The Junghans Star shines again - Following the acquisition of Germany's best-known watch manufacturer by Schramberg-based family business Stein, Junghans will return to Germany's largest watch exposition. Junghans will continue its 148-year-old tradition in Schramberg, and will focus on its core expertise radio-controlled, quartz, and mechanical watches. In addition to the latest Junghans collections the exhibit will also include Max Bill watches. The Max Bill Foundation put its faith in the future of Junghans by signing a new, 15-year licensing agreement. www.junghans.de


Chronoswiss and Sattler keep Bavarian timekeeping tradition at joint booth - 500 years watch making art in Bavaria - the first Bavarian wrist watch manufacturing company Chronoswiss and clock manufacturer Sattler, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, took this special occasion as a reason to exhibit at a joint booth at inhorgenta. The two traditional companies dedicate their first joint appearance at inhorgenta europe to the history of watch making in Bavaria as well as to “Fascination Craftsmanship” This is the stage for Chronoswiss' limited edition model Regulateur 24, driven by an antique manufacture caliber – a true rarity not used by any other brand. Sattler emphasizes its involvement in the conservation of the art of watch making with its anniversary model Trilogie, the first wrist watch created by the company, available in a set with a precision tabletop clock that runs up to 15 days at a time, and a programmable watch winder. www.chronoswiss.com


Autograph session with race car driver Jochen Mass at inhorgenta Europe - Jochen Mass, living German car racing legend from the 70ies and 80ies, is the godfather of the new watch edition by Düsseldorf's Elysee Uhren GmbH. Under the motto “Time of my life” the company presents its “Edition Jochen Mass” for the first time at inhorgenta europe 2009. The sports watch models in this edition are named after famous race tracks that had an impact on Jochen Mass' career. The limited edition includes an automatic chronograph with a Swiss Valjoux 7750 movement, as well as a manual winding watch with a Unitas 6497 movement. Both models are manufactured by Elysee Uhren GmbH in Germany. Trade show visitors will have the chance to meet Jochen Mass in person. He will introduce his collection at the Elyssee booth (hall A1, booth 216/317, isle B/C) on Sunday, February 22nd, and sign autographs. www.elysee-watches.com

The Time Collection by Schoeffel - The new spring collections by Schoeffel harmonize with each other and can be combined with each other as the mood strikes. The Time Collection combines women's watches with decorative watch faces of the finest mother-of-pearl with alligator leather and stainless steel. The cultured freshwater pearls used in the Collier Collection offer a variety of colors and can be worn on any occasion. The Classic Collection presents ring, pendant and earrings of 18-carat white gold. Diamond jewelry with filigree designs, combined with gleaming freshwater pearls and mystical Tahitian pearls reflects the lightness of being. www.schoeffel-pearl.com

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