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The Ocean Photographer of the Year reveals the riches of the underwater world
The Ocean Photographer of the Year award highlights the ocean’s beauty and fragility and pays tribute to the photographers who give it a voice. The aim is to support scientific research and contribute to the creation of marine protected areas. Read the article
An exhibition celebrating the 50 years of the Nautilus
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Oyster: an icon turns 100
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An exhibition celebrating the 50 years of the Nautilus
Launched last June, the “1976–2026 Nautilus 50th Anniversary of an Icon of Sporty Elegance" thematic exhibition retraces the history of one of Patek Philippe’s flagship collections. Read the article
Oyster: an icon turns 100
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A stable first half amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty
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Oyster: an icon turns 100
In 2026, Rolex is celebrating the Oyster, the brand’s first waterproof wristwatch. It represents a century of continuous innovation; of horological and human achievements – and one that has seen this model evolve into a broad family of watches. Read the article
A stable first half amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty
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Prize for Watchmaking Talents of Tomorrow
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A stable first half amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty
The Swiss watch industry exports 95% of its production to almost 200 markets and has faced multiple factors influencing trends in the sector. Geopolitical, macroeconomic and commercial constraints have played a significant role in the results achieved in the industry. Read the article
Prize for Watchmaking Talents of Tomorrow
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The brand has unveiled its new creative identity
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Prize for Watchmaking Talents of Tomorrow
The brand has always been committed to supporting and mentoring young people through its training programmes and initiatives designed to nurture the next generation of talent. Each year, the Cartier Prize for Watchmaking Talents of Tomorrow invites young watchmakers to transform a movement around a defined theme, rewarding both technical and creative ingenuity. Read the article
The brand has unveiled its new creative identity
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Naissance d’une Montre 4 – Le Carrousel
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The brand has unveiled its new creative identity
Founded in 1826 and acquired by Breitling in 2025, the Swiss watch manufacturer is experiencing a renaissance exactly two centuries after its founding. Ahead of its official return on 3 September, Gallet has unveiled its new creative identity. Derived from the German words “wandern” (to walk, to explore) and “lust” (ardent desire), “Wanderlust” is more than just a desire to travel. It is the instinct to step outside the ordinary; to leave the noise behind and to seek out what lies beyond. Read the article
Naissance d’une Montre 4 – Le Carrousel
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Naissance d’une Montre 4 – Le Carrousel
Led by the Time Æon Foundation and supported by Greubel Forsey, the Naissance d’une Montre 4 – Le Carrousel initiative marks a decisive milestone in the project’s history: the creation in 2026 of Bonniksen, a new independent watchmaking Maison founded in La Chaux-de-Fonds. Heir to the golden age of English fine watchmaking, its ambition is to create the first-ever hand-crafted Carrousel on a wristwatch measuring less than 40 mm in diameter. Read the article
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Forty years of high-tech ceramics
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Specialising in the design and production of enlarged timepiece mechanisms for watchmaking Maisons, Keris has unveiled a new creation within the collection named Mechanical Wonders: The Winding - Geneva. Read the article
Forty years of high-tech ceramics
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In The City takes over the heart of Geneva
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Forty years of high-tech ceramics
In the late 1980s, Rado reached a turning point in its history by becoming the first watch brand to engage in series production of high-tech ceramic watches. With the launch of the Integral collection in 1986, the watchmaker introduced a distinctive design language. This marked the beginning of a vision to create watches that would stand the test of time not only mechanically, but also visually. It is this enduring legacy that is now being celebrated. Read the article
In The City takes over the heart of Geneva
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The Ocean Photographer of the Year reveals the riches of the underwater world
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In The City takes over the heart of Geneva
The In The City programme is once again taking over the city centre this year during Watch Week from 14 to 20 April, offering a unique experience intended for a broad audience. Read the article
The Ocean Photographer of the Year reveals the riches of the underwater world
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An exhibition celebrating the 50 years of the Nautilus
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