Where the magic of watchmaking comes to life... Some 30 workshops, Manufactures and institutions opened their doors to the public from 31 October to 3 November this year. This 11th edition of the Watch Heritage Biennial once again revealed the teeming ecosystem of time measurement, giving 4,500 curious visitors the chance to discover what goes on behind the scenes.
Watchmaking once again shone brightly at the 24th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. Divided into 15 categories, the watches in the running vied with each other in terms of elegance, beauty and innovation. In front of a packed house, the award-winning timepieces fulfilled a common mission: to stir emotions.
In the first six months of the financial year ended 30 September 2024, Richemont demonstrated sustained resilience, against a challenging macroeconomic and geopolitical backdrop, supported by ongoing investment in the distribution and manufacturing capacities.
A loyal fan of alpine sports, Longines officialised the launch of the 2024/2025 International Ski Federation (FIS) World Cup in Sölden this October. As partner and official timekeeper, the watchmaker was present on the slopes to follow the performances of the leading athletes.
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Patrimony collection, Vacheron Constantin reveals a new self-winding limited edition, the fruit of a collaboration with Ora ïto. Inspired by a 1957 model, the Geneva-based Maison launched the Patrimony collection in 2004: stemming from classic traditional watchmaking, it is distinguished by understated design and a rare aura of elegance.
The Nyon-based house unveiled its last co-creation with the contemporary artist Takashi Murakami, introducing the MP-15 Takashi Murakami Tourbillon Sapphire Rainbow, reimagining the Japanese artist’s iconic smiling flower as a sapphire sculpture set with colourful gemstones and fitted with Hublot’s first central tourbillon movement.
Last October, to mark its anniversary weekend, the Musée International d’Horlogerie gave a public presentation of an exceptional night clock designed in 1682 by Pietro Tommaso Campani, an emblematic figure in Italian watchmaking.
The watchmaker has unveiled a limited edition of the Khaki Field Titanium, created in partnership with New York-based clothing brand Engineered Garments. In its 25-year history, New York-based design house Engineered Garments has established an aesthetic that is completely its own by drawing on design elements from founder Daiki Suzuki’s native Japan with references to classic Americana style staples.
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