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Limited Edition watches in celebration of Sochi 2014
Omega has created special editions of its Seamaster Planet Ocean wristwatches to commemorate the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games. The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean «Sochi 2014» watches have been created in ladies’ and gents’ versions, each in an edition of 2,014 pieces. The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 45.5 mm «Sochi 2014» Limited Edition The…
Omega and the Olympic Winter Games
Celebrating 78 years of passion at Sochi 2014! Just a few hours remain until the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony on 7 February 2014, and nine Omega Countdown Clocks spread across the Russian Federation have been meticulously counting down the days, hours, minutes and seconds until the vibrant celebration takes place and Omega…
Swatch Group: Key Figures 2013
Biel / Bienne (Switzerland), February 5, 2014 Gross sales increase to CHF 8 817 million, a plus of 8.3% despite negative exchange rates. Net sales rise 8.5% to CHF 8 456 million. Operating profit increases 17.0% to CHF 2 314 million. Operating margin of 27.4% (previous year 25.4%), of which the effect of the legal case success against Tiffany…
Blancpain and Gombessa Exhibition: a meeting with the coelacanth
Physical performance, art, science. Those who excel simultaneously in these three areas are few and far between. Famous underwater biologist and photographer, Laurent Ballesta, is just such a rare individual. The «Gombessa» expedition in April 2013 – made possible with Blancpain’s support – gave him the opportunity of going to the next level of…
Celebrating Women with Glashütte Original
German watch manufacturer presents ladies collection «Pavonina» in Shanghai On January 15, Glashütte Original welcomed numerous guests to a glamorous event at the Swatch Art Peace Hotel Shanghai dedicated to the celebration of women. Mr. Yann Gamard, Managing Director of Glashütte Original, and Ms. Linda Wan, Vice President of Glashütte Original…
Breguet, innovations that change history
The exhibition «Breguet, innovations that changed History… More than 200 patents since 1775» reviews the exceptional contributions that the Manufacture has made to the domain of horology. Since it would have been overly ambitious to suggest visitors become acquainted in detail with all the innovations from the venerable house, Breguet has…