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• Tag Heuer: Hamilton Wins the Belgium Grand Prix

  2010-08-30 18:42:31

  Lewis produced a dominant display to win the Belgian Grand Prix, beating Mark Webber and taking the lead of the championship. Press release Lewis won an epic Spa race in which the predicted rain wreaked havoc with many of ...

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• A. Lange & Söhne Complications and Extra Functions With a grain of salt

  2010-08-29 18:45:03

  At A. Lange & Söhne, precision is the guiding light that governs all horological activities. This includes uncompromising accuracy in planning, design, execution, and the fulfilment of the job entrusted to every watch: to ind...

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• The new Jaeger-LeCoultre Extract from the Archives, reflecting the excellence of antique models from the Manufacture

  2010-08-23 12:33:49

  Since spring 2010, Jaeger-Lecoultre is offering collectors and connoisseurs of fine objects a beautifully made brand-new Extract from the Archives featuring substantial content and an overall quality reflecting the excellence...

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• LONGINES - Become a member of the Dolce Vita jury

  2010-08-23 12:30:19

  Vote for your favorite photo and video. To celebrate the new gold and steel models in its Longines DolceVita collection, due to be unveiled on 8th September at http://longines-dolcevita.longines.com, Longines has invited am...

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• Bell & Ross: Readability is a crucial issue in the darkness of the ocean depths

  2010-08-15 15:04:36

  As usual, Bell & Ross designs its dedicated models for demanding professions. (worldtempus) In their search for the ideal professional watch and armed with their experience in the aeronautic and military fields, in-house engi...

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• Patek Philippe's Annual Calendar, the archetypal useful complication

  2010-08-15 10:56:17

  A star creation, the Annual Calendar radiates a particularly strong air of legitimacy. (worldtempus) For the fifth consecutive year, Patek Philippe is gracing the Swiss cover of GMT XXL with an iconic model that is bound to b...

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• Blancpain's Fifty Fathoms

  2010-08-14 09:53:24

  The chronograph base is Blancpain's classic vertical clutch column-wheel controlled flyback movement. (worldtempus) Last year during the Cannes Boat Show Blancpain unveiled a limited edition of this powerful 500 Fathoms model...

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• Cartier Presents Rare and Spectacular Haute Horlogeri

  2010-08-13 09:54:46

  A unique crossroads between modern technologies and watchmaking traditions, the Manufacture endows creativity, precision and innovation with complete freedom to explore new territories. (worldtempus) Fired by an amazing creat...

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• TAG HEUER - The Odyssey in Las Vegas

  2010-08-06 17:49:48

  The TAG Heuer Tesla Roadster left Los Angeles yesterday for Las Vegas, continuing the world tour initiated in Basel in March. After a 5 hours drive through the desert, it arrived on the famous Strip. The TAG Heuer Tesla ...

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• BEDAT & CO - Reward for the Future Star of Womens Tennis.

  2010-08-05 16:00:01

  Bedat & Co has had the pleasure of awarding a watch to the winner of the European Championship Junior Tennis, which ran from July 19th to 25th. (Worldtempus)

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• PHOTO GALLERY - Legendary Watchmakers

  2010-08-05 15:56:03

  Portraits of twelve famous watchmakers, photographed by Ralf Baumgarten (shown in 12 Faces of Time). Most of the portraits of the twelve watchmakers, shot by photographer Ralf Baumgarten, have been published in the book "Twel...

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• DIOR - Christal 8 gold and lacquer

  2010-08-04 14:18:09

  In a limited edition of 8 timepieces, Dior Christal 8 is a tribute to Monsieur Dior and his passion for art as well as a reminder of the couturiers lucky number. February 1947, the Fashion Houses first show. The first ...

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• SWATCH GROUP - Net income rose by 54.5%

  2010-08-04 14:14:16

  Sales in the Watches & Jewelry segment rose in local currency by a strong 32.9% (30.6% in CHF) compared with the first half 2009 and by 10.1% (9.3% in CHF) compared with the previous record half-year 2008. Perform...

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• PATEK PHILIPPE - New Advertising Campaign

  2010-08-03 14:48:08

  The Manufacture is launching an entirely new campaign dedicated to ladies timepieces. As an expansion of its print media presence, Patek Philippe is launching an entirely new campaign dedicated to ladies timepieces. It d...

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• DIOR - Chiffre Rouge T01

  2010-08-03 14:44:58

  The Chiffre Rouge T01 gives the opportunity of reading local time, time in eight cities worldwide and day/night. Limited edition of 100 pieces, equipped with the Dior calibre Dior 8 Fuseaux Horaires (8 time zones) deve...

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• BLANCPAIN Hits the Spa-Francorchamps track

  2010-08-02 13:18:35

  Its an eventful, action-packed weekend for Blancpain on Belgiums legendary Spa- Francorchamps track. Marc A. Hayek, President & CEO of the prestigious watch brand, not only achieved good results in the fourth leg of the ...

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• LVMH - Results signal luxury revival

  2010-08-02 10:02:33

  Strong demand from Asia for luxury goods and recovery in more mature markets boosted sales and profits to higher levels thanexpected at LVMH in the first six months, underlining signs of a revival in the sector. The world'...

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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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