Certified climate neutral, the watch Maison continues its mission and is collaborating with the Billion Oyster Project, a non-profit organisation that is restoring the oyster population in New York Harbor, once one of the world’s most polluted waterways.
It was during the famed Basel watch exhibition in the year 2000 that Corum first unveiled its now-legendary Bubble watch.
At EPHJ 2022, qmt unveiled its innovative qmtvline fixture, which enables the placement of the component and its observation without any adjustment, thus facilitating faster measurement compared with standard apparatus.
Swiss watch exports between January and June 2022 amounted to 11.9 billion francs, representing a growth of 11.9% compared with the first semester in 2021. While 70% of this increase stems from mechanical watches made of precious metals or steel, the other categories also contributed to the overall upward trend. The remarkable increase in exported watches should also be noted.
Inspired by the Vallée de Joux, the brand-new Hôtel des Horlogers has opened in Le Brassus where its predecessor, the Hôtel de France, was established in 1857.
The Convention Patronale de l’Industrie Horlogère Suisse has announced the appointment of Ludovic Voillat as Secretary General. He will succeed François Matile on 1 November this year.
In support of World Oceans Day, Alpina has unveiled the Seastrong Diver 300 Automatic Calanda, its first timepiece to feature a 100% recycled stainless steel case, and one of the first in the world to draw on this process.
Acrotec, one of the largest European players in medical subcontracting, and AddUp, a manufacturer of machines and components in the metal 3D printing sector, have combined their expertise through a partnership aimed at offering an industrial solution for healthcare professionals.
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