Richard Mille is proud to announce a multi-year partnership with The Museum of Modern Art in New York, one of the most influential institutions in international contemporary art. Founded in 1929, the famous Museum has long been a trailblazer in recognising and showcasing new forms of artistic expression, connecting people from around the world to the art of our time.
Designer Samuel Ross defines his artistic perspective by developing particularly architectural lines. Founded the same year he won the Hublot Design Prize, his European studio named SR_A has enabled him to develop a new vision for luxury products.
At the end of September 2024, the number of employees in the Swiss watch industry was still very slightly up on the same period the previous year, supported by the growth recorded at the end of 2023 and the sector’s resilience in the face of a complex economic environment. Nonetheless, persistent uncertainties point to a more difficult 2025.
Omega has presented the new Speedmaster Pilot. Inspired by the collection’s first model unveiled in the 1950s, this creation continues to perpetuate the rich heritage of the aviation world. Beginning in World War II, the Biel/Bienne-based brand delivered more than 110,000 watches to Great Britain’s MoD to support its Air Force and Navy pilots during service.
Just a year after the release of the UR-230 Eagle – the first opus in the 230 series and entirely crafted out of TPT carbon – Urwerk is already taking this collection in an entirely new direction. With its technical base unchanged, the UR-230 Polaris dons a pure white, highly technical material, stemming from an exclusive and proprietary development.
Following UNESCO’s decision to add the craftsmanship of mechanical watchmaking and art mechanics to its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the Franco-Swiss Arc Horloger association was created last December in La Chaux-de-Fonds. This symbolic event followed the fourth Arc Horloger Professional Forum based on the theme Métiers d’art - métiers rares (artistic crafts – rare crafts).
For more than two decades, Panerai and Mike Horn have shared a profound connection, a synergy of values that has led to the creation of exceptional timepieces. To celebrate this enduring union, Panerai presents the Submersible GMT Titanio Mike Horn Experience Edition PAM01670, a limited-edition timepiece that will unlock a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for its owners to join the explorer on a breathtaking journey to one of the world’s most mystical destinations, Bhutan.
In a world marked by growing uncertainty, Switzerland must anticipate, adapt and play its best cards to face up to geopolitical and economic challenges of rare complexity. The ninth edition of the Forum Horizon, organised by Le Temps, offers an opportunity to decipher the challenges of 2025 and explore ways of strengthening our country’s position on the international stage.
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