LAKIN@LARGE - Europa Star Wars The attack on the Clones
February 2003
I imagine that, like me, you cannot have failed to be confronted with all the hullabaloo concerning clones and cloning over the past few weeks. But (…)
Birth of a Watch
February 2003
The ongoing debate on the 'strategic' transformation from the concept of 'luxury' to the concept of 'excellence' (see Letter from (…)
Bulova's new ambitions for Europe and the World
February 2003
Two years ago, the management of the Loews group (of which the Tisch family is the major shareholder), Bulova's owner, decided to create a (…)
Jorg Hysek: The passion and artistry of watch design
February 2003
Jorg Hysek is convinced that design is often overlooked by people when purchasing a watch. His own watch collections, which began just three years (…)
T for Tissot's two million
February 2003
In Tissot, François Thiébaud certainly found a brand that could benefit from his long experience in the world of watchmaking. Having (…)
Corum obliged to move up-market
February 2003
Contrary to most heads of watch companies, Severin Wunderman says it like it is and is not afraid to clearly communicate Corum's numbers and his (…)
The concept and styling of Armand Nicolet timepieces
February 2003
The name of Armand Nicolet is not new in the world of watchmaking.The re-launch of the brand a year ago (see Europa Star No.1/2002), offering high (…)
The deepening divide
February 2003
’Are the rich the new driving force for economic growth?’ The important French daily Le Monde asked this rather provocative question recently, then went on (…)
Limes’ latest launch
September 2001
Founded in the year 1999, Limes introduced its first sports watch collection at the Basel Fair last year. In keeping with its long-term strategy, (…)