Richemont saw strong sales growth across all segments and geographic regions for the year ended March 31, with the specialist watchmakers posting record sales and profits despite the stronger Swiss franc. The group reported record cash flow from operations of €1.696 billion. Operating profit increased by 63%, double the rate of growth of sales, to €1.355 billion. … [Read more...]
Montblanc Collection Villeret 1858 Vintage Pulsographe
April 29, 2011 By 2 Comments
Inspired by the "doctor's watches" of the 1930s, Montblanc's new Vintage Pulsographe radiates vintage charm. The 39.5 mm case makes it the first chronograph from Villeret with a diameter under 40 mm. Below the genuine grand feu enamel dial is a modern monopusher chronograph movement with vintage qualities. Find wallpaper, complete specs and pricing inside. … [Read more...]
More Brands Added to Inside Basel/Geneva 2011; Record Number Participating
April 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Now in its sixth year, Inside Basel/Geneva 2011 will be bigger than ever – much bigger. The shows are fully subscribed with 30 brands and independent watchmakers participating this year. This is your chance to see the latest watches from the 2011 Swiss shows, and more. Look inside to see who will be there and to reserve your spot! … [Read more...]
Time Writ Large
February 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Table clocks paired with pocket and wrist watches have proven highly popular with watchmakers and collectors alike. Breguet's Sympathique sets are perhaps the most famous historical examples, and in modern times, a similar project started F.P. Journe along the path to creating his own brand. This year, Montblanc teams with esteemed clockmaker Erwin Sattler to create its own variation on this … [Read more...]
Montblanc TimeWalker TwinFly Chronograph
February 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Introduced at SIHH, this new chronograph from Montblanc incorporates some interesting features. The movement uses a column wheel and vertical clutch, and both the chronograph seconds and minute hands are mounted in the center. There is also a flyback function, a date window at 9 o’clock, and a second time zone with 24-hour display at 12 o'clock. … [Read more...]
Montblanc TimeWalker TwinFly Chronograph
February 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Introduced at SIHH, this new chronograph from Montblanc incorporates some interesting features. The movement uses a column wheel and vertical clutch, and both the chronograph seconds and minute hands are mounted in the center. There is also a flyback function, a date window at 9 o’clock, and a second time zone with 24-hour display at 12 o'clock. The Calibre MB LL100's vertical disk coupling … [Read more...]
SIHH: Montblanc Star World-Time GMT Automatic
January 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Ease of use and user-friendliness are the top priorities for Montblanc’s new Star World-Time GMT Automatic. All functions can be operated via the readily grasped and screwed crown. Presented in a 42mm steel case, this piece is available with black or silver guilloche dial. … [Read more...]
Setting the Scene at SIHH
January 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
SIHH 2011 opened this morning, and if the lines at the registration desks are any indication, attendance will be strong. To set the mood for the reports to come, WatchTime presents a few scenes from the first hours following the opening, before the big crowds arrived. … [Read more...]
Scenes from the Grand Finale: Inside Basel/Geneva 2010 Chicago
October 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
WatchTime’s 2010 Inside Basel/Geneva series finished up high above Chicago at the Mid-America Club on the 80th floor of the Aon Center. It was another night for records as more than 170 guests enjoyed timepieces from 19 participating brands – both all-time highs for Chicago. … [Read more...]
Records Fall at Elegant Inside Basel/Geneva New York
September 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
WatchTime's Inside Basel/Geneva 2010 New York City event proved the most successful and most elegant yet as a record gathering of more than 250 enthusiasts and collectors enjoyed a refined evening (jacket and tie required) at one of the city's most prestigious private clubs in the heart of Manhattan. Sixteen leading manufacturers and independents showed their latest creations beneath an ornate, … [Read more...]
Images from Inside Basel/Geneva Philadelphia
September 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
On September 16 more than 140 collectors and enthusiasts attended WatchTime's penultimate Inside Basel/Geneva show at the Down Town Club in Philadelphia. The energy in the room was high as guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, met fellow enthusiasts, brand executives, and leading independent watchmakers, and tried on the latest watches from the Swiss shows. … [Read more...]
30 Minutes with Lutz Bethge Montblanc’s CEO discusses the brand’s high-watchmaking ambitions.
September 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
When Montblanc unveiled its Metamorphosis watch at the SIHH watch show in Geneva in January, many believed it would be years before the exotic new chronograph would be ready for market. After all, the watch, with its 567 components, seemed hopelessly complex. The prototype on display was kept behind glass: it didn’t work well enough for a live demonstration. … [Read more...]
Who are Switzerland’s Top Chronometer Producers?
September 12, 2010 By 8 Comments
Rolex, Omega and Breitling once again lead the list of Switzerland’s top producers of chronometer watches. Data recently released for 2009 by Switzerland’s official chronometer testing agency, COSC (Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres), shows that the Big Three accounted for 78% of all chronometer certificates issued that year. (A watch is designated as a certified chronometer if its … [Read more...]
WatchTime’s New York ‘Inside Basel-Geneva’ Event Sold Out
August 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
WatchTime’s “Inside Basel-Geneva” event in New York City, which will be held on Sept. 14, is sold out. WatchTime is putting names of people wanting to attend on a waiting list, said publisher Wolfgang Blum, but tickets to the event are no longer available. … [Read more...]
Inside Basel/Geneva 2010: Next Stop, Miami
July 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Inside Basel/Geneva 2010 is better than ever, with more exhibiting brands, luxurious venues, and Jeff Kingston's new and improved HD video presentation. These shows are better than going to Baselworld and SIHH, because you can try on the watches. They're better than going to see a retailer because the selection of pieces on display is amazing, and you can talk to knowledgeable brand executives and … [Read more...]
Inside Basel/Geneva West Coast, page 3
July 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
We've finally arrived at the reason we do this...the watches. You may click the images to view larger versions. Click here to continue to page 4 to see several more watches and Jeff Kingston's presentation. … [Read more...]
Inside Basel/Geneva West Coast 2010 page 4
July 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
After about two hours looking at and trying on the latest watches while enjoying wine and cocktails, it was at last time for dinner and Jeff's presentation. Joe Thompson introduces Jeff, and we're off... That's it for Inside Basel/Geneva's West Coast shows. Thanks again to our guests, and to the exhibiting brands. Don't forget that our next show is in Miami on July 14 - just … [Read more...]
Quick Shots From Inside Basel/Geneva Los Angeles
June 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A record number of collectors and enthusiasts gathered at the beautiful Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades this past Thursday evening for the second in WatchTime's Inside Basel/Geneva 2010 series. A record number of brands also exhibited at this show - 17 in all, including Panerai, Lange, IWC, Cartier, Vacheron, GP, Zenith, and Blancpain, and independents like Max Busser, Jean Dunand, and … [Read more...]
Montblanc is the Official Timekeeper of the 2010 Belmont Stakes
June 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Montblanc has announced that it will serve as official timekeeper for the Belmont Stakes thoroughbred race on June 5, 2010 at Belmont Park in Elmont, NY. At 1.5 miles, the Belmont Stakes is the longest and most demanding of the Triple Crown races. During the winner's circle presentation, Montblanc North America President and CEO Jan-Patrick Schmitz will award a Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec timepiece … [Read more...]
Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph Silicon Escapement
April 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Montblanc presents the chronograph in its seminal form and makes it state of the art with a silicon escapement. Nicolas Rieussec registered the world’s first chronograph for a patent on in 1822. That first "timewriter" is reflected here with disks that turn beneath motionless hands, as the chronograph's inventor intended. Rieussec sought the ultimate in accuracy and reliability, and this limited … [Read more...]
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