News april 2008

Watches News

• LVMH acquisisce Hublot - 04/27/2008 -
• Oil-free watches are a reality, but how good are they? - 04/02/2008 -

News march 2008

Watches News

• Cartier joins a select group of watch manufactures to display the Geneva Seal - 03/29/2008 -
• Girard-Perreraux Fights Nicaraguan Poverty - 03/24/2008 -
• International luxury brands bet big on India - 03/24/2008 -
• Ferrari Perpetual Calender Engineered by Officine Panerai wins - 03/24/2008 -

News february 2008

Watches News

• The Cult favourite Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris & the link to the United States > - 02/28/2008 -
• Patek Philippe latest Enamel World Timer Ref: 5131 - 02/26/2008 -
• Jaeger-LeCoultre and their Innovations (by JAW at JLC le Club) > - 02/13/2008 -
• Diane Kruger becomes the ambassador of Jaeger-LeCoultre watches. - 02/11/2008 -
• Tiffany to House Patek Philippe Salon in New York USA - 02/08/2008 -

News january 2008

Watches News

• On the eve of its 175th anniversary, Jaeger-LeCoultre continues > - 01/23/2008 -
• Richemont Sales Growth Slows Down on U.S. and Japan (Update4) - 01/23/2008 -
• Tips On Where To Buy Cheap Panerai Watches > - 01/23/2008 -
• Concord in new drive to push brand > - 01/10/2008 -
• Gerald Genta Settles on the Banks of the Rhone (Geneva) - 01/10/2008 -

News october 2007

Watches News

• Watch Auction Story Called 'Unfounded' (Antiquorum) - 10/24/2007 -
• South Africans are rich enough for a Cartier store, Richemont decides > - 10/16/2007 -
• More than 50 Omega Watches To Be Auctioned In Birmingham (UK) > - 10/16/2007 -
• Omega Watches - An Intriguing Look At The History > - 10/12/2007 -
• Audemars Piguet Makes Time for Bill Clinton?s Good Works - 10/11/2007 -
• Not just another Swiss watch: A Kalpagraph (Michel Parmigiani) - 10/10/2007 -
• Osvaldo Patrizzi Sues New Operators of Antiquorum > - 10/08/2007 -

News september 2007

Watches News

• COSC 2006 - 1,300,140 Chronometers - 1. Rolex 2. Omega 3. Breitling > - 09/30/2007 -
• Franck Muller, Elini Settle Copyright Dispute - 09/13/2007 -
• Bulgari CEO repeats company not for sale - 09/13/2007 -
• IWC launch new edition of Laureus sport for Good Foundation - 09/13/2007 -

News august 2007

Watches News

• Big Watches for Women (Aug 2007) - 08/06/2007 -

News july 2007

Watches News

• New manufactures: is verticalization on a roll? - 07/03/2007 -

News june 2007

Watches News

• Jaeger-LeCoultre Compressor Diving GMT Tested with success at 1080 Meters > - 06/20/2007 -

News march 2007

Watches News

• Richemont and Polo Ralph Lauren team up for Watches & Jewelry joint venture - 03/10/2007 - Herald Tribune
• Platinum wristwatches with a piece of history 7th March 2007 - 03/10/2007 -
• TechnoMarine: Diamond Hummer Watch (Swiss Movement) - 03/10/2007 - Inside Line
• Mechanical movements: The race for alternatives > - 03/03/2007 -

News december 2006

Watches News

• Harry Winston wins two awards at the Middle East Watches, Jewellery & Pens Awards - 2006 edition - 12/01/2006 -

News november 2006

Watches News

• Big bonuses propel Swiss exports of watches > - 11/23/2006 -
• Richemont profit up 22% in first half - (Panerai and Jaeger-LeCoultre) > - 11/21/2006 -
• Glashütte Original: The Gentlemen's Corner > - 11/04/2006 -
• Hamilton (Floridaa, USA) previews A. Lange and Söhne exhibit > - 11/04/2006 -
• Swiss watch Blancpain gets exclusive boutique > - 11/02/2006 -
• Swiss watchmaker Carl F Bucherer's targets Asia-Pacific > - 11/01/2006 -

News october 2006

Watches News

• Daylight Saving Time Falls Back With Omega - With Video > - 10/28/2006 -
• TAG Heuer Became the First Swiss Watchmaker in Space > - 10/28/2006 -
• LVMH to expand product portfolio, plans launches > - 10/27/2006 -
• Raymond Weil launches first sports watch line with multi-million dollar campaign - 10/25/2006 -
• Swiss watch organizations pledge $1.1 Million to OSU Watchmaking program - 10/24/2006 -
• Swiss watch exports to UAE cross $69.80 million in Q1 2006 - 10/24/2006 -
• Limited editions Watches - a limited future? - 10/22/2006 -
• Hermès pays $19.8 million for 25 percent of Swiss watch parts maker > - 10/21/2006 -
• Richemont North America, Retirement of Executive Director > - 10/18/2006 -
• The JLC Extreme World Chronograph for Valentino Rossi - 10/09/2006 -
• Maurice de Mauriac, the brand - the designer - the passion, the watches > - 10/09/2006 -
• Richemont Acquires Fabrique D'Horlogerie Minerva SA - 10/09/2006 -
• World exclusive watch collection unveiled in Singapore > - 10/07/2006 -
• IWC Unique Saint Exupéry Goes on Sale for Charity 'Children in Need' - 10/06/2006 -
• Sotheby's HK 6th October 2006 - Panerai 42 Watches near 1 Million Dollars - 10/06/2006 -
• Hamilton X-01 - 10/06/2006 -
• Brad Pitt to star in £15m star-studded global TAG Heuer ads - 10/06/2006 -
• Paris Motor Show: Concept Watch (Bell & Ross and Vincent Calabrese) > - 10/01/2006 -

News september 2006

Watches News

• Fed Up With Fakes - 09/29/2006 -
• Lyford Cay - Sunnyside Penthouse, 19000 Sqf, a taste of Paradise - 09/23/2006 -
• India is like an uncaged tiger now: Kotler - 09/05/2006 -
• For Sale: British Sports Car Maker, Aston Martin - 09/05/2006 -

News august 2006

Watches News

• Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair to be held in September 6-10 > - 08/24/2006 -
• Audemars Piguet - Platinum watch costs £53,950 - 08/23/2006 -
• A Collection of Exclusive Timepieces at Sotheby's - 08/23/2006 -
• Italy's Fashion Houses Wake Up to the Impact of Counterfeit Goods > - 08/23/2006 -
• Korea's Horological Industry Hurting > - 08/20/2006 -
• Police to Investigate Fake Swiss Watches (Korea) > - 08/17/2006 -
• Carlos Dias repair shop visit spurs firm set up 'Roger Dubuis' > - 08/17/2006 -
• Luxury Watch Scam Snared Korea's Rich and Famous > - 08/09/2006 -
• 'New Millionaires' Race 'Old Rich' To Grab-Up Vintage Daytonas and Presidents > - 08/09/2006 -
• Blancpain creates the first wristwatch with 'Equation marchante' > - 08/08/2006 -
• Jaeger-LeCoultre - Extreme World for Exclusivity > - 08/04/2006 -
• Cannes Régates Royales-Panerai Trophy expects 200 classis yachts > - 08/03/2006 -
• (USA) Storms, drought hurt alligator harvest > - 08/03/2006 -
• Japanese Watchmakers Turn To Luxury Items To Boost Sales > - 08/03/2006 -
• Swatch chairman warns of overheating market amid exceptional growth > - 08/03/2006 -
• Franco Cologni is awarded the Legion of Honour > - 08/02/2006 -

News july 2006

Watches News

• Officine Panerai Firenze - Luminor Slytech Daylight / Submersible and Mare Nostrum (1996) - 07/31/2006 -
• Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge Sponsorship Program Debuts in the USA - 07/28/2006 -
• French Watches & Jeweller Chaumet opens boutique in Kuala Lumpur - 07/17/2006 -
• TB Butti Watches To the World Football Championship with Marcello Lippi - 07/13/2006 -
• PANERAI (For Aficionado) Original Drawings of Pre-Vendome Luminor & Mare Nostrum Watches - 07/10/2006 -
• Cellphone era brings frown to watchmaker faces - 07/09/2006 -
• An unprecedented clock and watch show starts at the Kremlin Armory - 07/09/2006 -
• World's Most Scratch-Resistant Watch Manufacturer, SARO-Gem Jewellery Watch Company > - 07/03/2006 -
• Used Rolex Watches, Raising Gold Prices Will Affect Pre-Owned Rolex Market > - 07/03/2006 -

News june 2006

Watches News

• CORUM Timepieces to Become Official of World Series of Poker - 06/23/2006 -
• Chronopassion Panerai Watch 'Submersible Left Hand' - 06/17/2006 -

News may 2006

Watches News

• Longines creates five ltd. timepieces to support Broadway's The Pajama Game benefit > - 05/31/2006 -
• Pocket history - 05/30/2006 -
• Trophée Panerai - 11th Edition Of 'Les Voiles D'antibes' - 05/30/2006 -
• Girard-Perregaux Hours of the World Perpetual Calendar Watch - 05/30/2006 -
• Tissot Named Presenting Sponsor of Watkins Glen Indy Grand Prix - 05/30/2006 -
• Swiss watchmaker Omega for official 2012 Olympics timekeeper - 05/30/2006 -

News february 2006

Watches News

• Lost 9/11 (Ebel Watch) memento recovered by Mahopac relative - 02/17/2006 -
• FP Journe makes Qatar debut - 02/17/2006 -
• TAG Heuer - Avant-Garde Chronographs Inspired by Motor Racing - 02/13/2006 -
• Antiquorum, Mondani Rolex Collection - April 1, 06 >300 pieces - 02/13/2006 -
• Record Number of International Trademark Applications in 2005 - 02/13/2006 -
• Swiss watch exports set new record in 2005 - 02/05/2006 -

News january 2006

Watches News

• Louis Vuitton, Coach Fight $23 Bln Flood of Fakes in New York - 01/26/2006 -
• A tour of the Officine Panerai Firenze boutique in the 30’s - 01/22/2006 -
• East German watchmakers revive luxury tradition... - 01/21/2006 -
• Patek Philippe invents a new balance spring - 01/21/2006 -
• Roger DuBuis SA, dispute ending USA distribution contract... - 01/21/2006 -
• Sharpen up on Richemont luxury group - 01/20/2006 -
• Panerai Radiomir 8 Days GMT (in-house movement: P.2002) - 01/19/2006 -

News november 2005

Watches News

• Jaeger-LeCoultre Extreme World Chronograph LTD Emmanuel Coindre - 11/15/2005 -
• The Luminor Logo 5218-201A - Officine Panerai S.P.A (1993) - 11/10/2005 -

News october 2005

Watches News

• High end watches - a lucrative business - 10/16/2005 -
• New organization to promote, preserve, and protect watchmaking - 10/15/2005 -
• Swatch Group - Breguet-Swatch plans more stores - 10/11/2005 -
• The Luxury group LVMH to launch Zenith & Fendi in India - 10/11/2005 -

News september 2005

Watches News

• Panerai as well as many more Watches - Christie's NY 20-OCT-2005 - 09/29/2005 -
• September 28th 2005, 27 Panerai Watches sold for USD $854,225 >> - 09/28/2005 -
• When Watchmaker IWC met AMG (owned by DaimlerChrysler) - 09/18/2005 -
• Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge 2005, the final day >>> - 09/17/2005 -
• Demand for luxury goods pumps demand for gold and gems >>> - 09/17/2005 -
• PANERAI - Grimoldi's Collection Antiquorum NY (Lot 115-Lot 217) - 09/17/2005 -
• PANERAI - Grimoldi's Collection Antiquorum NY (Lot 108-Lot 114) - 09/17/2005 -
• PANERAI - Grimoldi's Collection Antiquorum NY (Lot 12-Lot 107) - 09/17/2005 -
• Tag Heuer Christophe Babin (CEO) Live on Sept 8, 2005 >>> - 09/06/2005 -

News august 2005

Watches News

• PANERAI - Italian TimeWear firm to soon hit Indian market - 08/31/2005 -
• PANERAI Classic Yatchts Challenge 2005 - 08/26/2005 -
• PANERAI Watches, past, present and future ... - 08/26/2005 -
• Controle officiel suisse des chronometres COSC in 2004 - 08/23/2005 -
• Swiss watch exports continues to grow in the first 6 months 2005 - 08/23/2005 -
• Longines launches a new watch collection - 08/17/2005 -
• Mike Horn - The Iron Man on Ice - 08/17/2005 -
• INTERVIEW: PANERAI Watches Middle-East Brand Manager - 08/05/2005 -

News july 2005

Watches News

• Strong exports continue to drive economy... - 07/22/2005 -
• Harry Winston Produces Satellite Time - 07/21/2005 -
• Richemont Group To Profit From Watches Export Data - 07/21/2005 -
• A. Lange & Sohne Watches links the world's time zones >>> - 07/20/2005 -
• Jaeger LeCoultre newest watch making perfect music >>> - 07/18/2005 -
• HUBLOT launches 'BIG BANG' Watches - 07/15/2005 -
• 50 Cent Launches G-Unit Watch Line >>> - 07/15/2005 -
• Tiret NewYork Watches Embrace EXIRE(R) Diamonds >>> - 07/14/2005 -
• A fine article and images about Panerai Vintage Watches (1992) - 07/11/2005 -
• Omega Ocean deep watches - 07/08/2005 -
• Record Breaking 2005 for Swiss Watchmakers. - 07/08/2005 -
• Frédéric de Narp named North American (USA) CEO at Cartier >>> - 07/08/2005 -
• Audemars Piguet launches a new store in Valencia (Spain) >>> - 07/07/2005 -
• Panerai Vintage Watch 6152 1, M.M. 127 ( Like PAM 127 ) - 07/06/2005 -
• Chinese companies investing in familiar brands... - 07/05/2005 -
• Horology >>> College blames the Government >>> - 07/04/2005 -
• Would you think of Chanel for a tourbillon watch? - 07/03/2005 -

News june 2005

Watches News

• Panerai watches and its history, A wonderful article (8 Pages) - 06/26/2005 -
• Franck Muller seeks $60 Million from Grey Market companies - 06/11/2005 -
• Richemont to pounce on Tiffany & Co? - 06/11/2005 -
• The luxury goods maker Richemont sees his profit rising by 33% - 06/11/2005 -

News may 2005

Watches News

• The first-ever Panerai Radiomir Tourbillon chronometer - 05/22/2005 -

News april 2005

Watches News

• Chronographe Suisse Cie, revived, Professional Watches ? - 04/12/2005 -
• Franck Muller Group acquires Rodolphe watches - 04/11/2005 -
• Watchmakers cash in at Basel fair 2005 - 04/11/2005 -
• Ferrari Watches licenced by Richemont Group ( Panerai Watches ) - 04/08/2005 -
• PANERAI New Watches SIHH Geneva 2005 - Richement Group - 04/07/2005 -
• Chinese tourbillions wrist watches sold at 2005 BaselWorld - 04/06/2005 -
• SIHH Geneva 2005 opens surrounded by more competing watch events - 04/06/2005 -

News march 2005

Watches News

• Panerai Luminor Arktos, Mike Horn ... - 03/12/2005 -
• Fine watches star at 2005 Oscar events. - 03/03/2005 -
• Chinese opportunities for European luxury goods. - 03/03/2005 -

News february 2005

Watches News

• LVMH sells Christian Lacroix ( Watches ) company. - 02/27/2005 -
• Rolex, Swatch, Alarmed by Watchmaker Dearth, Spring for Schools. - 02/27/2005 -
• Luxury wrist watches boost Swatch Group?s 2004 results. - 02/27/2005 -
• Swiss Wrist Watch exports top 11 billion francs 2004 - 02/27/2005 -
• Putin, George W.Bush's and Silvio Berlusconi Watches... - 02/27/2005 -
• Premium Italian watch brand PANERAI enters India. - 02/27/2005 -
• James Bond Unveils Omega's Constellation Double Eagle. - 02/27/2005 -
• Life is GOOD for Watches and their Collectors. - 02/27/2005 -
• Alfred Dunhill unveils new men & women Watches. - 02/27/2005 -
• The Story of Time ( Girard-Perregaux ) - 02/12/2005 -
• FP Journe Precious time - 02/05/2005 -
• As luxury industry goes global, knockoffs follow - 02/05/2005 -
• Watch exports for 2005 break all records - 02/05/2005 -
• Swiss watch exports, Swatch Group set new records - 02/05/2005 -

News january 2005

Watches News

• Could a Wrist Watch become a Weapon? (USA Warning) - 01/04/2005 -
• Swiss watches hit record exports (2004) - 01/04/2005 -

News december 2004

Watches News

• www.aficionadozone.com WIN A VINTAGE ROLEX WRIST WATCH - 12/31/2004 -
• Blue Prints PANERAI Watches (Pre-Vendome) - 12/11/2004 -
• PANERAI Luminor and Radiomir Limited Edition Watches (Part 2) - 12/07/2004 -
• PANERAI Luminor and Radiomir Limited Edition Watches (Part 1) - 12/07/2004 -
• PANERAI Luminor and Radiomir Special Diamonds Edition Watches - 12/07/2004 -
• PANERAI Luminor and Radiomir Historic Watches - 12/07/2004 -
• PANERAI Luminor and Radiomir Contemporary Watches - 12/07/2004 -
• Raid Watches Limited Edition Marina Flottiglia Mas - 12/04/2004 -
• Rugged luminous watches produced originally for military... - 12/04/2004 -
• Ritmo Mvndo (Italy) Named Official Watch of Ocean's Twelve. - 12/03/2004 -
• Watch collectors find they can make valuable fashion statements. - 12/03/2004 -

News october 2004

Watches News

• BIRTH OF A GREAT AUTOMATIC MOVEMENT ETA (Swatch Group) A07.111 - 10/28/2004 -
• Wyler Vetta Watches now promoted by Richard Gere. - 10/28/2004 -
• FP Journe wins top luxury watch prize (Souverain Tourbillion) - 10/26/2004 -
• Officine Panerai Radiomir 8 Days. Eight Days of powers! - 10/25/2004 -
• Swatch Group will continue to deliver other watchmakers - 10/19/2004 -
• Luxury goods group Richemont sales up. - 10/19/2004 -
• Patek Philippe watches set records at Antiquorum auction - 10/16/2004 -
• Richemont Group has new CEO - 10/16/2004 -
• Luxury Watches produced In Colorado Made in USA - 10/16/2004 -

News august 2004

Watches News

• Rolex is out as Asians develop taste for rare, high-end watches. - 08/30/2004 -
• GMT Time (Local time - New York - London - Tokyo) - 08/27/2004 -
• Swatch Group sales profits rise on luxury sales - 08/24/2004 -
• PRE-VENDOME PANERAI - A Laboratory of ideas. - 08/19/2004 -
• PRE-VENDOME PANERAI - A Laboratory of ideas. - 08/19/2004 -
• Over $120 million of watches on show the 25th August 2004 (Singapore)... - 08/19/2004 -
• PANERAI RADIOMIR EGIZIANO on your PC - 08/18/2004 -
• PANERAI Watch (Time) on your PC... - 08/18/2004 -
• PANERAI - Press Articles from Luminor Logo to PAM 00021 - 08/16/2004 -
• Officine Panerai Watches (Article from March 1998) - 08/16/2004 -
• Officine Panerai Watches (Article from February 1998) - 08/16/2004 -
• Officine Panerai Watches (Article from June 1996) - 08/16/2004 -
• Officine Panerai Watches (Article from November 1994) - 08/16/2004 -
• Officine Panerai Watches from Pre-Vendome to Vendome... (Articles) - 08/16/2004 -
• Panerai Firenze - One early Article on Pre-Vendome Watches - 08/15/2004 -
• Officine Panerai Firenze (Watches) - One of the very early Magazine' Article "Pre-Vendome" - 08/15/2004 -
• STRAPMASTERS - Exotic and water-proof watches straps - 08/08/2004 -
• Jaeger LeCoultre...Price of perfect time - 08/02/2004 -

News july 2004

Watches News

• Combat Fashion - Combat Watches - 07/12/2004 -
• COSC 2003 (CONTROLE OFFICIEL SUISSE DES CHRONOMETRES) - 07/02/2004 -

News june 2004

Watches News

• Cartier is a much sought after fashion accessories (TheStar Online) - 06/27/2004 -
• Going Vintage - 06/26/2004 -
• Marilyn Gift to J.F.K. goes on sale for (GBP) 2,6 Million Pounds - 06/25/2004 -
• USA - Tiffany Sues eBay over Fakes - 06/22/2004 -
• Connoisseur's Guide - The BEST Dive Watches - 06/21/2004 -
• Watches "An irrational purchase" - 06/12/2004 -
• HOUR GLASS (Singapore) to showcase S$120 MILLION worth of WRISTWATCHES. - 06/03/2004 -

News may 2004

Watches News

• GOODIES for the GUYS (Singapore) - 05/30/2004 -
• PANERAI a total success at ANTIQUORUM (NEW YORK) May 26th 2004 - 05/26/2004 -
• Antiquorum fires passion for watches - (Patrizzi Osvaldo) - 05/26/2004 -
• Pick and choose the right watch... - 05/26/2004 -
• TIMEPIECES - Technology intensified R&D drive shift to quality. - 05/26/2004 -
• Syndicate distributing fake watches busted! - 05/26/2004 -
• Citizen Watch profit soars on radio LEDs watches. - 05/17/2004 -
• Vestal Watches Inc. to Launch 'Vol. 6' Collection... - 05/17/2004 -
• PANERAI at Antiquorum 26th May 2004 BE CAREFUL!!! - 05/16/2004 -
• Audemars Piguet CALIBER 3120 - 05/13/2004 -
• Cartier sees good market for Santos watches ... - 05/13/2004 -
• Jager-LeCoultre Watches successfully launched in Islamabad... - 05/13/2004 -
• TIMEX celebrates 150 successful years! - 05/05/2004 -

News april 2004

Watches News

• Swiss watch fairs broaden their horizons... - 04/18/2004 -
• Watches go upscale to match luxury driving machines... - 04/14/2004 -
• LVMH WATCHES AND JEWELRY SECTOR SALES UP - 04/14/2004 -