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LVMH Watch Week 2025: on New York and Paris time
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Company News
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LVMH Watch Week 2025: on New York and Paris time
LVMH hosted the sixth edition of LVMH Watch Week on January 21-22 in New York, and January 30-31 in Paris. Nine LVMH watchmaking Maisons have showcased their latest creations during the events. After holding LVMH Watch Week in Dubai, Singapore and then Miami in 2024, LVMH has chosen New York and Paris to kick off 2025, bringing together its Maisons to bridge two continents that are central to the LVMH Group’s DNA. |
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Introducing Piaget’s New Boutique at the Mall of the Emirates
Maison of Piaget unveiled a resplendent new boutique at the Mall of the Emirates, embodying radiance and nestled at the first floor at Mall of the Emirates. The Mall of the Emirates boutique evolves around the new boutique design concept radiance designed by Rafael de Cárdenas which marks a new milestone in the history of Piaget's brand expression. Drawing inspiration from a wealth of Maison’s historical archives dating back to 1874, meticulously curated design elements have been forged into breathtaking compositions, infusing the ambience with an exuberant blend of artistry and innovation. This includes an array of luminous gold hues, intricate stone textures, and opulent color palettes. |
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Damiani opens its boutique at Via Montenapoleone
Damiani consolidates its presence in Milan, one of the most important fashion and luxury capitals in the world and a strategic financial hub. A new prestigious Damiani boutique has opened at the entrance of Via Montenapoleone, situated on the corner with Corso Matteotti. This area enjoys an extremely high footfall and is becoming of increasing interest to major international brands, transforming into a real centre of luxury, as evidenced by the many new and exclusive openings. Damiani’s new boutique is located in a particularly strategic corner of the area, which is set to become an important international hub for High Jewelry. |
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Laurent Ferrier announces new CEO
Laurent Ferrier has announced the appointment of Florent Perrichon as its new Chief Executive Officer. With over 25 years of experience in luxury brand management and global distribution, including senior roles at Tag Heuer, De Beers and Cerruti, Florent Perrichon is well-equipped to lead the company into its next chapter. Having served as board member at LAURENT FERRIER since 2013, Florent Perrichon has an in-depth understanding of the brand. |
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Franck Muller unveils the Vanguard Tower
After the outstanding success of the Franck Muller Aeternitas Tower, Franck Muller and London Gate Developers have announced their latest project: the Franck Muller Vanguard Tower. Located in the heart of Dubai Marina, this project redefines luxury living with unmatched elegance and sophistication. Spanning 34 floors, the Vanguard Tower will feature 722 residences, ranging from stylish studios to spacious three-bedroom apartments, with handover scheduled for September 2027. |
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Product Launch
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Greubel Forsey reveals Hand Made 2
Hand Made 2 embodies the ultimate pursuit of hand watchmaking. Every component, whether visible or hidden, is created, finished, and assembled by hand with unprecedented rigor. Over 5,000 hours are required to complete the 270 components of this four handed 40.9mm timepiece, 96% of which are entirely handmade. Only two to three such timepieces can be crafted each year, our commitment to the highest level of craftsmanship.
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gérald genta unveils radiating creativity with the Gentissima Oursin Fire Opal
This fourth piece in the Gentissima Oursin collection comes straight from the gérald genta lab, where design and creativity push the boundaries of horological traditions. The legacy of Mr. Genta strikes at first sight in terms of aesthetics and construction, with individually screwed fire opal gems surrounding the circumference of the yellow gold case of this limited-edition watch. This piece aligns with the Maison’s philosophy of being the starting point for those looking for distinction and elegance in a collection that allows for endless creative possibilities. |
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Roger Dubuis presents Excalibur Monotourbillon Blue Hour
Inspired by nature, this watch marries complicated mechanics with sophisticated aesthetics. Around the emblematic tourbillon, a carefully selected gradation of blue sapphires and white diamonds is placed on the bezel to pay homage to the sky during the famous blue hour, when the sun sets, and light appears below the horizon. |
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Frederique Constant introduces five new Highlife Ladies Quartz timepieces
Frederique Constant’s flagship Highlife collection is further strengthening its foundations with a range of ladies’ quartz models following on from their automatic forebears; five new pieces have been unveiled. Not only do their movements boast an impressive 5-year battery life, they are now smaller and slimmer, allowing for the advent of a diameter of just 31mm. Alongside an exclusive variation featuring a mother-of-pearl dial, four other versions with a sunburst dial sport a steel or steel and gold-plated case together with stick hour markers accompanied by diamonds set flush with the dial. |
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NOMOS Glashütte introduces a special edition watch for the German office of Doctors Without Borders
NOMOS Glashütte has been supporting Doctors Without Borders with limited-edition watches—raising funds for the organization’s lifesaving work—for over a decade. The German watchmaking company is now introducing a new limited-edition version of its most classic model for the first time. A red XII on an enamel-white dial symbolizes the urgency of humanitarian aid and honors the tireless work of the organization’s teams around the world. This elegant automatic watch is available in two sizes, 36.4 and 38.5 millimeters in diameter, with each version strictly limited to 250 pieces. |
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Exhibitions & Events
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Vicenzaoro January marks another successful edition
Vicenzaoro January 2025, the event of reference for the global jewellery industry and the starting point of the sector's global calendar. The edition not only confirmed last year's exceptional numbers, it also touched the international dimension record: in fact, foreign visitation – greater than that of Italians – reached the extraordinary participation number of 145 countries from all over the world, with Turkey, the United States, Germany, Spain and Greece in the lead and interesting increases in countries such as North Korea and Australia. |
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