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AMERICA'S NO. 1 WATCH MAGAZINE Vacheron Constantin Celebrates the Opening of its First US Boutique With Black-Tie DinnersSeptember 29, 2011 By 1 Comment  Vacheron Constantin, the world's oldest watch manufacture in continuous operation, celebrated the grand opening of its first-ever US boutique. Over three evenings, Juan Carlos Torres, CEO of Vacheron Constantin and Hugues de Pins, President of Vacheron Constantin North America welcomed invited guests to three black tie dinners featuring world-class chefs Eric Ripert, Thomas Keller and Sergi Arola. … [Read more...] Hublot and Usain Bolt Raise Money for KidsSeptember 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment  Hublot partnered with its living-legend ambassador Usain Bolt to celebrate its new Beverly Hills boutique and raise funds for a worthy cause through the “Hublot Race Challenge” and soiree. The Jamaican sprint star is not only an outstanding sportsman, but he shares Hublot's dedication to the value of sharing to support those who are less fortunate. … [Read more...] A La Vieille Russie & Parmigiani Fleurier Present the Sandoz Collection in New York CitySeptember 27, 2011 By 2 Comments  From October 26 – November 26, a selection of beautiful and rare pieces from the personal collection of Maurice Sandoz will be on display at A La Vieille Russie in New York City. The exhibition includes rare pieces by Fabergé, singular vintage pocket watches, modern Parmigiani timepieces, plus two new wristwatches from Parmigiani. Find complete details inside. … [Read more...] Zenith Captain Winsor Annual Calendar ChronographSeptember 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment  Zenith's new Captain Winsor Annual Calendar brings together two notable watchmaking achievements: the elegantly simple annual calendar complication designed by Ludwig Oechslin, curator of the Musée International d’Horlogerie (MIH), and Zenith's famous 36,000 vph in-house El Primero chronograph. Find the details, along with pricing and wallpaper, inside. … [Read more...] Only Watch 2011 Raises €4,563,000 to Support Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy ResearchSeptember 25, 2011 By 1 Comment  The fourth edition of the biennial Only Watch Charity Auction was held at the Hotel Hermitage in Monaco on September 23, in the presence of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco. The sale brought an outstanding €4,563,000, doubling the 2009 results. The auction room was full and the sale generated intense internet and telephone bidding from around the world. Ronnie Wood from the Rolling Stones … [Read more...] Hublot Celebrates United States Liberty Medal AwardSeptember 23, 2011 By 1 Comment  The Liberty Medal is given to men and women of courage and conviction who strive to secure liberty to people around the globe. Past recipients include Nelson Mandela, Shimon Peres, Stephen Spielberg, Kofi Annan, Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and Bono. Hublot has partnered with The Constitution Center and the Liberty Medal to create a special limited edition timepiece to be presented to recipients … [Read more...] Custom Bell & Ross Harley-Davidson to Tour U.S.September 23, 2011 By 1 Comment  After an impressive third place finish in the Modified Harley-Davidson Class at the AMD World Championships in Sturgis, South Dakota on August 11, 2011. Shaw Harley-Davidson’s Bell & Ross inspired custom built Nascafe Racer will go on tour in the U.S. starting September 29. Find the dates and locations and wallpaper of the custom Harley inside. … [Read more...] Concord Launches Two New Neo-Black C2 ChronographsSeptember 22, 2011 By 1 Comment  Concord's new C2 chronographs present the brand's signature C1 design elements in a slightly smaller package. Where C1 chronographs come in at about 44 x 16.7 mm, the C2 measures a more manageable 43 x 12.75 mm. The prices are also smaller. The C2 debuts in October with two matte black models: one with red accents and one without. Find wallpaper and prices inside. … [Read more...] Luminox Supports 30-Mile Dive To Highlight Endangered Sharks; Launches Limited Edition WatchesSeptember 21, 2011 By 2 Comments  On September 17, undersea explorer and combat diver Scott Cassell completed a 30-mile dive from Catalina Island to San Pedro, California. Scott's goals: to call attention to endangered shark species that are approaching the edge of extinction, and to set a world distance record for the longest uninterrupted dive. Find specs and prices for the new watches inside. … [Read more...] Bell & Ross WW1 Collection Launch PartySeptember 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment  Bell & Ross recently presented its new WW1 collection at the historic Hôtel National des Invalides whose famed Eglise du Dome houses Emperor Napoleon I’s tomb. This new collection, which includes a pocket watch (the PW1) as well as the WW1 wristwatch, traces the evolution of timepieces from the pocket to the wrist. … [Read more...] Frédérique Constant Stars at Lake Tahoe Concours d’EleganceSeptember 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment  More than 100 classic and antique boats and over 5,000 visitors gathered at one of the world’s best known clear mountain lakes for the 39th annual Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance. The event showcases the best vintage wood boats from North America, which compete for top honors in 13 classes. … [Read more...] Under the Cuff: ChronographsSeptember 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment  It’s time once again to test your watchspotting skills. This quiz presents a dozen chronographs, each partially obscured behind a shirt cuff. Can you identify these timepieces? As always, the answers appear at the end of the quiz. Good luck! … [Read more...] Antiquorum & The Consulate of Monaco Host Only Watch Reception in New YorkSeptember 15, 2011 By 2 Comments  Watch Collectors, VIP guests, philanthropists, members of the press and representatives from the leading watch brands filled Antiquorum’s auction room on September 12 in New York City to get a closer look at the extraordinary timepieces offered in the upcoming “Only Watch” auction benefitting research for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Find a link to over 100 images of the evening inside. … [Read more...] WatchTime’s October Print and iPad Editions Now Available!September 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment  WatchTime's October issue is available now. In it, we test Omega's new Planet Ocean chronograph and Breitling's new Navitimer 01, both with new in-house chronograph movements. How do they measure up? Swiss and German retro-inspired chronographs go head to head: Zenith’s El Primero New Vintage 1969 versus Glashütte Original’s Senator Sixties. Which one comes out on top? … [Read more...] Marc Michel-Amadry Appointed Managing Director of Sotheby’s SwitzerlandSeptember 13, 2011 By 1 Comment  Marc Michel-Amadry has been named as managing director of Sotheby’s Switzerland. Mr Michel-Amadry will divide his time between Sotheby’s Zurich and Geneva. Sotheby's said the re-establishment of a pan-Swiss management structure reflects the growing importance of the company's business in Switzerland and will enhance its ability to provide client services. … [Read more...] Vacheron Constantin American Heritage Exhibit Open NowSeptember 12, 2011 By 1 Comment  Vacheron Constantin, the world's oldest watch manufacture in continuous operation, today unveiled The American Heritage of Vacheron Constantin Exhibit, a display of historical timepieces at the first-ever U.S. boutique on Madison Avenue in New York City. The exhibit will be open to the public and on display through October 30, 2011. … [Read more...] Swatch Group Terminates Partnership With Tiffany & Co. Citing Material Breach of ContractSeptember 12, 2011 By 1 Comment  Swatch Group announced today that it has terminated its cooperation contracts with Tiffany & Co. According to Swatch Group, "This action became necessary following Tiffany & Co’s systematic efforts to block and delay development of the business." … [Read more...] Richemont Specialist Watchmaker Sales Up 34%September 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment  At its Annual General Meeting held today in Geneva, Richemont announced that its overall sales for the five months ended August 31 increased by 29% at actual exchange rates. At constant exchange rates, sales increased by 35%. The Specialist Watchmakers saw an increase of 34% at constant exchange rates, and 28% at actual exchange rates. … [Read more...] Geneva Time Exhibition Moves to New Venue for 2012September 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment  Under its new banner "The Art of Making Time", the 2012 Geneva Time Exhibition will offer a new visual identity and a new concept from its new home at Geneva's Espace Hippomène. The show runs Sunday January 15 through Friday January 20, 2012, the same week as the SIHH. Find images and a map for the new location inside. … [Read more...] Al Pacino Receives the Jaeger-LeCoultre Glory to the Filmmaker Award at Venice Film FestivalSeptember 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment  Al Pacino is the recipient of the Jaeger-Le Coultre Glory to the Filmmaker 2011 Award, a prize of the Venice International Film Festival dedicated to an artist who has left an original mark on contemporary cinema. The prize has previously been awarded to some of the greatest figures in film including: Takeshi Kitano (2007), Abbas Kiarostami (2008), Agnès Varda (2008), Sylvester Stallone (2009) … [Read more...] WATCHTIME WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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