Nicknamed “the Everest of the seas”, the Vendée Globe is undoubtedly the ultimate test of human endurance. On 10 November, around 40 skippers set sail from Les Sables d’Olonne in the Vendée for the tenth edition of this solo, non-stop, non-assisted round-the-world yacht race. As partner and official timekeeper of this legendary 45,000-kilometre event contested every four years, Ulysse Nardin launched its new Diver Net Vendée Globe, issued in a 300-piece limited edition.
Founded in 1755, Vacheron Constantin is the world’s oldest continuously operating watch manufacturer. To underline its commitment to creating timepieces destined to live more than one life, it has developed a programme of certified pre-owned watches, first and foremost attesting that all watches produced since 1755 can be restored.
Breitling has decided to support the Swiss Sports Aid Foundation in its mission to assist Swiss athletes. To mark the foundation’s 55th anniversary, which will be celebrated in 2025, the watch Maison has unveiled a new limited edition. The Breitling Chronomat GMT Sporthilfe Limited Edition will be produced in a run of 70 timepieces paying tribute to the year in which the foundation was created.
Unveiled this autumn, the new Octo Finissimo watch was designed by Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani, Bulgari’s Watches Design Center Senior Director, in collaboration with Laurent Grasso. From case to bracelet, the timepiece is draped in a midnight-blue mantle subtly reflecting the light. A cloud adorning the dial centre lights up this dark sky with a shimmering rainbow efect.
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.
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