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Beyer launches the “Rolex Certified Pre-Owned” program

The world’s oldest watch shop is now able to offer second-hand Rolex watches with a certificate of authenticity and a warranty. With this programme, Beyer and Rolex are providing for…

Gaïa 2023 Awards Ceremony: Winners revealed

Georges Brodbeck, Hans Boeckh and Miguel Garcia are the 2023 winners in the “Craftsmanship – Creation“, “History – Research” and “Entrepreneurship” categories respectively. Member of the Gaïa Prize Jury Joël…

LVMH Group: the Arnault children in control

What if Julien Tornare (photo below), the current CEO of Zenith, were to take over the management of TAG Heuer vacated by the departure for Bulgari of the almost thirty-year-old…

Zenith and Josh Niland, award-winning Australian Chef

Proving that gastronomy can be both innovative and sustainable, multi-award winning, acclaimed chef, restaurateur and author, Josh Niland has reached his star by single-handedly transforming how we cook, transport, age…

Chanel: Lily-rose depp is the new muse of the ‘Première Edition Originale’ watch

Chanel is pleased to announce that actress and House Ambassador Lily-Rose Depp is the new muse of the Première Édition Originale watch. The campaign will be revealed on September 1st,…
Selfie with Samuel Hoffmann Hautlence and Amandine

‘WhoAreU’ interview : Samuel Hoffmann, Brand manager Hautlence

My name is Amandine, I am 11 years old. I am keen on watchmaking and, since the age of 7, when asked what job I want to do, I answer…

Rolex buys Bucherer: the crowning achievement of independencies

Until Rolex announced its takeover of Bucherer, the brand with the crown had only one boutique in the world, in Geneva, in order to comply with cantonal law allowing it…

Audemars Piguet invites Mark Ronson to create a unique closing concert at the Montreux jazz festival

Le Brassus, June 2023–Swiss Haute Horlogerie Manufacturer Audemars Piguet is happy to unveil the next step in its collaboration with Mark Ronson for his second year as Brand Ambassador. Audemars…

F.P.Journe: new building dedicated to the cadraniers and boîtiers of Geneva

Meyrin, Switzerland-June 26, 2023-Established in Meyrin since 2012, the Cadraniers de Genève and Boîtiers de Genève have reached a new milestone with the move to a brand new building specially…

WatchConnect, the up-and-coming network

Up to 150 enthusiasts enjoy these occasional get-togethers: independent watchmakers, brands, groups, their PR teams, co-suppliers, collectors, “world builders”… These gatherings are now an institutional affair. By Albert-J. de Buttes-LaCôte…

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Le cadran, par le Dr. Helmut CROTT

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