There are watch aficionados, watch lovers and watch collectors. Where the line is drawn between one and another is not always clear. Distinctions are blurred. Generally, however, when one speaks to the experts at the auction houses, the top brands and amongst the elite corps of watch buffs – a single common thread weaves that defines a collector: a passionate buyer who simply can’t – and won’t – stop. read more...

New decision has been made on a new date for the rescheduling of the 2011 Bahrain F1 Grand Prix. F1's ruling body the FIA has announced that the gulf kingdom, which was supposed to stage the event in March at the start of the season, will hold it at the end of October. read more...

According to the new trade statistics, more than a third of the country's imports by value in February consisted of diamonds, gold and finished jewellery. The brisk trade in luxury goods comes as commodity prices rise across the board and gold trades at above US$1,500 an ounce. read more...

On 28th May 2011, Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group (DGJG) held its 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Almas Tower in Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai. read more...

F.P. Journe in collaboration with Christie’s has announced the extraordinary sales result for the Centigraphe Sport Number 001, the first in a new series of all-aluminium wristwatch, including case, movement and bracelet. read more...

On 26 May 2011, in the paddock of the most glamorous Grand Prix of the F1™ season, Mr. Bernie Ecclestone, President of Formula One Management joins Mrs. Tina Zegg from ZEGG & CERLATI for the presentation of one of the most expensive jewellery timepieces ever created, the spectacular 2 Million Euro’s BB. read more...

The Boutique Le Temps Poetique is a new setting dedicated to the Maison’s timepiece collections, which are talented illustrations of the Van Cleef & Arpels savoir-faire and original creative approach. read more...

Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan walked on the red carpet wearing sports Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Master Geographic watch at the Cannes Film Festival. read more...

Echoing the Metiers d’Art “Les Masques” series born of the encounter between Vacheron Constantin and Geneva’s Barbier-Mueller Museum, the Metiers d’Art “La Symbolique des Laques” opus is another illustration of the alchemy between the cultural, artistic and Fine Watchmaking crafts. read more...

This year Cuervo y Sobrinos took part once again in the event most eagerly awaited to by classic car lovers, the 84th edition of the historic Mille Miglia race: “The greatest race in the world”. read more...

Richard Mille enters the Polo world with the Richard Mille Polo Team composed of Prince Bahar from Brunei, Argentinians Pablo Mac Donough, ranked number One in the World Polo Tour in 2010 and Alejandro Muzzio as well as the UK-born Max Routeldge. read more...

The MilleMiglia 2011 Race has ended with the exceptional achievement of the crew Giordano Mozzi and Stefania Biacca, part of the Classic Team Eberhard, who ranked first at the wheel of a 1933 Aston Martin Le Mans 1495 CC. read more...

On the Italian island of Capri, OMEGA unveiled its upgraded Seamaster Planet Ocean collection. Like every Planet Ocean, the new watches are ready for underwater adventure and are equipped with unidirectional rotating bezels, helium escape valves and water resistance to 60 bar / 600 metres / 2000 feet. read more...

On the occasion of Only Watch 2011, Romain Jerome has chosen to combine its DNA with that of the Principality of Monaco. Philippe Mondielli, geologist and scientific director of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, accompanied by Luc Pettavino, President of the Monaco Association against Muscular Dystrophy, chose the western cliff of the Rock of Monaco read more...

Ulysse Nardin celebrates serene days on the sea, garden gatherings with family and friends and long, leisurely strolls with the fresh hues of the new Lady Diver Color collection. read more...

For over 150 years, TAG Heuer responds to the demands of motor racing performance, mastering speed at fractions of a second on the frontlines of the world’s most challenging events. read more...

As Gucci approaches its 90th anniversary year, the brand announces the launch of its new “Forever Now” worldwide advertising campaign. read more...

On 26th of May, Alpina has organized an exciting event in collaboration with Cessna Aircraft and PrivatAir to celebrate the first deliveries of the new Alpina Startimer Pilot Collection. read more...

2011 marks the beginning of a new chapter in the history of Baume & Mercier, which was founded in 1830. The campaign’s concept: to embody the brand's new vision, seaside living in the Hamptons, and create a graphic expression of the Maison d’Horlogerie’s motto: Life is about moments. read more...

GEOGRAPH watch is already proving a great success. Large numbers of the four 60-piece Limited Editions were almost instantly sold at Baselworld, and GEOGRAPH is impatiently awaited on the markets. read more...

Marking the 150th anniversary of Italy’s unification and the coronation of its first king, Victor Emmanuel II is a Montegrappa pen in the colours of the definitive symbol of the united Italy, the Bandiera d'Italia, affectionately known as "tricolore italiano," or "Italian tricolour." read more...

Consul has presented the new Heritage model 7315.03.AG.11.16. This new timepiece features high resistant polished stainless steel case, 42 mm case diameter, Swiss made automatic movement, read more...

The preparations for Istanbul Jewelry Show, an international exhibition for jewellery, silver, watches and related equipment are already underway. This year’s show will be held from October 13 to 16, 2011 at the Istanbul Fair Center (CNR Expo). read more...

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