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Bulgari, style and technology

Apr 07, 2008
This affirmed design, with its own character far from the classic watch standards, forms a veritable Bulgari style with each piece.Parallel to its particular attention to design, Bulgari is gradually acquiring the tools and savoir-faire necessary to establish its technical independence and the vertical integration of its watch production.  read more
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Olivier Vaucher, master engraver: ‘investigating materials’

Feb 22, 2008
LES MASQUES for Vacheron Constantin – the main work steps The pinnacle of the masksWithout a doubt, the work with Vacheron Constantin would let Olivier Vaucher and his team skilfully demonstrate the full extent of their talents. Vaucher himself is inquisitive by nature, and has always sought to mix the most traditional techniques with the most advanced modern methods.  read more
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Seiko marks entry into the Indian market

Feb 22, 2008
While the SEIKO name is already widely known in India and service centers have long been maintained, Seiko Watch India Private Limited is Seiko’s first full investment in India. The new company will bring the very best and latest of Seiko’s international collections to India and will be the vehicle for important new investments in marketing, customer service and in the development of a strong retail presence for the brand  read more
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Antiquorum’s Spring auction in Geneva reaches astounding 18'392'786 CHF

Feb 22, 2008
Omega watches maintained very strong values such as for lot 577 “Seamaster Ploprof 600M – 2nd generation” that sold for 17’700 CHF, as well as lot 598 “Dynamic” that doubled its estimate to sell for 22’420 CHF, clearly results of the Omegamania effect. Cartier timepieces were much appreciated such as the lot 227, a “Pendulette Chevalet Kingfisher Feather Dial” that sold for 110’920 CHF, originally estimated at 20,000 CHF, and lot 228, a Paraléllogramme that went for 49’560 CH more than doubling its estimate.  read more
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Jaeger-LeCoultre is locking up its watches

Feb 21, 2008
With the entry into the third millennium, the Manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre has patented a very high performance system: the compression key. Four seals are better than two Compressor: the watch bears the name of the unprecedented compression key system that equips its crowns.  read more
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A deep-water dive for Jaeger-LeCoultre

Feb 21, 2008
Rather than long speeches on the resistance and reliability of its new Master Compressor Diving collection, Jaeger-LeCoultre chose to display the technical assets of its new divers watches through acts. Off the coast of Lanai Island (Hawaii), journalists watched in amazement as a robot took the Master Compressor Diving 1000 GMT down to 1000 metres in just 30 minutes.  read more
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Master Compressor Extreme LAB, when exceptions become the rule

Feb 21, 2008
Operating without any form of lubricant, the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 988C powering this watch proves itself fully capable of running smoothly for years without any wear of its parts or deterioration of its performances. Even at temperatures of -40°C, when the oils or grease in a classic watch freeze and bring the movement to a halt, the Master Compressor Extreme LAB continues its task unperturbed by any such factors.  read more
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Master Eight Days Perpetual SQ, watchmaking refined to an art form

Feb 21, 2008
The extremely subtle and incredibly complex result bears the unmistakable hallmark of Jaeger-LeCoultre expertise. In tribute to the astonishing inventiveness and the exceptional decorative work performed by the artists of the Manufacture, the Master Eight Days Perpetual SQ will be issued exclusively in a platinum version, reflecting in this most precious metal the superlative nature of the craftsmanship involved.  read more
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Reverso Squadra celebrates a return to the sporting origins

Feb 21, 2008
It precludes any confusion by being equipped with the exclusive Hometime/Travel time system, developed and patented by Jaeger-LeCoultre. The reference time is displayed by a red openworked hand serving as an immediate reminder of the time in ones place of residence.  read more
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Master Compressor Diving,a new generation of mechanical diver's watches.

Feb 21, 2008
In harmony with its determination to maintain a consistently avant-garde approach, based on a tradition going back to the legendary Polaris divers watches, Jaeger-LeCoultre presents a new series of three diver's watches equipped with spectacular original features. The latter include a case custom designed to withstand 1000-metre depth pressures and an innovative mechanical depth gauge that owes its very existence to the unique Jaeger-LeCoultre DNA.  read more
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometre Chronographe

Feb 21, 2008
The first movement to embody this new construction concept is Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 380. It drives time displays with chronometer-like accuracy, as well as a chronograph that is unprecedented in terms of its indications and its precision.  read more
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Extra-thin watches, a calling-card for Manufactures

Feb 21, 2008
As the companys archives record, this collaboration, and the friendship that grew between the two men, would give rise to Jaeger-LeCoultre, officially established in 1937. More importantly it was the start of a long series of outstanding creations in the history of watchmaking in general, and extra-thin watches in particular.  read more
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Ebel’s masculine offensive

Feb 21, 2008
This percentage gradually dwindled, especially during the time when Ebel belonged to LVMH, since the group’s objective was undoubtedly to make Ebel the feminine counterpart of TAG Heuer. Now, after being moved to the fold of the Movado group, we are witnessing the auspicious return of Ebel to its roots.  read more
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Ebel - Masculinity at a Glance

Feb 21, 2008
In 2007, Ebel has enlarged its watch collection for men with two robust models - a new Calibre 139 Automatic Chronograph to join the 1911 BTR line, as well as a new 1911 Discovery.The Ebel watch designers came up with the idea to develop the 1911 BTR Automatic Chronograph with special windows for the chronograph function as they offer much better readability than counter displays.  read more
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Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars Ladies' Tourbillon and Chronograph - A glowing tribute to women!

Feb 20, 2008
In a glowing tribute to women who appreciate the elegance of classicism, the sophistication of a mechanical movement and the sparkle of diamonds, Audemars Piguet defies the laws of gravity and exalts the tourbillon through two exceptional timepieces: the Jules Audemars Ladies' Tourbillon and Chronograph and the Jules Audemars Ladies' Tourbillon. The Jules Audemars collection, named after one of the founders of the Manufacture, is a refined line embodying a legacy of intricate knowledge inherited from traditional horology.  read more
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Baume & Mercier turns the page

Feb 20, 2008
Michel Nieto considers Baume & Mercier to be a ‘brand of volume’ [the Richemont Group doesn’t give individual brand statistics, but an educated guess puts Baume & Mercier’s sales at more than 200,000 watches a year]. The brand now has 300 points-of-sale around the world, 50% of which are shop-in-shops and the brand is moving into China with what Nieto calls a ‘reinvented approach’  read more
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Watchmaking houses are sharpening their spears

Feb 04, 2008
In this scenario involving Rolex, the Richemont group, the brand names of the Swatch Group, Audemars Piguet, Raymond Weil and Breitling, joint action is the rule of the day. Training for Customs officers This includes increasing the awareness of Customs authorities and training their officers.  read more
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Middle East a growing market for premium watches

Feb 01, 2008
As the company now enters its fifth decade, it plans to open a slew of new boutiques for the Cartier, Chanel, Versace, IWC and Audemars Piguet to name only a few. Separately, an exclusive Louis Vuitton boutique will also be opened shortly in the Kingdom.  read more
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NEW Piaget Magic Hour

Jan 31, 2008
The ladies diamond watch has an oval shaped case which is available in three different positions. For enquiries and more information, visit the Piaget website.  read more
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Hublot auctioning off unique Big Bang All Black to the 2nd "Only Watch"

Jan 19, 2008
Many projects are still on-going in the fight against the disease and Hublot is more than keen to pursue the struggle alongside the Monegasque Association Against Muscular Dystrophy (AMCM). Hublot has always been a dedicated supporter of the cause of disadvantaged children, occasionally taking part in events aimed at raising funds to come to their aid.  read more
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