Baselworld 2014: Interview with Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, Co-President of...
My today´s chat with Karl-Friedrich Scheufele was all about his movement strategy at Fleurier Ebauches and L.U. Chopard manufacture. One topic was also the seal “Qualité Fleurier, the ultimate...
View ArticleBaselworld 2014: Interview with Walter von Känel, CEO Longines
Today Longines ranks among the very big players of the industry. Only a few surpassed the magic boundary of one billion CHF turn-over. Already years ago Walter von Känel started literally to conquer...
View ArticleBaselworld 2014: Interview with Jean-Christophe Babin, CEO Bulgari
Jean-Christophe Babin was appointed CEO of Bulgari half a year ago. Since he has arrived at the Roman Jeweler he is strengthening its watchmaking activities. Get an update what happened so far and what...
View ArticleBaselworld 2014: Interview with Nick Hayek, President of the Executive Group...
Not only here at Baselworld Nick Hayek is the most wanted and best interlocutor you can get. Today I can offer you a 53 minutes comprehensive and interesting interview. I met Nick Hayek this morning,...
View ArticleBaselworld 2014: The Christophe Claret novelties (pictures and videos)
Christophe Claret becomes more and more a watch brand. But Christophe Claret is also still developing and delivering complicated calibres to renowned clients of the industry. Discover the stunning...
View ArticleBaselworld 2014: My very personal Top 10 Watches
This is my choice, my very personal selection, a choice of watches I like and I would buy. This is neither a rating, nor a chart, it is just my very personal choice… I will in the next days and weeks...
View ArticleBaselworld 2014: The new Certina sports chronographs
Selling its watches in the price range from 300 to 1500 Euro Certina offers an impeccable quality and an attractive design. Please discover some of the 2014 novelties The Swatch Group brand sells its...
View ArticleBaselworld 2014: The Mido novelties
I estimate that the Swatch Group-brand Mido sells around 140.000 watches a year, including more then 60.000 official certified chronometers by COSC; so Mido ranks among the biggest five chronometer...
View ArticleBaselworld 2014: The Luminox novelties
Luminox timepieces are well known for their proven ability to always offer best readability. Since the micro gas-lights (borosilicate glass capsules) used always glows there is no need to recharge it...
View ArticleBaselworld 2014: The Rado HyperChrome Ceramic Touch Dual Timer
This Rado has no crown, you activate and you set the time by touch only. In my opinion it looks good, it feels good and it is the perfect travel companion! The Rado HyperChrome Ceramic Touch Dual...
View ArticleSIHH and Baselworld 2014: Is blue the new black?
I assume that the fact that blue is the new black is known meanwhile. But, does this also apply on wristwatches? Let me present you 21 new blue watches that could underline this hypothesis. Click on...
View ArticleHappy Birthday Patek Philippe!
Patek Philippe was founded the 1. May 1839 by Antoni Patek and František Czapek as the Patek, Czapek & Cie. in Geneva. In 1845 the contract that binds Czapek and Patek is not renewed… They want...
View ArticleListen up, mothers and fathers: Your football enthusiastic kids might have a...
The 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil rounds the corner, if you are actually looking for a cool gift for your kids you could score a goal by offering them one of these cool Tissot watches. Tissot has...
View ArticleMy Top 15 Chronographs 2014
These are the 15 chronographs that made it on my list this year. It´s a very, very personal choice and I am therefor looking forward to read your comments that are of course as always highly...
View ArticleBaselworld 2014: Oris Aquis Red Limited Edition
The new Oris Aquis Red Limited Edition is a good looking and solid built diving watch and it is dedicated to the on-going support of marine life projects. Oris, after presenting the watch during...
View ArticleIt´s Ladies’ Time! Let me present you this unique ladies’ watches compilation
The faboulous timepieces you are going to discover are all 2014 models. But attention: This is not a “Top XY”-list, it´s “only” a pleasing compilation of new creations. Enjoy! I thought it´s time to...
View ArticleNews from Chronoswiss
It got a bit quiet about the brand once founded by Gerd-Rüdiger Lang. Today Chronoswiss belongs to Eva-Maria and Oliver Ebstein, they continue the oeuvre of the founder but in their way. I invite you...
View ArticleSwatch Group Half-Year Report 2014
Coming from Biel / Bienne in Switzerland I today received the Swatch Group Half-Year Report 2014. What we see is continued growth despite significant negative currency impact. All I can state here is:...
View ArticleTissot T-Touch Expert Solar. The techy side of Swiss watchmaking
Tissot presented its first tactile multi-functional watch in 1999. Tactile means: by touching the watch glass at defined positions you get access to its functions. In 2014 Tissot is the first to...
View ArticleOmega unveils the Speedmaster Grey Side of the Moon. Absolutely stunning!
Ladies and gentlemen this is a beautiful solid ceramic timepiece. Nothing comparable has ever been introduced to the universe of Swiss watchmaking. Well done Omega, well done! Click on “read more” to...
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