The first edition of Imagination, the international watch-making trade show to take place in Neuchâtel in September 2021; BVLGARI becomes official “Platinum Sponsor” of the Italy Pavilion at Expo 2020

   
 
 

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The first edition of Imagination, the international watch-making trade show to take place in Neuchâtel in September 2021

Called Imagination, it is in Neuchâtel, the cradle of the horlogerie, that the international trade show dedicated to brands of watches, jewellery, precious stones and writing instruments will take place at the beginning of September 2021, with more than one hundred exhibitors participating in the event. After the cancellation of Baselworld and the different initiatives taken by watch making conglomerates, the other brands had to do something to exist in the eyes of the world, and an international showcase was exactly what they needed. The first edition of Imagination - OneWorld OneVision watch-making trade show, which will take place from 1st to 6th September 2021, will make it possible. It will be organized by Swiss Creative Events, a company co-founded by Carlo E. Naldi, who has already brought together independent brands during Baselworld.
 
 

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BVLGARI becomes official “Platinum Sponsor” of the Italy Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai

“Beauty connects people”, the theme of the Italy Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai is promoted by BVLGARI through its participation as Platinum Sponsor. In line with shared values such as sustainability, innovation and creativity, BVLGARI enthusiastically joins the Italy Pavilion project with a series of initiatives that will combine ‘Made in Italy’ art, craftsmanship and excellence.
 

Chaumet hosts at the Hôtel de la Marine

On 30 June 2021, a few days before the start of haute couture week, Maison Chaumet gave a very private dinner in the exceptional setting of the newly renovated Hôtel de la Marine in Paris. Joining Jean-Marc Mansvelt, CEO of Chaumet, guest of honour Diane Kruger and friends of the Maison Natalia Vodianova, Cindy Bruna, Natasha Poly, Sassa de Osma and Alex Rivière all wore Chaumet High Jewellery creations. As did the virtuoso cellist Camille Thomas who gave a recital of works by Chopin, a composer closely connected to the history of 12 Vendôme, the Chaumet hôtel particulier.
 

Bremont introduces Jamestown Revival, the latest fans of the ALT1-C

The iconic ALT1-C formed part of the launch collection back in 2007. It has become a staple within the Bremont stable and is the model of choice for Jamestown Revival, an internationally recognized Americana/Roots Rock band from Austin, TX. The duo, made up of Zach Chance and Jonathan Clay, who affectionately describe their music as "Southern & Garfunkel", are childhood friends. They write songs about everyday life and from a young age they shared a love of music and the outdoors. A partnership forged by a shared passion for adventure - the parallels are evident between the English Brothers and lifelong friends Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance who together form Americana Folk Duo Jamestown Revival.
 

Lydia Courteille to be part of auction sale by HVMC

Lydia Courteille will be a part of this is a very important auction sale by auction house based in Monaco – HVMC. The selection of animal inspired jewellery is a beautiful reflection of Lydia Courteille style - bold, colorful and unique.
 

Introducing the Dubai-based brand Moors & Saints

Each Moors & Saints collection is designed to reflect the history and personality of cities where Moorish architecture thrived or was fused with local materials and craftsmanship creating powerful examples of the impact of pluralism and inclusion on culture and civilization. The brand’s collections are inspired by sites that serve as examples of the historical coexistence between diverse communities. The brand also wanted to multiply their social impact so they set up the #BeASaint program. Through this initiative the brand donate 10% of our profits to partner NGOs dedicated to the empowerment of girls and closing the gender gap. This season their partner is e – 7 Daughters of the Emirates, which brings together young women from around the UAE to develop and implement projects that will benefit their communities, cultivating both their leadership skills and their sense of social responsibility.
 
 

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Chopard unveils its Red Carpet Collection 2021 ‘Paradise’

It is a uniquely magical moment, the most glamorous event of the year. For the Cannes Film Festival, which Chopard has been officially partnering since 1998, the Maison’s workshops annually rise to a new pinnacle of creativity by reinventing the miracle of the Red Carpet Collection. Paradise, a theme expressing all the dreamy richness of which Caroline Scheufele is capable, flings wide open the doors to the palaces of the imagination through a distinctive collection teeming with life. Each piece of jewellery stems from an emotion, each culminating from an idea in a creation. When instilling a baroque, fanciful spirit into the 2021 Red Carpet Collection, Caroline Scheufele drew inspiration from the lush nature of the mythological or real places populating her fantasy repertoire.
 

Introducing the Superocean Heritage ’57 Pastel Paradise Capsule Collection by Breitling

The Superocean Heritage ’57 Pastel Paradise Capsule Collection is all about color, proportion, and of course substance. Its 38-mm stainless-steel case features a rotating bezel and bold indices. It’s the very essence of summer style. The palette for this seasonal women’s Capsule Collection is summer white, aquamarine, mint green, and iced latte – all with tone-on-tone dials, bezels, and straps. But the real show-stopper is the rainbow tangerine version. With hour markers and hands coated in Super-LumiNova®, it sings in hues of yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet, red, and orange. At the heart of each watch beats the COSC-certified Breitling Caliber 10 with a power reserve of about 42 hours. And even if these timepieces seem too elegant for exploring a coral reef, it’s good to know that they’re water resistant up to 100 meters.
 

MB&F launches the LM FlyingT in Malachite

The 14th year of MB&F unveiled a new avenue of horological exploration, an evolution of creative horizons for founder and company alike: the Legacy Machine FlyingT, first launched in 2019, is the first of MB&F’s three-dimensional horological art pieces dedicated to women. A round case in gold or platinum, with a steeply cambered bezel and slender, elongated lugs, often fully set with diamonds. A high, extravagantly convex dome of sapphire crystal rises from the bezel. Three new references followed in 2020, first shedding its diamonds with limited editions in red gold and platinum, featuring guilloche dial plates; and in an 18k white gold case adorned with diamonds, with a deep blue lapis lazuli dial plate. In 2021, LM FlyingT adds a new dial plate in vivid green malachite.
 

H. Moser & Cie presents the Heritage Perpetual Calendar Midnight Blue Enamel

In creating the Heritage line, H. Moser & Cie. took inspiration from the watches that evoke the brand's history from 1828 to the present day, and specifically those dating from the early 20th century. The distinctive classicism of the Heritage Perpetual Calendar Midnight Blue Enamel is evident not only in its rounded case, but also in the notched crown and Grand Feu enamel dial, brought to life by the Roman numerals and the swallow-tail hands. Every aspect of this exceptional piece has been created to exude elegance and refinement, with details such as the fine lugs and a railroad minute track enhancing its traditional character. And, because tradition at H. Moser & Cie. never means dull or fusty, behind the classic façade of this watch lies an emphatically irreverent aesthetic, as revealed by the Heritage Perpetual Calendar Midnight Blue Enamel's deep blue dial, which brings the entire design to life. It is available in a limited edition of 20 pieces.
 

The UR-220 SL Asimov by URWERK

Stealth spaceship by day, luminescent installation by night, the UR-220 SL Asimov is the third variation of the 220 collection. Under the impetus of designer and URWERK co-founder Martin Frei, the model has undergone subtle changes in materials, colours, finishes and aesthetic characteristics. Against a predominantly black carbon backdrop, the UR-220 revisits a fascinating play on contrasts and luminosity. The UR-220 SL Asimov indicates the time by means of luminous truncated pyramid-type hour transporters. The cube shape featured in previous versions of the UR-220 resulted from meticulous work on URWERK's CNC machines. In this iteration, these elements free of any sharp edges are cast from a silicon mould and hand-adjusted to ensure their perfect finish. Their degree of hardness at the end of the process is close to that of ceramic. 
 

U-BOAT launches the new 60mm Chimera model

Throughout the years, the considerable dimension of the watches despite few pieces occasionally in smaller sizes became U-BOAT's DNA allowing the Maison to boast itself with the earned "A New Dimension in Time" payoff. Now, Italo Fontana applies the extra-large measure to one of his most iconic designs the Chimera watch with a 60mm bronze case edition. With chronograph functions the watch features a patented crown cap placed on the left side of the case. Bezel and caseback are held together by external tie rods specific screws with a custom head type. A domed sapphire glass treated with anti-reflective coating overlays the wide dual-layer dial the matte brown upper layer displays laser cut hands numbers and indicators in bronze colour while granting a view on the lower one also in bronze colour metal. The timepiece is limited edition to 10 pieces.
 

LAURENT FERRIER releases the new École Annual Calendar Navy

After more than a year overshadowed by widespread gloom, there has never been a greater need for a little escape. With this in mind, LAURENT FERRIER has revisited his École Annual Calendar, venturing into the field of colour. Resplendent in blue and orange, this new creation is offered in a limited edition of only ten pieces, each of them numbered and engraved as "Série Atelier II". The two-zone blue dial of this new reference features a contrasting vertical satin-brushed centre, and circular satin-brushed hour ring. Blue, often associated with dreams and peace of mind, but also a symbol of the sky and sea, is ultimately a colour widely used in both traditional and contemporary watchmaking. Here, it is the product of a galvanic metal treatment process. As always with LAURENT FERRIER timepieces, the intensity of the colour varies with the light. Shades are at times dark and captivating, while at others, clear and refreshing, while further enhanced by intense reflections.
 

The Gerald Charles Maestro for the Emirates Watch Club

The Emirates Watch Club is now launching another limited edition watch reserved for its members, this time a special Gerald Charles Maestro with a dial that reflects the beauty of the country where the club is active. For its third collaboration watch, the Emirates Watch Club teams up with another independent watchmaker, one that has an incredible name behind it, Gerald Charles, which actually refers to the brand founded by Gerald Genta after he sold his operations to Bvlgari. What’s unique to this version for the EWC is the dial, which has been treated with a sunray-brushed pattern and a colour that couldn’t be more Emirati. The dial is a golden/salmon-like colour representing “the sun and the hot climate in the region.
 

Halda Watch Co. introduces the Race Pilot Gold

The watch platform is handcrafted in solid 18K gold at the Halda workshop south of Stockholm. The dial is made from 20 individually manufactured pieces carefully applied on a base of carbon fiber. The Race Pilot Gold features a customized self-winding movement from Zenith with date, sub-second and power reserve indicator. The 45 mm module is processed out of titanium and finished with a black DLC coating. It is built to withstand pressure equivalent to 10 atm (100 meters). Each watch is individually numbered and possible to customize upon request.
 

Messika Paris My Move edition EURO 2021

After more than a year of social distancing, Valérie Messika is conscious of the essential and unique roles played by the 26 players of France’s football team, who, together will thrill France’s 67 million residents during the UEFA European Football Championship. The My Move interchangeable bracelet is the new must-have item from Maison Messika. It is composed of titanium, which is lightweight yet strong, and features a moving diamond and a navy-blue rubber strap, with white and red stitching. Its name, “Adamas”, comes from the Greek word for “invincible”. The team’s captain Lloris, an enthusiastic representative, has chosen to give this bracelet to all of his teammates and to their significant others, who are their main supporters, in order to embody this unique link and spirit shared across all of them.
 

Roberto Coin introduces Princess Flower Collection

The small diamond flower used to decorate the pieces in Princess collection has been re-elaborated to take center stage in these blossoming jewels. From an ornamental detail, the flower has grown and bloomed, just as it would in nature. The twisted thread that characterizes all of the family of Princess jewels is present in the internal structure of every flower, constructed like a veritable three-dimensional frame that supports the corolla, made of gold and precious stones that show off all of its nuances. Making the Princess Flower jewels requires a perfect balance of the technology used to develop the internal structure of the pieces and the hands of the artisans who assemble the flowers, one by one, and decorate their petals.
 
 

Celebrity News

 

Edwin Hodge wears Girard-Perregaux to the premiere of "The Tomorrow War"

For the Los Angeles premiere of the new feature film “The Tomorrow War”, star Edwin Hodge chose to wear an iconic 44mm pink gold Girard-Perregaux La Esmeralda Tourbillon on a black alligator strap to perfectly accent his pink suit.
 
 
 
 

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