Browsing all posts in April, 2009.
Vacheron Constantin goes gray
This summer the Overseas is dressed in grey a monochromatic theme from bezel to dial to strap for a sporty, dynamic and elegant timepiece.
The Geneva-based manufacture Vacheron Constantin is presenting two new Overseas models this year: an Automatic and an Automatic Chronograph. It has opted for sophisticated and trendy grey, giving full scope to this [...]
Rebellion – Re-2 Flyback Chronograph
First released in 2008, the RE-2 has undergone a revamp and a rebirth in 2009. Award-winning watch designer Eric Giroud has re-examined and re-worked every detail of the case to emphasize its strength and power. The RE-2 now features Rebellion’s distinctive signature helice screw heads, larger diameter crown more masculine and easier to use plus [...]
Ebel Brasilia Mini in Steel & Red Gold
Ebel is world-renowned for its iconic two-tone models, and the Brasilia steel and gold watches with their streamlined rectangular case and H-shaped bracelets have confirmed this distinctive flair. Now, speaking straight from the heart and to the heart with its vibrant shade, the splendor of red gold lights up the latest Brasilia Mini collection. Making [...]
Swiss Watch markets continue the downward trend
In spite of a strong BaselWorld show the decline in Swiss watch exports accelerated in March. The value of products leaving Switzerland fell by 26.6% compared to March 2008, despite a favourable base effect. The very clear first-quarter trend has led the sector to a decline of 23.5% over this period, with the annualised variation [...]
Michael Phelps opens premier NYC Omega Watch boutique
American Olympic swimming champion Michael Phelps joined Omega CEO Stephen Urquhart for the official opening of the first-ever NYC location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. To mark this momentous occasion, Phelps signed and donated his personal Omega Planet Ocean watch to be displayed at the store. Phelps then spent time disassembling an Omega watch with the [...]
Detecting counterfeit Hublot watches
One of the biggest threats facing the luxury watch world these days is counterfeit goods. This year at BaselWorld 2009 Hublot Watches partnered with WiseKey to create a new revolutionary way to make sure your watch is authentic. However until the WiseKey system comes out, Hublot has prepared a guide to help you spot “Replica [...]
Ebel 1911 Tekton Ajax
For many people that have experienced the web 2.0 phenomenon AJAX is something different. However Ebel, football’s premier luxury watch brand, has taken another significant step in its commitment to the world’s number one sport with the launch of the 1911 Tekton Ajax Limited Edition 150 pieces. Following the spectacular success of the Arsenal FC [...]
Corums New Online Store
On Wednesday 26th November, at 10 o’clock, the introductory speech was given and the red ribbon was cut. You, as a VIP guest, are now invited by Corum Watches to discover our first ever boutique in the world. A boutique located on an avenue that is fast becoming one of the most famous and undoubtedly [...]
Corum Golden Bridge Lady
The new Corum Golden Bridge Lady is an amazing combination of a Gold and Diamond watch. Maybe they will want to sell this on their new online store. It is the first botuiqe that they are opening and an interesting turn in the luxury watch world for the luxury watch companies.
Luxury Watch Specifications:
Limited production of [...]
The writing on Harry Winstons wall
When we went to visit Harry Winstons booth at BaselWorld 2009, we found it empty with no one to talk too. I knew that this wasn’t a good sign and waited to see there Q4 results. Yesterday they came out… Luxury jewelry retailer and diamond miner Harry Winston Diamond Corp. reported that fourth quarter consolidated [...]
