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

Beverly Hills , Calif. – October 27, 2011 – Zenith's rich tradition of creating timepieces that helped explorers plot their adventures at sea lives on in the design of its modern day line of Captain watches. Beginning this month, a new limited edition Captain, clad in deep blue Pacific Ocean hues, will be sold exclusively at Westime boutiques in Southern California.   Zenith Launches Limited Edition "Captain Winsor" Annual Calendar Chronograph Exclusively at Westime ... more

October 2011 - Greubel Forsey's Double Tourbillon 30° Technique (DT30T) has won the 2011 International Chronometry Competition held at the Museum of Horology in Le Locle, Switzerland.   The Double Tourbillon 30° Technique by Greubel Forsey wins the 2011 International Chronometry Competition The DT30T, featuring a 60-second tourbillon cage inclined at 30° rotating inside a second four-minute tourbillon cage, scored 915 points from a possible 1,000 to ... more

Linde Werdeline SpidoLite II: The Complete Skeletonised Experience The Evolution Continues From the year of its conception, Linde Werdelin has been committed in crafting high quality, mechanically excellent and architecturally and design advanced timepieces and instruments. A commitment that has been kept true through evolution of craftsmanship and by every time surpassing the limits of its founders Morten Linde and Jorn Werdelin.   Linde Werdelin watches and i... more

The finals of the Third Beijing International Polo Open Tournament recommenced on 17th September 2011. This year, Beijing Polo Open Tournament has officially cooperated with World Polo Tour for the very first time, thus becoming the one and only top tier polo tournament in China which can register the international ranking points. It's such a milestone for China polo going global. The event is organized at the foot of the twisted and splendid Great Wall Badaling Section, along with a marvell... more

The friendship between Jean Todt and Richard Mille led to the encounter of Michelle Yeoh, the international renow­ned actress. However, it was through their mutual passion for watches that they became closer and which led to a professional collaboration.   Richard Mille RM 051 PHOENIX-MICHELLE YEOH Richard Mille was impressed by her artistic talents, her knowledge and understanding of women's tastes and her natu­ral sense of luxury. He, therefore, suggested ... more

Richard Mille is pleased to announce the arrival of the renowned Argentinean polo player Pablo Mac Donough as a member of the Richard Mille Team.   PABLO MAC DONOUGH POLO PLAYER JOINS THE RICHARD MILLE TEAM Polo has always played a very important role in the Mac Donough's lives. It is therefore no surprise that the Argentinean began playing polo at only 6 years old in the "Nueva Escocia Polo Ranch", Buenos Aires, where Pablo's father breads his own horses. Pablo Mac... more