May 1, 2012 - Chopard, internationally renowned luxury Swiss watch and jewelry house, proudly announces plans for an exciting fully-owned Chopard boutique in superb luxury space at the Wynn Las Vegas.  Slated to open May 18th 2012, the boutique is part of the brand's ongoing US retail strategy of openings, expansions, and grand-scale remodeling.   CHOPARD TO OPEN NEW BOUTIQUE AT WYNN LAS VEGAS Constant Visionary, Chopard Reaffirms Retail Distribution Strategy... more

La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland (April 2012) – Girard-Perregaux, iconic luxury Swiss watch brand, is proud to announce the expansion of its Social Media initiatives with the re-launch of its website this month. The new Girard-Perregaux website, which will feature a clean and more editorial look, will also be the host of a new lifestyle online journal and collectors community. It will be a dynamic and modern portal, one that will sport a high-end magazine aesthetic, with frequent updates... more

To commemorate the 14th anniversary of the Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II (AP QEII) Cup in Hong Kong, a 100-piece limited edition of the Tradition collection will be launched in March 2012. This classical timepiece that represents exceptional quality and timeless design is a perfect collection timepiece for watch connoisseurs and enthusiasts.   Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup 2012 Tradition Limited Edition Wristwatch Demonstrating the artistry, ... more

On February 29th the charitable auction 24 Hours for 'Help Them' will be hosted by the magazine '24Hours' in the Auditorium Renzo Piano, Milan.   RICHARD MILLE DONATES RM 016 TO ''HELP THEM ONLUS'' CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION In cooperation with Antiquorum and the The Embassy of the Order of Malta in Serbia the auction will raise funds for the charitable association headed by Fabio Cerchia 'Help them Onlus', which supports underprivileged children all over the worl... more

La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland (February 16, 2012) – Girard-Perregaux, iconic luxury Swiss watch brand, and JeanRichard are proud to announce the appointment of Michael Margolis to its team as the new President of America for the Sowind Group. Margolis will join Michele Sofisti, Sowind Group CEO, Stefano Macaluso, Girard-Perregaux Managing Director, and Massimo Macaluso, JeanRichard Managing Director, to oversee the U.S. expansion strategy.   Michael Margolis Joins Sowind... more

New York, NY – Yesterday evening, Caroline Scheufele , Co-President and Artistic Director of Chopard, was honored at the Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR) annual black-tie gala for her brave and enduring commitment to the fight against AIDS, a cause that she has always felt particularly passionate about. She received the Award of Courage from long-time friend David Furnish.   CAROLINE SCHEUFELE CO-PRESIDENT AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF CHOPARD HONORED WITH AWARD OF... more

La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland (12th January, 2012) – Girard-Perregaux, iconic luxury Swiss watch brand, is proud to announce the addition of legendary watchmaker, Dominique Loiseau, to its manufacturing team.   VISIONARY WATCHMAKER DOMINIQUE LOISEAU JOINS GIRARD-PERREGAUX'S MANUFACTURING TEAM   Dominique Loiseau has worked at the summit of complex horology for more than 30 years and is the creator of remarkable timepieces such as the six Montres de Sab... more

LINDE WERDELIN watches and instruments are excited for the arrival of the latest version of its chronograph model, SpidoSpeed Anthracite DLC.   LINDE WERDELIN announces SpidoSpeed Steel Anthracite DLC Achieving a uniform 'Anthracite' shade for the full series of SpidoSpeed Anthracite DLC in 100 pieces was an extremely challenging procedure. The result of the Diamond-Like-Carbon treatment, also known as DLC, is an anthracite grey nuance, which conceives a majo... more

All of us at Hublot are very pleased to inform you that Mr. Ricardo Guadalupe, former Managing Director of the Company, and personal friend of Mr. Jean Claude Biver with whom he has been working since nearly 20 years, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer effective January 1st 2012. This step was planned a long time ago in consideration of Mr. Guadalupe's significant and instrumental achievements together with Mr. Jean Claude Biver since joining Hublot in 2005.   Mr. Jean Clau... more

As a proud sponsor of Paul Miller Racing in the American Le Mans Series, Chopard continues to support the partnership with the introduction of the Paul Miller Racing Limited Edition Mille Miglia GTXL. The timepieces will be available at select Paul Miller dealerships and the Chopard boutique in New York City. This introduction marks a new milestone to the Mille Miglia Collection and will delight devotees of mechanical sports engineering. The timepieces are available with a leather or rubbe... more

On December 19th 2011, a boutique exclusively dedicated to watches from the Swiss watch manufacturer Zenith has opened on one of Geneva's busiest streets, at no. 35, Rue du Rhône. This new concept store is far more than just a boutique; it's a whole universe featuring an interior design that draws visitors into a temple of Swiss watchmaking tradition, the Manufacture Zenith. This legendary firm is still located in the exact spot where its founder Georges Favre-Jacot first established it... more

Since 2009, Sébastien Buemi has proved his worth on motor-racing tracks around the world. The young and immensely talented Swiss driver has been part of the Audemars Piguet family for almost three years now as brand ambassador, joining motorsports legend Michael Schumacher. Since then, the native of Canton Vaud has been pursuing his quest for excellence and is already asserting himself as one of the finest drivers in the history of Swiss motorsports.   Audemars Piguet Royal Oak... more

Guangzhou , 21 November 2011 - Swiss luxury watchmaking brand Hublot announced today, at this year's Guangzhou International Auto Show, that the brand has become the watchmaking partner of Ferrari. This is no simple agreement for creating a tie-in product, for licensing or sponsorship. It is a comprehensive agreement covering the full range of activities in terms of brand image and commercial activities including "Official Watch" of Ferrari, "Official Timekeeper" of Ferrari, "Official Timek... more

As an advance release to the upcoming SIHH 2012 collection to be presented in January, Richard Mille is pleased to present today a landmark new timepiece, the RM 037 and the new automatic caliber CRMA1. It represents an original in-house construction by the Richard Mille movement designers in Les Breuleux, Switzerland.   THE IN-HOUSE CALIBER CRMA1 AND THE RICHARD MILLE RM 037         This automatic winding caliber created from skeletonized grade 5 titanium sport... more

At a ceremony held in Geneva on November 11, 2011, the Arceau Le Temps suspendu model by Hermès was officially named Watch of the Year 2011.  Luc Perramond, CEO of La Montre Hermès , was awarded the prize before an audience of more than 500 movers and shakers from the watchmaking world.   Hermès Arceau Le Temps suspendu , "Watch of the Year 2011" The Jury chose to distinguish the Arceau Le Temps suspendu watch for its "undeniable poetry", "i... more

For Richard Mille, high-end luxury is not only perfection in the design and manufacturing of his watches but must also be reflected in the level of service offered to his clients. He believes that the highest standards of quality require a bespoke customer service. RICHARD MILLE EXTENDS THE WARRANTY ON ALL RM WATCHES FROM 3 TO 5 YEARS   Following the unique personalized service provided on the internet site which allows each Richard Mille owner a privileged and permanen... more