SpaceTek and Italian fashion house, Giorgio Fedon 1919 have appointed former astronaut, Clayton Anderson as Brand Ambassador. The companies who have agreed to design a Space Watch for use by astronauts on board SpaceTek’s Private Space Station. Spacetek’s CEO Stiphan Beher stated, “We are excited to have Clayton Anderson on …
November, 2014
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10 November
SANTONI COLLABORATES WITH IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN TO MANUFACTURE EXCLUSIVE LEATHER STRAPS FOR THEIR PORTOFINO MIDSIZE COLLECTION
The Portofino series, an expression of understatement and good taste for 30 years, is complemented by the new Portofino Midsize collection, created for those watch lovers who prefer a slightly smaller timepiece. The new Portofino Midsize Automatic Moon Phase and Portofino Midsize Automatic Day&Night, available in 7 different versions, are perfectly …
October, 2014
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7 October
HERMÈS, ARCEAU MILLEFIORI
Within its Arceau Millefiori (meaning ‘a thousand flowers’) models, Hermès encapsulates an unusual encounter between watchmaking and glassmaking. These watches, beating to the tune of Swiss mechanical calibres, are lit up by dials and covers inspired by 19th century paperweights, crafted by the Cristalleries royales de Saint-Louis where all begins …
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6 October
HARRY WINSTON, OCEAN MOON PHASE
Harry Winston’s Ocean Moon Phase 36mm collection brings a sense of refinement to the model’s traditional sporty sensibility, through soft colors and delicate ornamentation. Adorned with high-quality diamonds, the case frames a dial made of slightly cambered, translucent blue mother-of-pearl that has been artfully decorated and gem-set. Against this enchanting …
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3 October
GUCCI, THE ICONIC HORSEBIT MOTIF
One of Gucci’s signature icons first introduced in the 1950s, the horsebit was originally inspired by the equestrian pastimes of Florentine high society. It is now translated into a stylish new watch collection for women released in several variants, including precious models. Made from stainless steel, the curves of the …
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3 October
DE BETHUNE, NEO-MECHANICS
The DB29 Maxichrono Tourbillon is the result of seven years of research and development. This exceptional patented chronograph, packed with innovations, embodies the essence of De Bethune’s watchmaking. The rose-gold case of the DB29 with its smooth curves features the brand’s trademark cone-shaped lugs. The double case back of this …
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2 October
DE GRISOGONO, ALLEGRA TIMELESSLY YOUNG
There is a distinct Hollywood flavour to the firework array of coloured straps gracing the new Allegra collection by DE GRISOGONO: a spirit of dolce vita, of joie de vivre, which is renewed daily. The promise of a jewel that will bring those who live life in allegretto mode a …
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1 October
GRAFF, MASTERGRAFF COLLECTION
The GyroGraff features a stunning three-dimensional moon phase indicator and double-axis tourbillon. Each element is perfectly complemented by a diamond bezel featuring Graff’s signature invisible mosaic setting which took over a year for Graff’s Master Craftsmen to develop. The creation of this patented setting required Graff’s finest expertise in diamond …
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1 October
CUERVO Y SOBRINOS, PIRATA TOURBILLON
The new masterpiece from Cuervo y Sobrinos is the Pirata Tourbillon with nanoceramic treatment. The modular case (gold, titanium and steel) of the Pirata model, extremely innovative and complex, this year is presented with steel loops coated in nanoceramic giving this watch, iconic of the brand, a unique identity recognizable …
September, 2014
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8 September
HKTDC WATCH & CLOCK FAIR ATTRACTS OVER 19,000 BUYERS INDUSTRY OPTIMISTIC ABOUT SALES OUTLOOK FOR THE YEAR AHEAD
The 33rd HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair, the world’s largest timepiece event, ended yesterday (7 September) with more than 19,000 buyers, up two per cent over the previous year. Buyers from a number of key and emerging markets recorded significant growth, including the United Kingdom (23%), France (14%), …