The SIHH opens today, January 19th – 23rd 2009

The SIHH opens today, January 19th – 23rd 2009

January 2009
In 2009, the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) opens for the first time in January.

Vulcain Restrospective Exhibition: From the Word Fair in Paris (1889) to Barack Obama's alarm wrist-watch (2009)

Vulcain Restrospective Exhibition: From the Word Fair in Paris (1889) to Barack Obama’s alarm wrist-watch (2009)

January 2009
The historical pieces and the new automatic collection will be displayed at l’Heure AscH.

Blancpain holds court in the Cité du Temps

Blancpain holds court in the Cité du Temps

January 2009
At a time when watch industry professionals are congregating in Geneva, the Manufacture in Le Brassus proudly unveils an exhibition that is unique in (…)

Masterpieces of French Horology chez F.P. Journe

Masterpieces of French Horology chez F.P. Journe

January 2009
To inaugurate the first week of the 2009 watch salons, François-Paul Journe will open the exhibition room of his Manufacture to the public, (…)

Gilbert Albert's ‘Les Intemporelles' Exhibition starts January 19 in Geneva

Gilbert Albert’s ‘Les Intemporelles’ Exhibition starts January 19 in Geneva

January 2009
In addition to the watches displayed in the windows of Gilbert Albert's boutique, and his latest collection of unique jewelry creations, a new (…)

Franck Muller: First edition of the 12th World Presentation of Haute Horlogerie from the 18th to the 24th of January

Franck Muller: First edition of the 12th World Presentation of Haute Horlogerie from the 18th to the 24th of January

January 2009
Despite the present economic crisis, the Franck Muller Group has decided to organize this year two prestigious exhibitions at the same time as the other (…)

The Europa Star Poll 2009

The Europa Star Poll 2009

January 2009
The Europa Star poll is back in 2009 with a host of questions about the watch industry. These amazing facts and figures are taken from the WORLDWATCHREPORT (…)

Swiss jeweler Avakian creates own watch line

Swiss jeweler Avakian creates own watch line

January 2009
Edmond Avakian is launching his first watch for men, designed and developed in collaboration with his son, Haig Avakian, who heads U.S. (…)

Launch of Only Watch 09 Under the Patronage of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco

Launch of Only Watch 09 Under the Patronage of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco

January 2009
The launch of Only Watch 09 took place in the presence of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco in the magnificent surroundings of the hotel La RÉserve in (…)

Blancpain and the World Arabian Horse Championship

Blancpain and the World Arabian Horse Championship

January 2009
The Official Blancpain Prize rewards an exceptional purebred Arabian horse and highlights the constant search for perfection and the philosophy of (…)

Lip: “Mach 2000”, “Mythic”, “De Baschmakoff”

Lip: “Mach 2000”, “Mythic”, “De Baschmakoff”

January 2009
With this new collection, Lip redesigns time and looks back at some of its legendary models.

Hublot debuts black-diamond marvel

Hublot debuts black-diamond marvel

January 2009
Hublot has upped the ante on “unique,” crafting a white gold and black diamond timepiece that does not reveal a single grain of gold.