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Richemont Sales Hint at High-End Rebound; Tudor declares the new Tudor Historical Saga IPhone app; Montblanc celebrates the Spirit of Racing at SIHH
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Market News
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Richemont Sales Hint at High-End Rebound
Richemont reported sales at its jewelry maisons jumped 9% to $1.86 billion (EUR 1.75 billion) in the third fiscal quarter which included the holiday season. The maisons, which comprise luxury brands Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, drove an overall improved performance by the group, while sales at its specialist watchmakers fell 2%. Group revenue advanced 6% to $3.29 billion, with sales in Asia-Pacific rising 10%, while the Americas grew 8% and Europe climbed 3%. |
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Company News
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Tudor declares the new Tudor Historical Saga IPhone app
The Tudor Team recently announced the new Tudor Historical Saga IPhone app which is now available for download on the Apple ITunes store. In addition, the Tudor website has been updated with the new Store Locator section which will facilitate the access to our retailers through the geolocalisation built-in tool. |
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Montblanc celebrates the Spirit of Racing at SIHH
During the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, Montblanc celebrates the spirit of racing and the unveiling of its new TimeWalker collection with a cocktail and gala dinner at the Brasserie Des Halles de L’Ile in Geneva. Monbtlanc introduced the TimeWalker Collection of evocative professional timepieces that bring together the heritage of the legendary Minerva timing instruments with the finest technology and a vintage-themed racing style. Brand ambassadors Hugh Jackman, Charlotte Casiraghi, Guey Lun Mei and Montblanc CEO Jérôme Lambert were joined by friends of the brand. Hugh Jackman wore the new TimeWalker Chronograph. |
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Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council to set up Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) is taking a big step towards realizing Prime Minister, Narendra Modi’s one of the dream project, ‘Skill India’ by setting up the first-of-its-kind Indian Institute of Gem & Jewellery (IIGJ) in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Hon. Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman graced the foundation stone laying ceremony of IIGJ Varanasi Extension Campus which is located in Kuber Mall, one of prime areas of Varanasi city. |
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Carl F. Bucherer unveils Manero Flyback
Carl F. Bucherer has equipped the Manero Flyback with an exceptionally superior dial in its latest iteration. Its gold and champagne-colored surface coordinates flawlessly with the warm rose gold of the case. The base color of the new electroplated dial is a gleaming champagne gold, while the dial train and the two subsidiary dials stand out in a deeper golden hue. The entire watch face is protected by a 4-millimeter high sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating on both sides. The strap is Louisiana alligator leather in red gold pin buckle. |
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Product Launch
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TAG Heuer introduces AQUARACER Premier League Special Edition
TAG Heuer is the Official Timekeeper and Official Watch to the Premier League. A sports model a 43 mm Aquaracer at its heart beats the Calibre 5 mechanical movement. Made from steel, it boasts an attractive black ceramic bezel, The 45-minute numerals for each period of half-time are lacquered white and the 15 minutes of extra time are lacquered red. The anthracite grey dial, black ceramic bezel and steel bracelet. The case has a screw-on back with an exclusive engraving of the Premier League lion, and the exclusive inscription "Official TimeKeeper". |
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Van Cleef & Arpels presents Lady Arpels Jour Nuit Fée Ondine
Van Cleef & Arpels unveils The Lady Arpels Jour Nuit Fée Ondine watch, the dial combines different skills to endow the ensemble with a rich palette of nuances and materials. Champleve enamel stands alongside delicate stone-setting: tsavorite garnets of intense green, pink sapphires and yellowy-orange spessartite garnets illuminate petals, pistils and even the leaf on which Ondine is sitting. Case back is white gold, diamonds. Shiny blue alligator strap, white gold pin buckle set with diamonds. |
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Louis Moinet introduces the UAE Falcon watch
The Arabic word for “falcon” means “purebred bird”. In its claws, the falcon grasps the hour and minute hands. Within the 47 mm case, an exclusive Louis Moinet manual movement beats at a rhythm of 21,600 vibrations per hour, and boasts a three-day power reserve. On the dial, the UAE Falcon is emblazoned with the four emblematic colours of the national flag: black, symbolising victory; white, for its neutrality; green, denoting its fertility; and red, standing for national unity. |
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Ulysse Nardin introduces the “Year of the Rooster” – Classico Rooster Timepiece
Ulysse Nardin celebrates his energetic panache with the “Year of the Rooster” timepiece, the most recent addition to the Classico Collection. The champlevé technique involves the carving of cells with a chisel directly on the dial, which are then filled with enamel. The “Year of the Rooster”, a limited edition of 88 pieces in 18-karat rose gold, powered by the self-winding UN-815 movement with its COSC certification. Bracelet in leather with rose gold tang buckle. |
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ARMIN STROM presents Mirrored Force Resonance
ARMIN STROM introduces the Mirrored Force Resonance, a resonating dual regulator developed for maximum precision with its whole captivating mechanism on full display dial side. The movement is resolutely modern, with a novel, yet impeccably executed finish providing a roomy and stable stage for the real show: the symmetrical twin display of seconds, which are bound by a single spring. The case is rose gold, sapphire crystal and the case back with antireflective treatment. Straps is delivered with a genuine brown alligator horn-back strap and rose gold ardillon buckle as well as an additional brown rubber strap.
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Mouawad ‘Masterpiece Collection’ sparkles at Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2016
Mouawad showcases its exclusive masterpieces on the runway of this year’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in Paris. The VS lingerie models, known as Angels, were adorned with one-of-a-kind Mouawad creations featuring only the finest diamonds and gemstones. |
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Chaumet launches New High Jewellery Liens collection
Chaumet’s new high jewellery Liens ring collection in white gold set comes with an oval-cut pink tourmaline and brilliant-cut diamonds. |
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Celebrity News
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Rihanna wears Chopard on the closing night of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Rihanna closes the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix’s musical festivities, wearing exclusive pieces from Chopard l'Heure du Diamant and High Jewelry Collections. The singer wore a ring from the Green Carpet Collection, Along with another ring from Chopard High Jewelry Collection, As well as a timepiece from Chopard L'Heure du Diamant Collection. |
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Olga Kurylenko wears Van Cleef & Arpels Snowflake set at Dubai International Film Festival
Actress Olga Kurylenko wore Van Cleef & Arpels Snowflake set at the IWC Filmakers Awards, Dubai International Film Festival |
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Jackie Kennedy wears iconic Piaget watch in New Film – First Lady
Jackie Kennedy known for her elegant fashions and accessories, this fascinating character appears in the new film wearing her original gold Piaget watch and other Piaget fine jewelry pieces that embody her iconic style. |
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Carrie Underwood shines in Yoko London jewels 74th annual Golden Globe Awards in California
Carrie Underwood wore Yoko London pearl and diamond earrings and ring to the 74th annual Golden Globe Awards, January 8, 2017, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. |
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