With the successful conclusion of the recent SIHH 2018, do we celebrate the recovery of the Swiss watch industry; H. Moser & Cie. joins forces with JD.com to embrace the e-commerce age.

   
 
 

Market News

 

With the successful conclusion of the recent SIHH 2018, do we celebrate the recovery of the Swiss watch industry.

In Nov 2017, the exports of the Swiss watch industry recorded an increase of 6.3% compared with the same period in 2016.
The recent SIHH exhibition also recorded a massive 20% increase in number of visitors according to the organizers.  This is in addition to the increase in the number of exhibitors (35 companies in 2018 vs. 30 companies in 2017).

In the recent few months, we witnessed an increasing demand in Asia and in some European countries that contributed positively to the growth in the export figures of the Swiss watch industry.

Will the BaselWorld 2018, to be held this March, have the final say towards celebrating a full recovery in the Swiss watch industry Let's keep the positive thinking and good work.

 
 

Company News

 

H. Moser & Cie. joins forces with JD.com to embrace the e-commerce age.

On January 17th, 2018 at the 28th SIHH, H. Moser & Cie. officially announces its new partnership with China’s largest online retailer JD.com. The brand has opened an online boutique on the JD.com e-commerce platform and carefully selected representative timepieces to promote its distinctive and exceptional collections, with the aim of further showcasing the uniqueness and exclusivity of H. Moser & Cie. 

 

Aymeline Valade styles the Ice Cube collection.

French actress and fashion icon Aymeline Valade played Artistic Director for a photo shoot in which she gave her own stylish interpretation of Chopard’s jewellery collection that has become a signature of the Maison: Ice Cube. She strikes various poses during which she wears Chopard’s latest rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings.

 

Jaeger-LeCoultre welcomes Benedict Cumberbatch as their newest brand ambassador.

Jaeger-LeCoultre introduces internationally renowned Benedict Cumberbatch as a brand ambassador. He embodies the elegant and active man of today with his integrity as an actor, a family man and someone who dedicates himself with energy to charitable endeavors.

 

VIRIBUS UNITIS- a new brand in the market- introduces a new collection of watches

VIRIBUS UNITIS a new brand in the market offers an amazing watch collection for people who love the outstanding, the timepieces are available online and the watches are designed in Vienna Forest, in Austria. 

 

GJEPC welcomes the newly elected Chairman and Vice Chairman for 2018-2020.

Shri Pramod Kumar Agarwal has been elected as the Chairman and Shri Colin Shah has been elected as the Vice Chairman of GJEPC for the period of 2018 to 2020.

 
 

Product Launch

 

Bulgari presents the Divas’ Dream Minute Repeater.

The Divas’ Dream Minute Repeater WITH 18kt pink gold 37mm-diameter case and lugs snow-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, transparent caseback,  pink gold crown set with a facetted diamond. Dial crafted in black lacquer and speckled with gold dust using the Japanese artisanal Urushi technique; Black alligator leather strap secured by a pink gold folding clasp set with diamonds. 

 

Hysek unveils the “IO Tourbillon Joaillerie d’Art”

The IO 45 mm Skeleton Tourbillon “Joaillerie d’Art” is a unique piece, designed to present the ‘skeletonised jewel setting’ concept. The calibre has just 164 components and is fully hand-decorated. Hysek’s iconic 1, 5, 7, and 11 hour markers are all drawn on the inside flange of a bezel-set baguette diamond. The lugs are also set with baguette diamonds, while the crown is set with six stones plus a seventh rose-cut stone on the tip. 

 

Jaquet Droz présents new Petite Heure Minute Cuprite.

Jaquet Droz celebrates Valentine’s Day with a new limited edition Petite Heure Minute. The gleam of the 18-carat red gold case echoes the dainty gem-set bezel and accentuates the fiery red color of passion, love and emotion. The watch has a diameter of 35 mm and is complemented by a red satin strap with an 18-carat red gold ardillon buckle. 

 
 

Exhibitions & Events

 

T.GOLD registers higher figures for the 2018 edition, hosted during VICENZAORO show

T.GOLD is the international show dedicated to the most innovative machinery and technologies applied to gold, colored gemstones and jewels. From January 19th to January 24th 2018, during VICENZAORO, T.GOLD is the Show entirely dedicated to the trade visitors: a key event for those working in the production of jewellery and a moment of constructive debate over the future of the sector. In total, there will be over 160 companies showcasing their products coming from 16 different countries. 

 

Watches & Wonders Miami debuts in the Miami Design District in February.

The Miami Design District Associates (MDDA) in partnership with the Fondation Haute Horlogerie (FHH), announces the debut of Watches & Wonders Miami (WWM).  The first of its kind event in Miami will take place February 16-19, 2018 and bring together 21 of the world’s leading luxury timepiece manufacturers. 

 
 

Celebrity News

 

Timothée Chalamet wore Jaeger-LeCoultre at the 2018 Golden Globes

Timothée Chalamet wears a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classic Medium Duoface Small Second for the 75th presentation of the Golden Globes ceremony in Los Angeles. 

 

Naomi Campbell stuns in Piaget at the 2018 Pirelli Calendar launch

Supermodel Naomi Campbell made a major statement in Piaget jewelry and timepieces to celebrate the launch of the 2018 Pirelli Calendar. Ms. Campbell walked the red carpet in a glittering red gown wearing the Piaget Limelight Gala watch in 18-carat rose gold set with diamonds along with a Piaget Rose bracelet. 

 

Tiffany & Co. shines at the 75th Golden Globe® Awards in Los Angeles

Greta Gerwig wears Tiffany necklace, a diamond ring and earrings. Margot Robbie wears Tiffany earrings and white gold ring with pearls. Natalie Portman wears diamond earrings and a ring, Sarah Paulson wears Tiffany HardWear earrings as well as Liev Schreiber who also donned a CT60 watch. 

 
 
 
 

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