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AMERICA'S NO. 1 WATCH MAGAZINE Jack Heuer, Father of the TAG Heuer Carrera: The WatchTime Q&AApril 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment  In 1963, the Heuer watch company (today's TAG Heuer) released the first Carrera, a chronograph inspired by auto racing, which went on to become an international icon. As TAG Heuer celebrates the Carrera's 50th anniversary this year, WatchTime sits down for a candid interview with the man who created the Carrera, watch-industry living legend Jack Heuer. … [Read more...] IWC North America President Gianfranco D’Attis: The WatchTime Q&AMarch 19, 2013 By 1 Comment  IWC Schaffhausen has made 2013 the Year of the Ingenieur, and to launch the new collection in the U.S., the brand joined WatchTime for a gala event at its flagship boutique in New York City. Prior to the event, WatchTime spoke with IWC North America president Gianfranco D'Attis about the revamped Ingenieur line and his lifelong personal connection to the brand. … [Read more...] Former Rolex CEO Heiniger DiesMarch 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment  Rolex SA has announced that Patrick Heiniger, the company's managing director and chief executive officer from 1992 to 2008, has died. Click the link to read the official statement from Rolex. … [Read more...] Seven Questions for Breitling VP Jean-Paul GirardinNovember 20, 2012 By 1 Comment  In our November-December issue, on sale now, Rüdiger Bucher, editor-in-chief of WatchTime's German sister magazine, Chronos, speaks to Breitling Vice President Jean-Paul Girardin about a wide variety of topics, including the development of its in-house B01 chronograph caliber. Click here for excerpts from the interview. … [Read more...] Bonus Audio: Arnold Schwarzenegger Talks WatchesNovember 9, 2012 By 3 Comments  He's back... and WatchTime's got him. Our November-December issue features "The Terminator's Timers," my profile of Hollywood icon and influential watch collector Arnold Schwarzenegger. Now, exclusively on WatchTime.com, you can hear excerpts from our interview, conducted at Schwarzenegger's Santa Monica office. … [Read more...] Bonus Audio: WatchTime’s Interview with Ulysse Nardin CEO Patrik HoffmanNovember 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment  In the November-December issue of WatchTime, on sale next week, technical editor Mike Disher profiles Ulysse Nardin and its ambitious new CEO, Patrik Hoffman. Below, you can listen to excerpts from the wide-ranging interview. … [Read more...] Jaeger-LeCoultre Launches New Rendez-Vous Ladies Watch with Diane KrugerMay 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment  German actress Diane Kruger, known for her roles as Helen of Troy in 2004's Troy and Bridget von Hammersmark in the 2009 Quentin Tarantino WWII film Inglorious Basterds, has been a brand ambassador for Swiss watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre since 2009, and now she serves as the inspiration for JLC's new collection of ladies' watches, called Rendez-Vous. … [Read more...] H. Moser & Cie. Appoints New CEOFebruary 22, 2012 By 1 Comment The Board of Directors of Moser Group AG has announced that it has appointed Dr. Christof Zuber as the new CEO of the Moser Group AG effective February 6. Zuber replaces Dr. Jürgen Lange, who will step back from his operational responsibilities. As a member of the Board of Directors, Lange will assist in product development and brand representation. … [Read more...] Michael Margolis to be American President of Girard-Perregaux and JeanRichardFebruary 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment The Sowind Group, parent company of the Swiss luxury watch brands Girard-Perregaux and JeanRichard, has announced the appointment of Michael Margolis to its team as the new President of America. Margolis will join Michele Sofisti, Sowind Group CEO, Stefano Macaluso, Girard-Perregaux Managing Director, and Massimo Macaluso, JeanRichard Managing Director, to oversee the U.S. expansion strategy. … [Read more...] Giant of Time: Eli Manning Gets His Own Citizen WatchJanuary 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment New York Giants fans hoping their team goes deep into the NFL playoffs this year can only sit on the sidelines (or couch, or recliner, or high-priced stadium seat) and cheer their star quarterback Eli Manning to victory. However, a lucky few of them can do so while wearing a Citizen watch made specifically for Manning himself. … [Read more...] Jean-Claude Biver Steps Down as Hublot CEO; Ricardo Guadalupe Named SuccessorJanuary 6, 2012 By 2 Comments Hublot has announced that Jean-Claude Biver stepped down as CEO effective January 1. Hublot Managing Director Ricardo Guadalupe was named Biver's successor. The transition has been planned for some time and is based on the significant accomplishments Guadalupe and Biver achieved together since 2005, and on the 20-year personal friendship the two men share. … [Read more...] Dr. George Daniels Has DiedOctober 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment The man considered by many to be the greatest watchmaker of the modern era has died. Dr. George Daniels passed away peacefully at his home in Ramsey, Isle of Man, on Friday. He was 85. During his 60-year career, Daniels created many new inventions, the most famous of which is the co-axial escapement adopted by Omega. Daniels was appointed an MBE in 1981 and CBE in 2010 for his services to … [Read more...] Thanks, Wolfgang. Welcome, Dominik.October 23, 2011 By 4 Comments What do Robert Morris, John Witherspoon, and Wolfgang Blum have in common? They belong to the fraternity of lesser-known founding fathers. WatchTime readers surely know the names Joe Thompson, Norma Buchanan and Mark Bernardo – our Washington, Jefferson and Franklin. A few trivia nuts may even know who Howard Fine is. But as your eyes move down the masthead, toward the bottom, you’ll find the … [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...] Gérald Genta Has Died at Age 80August 19, 2011 By 3 Comments  Gérald Genta, designer of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, Patek Philippe Nautilus, IWC Ingenieur, Omega Constellation, Cartier Pasha, Bulgari Bulgari, and other icons of the modern era has passed away at age 80. Genta was born to Italian immigrant parents in Geneva in 1931. He launched his career as an independent watch designer in 1961, and in 1968 he designed the Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse. … [Read more...] TAG Heuer Drops Tiger WoodsAugust 8, 2011 By 2 Comments Bloomberg is reporting that TAG Heuer ended its endorsement relationship with Tiger Woods when his contract expired last month. Woods's agent Mark Steinberg confirmed in an e-mail to Bloomberg that the agreement has ended. … [Read more...] Rolex Names Gian Riccardo Marini New CEOMay 4, 2011 By 1 Comment Rolex has named Gian Riccardo Marini as the company's new CEO, effective immediately. Marini formerly served as managing director of Rolex Italia S.p.A. Marini replaces Bruno Meier, who was named CEO in 2008. Rolex also created a new position by appointing Daniel Neidhart as manager of the foreign subsidiaries of the Group. Neidhart formerly managed the Chinese market for Rolex, and he will remain … [Read more...] Ulysse Nardin Elects New ManagementApril 29, 2011 By 1 Comment At an extraordinary general meeting held on April 27, Ulysse Nardin elected Chai Schnyder to become the new president of the Board of Directors. At the same time, the committee appointed Patrik P. Hoffmann to the position of CEO as successor of Rolf W. Schnyder. … [Read more...] Ulysse Nardin CEO Rolf Schnyder Passes OnApril 15, 2011 By 1 Comment Ulysse Nardin has announced that its CEO, Rolf W. Schnyder, unexpectedly passed away on April 14 after a short illness. Because a succession plan was already in place, current members of management will continue to operate the company without interruption, continuing in the spirit of Rolf W. Schnyder’s vision. … [Read more...] Landon Donovan Joins Seiko as U.S. Brand AmbassadorMarch 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment U.S. soccer icon Landon Donovan has joined Seiko as a new Brand Ambassador. Donovan, best known for his last-minute, game-winning goal for the United States National Team against Algeria in the 2010 World Cup, will represent the brand's Sportura Collection, and will help Seiko celebrate the brand's 130th anniversary. … [Read more...] WATCHTIME BLOG Watch Insider: My Top 10 Watches from Baselworld 2013The Baselworld 2013 watch fair has come to and end, and now, having seen and covered dozens of new watches on my blog, Watch-Insider.com, my colleagues at WatchTime have asked me … [Read More...] WATCHTIME MAGAZINECONNECT WITH WATCHTIME
WATCH TO WATCH Panerai Luminor 1950 Regatta 3 Days Chrono Flyback Titanio (Video)Panerai has been involved in the sport of yacht racing since 2005, when it became sponsor of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge. So it was probably inevitable that the brand, best known for its distinctive divers' watches, would … [Read More...] More Watches To WatchFACETIME PHOTOS Facetime May 18Welcome to another installment of Facetime! Thanks to Pat Brennan, Vladimir Vakser, and Raef Wyatt for the great pictures! As … [Read More...] WATCH WALLPAPER Watch Wallpaper: Seven New IWC IngenieursAt this year's SIHH, IWC Schaffhausen introduced its revamped IWC Ingenieuer collection, with designs and materials inspired by the brand's new partnership with the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One … [Read More...] WATCHTIME MAGAZINECONNECT WITH WATCHTIME
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