Adopting a witty, slightly crazy approach, Frédérique Constant unveils two limited editions of the Slimline Moonphase Date Manufacture, created in partnership with seconde/seconde/.
The Acrotec Group and the Haute Ecole Arc Ingénierie (HE-Arc University of Applied Sciences) have signed a three-year partnership to work together on innovation projects, involving students in the relevant courses. This promising collaboration will stimulate R&D in the Neuchâtel, Bern and Jura regions, preparing future engineers for the major challenges of high-precision technologies.
The new Spirit of Big Bang Depeche Mode pays tribute to the British band’s latest album and world tour, Memento Mori, an encouragement to live fully in the present and reflect on the value of time. This concept is symbolised on the watch by a skull motif embellished with an hourglass.
From 10 to 14 April, Time to Watches will be offering retailers, media and the general public a chance to discover the latest products from around 50 independent brands at the heart of Geneva University of Art and Design (HEAD).
This April, the Geneva-based company will be taking part in Watches and Wonders for the first time. Established in 1976 and managed by the founder’s grandson Elie Bernheim, Raymond Weil belongs to the privileged circle of independent family businesses. For three generations, the company has pursued its development and consolidated its status as one of the jewels in the Swiss watchmaking crown.
From 12 to 24 February, the watchmaking house auctioned 11 MoonSwatch Moonshine Gold suitcases through Sotheby’s, each containing all of the 11 Omega X Swatch “Mission to Moonshine Gold” timepieces. This was the very first time that these rare models were offered together in one set, as well as the first time that the suitcase was available to buy. The entire auction proceeds were donated to Omega’s long-term partner, Orbis International.
The brand has designed a custom “Desert Watch” specifically requested by filmmaker Denis Villeneuve for his highly anticipated film, “Dune: Part Two”. Unlike previous collaborations, where Hamilton either selected existing watches, delved into archives or created entirely new designs, the world of “Dune” demanded a different approach.
After a decade of shaping horological minds, the FHH Academy proudly celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2024. The organisation’s impressive journey over the years has been marked by several significant achievements, all aimed at spreading and democratising watchmaking education and culture. Since its founding, the FHH Academy has empowered over 30,000 alumni with the only international training programme of its kind.
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