Watches

Baselworld 2016: Hopes are high for a reinvigorated watch sector

June 13, 2016

Currency woes, increasing demand for smartwatches, and slower watch sales in China were some of the issues facing exhibitors and buyers alike at the 44th edition of Baselworld. The eight-day fair opened under a haze of cautious optimism for a turnaround in consumer purchasing habits in the short term and greater demand for watches in traditionally strong markets.

Longines welcomes Kate Winslet to its Swiss HQ

May 20, 2016

A re-issued Longines watch from its flagship collection will help raise money for Golden Hat Foundation, a non-profit co-founded by the brand's 'Ambassador of Elegance,' Kate Winslet.

Breitling jets to soar at Canadian air shows

May 2, 2016

The Breitling Jet Team will soon take to the skies for its 2016 North American Tour, touching down twice in Canada. Comprising seven pilots flying L-39 C Albatros jets, the team can reach speeds of more than 900 km/h in formations that put the airplanes only a few feet from each other.

Sothil named distributor of AVI-8

April 26, 2016

Montreal-based Sothil has acquired the Canadian distribution rights for AVI-8. Chris Iliopoulos, owner of Sothil, says consumers are fascinated by aviation and look to celebrate that in their choice of timepieces.

Two tourbillons top Sotheby’s Hong Kong auction

April 8, 2016

A Richard Mille tourbillon and a Vacheron Constantin diamond-set tourbillon sold for $426,000 U.S. apiece at Sotheby's Hong Kong Important Watches Spring Sale. Held on April 6, the auction totalled $8.4 million U.S.

Urquhart to retire from Omega

April 6, 2016

Omega president Stephen Urquhart is leaving the company he's led since 2000. According to a press release, he is using the occasion of his 70th birthday to retire at the end of May. In addition, Urquhart will be leaving his post as a member of Swatch Group's extended group management board.

Frederique Constant names Gwyneth Paltrow its charity brand ambassador

March 21, 2016

Frederique Constant has named Oscar-winning actress and philanthropist Gwyneth Paltrow as its new global charity brand ambassador. In a press release, the company said Paltrow's work as a brand ambassador will directly support the educational projects of the DonorsChoose organization, which is involved in supporting education for children.

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