Fredy Barth is the new ambassador for Carl F. Bucherer

Fredy Barth is the new ambassador for Carl F. Bucherer

August 2010
In 2010, the Swiss racing driver, Fredy Barth, is having his first highly successful season in the World Touring Class Championship (WTCC).

Obaku - A 52 year old chair and a brand new watch

Obaku - A 52 year old chair and a brand new watch

August 2010
It was 1958 when the Danish architect, Arne Jacobsen, created a chair, which would enter into the history of furniture.

Candino Watches and PlanetSolar

Candino Watches and PlanetSolar

August 2010
Candino, a brand which is deeply anchored in the tradition of Swiss watchmaking, – is enhancing its image by means of its new spirit and its innovative (…)

'Pallyjane' - a new brand from the MGH group

’Pallyjane’ - a new brand from the MGH group

August 2010
Owner of the watch brands “Lip” and “Régnier” as well as being the manufactuer and distributor of several brands under licence, the MGH Group has just (…)

Online auction: The IWC Ingenieur Automatic Mission Earth Edition

Online auction: The IWC Ingenieur Automatic Mission Earth Edition

August 2010
IWC is donating the entire proceeds from the highest bid of 30,800 euros for the unique Ingenieur Automatic Mission Earth Edition “Adventure Ecology” in (…)

The making of the RJ Moon Silver

The making of the RJ Moon Silver

August 2010
On the back of each RJ MOON INVADER watch, a silver disc evokes a miniature moon featuring a moonscape-textured surface.

Bedat & Co presents Model 883 Extravaganza

Bedat & Co presents Model 883 Extravaganza

August 2010
With Model 883, Bedat & Co keeps its promise to enthral watch lovers with its fine jewellery collection N° 8.

Carl F. Bucherer supports Stephan Schmidlin's exhibition

Carl F. Bucherer supports Stephan Schmidlin’s exhibition

August 2010
From 11 to 23 September 2010, the hitherto most comprehensive work display by Stephan Schmidlin in the former freight railroad station in Zurich makes it (…)

Swatch Group: Half-year report 2010; record half-year results in terms of both sales and profit

Swatch Group: Half-year report 2010; record half-year results in terms of both sales and profit

August 2010
Sales in the Watches & Jewelry segment rose in local currency by a strong 32.9% (30.6% in CHF) compared with the first half 2009 and by 10.1% (9.3% in (…)

Farewell to François Habersaat, Former president of the FH

Farewell to François Habersaat, Former president of the FH

August 2010
The former president of the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry François Habersaat passed away on 2 August in his 81st year after a short illness.

Rolex is looking for innovative projects to improve the world

Rolex is looking for innovative projects to improve the world

July 2010
The Rolex Awards recognise pioneers whose work contributes to the betterment of mankind. In 2012, Rolex will give generous support to five Laureates for (…)

Watchmakers' holidays

Watchmakers’ holidays

July 2010
It is that time of year when Switzerland’s watchmakers’ take a hard earned rest. After a busy first half of the year that has seen an abundance of new (…)