2011: The Year in Review Quiz, Part 1

It's December, and you know what that means. It's time to look back. Have you been paying attention for the past 12 months? You knew there would be a quiz, right? Say goodbye to 2011 with this little test the focuses on some of the most (and least) important stories of the year. As always, the answers appear at the end. Good luck! … [Read more...]

The Ship’s New Captain: Ulysse Nardin’s Patrik Hoffmann

On April 14, one of the giants of the modern watch industry, Ulysse Nardin’s Rolf Schnyder, passed away unexpectedly. Schnyder transformed a small company known for marine chronometers into an innovative manufacturer producing groundbreaking timepieces. Following Schnyder’s passing, vice-president Patrik Hoffmann was appointed CEO. We go inside Schnyder's last days, we look at the transition, … [Read more...]

WatchTime’s August iPad App is Now Available

In this issue we take an in-depth look at one of the most important watches of the year, Patek Philippe's new reference 5270 perpetual calendar chronograph with in-house movement. We test Zenith’s Captain Grande Date Moonphase and the Cartier Calibre de Cartier with the brand's first in-house automatic movement. Our Baselworld review presents 40 new watches and Joe Thompson's Baselworld business … [Read more...]

Ulysse Nardin Elects New Management

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 On

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...]

Ulysse Nardin Opens Flagship Boutique in Boca Raton

More than 400 people attended the December 16 grand opening of the Ulysse Nardin U.S. flagship boutique at the Boca Raton Town Center Mall. Special guests included baseball greats Randy Johnson, Mike Piazza and Jeff Conine. Ulysse Nardin joined with Bobby Yampolsky of East Coast Jewelry to open the Boutique, which features more than 80 of UN's finest timepieces, including three models from the … [Read more...]

Ulysse Nardin, Audemars Piguet Raise Eurozone Prices as Sales Rebound

Reuters correspondent Silke Koltrowitz interviewed Ulysee Nardin President and CEO Rolf Schnyder and Audemars Piguet CEO Philippe Merk at the Global Luxury Summit in Paris earlier this month. Both men said their sales are increasing, and each has raised Eurozone prices as the Swiss franc strengthens against the euro. The franc has risen about 4.6 percent against the euro this year. … [Read more...]