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More than 125 years after its promulgation by the Grand Council of the Republic and Canton of Geneva, the Poinçon de Genève remains the oldest watchmaking certificate in the world, issued by a neutral and independent organisation operating under State control. Since it was updated in 2011, it is...

Very sorry to let you all know that the organisation of GTE 2014 confirmed the cancellation of the 2014 edition. The good news (from ACE Jewelers) is:

During the last edition of Salón de la Alta Relojería in México (SIAR) 2013, Tiempo de Relojes Magazine awarded Guy Sémon for his contribution to the watch industry by developing the most comprehensive and innovative Concept watches. He was awarded the TIEMPO DE RELOJES 2013 SPECIAL AWARD...

La Monégasque Flying Tourbillon with micro-rotor in pink gold Roger Dubuis symbolically dedicates a unique piece from its La Monégasque collection to Only Watch 2013, the prestigious two-yearly charity auction benefiting research on Duchenne muscular dystrophy, of which the latest edition will...

Geneva, August 22nd 2013 - The Zenith boutique on the Rue du Rhône was broken into last night between 5 and 6 am. Initial observations indicate that the burglars smashed through the front door using a ram-raid vehicle, before making off with the contents of the Boutique's inside displays. The...

Hello all---new to the watch world but am looking to add a 3rd piece to my collection. I'm a graduate student so I am by no means a wealthy man but I'm looking for a world time watch up to $500. I saw Tissot was coming out with an updated Navigator on their vintage model, and they're both...

Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum and this is my first thread on WUS! I would really appreciate your help. :-) I recently acquired a Tudor Sub from my father, and I would like to know more about it. For example, folded links?? on basically a Rolex watch seems strange. How to resize it, how to...

The Breva Génie 01 is the world's first wristwatch with time, altimeter, barometer - for forecasting the weather - and power reserve indications provided by a fully mechanical movement, much of which is on display through the open dial and display back. The proprietary movement of the Génie 01...

Sating my psychological foibles (article by Angus Davies (c) for Watchuseek) Like many fortysomethings, I experienced a mid-life crisis. It did not result in a newfound romancewith someone twenty years younger but culminated in an introspective examination of me and my life. I always knew I...

The World Presentation of Haute Horlogerie (WPHH) racks up the stellar performances. After an unforgettable 2012 show at the Forum Grimaldi in Monaco, the 21st edition of this impressive event hosted byFranck Muller from January 20th to the 25th 2013 fulfilled all its promises amidst the...

Thursday 24 January 2013 - After excellent results at the 2013 GenevaTime Exhibition, it has been announced today that the Fair will again be heldat the Bâtiment des Forces Motrices in central Geneva in 2014. Buoyed bythe enthusiastic support of independent watchmakers, GTE is now...

Van Der Bauwede Genève is delighted to announce the opening of its two new boutiques in Russia. Van Der Bauwede Genève has recently inaugurated its spectacularly beautiful boutiques within just a few weeks of each other at 27 Bolshaya Konyushennaya Street in St. Petersburg and at 18 Petrovka...

HLRQ 02 High-end Swiss watchmakers Hautlence - whose name is an anagram of the heart of Swiss watchmaking, Neuchatel - chose the Geneva Time Exhibition (GTE) last week to unveil the new HLRQ. It's a more robust, athletic model than the original HLQ launched in 2009. It includes some of its...

Discover the first pictures of Roger Dubuis' SIHH booth dominated by Roger Dubuis' Eagle 4.60 meters of wingspan! Its conception and construction, orchestrated by Alvaro Maggini, Roger Dubuis' Creative Director, required the expertise of 25 people from 25 different crafts. Roger Dubuis is...

New Picard Collection at Geneva Time Exhibition (GTE) More than 100 years after. this year celebrates the re-launch of the PicardCadet brand and its exclusive range of quality wristwatches for men andwomen. Geneva, January 2013. Picard Cadet began in 1910 in Geneva, when the jeweler Jules...

Alpina, Antoine Martin, Artya, Ateliers de Monaco, Azzaro, Badollet, Boegli, Cabestan, Celsius, Century, Clerc, Escada, Evilard Watch, Frederique Constant, Harold, HAUTLENCE, Heritage, Julien Coudray, Jordi, Laurent Ferrier, Milus, H.Moser & Cie, Picard Cadet, Pierre Thomas, Quinting, Ratel...

Julien Coudray 1518 is a small, highly exclusive Le Locle based watch brand founded by Fabien Lamarche. The name is taken from one of the most skilled and creative horlogers of the 16th century. In their own words the brand perpetuates a proud heritage through expertise and technology, leaving a...

RATEL - It's so nice to be noticed "Urban adventurer" collection as a foretaste Ratel Genève - a new name in the world of watchmaking - can look forward to a promising career. Cyril Ratel, creator of the Geneva-based brand, is well aware of his position as a challenger in the horological...

After enjoyable events in Asia in the fall, we now have no fewer than four year-end events. Winter is really heating up for Christophe Claret, especially in the New Year when we will put on a special exhibition at Hôtel des Bergues in Geneva. Elegant roadshow a success for...