Roger Federer signs multi-year endorsement deal with Rolex

Roger Federer signs multi-year endorsement deal with Rolex

June 2006
Tennis player Roger Federer has signed a multi-year endorsement deal with Rolex. Federer previously endorsed Rolex before signing with Maurice Lacroix in 2004.

Christina Liebherr and Beat Mändli win the Longines Press Award for Elegance in Lucerne

Christina Liebherr and Beat Mändli win the Longines Press Award for Elegance in Lucerne

June 2006
A jury of equestrian and sports journalists named the most elegant male and female riders at the CSIO Switzerland held in Lucerne.

Las Vegas Signature Salons attendance up 15 percent

Las Vegas Signature Salons attendance up 15 percent

June 2006
Signature Salons, held at Wynn Las Vegas during market week for the second year in a row, saw an increase of 15 percent in attendance.First-day (…)

U.S. sales continue driving Signet growth

U.S. sales continue driving Signet growth

June 2006
Same-store sales at Signet group increased 2.8 percent for the first quarter, ended April 29, with U.S. sales helping to drive the growth.

Zale board rejects Signet merger proposal

Zale board rejects Signet merger proposal

June 2006
Zale Corp.'s board of directors said that after careful consideration it has terminated early merger talks with rival jewelry chain Signet Group.

Vacheron Constantin's Internet site has been designated an official honoree at the 2006 Webby Awards

Vacheron Constantin's Internet site has been designated an official honoree at the 2006 Webby Awards

June 2006
Vacheron Constantin's Internet site has been selected as an official honoree at the 2006 Webby Awards, an honour bestowed for the quality of its (…)

US Study: Luxury market booming

US Study: Luxury market booming

June 2006
The aggregate financial results of more than 25 global luxury marketers shows an average revenue growth of 10.9 percent for 2005, according to a new (…)

Jaeger-LeCoultre becomes official ambassador of the Multi Cup Café Ambassador Championship 2006

Jaeger-LeCoultre becomes official ambassador of the Multi Cup Café Ambassador Championship 2006

June 2006
The prestigious Multi Cup Café Ambassador Multihull Championship seals an alliance with the Manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre. The championship started (…)

Swiss watch brand Longines creates limited edition timepieces to support ‘Icon of Elegance'

Swiss watch brand Longines creates limited edition timepieces to support ‘Icon of Elegance’

June 2006
Harry Connick, Jr. and The Pajama Game special benefit in New York City. Five special Longines evidenza models with Connick Jr.’s engraved signature (…)

Richemont: results for the year ended 31 March 2006

Richemont: results for the year ended 31 March 2006

June 2006
Richemont, the Swiss luxury goods group, announces its audited results for the year ended 31 March 2006. The group’s full year results are presented (…)

Chopard official timekeeper at the 5th Monaco Historic Grand Prix

Chopard official timekeeper at the 5th Monaco Historic Grand Prix

June 2006
"Gentlemen start the engines"… With these words the 5th Monaco Historic Grand Prix officially started on May 20th under sunny skies. The event, a key (…)

Diamond Industry Prepares For ‘The Blood Diamond' movie release

Diamond Industry Prepares For ‘The Blood Diamond’ movie release

June 2006
An IGI Certificate of Authenticity can alleviate consumer concerns regarding the origin of their diamonds.