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May 29, 2009 | Category: Watch Industry
Les Cabinotiers Skeleton Minute Repeater - Watch's Peculiarity

Vacheron Constantin skeleton watch The Les Cabinotiers Skeleton Minute Repeater watch is a genuine work of art. The timekeeping wonder appeared due to horological achievement and expertise of Vacheron Constantin's watchmakers. The timepiece is powered by the most sophisticated Vacheron Constantin movement and features the finest skeleton, both distinctions united under the platinum case. This work of art is launched in a limited number of just 15 pieces. Moreover, Les Cabinotiers Skeleton Minute Repeater watch deserves special attention of watch enthusiasts as the world??? slimmest ever created skeleton minute repeater watch.

The watch is elaborately decorated - half of the basic movement is delightfully cut away. It provided the timepiece with supreme lightness and elegance. The watch's transparence is due to the amazing fact the sapphire dial's thickness never exceeds thirty-hundredths of a millimeter. Vacheron Constantin's creation is a wonderful means to watch the time passing by. Les Cabinotiers Skeleton Minute Repeater watch is really worth to be called an item of luxury destined for just few most passionate ( and, naturally, wealthy) watch connoisseurs.

Skeleton Watch "Phenomenon"

Why are skeletonized timepieces so appealing? The secret of their success is evident - a real lover of the horology world is fascinated by the ability to enjoy watching the entire movement of the piece as well as appreciate timekeeping complications and displays.

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Apr 4, 2009 | Category: Watch Industry

Franck Muller watchesSome watch admirers are sure that all well known companies are companies with long history, however, this is wrong as Franck Muller being well known in all over the world is a watch manufacture that does not have a very long history. Franck Muller founded his company in 1991 and from the very start it was understood that the brand will enjoy enormous success in the world of watch manufacturing.

Franck Muller was the talented craftsman who founded the brand. Motherland of Franck Muller is Switzerland - the area where the world's greatest wristwatches are produced. From the very youth Franck Muller was interested in watches.
The world of watch manufacturing knew Frank Muller long before his company produced the first wristwatch. While he was a student at a watch college Franck Muller became very famous with specialists from all around the world as a great watch restorer. While restoring wristwatches Franck Muller came to the conclusion that a watch ought not be only accurate, it should look elegant and amaze by its design, only in this case it will be considered excellent. This experience inspired Franck Muller and he dared create his own wristwatches. 1992 was the great year when Franck Muller opened his watch brand. This company was the brightest event in the world of horology in 1992. The first wristwatch collection from Franck Muller that became a sensation in the world of watch manufacturing was ??intree Curvex.

Havana models with stylish design brown colors of which reminded of Havana cigars enriched Cintree Curvex collection in 1997.

1998 was marked by plenty of new watch models, such as the new collection Conquistador that included timepieces with beautiful aggressive sports design of the dials. Also in 1998 the company produced the world's thinnest tourbillion that broke the record that was set in 1945. This is a truly unique wristwatch model that came in a luxurious casket that is shaped as an egg and adorned with most beautiful diamonds.

The year 1999 was marked by Caliber 99 - bilateral chronograph with perpetual calendar, minute repeater and most elegant diamonds adorning the case. Other events of that year are: King Conquistador chronograph, the model Limited, the new Cintree Curvex with big date indications as well as the model Master Banker with 2 time zones.

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Feb 12, 2008 | Category: Watch Industry
This is a sneak preview of Audermars Piguet's new collection of timepieces for men. The full collection of the Swiss watch manufacturer will be available at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie in Geneva, starting April 7 and till April 12, 2008. read more

Jan 29, 2008 | Category: Watch Industry
The popular Swiss luxury brand Piaget takes serious actions in its expansion throughout the United State. Recently the company opened a new corner store entitled The Shoppers, which can be found at The Palazzo, a new luxury retail center located in Las Vegas. read more

Jan 22, 2008 | Category: Watch Industry
Atlantic Watch SA together with Flavio Marazzi reached a sponsorship agreement according to which the world champion in the 5.5-meter class and Europe's best in the Star class will represent the company and its new watches. With the sponsorship agreement Atlantic Watch, a company with headquarters in Grenchen, proved its dedication and strong connection with sailing. read more

Jan 22, 2008 | Category: Watch Industry

President and CEO of Zenith, Thierry Nataf, held a meeting with the successors of Georges Favre-Jacot. He was the one to welcome to lunch the Favre-Bulle family, who are also the successors of Georges Favre-Jacot, the man who put the roots of the Zenith Manufacture.

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Jan 20, 2008 | Category: Watch Industry

The Roundhouse venue in London housed more than 2,500 guests, who have come to participate in the BRIT Awards 2008 with MasterCard Nomination Launch Party.

The famous Geneva-based company that creates marvelous luxury timepieces, Raymond Weil, is proud to declare its status as Official Watch to undoubtedly the most glamorous event from the music industry entitled The BRIT Awards 2008 in association with MasterCard.

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Dec 19, 2007 | Category: Watch Industry
The manufacturing capacity of the famous luxury brand Chopard is about to expand as the Chopard Group purchases new land and facilities. Thus the company consolidates its production that is vertically integrated and which includes 40 different professions. The land and buildings were purchased in Geneva and Fleurier. read more

Dec 16, 2007 | Category: Watch Industry
A true winter is the one when land, trees, cars and roofs are covered in snow. As it gets colder and the snow is falling harder the box set of ski guides from Linde Werdelin is ready for the ski season. read more

Dec 7, 2007 | Category: Watch Industry
Lepine Type Patek Philippe World's biggest watch auctioneer, Antiquorum, held this year's final auction, resulting in a historical record breaking sum of $ 9,612,051 for its Important Collectors' Wristwatches and Pocket Watches & Clocks sale. read more

Dec 4, 2007 | Category: Watch Industry
Tiffany and CoThe Swatch Group Ltd. and Tiffany & Co. decided to form an alliance meant to continue the production and distribution around the world of brand watches developed by Tiffany & Co. read more

Nov 23, 2007 | Category: Watch Industry
Vacheron Constantin Logo Undoubtedly the oldest watchmaking company that continues operating on the market today, Vacheron Constantin, introduced its new 2 watch models made of Platinum from the brand's collection entitled Platinum Excellence Collection. read more

Nov 22, 2007 | Category: Watch Industry
The new masterpiece from Harry Winston is the company's 3rd mechanical superwatch of 2006/2007. Its case has a rectangular shape and it houses high precision mechanics. One can see the wheels, sliding pistons as well as rails, all of them resembling a steam locomotive. read more

Nov 19, 2007 | Category: Watch Industry
Last week the Grand Theatre housed the 7th edition of the Grand Prix d'Horlogrie. It was freezing on the outside but the theatre was full, everyone awaiting the final results. The biggest price this year, Aiguille d'or (Golden hand) was given to Richard Mille for his amazing platinum tourbillon RM012 as well as his contribution to the industry of fine watchmaking. read more

Nov 16, 2007 | Category: Watch Industry
IceLink 6Timezone Based in orange county California, IceLink was able to set its international headquarters in the heart of mechanical wonders, Geneva, which is also known as the capital of watchmaking industry. read more

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