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A collector finds the oldest Longines watch known to date
A collector finds the oldest Longines watch known to date, a historical discovery for the brand Longines is particularly proud to have discovered, thanks to one of its faithful collectors, a real treasure of its past, the Longines 183 watch. This serial number indicates that this pocket watch was manufactured in 1867, making it the oldest…
BREGUET AND RACE FOR WATER: A YEAR IN REVIEW
Swiss fine watchmaker Montres Breguet and Race for Water, a foundation to preserve water, held a conference in Lausanne, Switzerland. The two partners marked the first year of collaboration and talked about the innovative solutions that can be adopted before plastic waste enters the marine environment. Breguet joined Race for Water in March as…
Mido celebrates its 100th anniversary in Singapore
After stopovers in Shanghai, Taipei and Mexico City, among others, Mido celebrated its 100th anniversary in Singapore on the theme of "Past, present, future". An event in the form of an ode to women held on 22 November 2018 in the exceptional architectural setting of ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands. Designed like a journey, the event enabled…
OMEGA Constellation 2018
The Constellation collection has long been OMEGA’s symbol of unrivalled precision in watchmaking. With a name inspired by the stars above us, it has sought to redefine the standards by which we measure time and has always done so with elegant beauty and class. This year, the Constellation takes its next step in design and technology, offering 101…
Swatch celebrates Mickey Mouse with Damien Hirst
Mickey Mouse is known all over the globe, connecting all generations, spreading laughter, optimism and hope. Forever young, Mickey celebrates his 90th anniversary this year and Swatch pays him a special tribute with two Art Special watches created by Damien Hirst. Two limited and numbered Swatch Art Specials have been designed by the British…
Harry Winston, Inc. Acquires “Unbelievable” Winston Pink Legacy Diamond
November 14, 2018, Geneva, Switzerland – Harry Winston, Inc. announces the acquisition of an extraordinary 18.96-carat, Fancy Vivid Pink diamond, named “The Winston Pink Legacy.” Purchased at Christie’s auction house in Geneva, the magnificent emerald-cut stone has been described as “virtually unheard of.” "As the King of Diamonds, Harry…