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Cartier Opens New Store in the Forum Shops at Caesars

Cartier has opened a new, significantly larger store in The Forum Shops at Caesars in Las Vegas. The new boutique is located at the mall entrance in front of the Fountain of the Gods. To celebrate the opening, clients are invited to view The Cartier Precious Jewelry and Timepiece Collection in the new boutique through...

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Aug 12, 2010 by WatchTime

NAWCC Opens Sales Site to the Buying Public

The National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors (NAWCC) is allowing non-members to make purchases at its online home for auctions, trading, and classifieds. This means that buyers who are not NAWCC members can register to browse and buy, but not sell; selling still requires NAWCC membership. NAWCC is excited to showcase the quality merchandise...

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Aug 11, 2010 by WatchTime

IWC Celebrates Plastiki Success With Online Auction

IWC celebrated the success of the Plastiki expedition by holding an online auction for a unique timepiece created to commemorate the event – a platinum version of the Ingenieur Automatic Mission Earth Edition “Adventure Ecology”. The piece sold for 30,800 euros or a little over $40,000, and IWC will donate the entire proceeds to the...

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Aug 11, 2010 by WatchTime

Hautlence Coming to North America

Swiss luxury watch brand Hautlence has announced a new agreement under which New York-based Totally Worth It will distribute Hautlence timepieces in the U.S.A. and Canada. Launched in 2004 and based in Neuchâtel, Hautlence produces innovative and imaginative timepieces in small numbers. Totally Worth It distributes several niche brands in North America.

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Aug 9, 2010 by WatchTime

Oris Creates U.S. Subsidiary, Names V.J. Geronimo CEO

Oris SA has established a new U.S. and Caribbean subsidiary, Oris Watches USA, and named V.J. Geronimo as the chief executive officer. Effective September 1, the new subsidiary will take over U.S. distribution from Hawthorne, N.Y.-based Oris USA, Inc., headed by Mark Wasserman. Oris officials said the move reflects a decision to exercise greater control...

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Aug 6, 2010 by WatchTime

RGM Updates Website and Adds Trade-in Program

RGM Watches has redesigned its website, making additional information available and easier to find. The site is also integrating its content with popular social networking sites Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, allowing fans to receive updates instantly. The site’s navigation is now upgraded, making it more consistent and intuitive.

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Aug 6, 2010 by WatchTime

Cartier Sues Online “Flash” Retailer HauteLook Over Watch Sales

Cartier has sued HauteLook, Inc. in federal court in Manhattan alleging the Los Angeles-based retailer falsely claims to offer new Cartier goods at deep discounts based on a special relationship with the brand. Cartier’s complaint states that it has no relationship with HauteLook, and that the retailer is selling secondhand Cartier watches and other goods...

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Aug 5, 2010 by WatchTime

Swatch Group First Half Sales and Profits Jump to Record Levels

Swatch Group’s gross sales for the first half of 2010 exceeded SFr.3 billion for the first time ever, topping the 2008 record, and the future looks bright, thanks largely to China and Russia. The Group’s Chief Executive Nick Hayek told Reuters “We do not see what could keep us from achieving record sales and profit...

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Aug 4, 2010 by WatchTime

Christie’s New York

Important Watches

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Aug 3, 2010 by WatchTime

Antiquorum Auctioneers New York

Important Collectors Wristwatches, Pocket Watches & Clocks

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Aug 3, 2010 by WatchTime

Patrizzi & Co. New York

Important Pocket Watches, Vintage & Modern Wristwatches

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Aug 3, 2010 by WatchTime

Sotheby’s Geneva

Important Watches

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Aug 3, 2010 by WatchTime

Antiquorum Auctioneers Geneva

Important Collectors Wristwatches, Pocket Watches & Clocks

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Aug 3, 2010 by WatchTime

Patrizzi & Co. New York

Watchmaking Masterpieces

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Aug 3, 2010 by WatchTime

Christie’s Amsterdam

Jewels & Watches

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Aug 3, 2010 by WatchTime

Sotheby’s New York

Watches, New York City

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Aug 3, 2010 by WatchTime

Christie’s Dubai

Jewels & Watches

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Aug 3, 2010 by WatchTime

Antiquorum Auctioneers Hong Kong

Important Collectors Wristwatches, Pocket Watches & Clocks

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Aug 3, 2010 by WatchTime

Patrizzi & Co. New York

Important Pocket Watches, Vintage & Modern Wristwatches

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Aug 3, 2010 by WatchTime

Carl F. Bucherer Patravi ChronoDate Ladies

With a diameter of 40 mm, the new Patravi ChronoDate Ladies offers a bold, classic-sporty look. The bezel is set with 48 diamonds weighing .8 ct. Dial choices include contemporary white and elegant mother-of-pearl. A stainless steel bracelet, or a strap in python or Louisiana alligator skin, add the finishing touch.

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Aug 3, 2010 by WatchTime