Rado: a futuristic brand explores its past
INTERVIEW WITH MATTHIAS BRESCHAN, CEO
February 2019
Since his arrival in 2011, Matthias Breschan, who manages this Swatch Group brand, has focused on new formats and materials and mechanical calibres to (…)
Omega reintroduces its iconic Calibre 321
VINTAGEMANIA
January 2019
Since the 1940s, the calibre 321 has been one of the most researched among watch fans and is still highly sought-after by watch collectors around the world. (…)
A glimpse into Longines’ heritage and patrimony
A DAY IN SAINT-IMIER
December 2018
Diving into Longines’ patrimony provides an understanding of how deeply the Swiss brand has impacted the watch industry, both on a technical level, and also (…)
Longines Conquest V.H.P. GMT Flash Setting
LONGINES’ FLASH OF INTELLIGENCE
November 2018
Longines is continuing to target high-precision quartz through the V.H.P. collection, which brings a surprising innovation. The Flash Setting mode included (…)
Omega: “A little more time”
INTERVIEW WITH RAYNALD AESCHLIMANN
September 2018
The “elder brother” of the Swatch family and the world number two watch brand, Omega has multiplied initiatives under the energetic leadership of Raynald (…)
Giving the orders… Walter Von Känel, CEO of Longines
INTERVIEW
September 2018
At 76, Walter von Känel still rules Longines with an iron hand. This colourful and charismatic former Swiss army colonel is affable, but firm. “The Boss”, (…)
Interview with Sylvain Dolla, CEO of Hamilton
September 2018
n this neo-vintage-crazed age, few brands can boast a past as glorious as that of Hamilton, considered the ultimate American brand before it took on a (…)
Interview with Adrian Bosshard, CEO of Certina
July 2018
Rather discreet in comparison with the heavyweights of the Swatch Group, the brand with the turtle logo is appreciated in northern and eastern Europe for (…)
Interview with Thomas Meier, Glashütte Original
“THE GOAL IS TO MAKE OUR IDENTITY CLEAR”
July 2018
The Swatch Group’s German brand is seeking to get back into the global watchmaking spotlight with models that are a bit out of the ordinary. Europa Star met (…)
Interview with Franz Linder, CEO of Mido
“WE’RE EXPLORING ALL THE POSSIBILITIES E-COMMERCE OFFERS”
July 2018
The brand with the Spanish name (“I measure”) came into being exactly one century ago, in 1918. Historically well-established in Latin America, the Swatch (…)
Interview with Christian Lattmann, CEO of Jaquet Droz
July 2018
On the occasion of its 280th anniversary, Jaquet Droz is stepping up its contemporary exploration of historical luxury watchmaking, and focusing on one (…)
Swiss timing: a view of the slopes
SPORTS TIMING
April 2018
After following up on the use of Seiko equipment at the World Athletics Championships in London last year, Europa Star had the opportunity to visit another (…)
