It's all about the display

It’s all about the display

March 2009
Four years ago, which in today’s technical world means light years ago, the launch of the Hautlence brand inaugurated a new era in the development of the (…)

BNB, a new type of manufacture

BNB, a new type of manufacture

March 2009
The ascension of BNB Concept, which has grown from four people at its creation in May 2004 to 187 employees in January 2009, seems nearly (…)

Milus at a turning point

Milus at a turning point

March 2009
The year 2009 marks a turning point for Milus—and for several reasons. This year, the brand that was founded in 1919 will celebrate its 90th anniversary.

Pequignet - The strength of a dream

Pequignet - The strength of a dream

March 2009
The French brand Pequignet has now developed its own ‘basic’ movement—an incredible and original ‘house’ calibre with a very bright future

Victorinox Swiss Army – Celebrating 125 Years in 2009

Victorinox Swiss Army – Celebrating 125 Years in 2009

March 2009
New products will be introduced in honour of the Jubilee and exhibitions will be travelling the world, spreading the good word about Victorinox.

Creativity and liberty among the independents

Creativity and liberty among the independents

March 2009
The organizers of the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie did not initially want it that way, but the great attraction of their event transformed (…)

Retailing during the crisis

Retailing during the crisis

March 2009
What in the world is going on in the watch industry? Is it really as bad as it appears? To get the answers, Europa Star went directly to the front (…)

"Up to now, everything's ok...!"

"Up to now, everything’s ok...!"

March 2009
It’s like the parable of the man who falls from a tall building. As long as he falls, he keeps repeating to himself: “Up to now, everything’s ok… Up (…)

LAKIN@LARGE - On second thoughts

LAKIN@LARGE - On second thoughts

February 2009
If you are a part of the watch industry, love watches or simply have time on your hands, you’ll almost certainly be aware that at midnight on (…)

WorldWatchReport 2009:Online behaviour of the watchmaking clientele in Asia, Europe and the United States

WorldWatchReport 2009:Online behaviour of the watchmaking clientele in Asia, Europe and the United States

February 2009
In 2008, watch exportation to Asia rose by more than 13%, creating potentially significant business opportunities in this part of the world for the (…)

The British Horological Institute celebrates its 150th anniversary

The British Horological Institute celebrates its 150th anniversary

February 2009
The British Horological Institute was founded in 1858, and could possibly be the oldest trade organisation of its kind in the world.

The ‘Espace Connaisseur' at Les Ambassadeurs

The ‘Espace Connaisseur’ at Les Ambassadeurs

February 2009
After having progressively invaded the ‘cafés’, hotels and even the airports, the lounge trend has now reached the watch boutiques.