Century, new visual identity
Since 1966, Century has remained an independent, family-owned brand. Based in Nidau, it never ceases to imagine, cut and polish its famous Century sapphire case into a piece of jewel.…
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Chronographe Georges Gay ‘Héritage 7760’
L’horloger des Bioux et grand-papa Georges Gay a baigné ses petits-enfants dans son monde horloger dès leur plus tendre enfance. Se promener dans ses ateliers était simplement magique de par…
WhoAreU interview: Sadry Keiser, Roger Dubuis’s CMO
My name is Amandine and I’m now 13 years old. I’ve been passionate about watchmaking since the age of 7, and when people ask me what I want to do…
Hublot: Spirit of Big Bang Titanium Dragon
Drawing inspiration from the traditional Chinese art of paper cutting, the Spirit of Big Bang Titanium Dragon layers its hands, wheels and H-shaped screws to form a 3D silhouette of…
The Urwerk AMC, atomic time encapsulated on the wrist
Housed in a watch connected to a suitcase that looks like a president’s with the ultimate weapon, the atomic precision that Félix Baumgartner and Martin Frei celebrate manages to transfer…
Piaget, Dragon and Phoenix
A symbol of power, strength and prosperity, the Dragonis among the most celebrated and emblematic of Chinese zodiacs symbols. No wonder that for Piaget’s 2012 commemorative Lunar New Year collection,…
Planet Omega exhibition, astronauts on a mission
In a bold celebration of “pioneering spirit”, the Planet Omega exhibition welcomed a group of renowned astronauts on Wednesday, as ambassadors Charlie Duke and Nicole Stott made an appearance at…
2023 Geneva Grand Prix: a crown for independents!
Sven Andersen didn’t make the podium with his rather sober “Jumping Hours Rising Sun Edition” in platinum, but shared the Jury’s special prize with Vincent Calabrese: in 2025, their baby…
Ballon d’Or for Messi! Vallorbe is in a frenzy!
For the eighth time, Lionel Messi has deservedly been crowned Ballon d’Or winner! In Vallorbe (Switzerland), there’s exultation: the award-winning timepiece was manufactured by ec Group watchmakers, including Gaïa award-winning watchmaker Eric…
Protected: Swiss watchmaking: Henri Grandjean, the last great historical family name
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Le cadran, par le Dr. Helmut CROTT
The work of a lifetime, the book “Le Cadran” by Dr. Helmut Crott (edited by Joël A. Grandjean), the history of the dial in the 20th century, the prestigious history of the Stern dials and of a family that took over the Patek Philippe brand
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