US luxury consumer survey: Harry Winston and Vacheron Constantin top the lists

US luxury consumer survey: Harry Winston and Vacheron Constantin top the lists

February 2008
Due to its great reputation and status as the “ultimate in diamond design,” Harry Winston has been named the top luxury brand by wealthy consumers, (…)

TAG Heuer inaugurates its “TAG Heuer 360” Private Museum

TAG Heuer inaugurates its “TAG Heuer 360” Private Museum

February 2008
TAG Heuer inaugurates its “TAG Heuer 360” Private Museum with the exclusive presence of Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Formula 1 superstar Lewis Hamilton at TAG (…)

French Watch & Jewellery at Baselworld 2008

French Watch & Jewellery at Baselworld 2008

February 2008
40 companies – representing more than 70 brands – will present their new collections at Baselworld 2008.

Europa Star adds new fine jewelry edition to its network of international publications

Europa Star adds new fine jewelry edition to its network of international publications

February 2008
COUTURE International Jeweler (CIJ), the world’s foremost fine jewelry magazine, is returning to its roots in Geneva - where it was founded in (…)

Rolex further funds watchmaking education

Rolex further funds watchmaking education

February 2008
Rolex has granted $1 million to the watchmaking and microtechnology program at Oklahoma State University in Okmulgee, which it will distribute over the (…)

New Gucci timepiece honors 2008 Olympics

New Gucci timepiece honors 2008 Olympics

February 2008
Gucci is releasing two special-edition watches to honor both its largest store opening and the 2008 Olympics: the exclusive New York Signoria timepiece with (…)

BASELWORLD 2008 announces Exquisite Quality All Round

BASELWORLD 2008 announces Exquisite Quality All Round

February 2008
BASELWORLD constitutes the most important event in the sector for more than 100,000 visitors from all over the globe. The World Watch and Jewellery Show (…)

Longines turns out its 34 millionth watch

Longines turns out its 34 millionth watch

February 2008
Swiss brand Longines just turned out its 34 millionth watch. This timepiece, a HydroConquest from the Longines Sport Collection, is showcased at the (…)

Pilo & Co betting on China

Pilo & Co betting on China

February 2008
Encouraged by its recent participation in the Top Marques Fair in Shanghai, the Swiss watch makers Pilo & Co have announced the opening of two new (…)

Swatch Group: Tiffany & Co. at Seevorstadt 75 in Biel/Bienne

Swatch Group: Tiffany & Co. at Seevorstadt 75 in Biel/Bienne

January 2008
The Swatch Group Ltd. has signed a declaration of intent with the City of Biel (Switzerland), stipulating the Group’s wish to acquire the land and (…)

Swiss Watch Exports In 2007: Exceptional Vintage

Swiss Watch Exports In 2007: Exceptional Vintage

January 2008
Provisional year end figures indicate a particularly good result for Swiss watch exports in 2007. Their value in December increased by 13.8% compared to (…)

Antiquorum celebrates a century of Rolex watches with a Thematic Sale

Antiquorum celebrates a century of Rolex watches with a Thematic Sale

January 2008
The year 2008 marks the 100th anniversary of Rolex. Antiquorum Auctioneers, the world’s leading auction house for timepieces, will celebrate this (…)