A new facility for the recycling of self-luminous watches
INNOVATION
April 2021
The Swiss microtechnology company mb-microtec is the inventor of a unique self-powered illumination technology called “trigalight”, used in watches. It is (…)
Recycling: Panerai wants to bring about change
ENVIRONMENT
April 2021
The concept of sustainable watchmaking, operating according to the principle of the circular economy, using recycled materials, has until now been the (…)
Ulysse Nardin: recycling fishing nets from the ocean to the wrist
ENVIRONMENT
November 2020
Ulysse Nardin presents a concept watch designed to limit environmental impact and promote sustainability. The timepiece is the result of a dedicated (…)
Carl F. Bucherer: Eco-conscious watchmaking
July 2020
With the new Patravi ScubaTec Black Manta Special Edition, Carl F. Bucherer pursues its support of the Manta Trust charity, which we introduced on the front (…)
Delma announces a Swiss nature photo contest
DIVING WATCHES
December 2019
The Lengnau-based brand has come up with an original concept for the launch of its new Shell Star Bronze model: a photo competition with the theme of water (…)
Oris: turning trash into treasure
CONSERVATION
June 2019
Further to the Great Barrier Reef III and the Clean Ocean watches, the independent Swiss watch brand introduces a new limited edition, the Blue Whale. The (…)
Green watchmaking: hard to spot
ENVIRONMENT
February 2018
Is the Swiss watchmaking industry doing its bit for the environment? Ten years ago, the answer was a definite ‘no’. Things have improved since then, however.
Beneath the Antarctic
PANORAMA
March 2017
«Beneath the ice I discovered a tropical garden. I was surprised to find the shades and colours of submarine flora reminiscent of the Caribbean at the South (…)
