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AMERICA'S NO. 1 WATCH MAGAZINE Jeanrichard Partners With High-Wire Master Nik WallendaJune 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment  Jeanrichard, which made waves recently by partnering with "Miracle on the Hudson" pilot "Sully" Sullenberger, has hooked up with another veteran risk-taker, high-wire master Nik Wallenda, a scion of the legendary "Flying Wallendas" family of daredevil performers. The partnership was announced during a special dinner held at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino, attended by WatchTime, during the … [Read more...] Seconds City: Exploring La Chaux-de-FondsMarch 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment  In our March-April issue, on sale now on newsstands and for the iPad, Norma Buchanan visits the Swiss watchmaking town of Le Locle. In this feature story from our June 2009 issue, Buchanan journeys to another cradle of Swiss horology, La Chaux-de-Fonds, a town that is still, as Karl Marx described it a century and a half ago, “one giant watch factory.” … [Read more...] Jeanrichard Launches New Collection with Captain Sully SullenbergerMarch 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment  New York's Standard Hotel was the site of an elegant soirée last week, as Jeanrichard announced a partnership with hero pilot Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger for the launch of its new 1861 and Terrascope watches, part of the brand's new, streamlined collection. … [Read more...] Triple Threat: JeanRichard Introduces Three New Watch CollectionsNovember 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment  The Swiss watch brand JEANRICHARD has often been in the shadow of its better-known sister brand in the Sowind Group, Girard-Perregaux. However, with the introduction of three revamped collections — the classical 1681 Ronde and the sporty Highlands and Aquascope — the brand is making a move to establish its own distinct identity. … [Read more...] Family Values: Patek Philippe’s Thierry and Philippe SternAugust 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment  Geneva’s Stern family has owned and operated Patek Philippe for 76 years. When it comes to making watches, they say, family matters. Click here to read WatchTime editor-in-chief Joe Thompson's up-close-and-personal profile of Philippe and Thierry Stern from our December 2008 issue. … [Read more...] JeanRichard Highlands Big Life Limited EditionAugust 2, 2012 By 1 Comment  JeanRichard, the watch brand named for 17th-century Swiss watchmaker Daniel JeanRichard, has released a limited edition of its sporty Highlands model in collaboration with the Big Life Foundation, a non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve the fauna and ecosystem of Africa. Created in 2010 by British photographer Nick Brandt, who specializes in intimate portraits of animals of the … [Read more...] Girard-Perregaux Launches Limited-Edition Sea Hawk Pro for World Oceans DayJune 6, 2012 By 2 Comments  Swiss watchmaker Girard-Perregaux released a special, limited-edition model of its Sea Hawk Pro 1000m divers' watch at a special event at New York's Museum of Modern Art on June 5. Hosted by environmental conservationists Susan and David Rockefeller, Jr., the evening's highlight was the New York premiere screening of Mission of Mermaids, Susan Rockefeller's new documentary about protecting the … [Read more...] Dominique Loiseau on Girard-Perregaux: The WatchTime Q&AApril 26, 2012 By 3 Comments  French-born watchmaker Dominique Loiseau first caught the attention of watch collectors in the 1980s, the great wasteland years of the mechanical watch industry when quartz ruled the watch-world roost. His complex and creative inventions, such the Rose des Temps clock, the Blancpain 1735 wristwatch and the 1f4 models from his own independent atelier, have made him a legend among the collector … [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...] 2011: The Year in Review Quiz, Part IIDecember 11, 2011 By 1 Comment This week it’s time for Part II of our 2011 Year in Review Quiz. Have you been taking notes? Celebrate the end of 2011 with this little quiz, where we present 12 questions about news stories from the past year. As always, the answers appear at the end. And remember, your term papers are due next week. Good luck! … [Read more...] Michele Sofisti Appointed CEO of Sowind GroupAugust 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment PPR announced in Paris today the appointment of Michele Sofisti as CEO of Sowind Group, effective immediately. He will be seconded by Stefano Macaluso, Managing Director for Girard-Perregaux, and Massimo Macaluso, Managing Director for JeanRichard and the Manufacture, who remain in their current positions. Sofisti will also continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer Gucci Group Watches and … [Read more...] PPR Becomes the Majority Shareholder of Sowind GroupJuly 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment Sowind Group and PPR jointly announced today the launch of a reserved capital increase of Sowind Group that will be fully subscribed by PPR. PPR will then become the majority shareholder of Sowind with a 50.1 % stake. PPR already owned a 23% share based on a strategic partnership agreement signed in 2008 when Sowind was controlled by Luigi Macaluso, who passed away in October last year. … [Read more...] Parmigiani Fleurrier Appoints Marcia Mazzocchi as General Manager of the AmericasFebruary 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment Parmigiani Fleurier has announced the appointment of Marcia Mazzocchi as General Manager of the Americas, effective January 3rd, 2011. Ms. Mazzocchi will lead the brand in its efforts to develop a stronger presence in North and South America. … [Read more...] SIHH: JeanRichard Shows Two New Bressels and the Highlands Sand Sports WatchJanuary 17, 2011 By 1 Comment At SIHH JeanRichard is introducing three new men's models: the Bressel Homage "Daniel" is inspired by a Daniel JeanRichard pocket watch created in 1710. The Bressel 1665 Small Hour and Minute offers a distinctive time display, and the sporty Highlands "Sand" reinterprets the original Highlands from the mid-1990s. All three are powered by in-house JeanRichard movements. … [Read more...] Sowind Group Announces ReorganizationNovember 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment Sowind Group (Girard-Perregaux and Jeanrichard) has announced a management reorganization following the sudden death of Chairman Luigi Macaluso on October 27. Monica Mailander Macaluso has been appointed Chairman of the Board of the Sowind Group holding company, while the directorship and operational management have been entrusted to Stefano and Massimo Macaluso, Chairman and CEO of Sowind SA … [Read more...] Sowind Group Chairman Luigi Macaluso Passes AwayOctober 27, 2010 By 1 Comment Sowind Group (Girard-Perregaux and JEANRICHARD) has issued a statement announcing that its Chairman, Luigi Macaluso, has unexpectedly passed away at age 62 after suffering a heart attack. Luigi, known as “Gino” by those closest to him, was born in Turin, Italy, in 1948. He was married to Monica and the father of four children, Stefano, Massimo, Anna and Margherita. More than 10 years ago, his … [Read more...] Zegna and Sowind Form Partnership to Produce Zegna TimepiecesOctober 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment Ermenegildo Zegna, CEO of the Zegna Group, and Gino Macaluso, majority shareholder of Sowind Group, which heads Girard-Perregaux and Jeanrichard, have announced a partnership agreement for the design and production of Ermenegildo Zegna watches. … [Read more...] JeanRichard AquascopeMarch 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment JeanRichard's new Aquascope embodies the essence of 1960s design. Its round dial and curvaceous tonneau case instantly take you back to the decade of mini skirts and bell bottoms, when the desire for bold personal expression drove art, fashion and design into new frontiers. This modern Aquascope retains the original's monoblock case protecting dual crowns, and it houses JeanRichard's in-house … [Read more...] THE MAN BEHIND THE BRAND: Daniel JeanRichardJanuary 16, 2010 By 3 Comments (This is the first of a series of articles on historical watchmakers whose names have been revived as contemporary watch brands.) In 1986, Luigi (Gino) Macaluso, a Swiss watch distributor in Italy, bought the rights to the name Daniel JeanRichard from Lemania, the Swiss movement manufacturer. Daniel JeanRichard was not a watch brand. It is the name of a 17th century Swiss watchmaker, who was an … [Read more...] Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH)December 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment The following brands will exhibit their timepieces to invited trade only at the Palexpo in Geneva: A.Lange & Söhne, Alfred Dunhill, Audemars Piguet, Baume & Mercier, Cartier, JeanRichard, Girard Perregaux, Greubel Forsey, IWC, Jaeger LeCoultre, Montblanc, Officine Panerai, Parmigiani Fleurier, Piaget, Ralph Lauren Watch & Jewelery Co, Richard Mille, Roger Dubuis, Vacheron … [Read more...] WATCHTIME BLOG “Superman” Henry Cavill Wears Omega at “Man of Steel” Movie PremiereHenry Cavill, star of the blockbuster new Superman movie, "Man of Steel," was seen wearing an Omega watch at the film's UK premiere. Cavill, the latest actor to play Superman and … [Read More...] WATCHTIME MAGAZINECONNECT WITH WATCHTIME
WATCH TO WATCH Patek Philippe Ref. 5200 Gondolo 8 Days, Day & Date IndicationAmong Patek Philippe's new product releases at Baselworld 2013 was a timepiece aimed squarely at aficionados of classical, hand-wound watches: the Ref. 5200 Gondolo 8 Days, Day and Date Indication, which features the Gondolo … [Read More...] More Watches To WatchFACETIME PHOTOS Facetime June 15Welcome to another installment of Facetime! Thanks to Matthew Marcus, Jason Stanford, and Hamed Abbas for the great pictures! As … [Read More...] WATCH WALLPAPER Watch Wallpaper: A. Lange & Söhne Watches in Basic BlackLike many luxury watch brands, Germany's A. Lange & Söhne has embraced the all-black color scheme as a sleek, elegant look for several of its timepieces. Click here to find downloadable wallpaper … [Read More...] WATCHTIME MAGAZINECONNECT WITH WATCHTIME
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