggerding, CEO of Frederique Constant. He presented several developments of the brand during its 35th anniversary, including (…)
New F.P.Journe Boutique opens in London
December 2023
In the quintessentially British setting of Mayfair, a historic and luxury district in the centre of London, F.P.Journe has established its eleventh boutique (…)
The Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives announces the jury and the shortlist
December 2023
For its 2024 inaugural edition, the luxury maison introduces the candidate shortlist and jury names. Five finalists will present their timepiece projects to (…)
Time to Watches returns to Geneva in 2024
December 2023
The essential watch event of the Wonder Week will be held at the HEAD – Genève (Haute Ecole d’Art et de Design) on 10th-14th April. Friendly, dynamic, and (…)
The Horological Society of New York in HBO’s “The Gilded Age” Season 2
December 2023
The upcoming acclaimed period drama, set in late 19th-century New York City when it was a horological hotspot, will include HSNY in its storyline. It (…)
Gerald Charles begins dynamic North American expansion
December 2023
Four prestigious partners are set to distribute the Swiss independent maison, starting with London Jewelers as the first official retailer in New York (…)
Czapek & Cie returns to Paris with a new store-in-store
December 2023
History is often mischievous, with sometimes spectacular twists and turns. Such is the case with Czapek & Cie. The reborn, storied brand is opening a (…)
Casa Panerai arrives in Paris
December 2023
In a historical mid-19th-century building, Panerai unveils its new Casa Panerai, nestled in the heart of Paris at 120 Avenue Des Champs Elysées. Drawing (…)
Breitling acquires Universal Genève and announces its revival
December 2023
Breitling has announced its acquisition of Universal Genève, marking a new chapter for the brand renowned for its horological artistry and innovation. This (…)
Holiday collectors set of Europa Star issues
December 2023
Exclusive collectors’ set of this year’s Europa Star issues, plus a unique copy of an archive page from any year since 1936, of your choosing.
