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Breaking News: Rolex, Tudor, Patek Philippe, Chopard and Chanel Quit Baselworld

A number of the most prominent brands in the horology industry have pulled out of Baselworld. The next fair was due to take place in 2021. In the future, Rolex, Tudor, Patek Philippe, Chanel and Chopard will present their products…

Postponed – Baselworld 2020

After “Time To Move” and “Watches & Wonders Geneva” have already cancelled their fairs, today, also the board of direction at MCH has announced the cancelation of “Baselworld” fair 2020 due to concerns related to Coronavirus. The start of construction…

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Cancelled – Watches & Wonders Geneva 2020

Only a few weeks ago, the Swatch Group announced the cancelation of their new fair “Time To Move” – and now, also the new format “Watches & Wonders Geneva” (formerly SIHH) will not take place from April 25th to 29th…

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Ulysse Nardin To Deploy The First Tamper-Proof Blockchain Warranty Certificate

Since November 4, 2019, for each purchase of a new Ulysse Nardin watch from an official reseller network, a free and tamper-proof extended warranty certificate, anchored in the most widely used and robust public blockchain, is generated and digitally signed…

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The world’s most expensive watch – Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime 6300A-010 ‘Only Watch’

This year’s ‘Only Watch’ charity-auction has become a double record breaker. Not only that it has in its 8th edition collected almost as much proceeds as in the past 13 years together: Also, the most expensive watch was sold, that…

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OMEGA Introduces Certificate Of Authenticity

OMEGA has introduced a Certificate of Authenticity for its watches that are over 30 years old. With the introduction, the Swiss watchmaker hopes to achieve more transparency for customers looking to buy a vintage OMEGA timepiece. The cost of the…

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“A last great fireworks” – AkriviA announces exclusive partnership with case maker Jean-Pierre Hagmann

‘Artisan Boitier’ (case artisan) is written above their heads, printed on the window with a view inside an ancient-like workshop – but it is the brand new JHP x AkriviA Atelier in Geneva. More than 45 years of age lie between the 32-year-old founder…

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TUDOR is official timekeeper for the Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan and presents a special edition Black Bay Chrono for referees

The Rugby World Cup 2019 will take place in Japan from 20th of September to 2nd of November and for the first time in its 9th edition in Asia. It is the world’s third largest sporting event, held every four years. TUDOR is…

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Jaeger-LeCoultre is the ‘Official Timepiece Sponsor‘ for the German Polo Tour 2019

As the sponsor of this year’s German Polo Tour – held from May to September in different places – Jaeger-LeCoultre will gift a Reverso Classic Large Small Seconds to the winner of the tour. Since 1931 the watch manufacture is closely connected to…

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso for film creators at the 75th Venice International Film Festival of La Biennale di Venezia

The Grande Maison has strong ties with the film industry and is again supporting filmmaking culture. During the 75th Venice International Film Festival of La Biennale di Venezia, Jaeger-LeCoultre celebrates the 13th anniversary of its partnership with the event, and…