Vacheron Constantin: The “Métiers d'Art – La symbolique des laques” collection

Vacheron Constantin: The “Métiers d’Art – La symbolique des laques” collection

January 2010
No one at Vacheron Constantin can be unaware of what a passion for fine watchmaking involves. For without passion, there are no real expectations.

La Tradition Breguet Tourbillon Fusée Silicium 7047

La Tradition Breguet Tourbillon Fusée Silicium 7047

January 2010
After four years of service in various watch movements, Breguet can report satisfactory results with flat silicon balance springs. The next step was to (…)

Corum founder René Bannwart dies at 95

Corum founder René Bannwart dies at 95

January 2010
René Bannwart, a longtime fixture in the watch industry and founder of Swiss watch company Corum has died.He was 95.

West End Watch Co. has partnered up with Empire Brands to market West End Watches in USA/Canada.

West End Watch Co. has partnered up with Empire Brands to market West End Watches in USA/Canada.

January 2010
With 15 million watches sold throughout the world during the more than 120 years of uninterrupted activity since its creation, West End is a highly (…)

The Swatch Group emerges from the financial crisis 2009 in excellent shape

The Swatch Group emerges from the financial crisis 2009 in excellent shape

January 2010
•Third-best year in the Swatch Group history with Group gross sales of CHF 5 421 million, a decrease of -6.3% on a comparable basis (at constant (…)

Longines Lindbergh's Atlantic Voyage Watch

Longines Lindbergh's Atlantic Voyage Watch

January 2010
Longines is re-issuing a timepiece that was specially designed for Charles Lindbergh.

Richemont presents its trading statement for the three months ended 31 December 2009

Richemont presents its trading statement for the three months ended 31 December 2009

January 2010
Sales during the three months to December were 2 per cent higher than in the same quarter of 2008. At constant exchange rates, sales increased by 7 per (…)

Manufacture Vincent Bérard SA joins the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie

Manufacture Vincent Bérard SA joins the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie

January 2010
The Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie (FHH) is delighted to welcome Manufacture Vincent Bérard SA among its partner brands. This new arrival brings to (…)

Jacques Lemans at Inhorgenta with 2 new collections

Jacques Lemans at Inhorgenta with 2 new collections

January 2010
The Austrian watch producer Jacques Lemans is intriguing with two new series that will be presented to the public at Inhorgenta in Munich.

US survey: Holiday sales up for 53 percent

US survey: Holiday sales up for 53 percent

January 2010
It was a rough-and-tumble year, but 2009 rolled to a pretty smooth close for the majority of retail jewelers who participated in National Jeweler's (…)

The first Dior boutique dedicated to jewellery and horlogerie in Geneva, Switzerland

The first Dior boutique dedicated to jewellery and horlogerie in Geneva, Switzerland

January 2010
Dior opened, a couple of minutes from their Ready-to-Wear boutique in “la rue du Rhône”, their first Swiss boutique dedicated to jewellery (…)

The inaugural Geneva Time Exhibition (GTE) prepares to open in a few days' time!

The inaugural Geneva Time Exhibition (GTE) prepares to open in a few days' time!

January 2010
Switzerland's first Independent Watchmakers' Fair, showcasing the horological ingenuity of nearly 40 watch brands, opens at 2pm on Sunday 17 (…)