Market Report

Jaeger-LeCoultre inaugurates its new boutique in Zurich

Jaeger-LeCoultre opens its new boutique in Zurich. On January 15th, Carmen Chaplin, a friend of the brand and the granddaughter of Charlie Chaplin, presided over the ribbon-cutting. in the company of Jaeger-LeCoultre CEO Daniel Riedo and International Director Jérôme Favier as well as Guido Zumbuhl, CEO of Bucherer and Boutique Manager Patrick McDermott. The ceremony was attended by eminent personalities on the Zurich scene and representatives of the Swiss press.

Market News

Richemont senior officials meet in Dubai

Senior officials from Richemont Group headed by Bernard Fornas - Group Co-Chief Executive Officer, Stanislas de Quercize - Cartier CEO, Richard Lepeu - Group Co-Chief Executive Officer, Matthias Schuler - Europe Regional CEO and Christoph Thomet, Richemont Dubai COO held general meeting in Dubai last week. H.H Shaikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum President of Dubai, Civil Aviation, Chairman and CEO of Emirates Airline Group and Dr Mohammad Al Zarouni, Dafza Director General both welcomed the Richemont officials during their visit to Dubai.

The Legendary founder of Raymond Weil died last week

Raymond Weil, founder and honorary President of the Swiss watch brand died last week. It was with great sadness that the Weil and Bernheim families announced the death of Mr. Raymond Weil, founder and honorary President of the Swiss watch brand that bears his name.

Frederique Constant aim to sell 135,000 watches in 2014

In a recent visit to Dubai- DrsPeter C. Stas, CEO of Frederique Constant launched the brand’s book “Live your passion” and also revealed the brand’s plan to top their sales to 135.000 units in 2014. The book is a mix between a coffee table and business book that tells the story of Frederique Constant.

Celebrate Valentine with Mouawad’s LOVE M collection

The LOVE M empowers the spirit of love and reveals a sublime homage to the heart through this beautiful, finely-crafted and delightfully chic collection. Hand-crafted in white and rose gold, LOVE M’s remarkable beauty and quality is immediately revealed through its exquisite décors, subtlety of curves and finely polished surfaces accentuated by brilliant white diamonds. LOVE M pendants, bracelets, necklaces, earrings and rings are offered in a variety of styles and options in the single-M or quadruple-M “flower” motifs and are available in plain gold, or detailed with single or multiple diamonds.

Company News

Montegrappa honors the legendary musician, Quincy Jones

Montegrappa announces the officially-authorised pen collection honouring the legendary musician, Quincy Jones. This legendary American record producer, conductor, arranger, composer, television and film producer etc has played a key role in the development of modern music for more than 60 years. His sheer mastery of musical forms has been demonstrated within clearly-defined, seemingly restrictive disciplines, through his award-winning scores and soundtracks for both cinema and television – breaking down barriers for both. The Quincy Jones pen features his personal logo in the top of the cap, an engraved, colour-enhanced “Q”. The textured barrel in black carbon is accented in the middle and at both ends with bold, multi-coloured resin rings in a marble pattern. Quincy Jones’ signature is engraved at the finger grip, while the gold nib carries his signature on the fountain pen.

JEANRICHARD kicks-off partnership with Arsenal FC

JEANRICHARD becomes Global Partner as well as “Official Watch” of the emblematic London football club Arsenal FC of the English Premier League. This long-term partnership marks a major step forward for the newest oldest watch brand that is now going to play in the “Premier League” and for Arsenal that has a very strong global following. Alongside significant presence within the stadium on match days, the Swiss watchmaker will unveil a limited edition “Arsenal” watch in the near future, to drive the success of this partnership on all levels.

La Montre Hermes launches new timepiece The Faubourg watch

The new Faubourg timepiece by La Montre Hermes is dedicated to women and conceived as a piece of jewellery. The Faubourg watch is available only in gold - rose, yellow and white gold, non-set or diamond set, with either a gold bracelet or leather or satin strap depending on the model. It has a diameter of 15.5mm and features a quartz movement and white lacquered dial set with a diamond at 12 o’clock.

Product Launch

F.P.Journe presents the “10 Years Anniversary Tourbillon”

F.P. Journe unveils the “10 Years Anniversary Tourbillon”, a very exclusive Series, limited to only 10 timepieces. The Anniversary Tourbillon in Platinum celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the First F.P. Journe Boutique presents an identical movement to the original Tourbillon of 1983, but manufactured in 18 K rose Gold and visible through the sapphire back of the case. The dial in grained silver with blackened hour display, even rarer than the dial of the “Black Label” edition reserved to the Boutique, is maintained by a screwed steel polished circle.

SAINT HONORE unveils its latest timepiece Coloseo for Valentine’s Day

For all women wishing to adjust to a new pace as we start the year, SAINT HONORE presents its latest timepiece, Coloseo, specially designed for Valentine’s Day. Robed entirely in red, from the dial to the strap. Its modern lines are combined with exquisite detailing such as the black onyx cabochon on the crown. The features of a dial and leather strap in matching with white, purple, chestnut brown or gold, each shade as desirable as the others. As a gift to a loved one or to oneself, the new Coloseo “Valentine” is certain to win your heart.

VERSACE reveals its special edition V-RACE for Valentine’s Day

Versace celebrates Valentine’s Day with its special edition V-Race. The big IP rose gold case has a bezel decorated with the iconic Versace Greek key and studded with pink topaz gemstones, which can be quickly and easily replaced with a version decorated with the Versace logo. The look is completed by a crocodile print fuchsia leather strap.

Cuervo y Sobrinos unveils the new Historiador Flameante Reserva de Marcha

Cuervo y Sobrinos reveals the new Historiador Flameante Reserva de Marcha, The dial is Silver with “FLAMEANTE" decoration, index applied, CyS logo applied. The transparent caseback in sapphire crystal: the platen decorated with “Côtes de Genève”, the balance bridge in a beautiful anthracite color transmitting technicality and dynamism to the movement and, finally, the classic azure screws. Engraving on movement holder reads 'Testimony of style since 1882'. The strap is in premium Louisiana alligator; engraved with CyS emblem the Stainless steel folding buckle.

Exhibitions & Events

Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie 2014 closed on a successful note

Throughout the week (20-24) of January the SIHH Fine Watchmaking show offered great creativity of Tourbillons, chronographs, dive watches, extra-thin watches and sumptuously decorated pieces took technical mastery and craftsmanship to new heights.
From the most simple to the most complicated, these new creations confirmed the rude Health of a centuries-old industry which feeds on tradition yet never fails to reinvent itself.
As ever, the creativity, culture and history of time measurement were brought to the fore in the exhibition curated by the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie. This year, the FHH chose the theme of Horology, A Child of Astronomy to direct the spotlight on the infinitely vast which watchmakers succeed in capturing in the confines of a mechanical movement.
The industry's foremost gathering, the SIHH remains a private, invitation-only event. Reserved for retailers, distributors and the media, this year's edition opened its doors to 14,000 visitors (+9%) from around the world, including 1,300 journalists (+12%). Rendez-vous in 2015, January 19th to 23rd, at Palexpo.

Celebrity News

Julianne Moore wears Maison Boucheron jewellery in Paris

On the occasion of the premiere of the movie NON-STOP, last week in Paris the American actress Julianne Moore wore Maison Boucheron’s two Cypris rings, one in white gold set with diamonds and the other set with black sapphires as well as the Pegase ring in white gold set with diamonds and the new Hedgehog earrings in white gold.

Chiwetel Ejiofor wears Jaeger-LeCoultre watch during the 20th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles

Actor Chiwetel Ejiofor wore a Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Réserve de Marche watch in pink gold during the 20th annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, held in Los Angeles on January 18th 2014.

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