Once upon a time, in the Swiss mountains of the Jura, at an altitude of over 1,000 metres, lived a young man with a passion for watchmaking... Georges-Edouard Piaget gave rise to the brand that still bears his name today, 150 years later. A benchmark for elegance and ultra-thin movements, Piaget is also renowned for its jewellery collections.
Jaeger-LeCoultre unveils its latest collaboration under the Made of Makers programme: three exclusive olfactory signatures for the watchmaker created by acclaimed French perfumer Nicolas Bonneville. Through this collaboration, the Scent Artist has interpreted the Maison’s olfactory identity with a portfolio of original fragrances offered in different formats named The Timeless Stories, The Celestial Odyssey and The Precision Pioneer.
Five years ago, on 11 October, Thomas Baillod launched BA111OD. It was a daring move that shook up the industry’s conventional codes and marked the start of a veritable adventure in the world of watchmaking. To celebrate its fifth anniversary, the brand is unveiling a brand-new trilogy, presented in three phases, celebrating artistic crafts and more specifically miniature acrylic painting.
Largo Winch, Philippe Francq’s work stands out by its detailed illustrations and captivating storytelling, enthralling millions of readers worldwide in a rich universe, filled with symbolism and emotion. After music and contemporary art, the watchmaker opens its brand territory to the world of arts and culture.
In early October, the Salon des métiers et de la formation (vocational training show) passed the symbolic mark of 50,000 visitors. Accompanied by their teachers or families, students were able to discover more than 500 training courses presented by around 100 exhibitors. The watch industry also took part, with its new booth.
The world’s leading high-quality products group, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH), recorded revenue of €60.8 billion in the first nine months of 2024, stable on a constant consolidation scope and currency basis despite the current context and a high basis of comparison, following several years of exceptional post-Covid growth.
Produced by Hamilton, The Time Factor is a short film highlighting – through six different episodes – not only the demanding nature but also the level of competence of the rescues carried out by the Air Zermatt teams.
This was a unique opportunity for watchmaking connoisseurs and passionate enthusiasts in Vietnam. Organised by The Hour Glass from 8 to 10 October in Ho Chi Minh City within the prestigious setting of the Saigon Opera House, the world tour of the 90 timepieces nominated by the Grand prix d'horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) Academy provided access to the most extraordinary watches of the moment.
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