The Swiss Watch Industry has recently scored a significant increase in exports of 21.7%, higher at 7.1 billion Swiss Franc in the first five months of 2011 compared with the same period of 2010. This healthy growth was achieved across all the different price segments. read more...

Attending the Premiere for Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows - Part 2 at Trafalgar Square on July 7, 2011 in London, England, Actress JK Rowling wore a pair of HJ Earrings by Bulgari in yellow gold with 12 sapphires 26,95 cts, read more...

On Monday June 27th the Louis Moinet Polo team and that of BMW Polo team had displayed both brands commitment to this sporting encounter which took place at the Polo de Paris club, once again emphasises the interest generated by the unique character of Louis Moinet watches among fine watchmaking connoisseurs. read more...

Recently the Nobel Prize for Peace, Lech Walesa, took part in the Biblical Festival and presented his latest book "On the Wings of Freedom", signing the copies distributed to the crowd of fans with a Montegrappa roller ball in striped black celluloid. read more...

Jewels worth Dh11 million and gold weighing 16 kg were stolen in two separate incidents in Dubai, even as Dubai Police arrested a gang allegedly involved in the first robbery. The suspects, seven Asians who are all on visit visas, rented a shop next to a jewellery shop in International City and stole jewels after making a hole in the connecting wall, Khaleej Times reported, quoting a police officer. However, one of the suspects who was identified by the police through CCTV footage was arrested in another emirate within 24 hours of the robbery. read more...

NWT Premier Floyd K. Roland presented the Royal couple with northern-mined diamonds on behalf of the Territory and its people. For His Royal Highness, a set of diamond pave cufflinks modelled on the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)’s official polar bear logo. The official gift to Her Royal Highness was a diamond pave brooch – also in the shape of the North’s iconic polar bear read more...

Longines has recently opened its first boutique in Downtown Beirut. The new boutique, opened in partnership with their long-time Lebanese associates Est. Atamian, marks yet another successful step in Longines’ enduring quest to expand in the Middle East region. and innovations that will suit the selective style and expectations of its Lebanese clientele. read more...

Romain Dezaux has been appointed as Baume & Mercier’s new Brand Manager for the Middle East, effective 1st July 2011. Romain is responsible for the brand’s business across the entire region, including India and Turkey. A French national, Romain Dezaux has been with the Richemont Group for over six years, first joining Mont Blanc in France, as Sales Manager. read more...

Harry Winston is taking part in the Only Watch charity auction organized by the Monaco Association against Muscular Dystrophy (AMM), under the Patronage of HSH Prince Albert II. Harry Winston has developed and produced for this exceptional event an exclusive Grande Complication model: the Harry Winston’s Only Watch 2011 Midnight GMT Tourbillon. read more...

Breguet has presented a unique creation specially made for Only Watch 11. A patented music box-type mechanism enables this one-of-a-kind white gold Reveil Musical watch to play an equally unique tune, “Castle in the sky”, either on demand or at a pre-set time. And finally, the entirely original dial bearing a child’s hand completes a full rotation to touch the adult hand appearing on the flange, thereby vividly symbolising inter-generational solidarity and support for research on Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Round in 18-carat white gold, caseband finely engraved with a musical stave. Diameter: 48mm. read more...

nch-built, and powered by the world’s most advanced operating system. The TAG Heuer LINK is also the first smart mobile equipped with upgradeable Google Android software with unparalleled access and connectivity. It’s stand out features include lightning-fast connectivity, 16-million color screen resolution, a large 3.5’’ display, a high-definition 5-mega-pixel auto-focus camera, 11 hours of music play time, and, through its avant-garde Android operating system, download access to over 250,000 applications. read more...

Gc recently launched its new concept of ‘Smart Luxury’ and unveils the Gc ‘Precious collection’ which promises to add a sparkle with its unique and fashion forward diamond-set timepieces. Adorned by certified, near colour-less diamonds on natural mother of pearl dial, the Swiss made, crafted watch is available at Gc Boutiques and select Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons stores read more...

World renowned Swiss watch brand HYSEK unveils time in transparency with its new Furtif Skeleton Tourbillon watch! Distinguished by a futuristic design it is the very first skeleton tourbillon from the brand and is powered by the Calibre HW10 movement, manufactured entirely in the brand’s workshops. read more...

With the launch of Manero AutoDate, Carl F. Bucherer showcased recently another classic timepiece. This three-hand watch in “Vintage” style fits harmoniously into the understatedly elegant yet authentic Manero range from the Lucerne-based watch manufacture. In addition to the striking hands, the dial has gold-colored wedge-shaped index marks. read more...

Perrelet is making a noteworthy entrance into the fascinating world of scuba diving. Its new Seacraft with steel case is enlivened by finely contrasting polished and brushed surfaces. The case middle is fitted with a 4 mm thick sapphire crystal glare proofed on both sides as well as a stamped, screw-down back – a set of characteristics that guarantee the 777-metre water resistance of this measuring instrument. read more...

The International exhibition of gold and jewelry will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia from 27 - 29 Nov. 2011. read more...

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