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WEBThe traditionally tech-driven Japanese watch industry is crafting a gradual upgrade towards emotion-based luxury. Meanwhile, Swiss watch brands are looking for ways to seduce a new generation less keen on luxury shopping than their parents.
Titoni, the most Chinese of traditional Swiss watchmakers
WEBT. itoni celebrates its century of existence this year. In fact the watchmaking company was launched in 1919 by Fritz Schluep under the name Felco, before becoming Felca and then Titoni. The founder’s grandson, Daniel Schluep, is now in charge of the Grenchen company, and the fourth generation has recently joined the family firm.
ESCAPEMENTS - OMEGA - George Daniels's Legacy - EUROPA STAR
WEBOmega claims that its co-axial is “the perfect mechanical watch”. Here we take a look at the co-axial escapement’s history. I have a special interest in Omega’s co-axial escapement, since I was working at the company when the first limited editions were produced and as Omega’s official translator and writer I was given the unenviable task of accompanying George Daniels on his visits ...
Junghans: a 160-year history and new models - EUROPA STAR
WEBTHE 160-YEAR HISTORY OF UHRENFABRIK JUNGHANS. 1861 In collaboration with his brother-in-law, Jakob Zeller-Tobler, Erhard Junghans establishes “Zeller & Junghans“ on the 14th April, 1861, as a business producing clock parts. Initially manufacturing components for Black Forest clocks, the first of their own timepieces appeared in 1866.
The Mulliner Tourbillon by Breitling - EUROPA STAR
WEBThe Mulliner Tourbillon, unique in concept, is a chef-d’oeuvre of workmanship and elegance that is a fitting tribute to the Mulliner Bentley car and the ‘Breitling for Bentley’ watch collection. Source: june -july 2005 Issue. Click here to subscribe to Europa Star Magazine. Mulliner is the jewel in the crown of the Bentley car manufacturer.
Val Fleurier responds to Richemont’s movement strategy
WEBNeuchâtel, ‘Les Buttes’ and ‘La Côte-aux-Fées’ The Val Fleurier manufacture is the result of a process that began in the 1990s, in the days when the Richemont Group was still called the ‘Vendôme Luxury Group’. “Until the 1990s,” says Henry-John Belmont, “everything was centralized via Cartier, which, at that time, accounted for 90 percent of the group’s results.
Bulgari and six independent brands to join Watches and (...)
WEBIt will be the occasion for Geneva to shine as the world capital of watchmaking, as the industry’s key players come together next spring. Prestigious names, such as Bulgari, along with independent brands - Christiaan van der Klaauw, Genus, Kross Studio, MeisterSinger, while welcoming back Armin Strom and HYT - will gather together in a ...
Orient Star Classic Heritage Gothic - EUROPA STAR
WEBThe Orient Star Classic Heritage Gothic is available in four timeless variations: a stainless steel rose gold PVD case with rose gold-plated Arabic numerals, an antique silver dial and blue hands (with a deep brown leather strap); a stainless steel Initially launched in 1951, Orient Star is shorthand for innovation, watchmaking prowess and ...
Fontenay: The watch that sells every thirty seconds - EUROPA STAR
WEBIn France, the watch for women carries the name, Fontenay. Produced by the independent enterprise Christian Bernard and bearing the label 'Paris', it represents one-third of annual sales of ladies' timepiece sales in France. In other words, “we can say that Fontenay sells a watch every 30 seconds in France during store hours,” smiles Yann Duclos, the brand's director of public relations.
Discover the winners of the 2024 Luxury Innovation Awards
WEB6 days ago · rganised by the Luxury Venture Group, together with eBay as a Headline Partner, the 6th edition of the Luxury Innovation Summit took place on 1-2 October in Geneva.. The Summit attracted over 300 attendees from more than 20 countries – from iconic luxury brands to emerging talent – all gathered in …