Tag: "Swiss Made"
What Watch Do You Wear And Why? Share Your Passion With Us!
Let me set the scene for you; you’re at a party/board meeting/special function, etc. and you’re feeling (and looking) good. You’ve lovingly chosen one of your favorite pieces from your collection, selected specifically to complement your attire and convey just the right message to your peers. Understandably you’ve already
De Bethune DB 25 Sport Watch – Take A Closer Look
Some said it simply wasn’t possible to make a high-end, superbly crafted and highly practical sport’s watch. Swiss watchmaker De Bethune said otherwise. And lucky for us they did because the DB 25 sports watch the company has created is simply stunning. However, as you’ll soon find out, it’s not just about good looks this [...]
Exclusive: Max Büsser of MB&F Talks Us Through The All New HM3 Frog!
You may recall that a few weeks ago we published a photo of the first and only hint presented by MB&F in relation to their latest creation, known simply as the Frog. Now we are proud to be able to bring you the official photos of this breathtaking new piece, unveiled only a short while ago!
GMT Italia – Home To Some Of The World’s Most Amazing Timepieces
It is not often that you come across an authorized retailer that deals in some of the most exclusive timepieces in the world. That’s why we felt obliged to share something extra special with you today. Based in Milan, Italy, with another store in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, the Grand Masters of Time is Italy’s answer [...]
The Corum Admiral’s Cup Deep Hull 48 – Bold Is Beautiful
As an industry observer it is always enjoyable to see a once strong brand surge back on the scene after a period of relative inactivity. Corum is such a brand, seeming almost dormant for a while and then out of nowhere surprising us (quite pleasantly we might say) in 2009, demanding our attention with the [...]
Interview With Jean-Claude Biver, CEO of Hublot
Recently Swiss watch-maker Hublot has announced unique partnerships with two of the greatest sporting events in the world; Formula One and the FIFA World Cup. Whilst these by no means represent the brand’s first foray into the sporting world, think the Mexican Football Federation, Bode Miller, Diego Maradona and many others, they are arguably the [...]
How To Move Forwards While Looking Backwards – Innovation In The Watch Industry Part.4
In Part.3 we looked at how young watch-maker Romain Jerome is attempting to turn a concept into an icon, with the on-going development of their DNA of Famous Legends series. Today, we turn our attention to another, far more established brand who has already achieved all that and so much more.
How To Move Forwards While Looking Backwards – Innovation In The Watch Industry Part.3
In Part.2 of our exclusive special on innovation in the watch industry we talked about the truly baffling achievements of Montblanc, made all the more amazing by the incredibly short time frame within which they were realized. Remarkable as they were, however, we should acknowledge
Romain Jerome Announces The Eyjafjallajökull-DNA
As the smoke barely clears one brand is already seeking to capitalize on all the chaos and disruption caused by Iceland’s Eyjafjallajökull. Not surprisingly it’s Romain Jerome. The watch-maker is renowned for creating unique timepieces that celebrate momentous occasions in our history, such as the sinking of the Titanic or the arrival of Man on [...]
How To Move Forwards While Looking Backwards – Innovation In The Watch Industry Part.2
Although relatively new to the world of watch-making, luxury marque Montblanc has an incredibly rich heritage and reputation for fine craftsmanship that has been cultivated over a period of more than a century. It’s no wonder then that this iconic brand is dedicated to preserving its past.
How To Move Forwards While Looking Backwards – Innovation In The Watch Industry Part.1
Much like in the wild a company’s ability to survive and prosper in the business world depends largely on its ability to evolve and innovate. Nowhere is this more apparent than in a super-competitive industry like the luxury watch industry, where new brands continually come and go, sometimes in a matter
La difficile équation entre innovation et modernité – L’innovation dans la haute horlogerie – 1ère partie.
Il n’y a pas de salut à long terme sans innovation permanente. C’est certainement la maxime la plus répétée dans l’industrie, quel que soit le secteur d’activité. A la recherche de l’équilibre parfait Et pourtant, en matière d’horlogerie, le client est certes sensible à l’innovation des marques, mais reste en même temps profondément attaché à [...]
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