CVC Capital Partners (CVC) today announced that CVC Fund VI has agreed to acquire an 80% stake in Breitling, the independent, family-owned maison that was founded in 1884. As part of the transaction, Théodore Schneider will re-invest for a 20% shareholding in Breitling.
Buben & Zorweg are the creators of inbuilt, multifunctional luxury safes, watch winders and clocks. The Austrian brand serves the world’s most discerning and demanding lovers of luxury and now they have a special surprise for the min the shape of a Grande Illusion.
Arnold & Son, a part of Citizen Watch Group, is pleased to announce the grand opening of the “ Citizen Flagship Store Tokyo,“ the world’s first flagship store from the Citizen Watch Group, in the newly launched Ginza Six, Tokyo’s premier luxury shopping destination.
Jean-Claude Biver, President of the Watches Division and Ceo ad interim of Zenith, announces the appointment of Julien Tornare as CEO of Zenith, effective May 1st, 2017. Julien Tornare will report to Jean-Claude Biver. In this role, Julien will be focusing on the renewal of Zenith, developing its markets and activating its marketing initiatives.
Directly inspired by the first undersea exploration modules, Capsule, introduced for the first time at Baselworld 2015 comes in a new updated version. The 2017 watch comes with black color dial and features on the dial an additional counter showing the AM/PM 24 hours of the day.
This past week, Alpina made its debut at the annual Sun ’n Fun Fly-In and Expo as the Official Timekeeper alongside their Global Brand Ambassador, champion aviator, Michael Goulian. The brand’s participation at the Sun ’n Fun Fly-In and Expo was the first activation with him as the main attraction during the show with multiple appearances and aerial performances.
Innovation within tradition, the DNA of haute horlogerie, the movement heritage, and so on: forget it all. Need a known quantity to hang on to? Good news: the H4 Neo tells the time. The H4 Neo is a piece equipped with a light source. Under the dome at 6 o’clock, HYT has concealed two purple LEDs. Once activated, they flood the entire dial with light.
In a unique setting, between land and sea, Top Marques Monaco is a real appointment for watch aficionados, supercars and yachts lovers who have a refined taste for exceptional pieces and luxury. For the 7th year in a row, Franck Muller will take part in one of the most luxurious shows in the world, Top Marques Monaco, held from April 20th to April 23rd 2017.
Scare me, Hermès! Because time is a game and watchmaking is mischievous for those capable of looking beyond the outdated use of amazing expertise. It took a special mindset to imagine this unusual encounter between a gruff bear and the delicate technique of miniature enamel painting. Here's the Slim d'Hermès GRRRRR !
Tick-tock. Tick-tock. The rhythmic swing of the long pendulum paired with the steady tempo of the Time Machine mechanism fills the air with harmonic sounds – a melody orchestrated and invented by artisan Florian Schlumpf.
From the 20th to 23rd of April, Arnold & Son will participate in Top Marques Monaco, an exceptional luxury lifestyle show. Set in the lavish principality of Monaco on the Côte d'Azur, Top Marques Monaco brings together the worlds of luxury automobiles and watchmaking for a spectacular three-day exhibition with truly unique creations and several world-firsts.
