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Watchmaker Glashütte Original will showcase limited edition Grande Cosmpolite Tourbillon at new store. A watch that tells 37 different time zones will be on display at Glashütte Original’s new boutique on Rue du Rhône, Geneva. The Grande Cosmopolite Tourbillon is the manufacture’s latest watch. Only 25 pieces have been made. The Grande Cosmopolite Tourbillon is... View Article

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Luxury Swiss watch manufacturer Ulysse Nardin has opened its third boutique in the New York. Ulysee Nardin has opened a new boutique at the Ritz-Carlton in New York. Baseball pitching legend Randy Johnson and pianist Lola Astanoya, brand ambassadors for Ulysse Nardin, attended a cocktail party at the hotel in celebration of the opening. Ulysse... View Article

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In order to promote the exceptional heritage of the Avenches Roman Museum, Christophe Claret is creating a 3D film in partnership with the production company NVP3D. The film will feature the finest archaeological pieces from the capital of the Helvetii (a Gallic tribe living in Switzerland in the 1st century). Part of the ancient and... View Article

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The Rue du Rhône is the most exclusive shopping district in Geneva. The elegant street, close by the shores of Lake Geneva below the enchanting historic city centre, hosts sophisticated cafes and exclusive boutiques run by international luxury brands. Since Wednesday November 27, 2013, Swatch Group brands Glashütte Original and Jaquet Droz are represented here by a single... View Article

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Antiquorum will kick off the holiday season with its ‘Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces’ auction on December 11 at its US headquarters on Madison Avenue. A selection of 343 collectable timepieces will be presented in the sale including a Patek Philippe Ref. 5207 and a Patek Philippe Ref. 3974. In addition to the star lots,... View Article

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Bright, white, sleek and powerful, the Royal Oak Concept GMT Tourbillon by Audemars Piguet is to be presented for the first time at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie 2014 (SIHH) in Geneva. A watch for avant-garde collectors and connoisseurs, it makes no compromise in either technical or aesthetic terms. Its sculpted titanium case middle and integrated rubber... View Article

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A (RED) Auction celebrating the very best of design and innovation has raised $12,883,000 USD to fight against AIDS in Africa. Two of the world’s foremost design pioneers, Sir Jonathan Ive and Marc Newson, collaborated with musician and philanthropist Bono to organize and curated the event. Proceeds from the November 23 2013 sale at Sotheby’s New York... View Article

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In view of its complexity and mechanical sophistication, the tourbillon is regarded as one of the greatest challenges and as the supreme discipline in the art of watchmaking. Now, the Manero Tourbillon created and manufactured in-house by Swiss watch brand Carl F. Bucherer has won the Austrian Chrono Award, underscoring its status as one of... View Article

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Manufacture des Montres Vulcain is showcasing 12 pieces of its limited edition President Cricket model, exclusively designed for this unique exhibition.It is taking place at the Avant/Garde Diaries (372 Broome Street) and at the Maison Kitsuné boutique in NY (1170 Broadway). Manufacture des Montres Vulcain joins around 50 prestigious guest brands from all four corners of the... View Article

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Watchmaker A. Lange & Söhne adds Grand Prix d’Horlogerie awards to its collection. A. Lange & Söhne has won two awards at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève for its 1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar watch. An international 23-member expert jury selected it as winner in the Grand Complication category on 15 November 2013. A non-Swiss... View Article

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Nothing says endurance like the 540 Magnum Tourbillon by REBELLION, which strongly embodies the Swiss brand’s deep involvement – and success – with Rebellion Racing in endurance car racing. Rebellion Racing is a winner. Winner of both the 2012 and 2013 FIA LMP1 World Endurance Trophies; winner of both the 2012 and 2013 Petite Le... View Article

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Swiss watchmaker Corum cultivates a sense of rarity through its exceptional timepieces. Like an open invitation to plunge into the infinity of the universe, the latest Admiral’s Cup Legend 42 Meteorite Dual Time instills a hint of eternity into a rich heritage of expertise and excellence. Carving a meteorite to make a watch dial calls... View Article

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