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Guys I have just finished all the editorial work for various publications after Baselworld. And now I need a short break. Click here to understand why…
Baselworld 2013 … The Bell & Ross Aviation Novelties
In the last two years Bell & Ross built a ticking cockpit consisting of the six major flight instruments of a real cockpit. Of course all…
I had a talk with Wei Koh the founder and editorial director of Revolution Press and The Rake
I have great respect for Wei Koh. In my eyes he is one of the most talented journalists in our business. Two days ago we found…
Very attractive and not expensive at all… The new Swatch Scuba Libre collection
I have to admit, that I am a real Swatch fan. For me this is the best “S”econd “watch”. Have a look at these new summer…
This is real clever guerrilla marketing! Chapeau Hublot!
On a helipad you always land on a big “H” to signalize the helicopter´s pilot were to land. Just some days ahead of the Monaco Formula…
Sharing the passion for motorsports with Blancpain CEO Marc Hayek
It was the perfect way of launching the new Blancpain L-Evolution-R Chronographe Flyback Rattrapante Grande Date. Follow me to the Hungaroring near Budapest.
RUMORS, RUMORS, RUMORS …
Just a brief update…
Baselworld 2013 … The Armin Strom novelties
The Biel-based manufacture showed me its first tourbillon watches. A clever modular system enables Armin Strom to decline the in-house movements quite easily …
Baselworld 2013 … A Breguet follow-up for the techies among you
Magnetism per se is an enemy of mechanical watches. But times are changing. And the first manufacturers are already putting magnets to good use. I invite…
Baselworld 2013 … The Erwin Sattler novelties
Based in Munich Germany Erwin Sattler is a specialized clock maker, producing Precision Pendulum Clocks, Table Clocks, Precision Watch Winders and many more stunning timepieces.
Do not miss this old film explaining you how a watch works. The film “How a watch works” was made by Hamilton many years ago.
I just tumbled over this educational video by coincidence. Guys, do not miss it! Hamilton explains how a watch works. So old and so cool! GREAT!
Baselworld 2013 … Breitling invites you to the cinema
I uploaded this 06:52 minutes HD-movie presenting the Breitling Emergency II in full rescue-action. Very cool! Guys, when you read this it´s the right moment to take…
Richemont announces its audited consolidated results for the year ended 31 March 2013 and cash dividend declaration
The figures were just announced. If you are interested in learning more please click here …
Baselworld 2013 … Breitling Update
Guys, I just found official pictures on the Breitling press-server of some novelties Breitling in Basel did not let me take photographs. So please have a…
Baselworld 2013 … The Rado novelties presented by CEO Matthias Breschan and Head of R&D Christian Verdon
What you will see, hear and discover here is quite futuristic. It is the begin of a new era of tactile-operated watches that will need no…
Baselworld 2013 … My personal Top 10
These are my favorite Top 10 watches of the established brands. I will continue listing my Top 10 watches with other categories very soon and I…
Baselworld 2013 … The Hamilton novelties (Pictures and 3 HD-videos)
I was surprised to discover such mature and refined products at Hamilton. Honestly I did not expect that. Let me first show you the new Hamilton…
Mrs. Nayla Hayek, chairwoman of The Swatch Group Ltd., has been assigned the responsibility as CEO of Harry Winston
Please read the official Press Release from Swatch Group and please listen to my interesting interview with Mrs. Nayla Hayek …
I found a short video presenting the new Antoine Martin Slow Runner. Have a look …
I already presented the new Antoine Martin Slow Runner watch to you. The video is just an electronic goodie… You will discover nothing real new, but it…
The new Richard Mille Performance Certificate guarantees extreme reliability. It is now being introduced with ten RM 031 watches equipped with a direct impulse AP escapement.
Richard Mille had the goal to achieve a variation of less than 30 seconds per month, which is far more difficult to obtain than the more…
FIGURES FIGURES FIGURES … Estimated watches sold and estimated turnover of the major watch brands in Switzerland and Germany (Updated 09.06.2013 & 06.08.2013)
This is an overview put together for you after collecting a lot of information during Baselworld and reading various publications afterwards.
In my huge bag of Baselworld 2013 digital goodies I found this interesting Breitling Emergency II brochure
Some of you might want to take a deep inside look behind the fascinating technology of the new Breitling Emergency II. With this comprehensive digital brochure I…
Baselworld 2013… The Bvlgari novelties
The Bvlgari Bvlgari and Bvlgari Roma watches are back. The iconic timepieces appear with fresh design, colors and materials.
Baselworld 2013 … The Louis Vuitton novelties
Since its creation in 2002, the Louis Vuitton Tambour watch has been distinguished by its uniquely shaped case. In 2013 everything seems to be upside down …
Here is the official announcement of Richemont that Lutz Bethge will step down as the CEO and that Jérôme Lambert will become new CEO of Montblanc International
Exactly as I announced in my RUMORS RUMORS RUMORS from yesterday… Please read the official Richemont statement from 07:30 CET …
To celebrate the first ten years of the partnership with Aston Martin Jaeger-LeCoultre presents three new superb watches
What a coincidence! On the one hand side Jaeger-LeCoultre CEO Jérôme leaves the company and on the other hand side I just got this information. Check out…
RUMORS RUMORS RUMORS (Updated 20:49)
Jaeger-LeCoultre-CEO Jérôme Lambert to become the next CEO of Montblanc International?
The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona celebrates its 50th birthday. Discover the legend´s history and see some of the iconic chronographs.
In 1963 Rolex launched a new-generation chronograph, the Cosmograph, later named Daytona to mark the brand’s link, as Official Timepiece, with the Daytona International Speedway in…
As announced in my latest RUMORS Stéphane Linder was appointed CEO of TAG Heuer
Stéphane Linder will replace Jean-Christophe Babin as CEO of TAG Heuer with effect from June 1st 2013. He is currently VP of Sales North America for…