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• SWISS WATCH EXPORTS - Vigorous recovery in the first half of 2010

  2010-07-20 11:18:28

  After a decidedly negative 2009, Swiss watch exports returned to a trend of steady growth throughout the first half of 2010. In six months, the sector exported products valued at 7.3 billion francs. It therefore exceeded l...

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• A.LANGE & SÖHNE - Balancing Spring Production

  2010-07-19 20:22:05

  One of the reasons why so few companies make balance springs is that it is one of the most difficult components to master. Know-how and strict manufacturing practices must be applied. At A. Lange & Söhne, the process was devi...

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• An Exceptional New Team is Flying under the Breitling Colors Featuring Acrobats Dancing on Aircraft Wings

  2010-07-16 07:22:19

  The Breitling Wingwalkers bring together within a truly stunning show two different types of aerobatics: one with planes flying in formation, and another with young women perched on the center of the upper wing and performing...

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• LONGINES - The watch of the Expéditions Polaires Françaises

  2010-07-15 10:23:23

  In 1947 France instigated a series of exploratory missions to the Arctic and Antarctica under the leadership of a renowned scientist, Paul-Emile Victor. These expeditions brought together geologists, geodesists, meteorologist...

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• RICHARD MILLE Horological Wizard and Car Buff

  2010-07-14 14:30:46

  Richard Mille, one of the largest sponsors of Le Mans Classic, has soft spot for mechanical wonders. Worldtempus tagged along for the petrol-injected event. The legendary Le Mans racetracks once again hosted approximately ...

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• High-end Dutch automaker Spyker enters the watch market with a luxury timepiece

  2010-07-13 11:38:42

  Obviously named for the high-powered car that was reintroduced in 2000 after a 75-year absence from the market, Spyker watches are designed with the same high-tech edginess as the Dutch automotive and aviation performance mac...

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• PERRELET - Big Central Moonphase

  2010-07-09 15:51:57

  Fascinating and intriguing, the Moon, our planets only satellite, causes strange phenomena and sets the rhythm of our daily lives. Being able to capture the trajectory of the Moon and follow its evolution on ones wrist, pro...

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• AQUARACER - Making waves

  2010-07-08 08:57:51

  The Swiss brands constant search for better performance in and on the water has led to some of its greatest luxury design achievements, including this years new AQUARACER 500M Chronograph and AQUARACER 500M Full Black. T...

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• TAG HEUER - While the Odyssey of Pioneers is celebrated in Shanghai, TAG Heuer runs a contest on facebook

  2010-07-07 12:31:52

  From June 29th to July 2nd, become a TAG Heuer fan on Facebook and win a TAG Heuer 150 years book signed by Leonardo DiCaprio ! To participate, you'll just have to select one out of three possible answers to a question rel...

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• PIAGET - The millionth watch!

  2010-07-05 13:59:11

  The one millionth Piaget watch has just emerged from the workshops of the Manufacture. Only 20 pieces will be produced in 2010. From the workshop set up by Georges Edouard Piaget in La Côte-aux-Fées in 1874, to the contemp...

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• BREITLING - Chronospace the new instrument for pilots

  2010-07-02 12:20:55

  Sturdy, efficient, accurate: Breitling has created a new multifunction wrist instrument that will find its place in all cockpits and is distinguished both on the ground and in the air by its innovative design featuring a st...

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• HAUTLENCE - C for circle

  2010-07-02 12:16:34

  After the letters S and Q, Hautlence gives life to the third letter in the alphabet with a beautifully rounded and pure new collection. The HLc01 in titanium and white gold issued in a limited edition of 88 available as of...

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• TAG HEUER - Limited Edition Monaco for Porsche Club

  2010-07-02 12:06:48

  TAG Heuer introduces a limited-edition Monaco model for the Porsche Club of Americaonly 55 pieces will be produced in this racing spirit design symbolizing the 55-year anniversary of the PCA. Its not just the cars, it...

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• BREITLING - An exceptional ambassador

  2010-07-02 12:06:04

  Herbert Nitsch is the first and only man to have descended on a single breath to the amazing depth of 700 feet (214 meters). A longstanding partner of aviation professionals, Breitling is now associating with an airline pi...

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• ANTIQUORUM - Hong Kong's june auction

  2010-07-02 11:58:00

  Patek Philippe timepieces achieve remarkable results at the Antiquorum's Hong Kong's june auction. Hong Kong Antiquorums summer auction Collecting Modern & Vintage Timepieces, held at the Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kon...

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• For 50 years, Piaget has tirelessly pursued its quest for extreme thinness

  2010-06-30 08:26:04

  The brand is celebrating this landmark anniversary with a new record that once again pushes the limits of watchmaking by presenting the thinnest self-winding calibre on the market. (Worldtempus) The 1200P movement, a worthy d...

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• Swatch Group: Decease of Nicolas Hayek

  2010-06-28 08:23:20

  Nicolas G. Hayek, Chairman and Delegate of the Board of Directors of The Swatch Group Ltd. unexpectedly passed away. (Worldtempus) With deep sadness and regret we inform you that Mr. Nicolas G. Hayek, Chairman and Delegate...

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• VACHERON CONSTANTIN - 10 Percent Machinery, 90 Percent Added Value

  2010-06-28 08:20:21

  A visit to Vacheron Constantins Vallée de Joux production facilities yields the first published picture of Caliber 1003, crafted in solid gold. (Worldtempus) With the Overseas collection representing 20-25 percent of the ann...

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• Panerai: An exquisitely openworked tourbillon

  2010-06-28 08:18:48

  The Radiomir Tourbillon GMT Ceramica is creating a powerful impact this year by appearing in an aesthetic interpretation that is distinctly unusual for the Italian brand. (Worldtempus) While its shape retains the same curves ...

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• Richard Mille With Michelle Yeoh, the shared passion for watches

  2010-06-26 08:15:28

  Richard Mille is delighted to announce his collaboration with the famous actress Michelle Yeoh. (Worldtempus) The relationship between the internationally well-known movie star and Richard Mille began when they were introduce...

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