EJE watches signs sponsoring agreement with WTCC World Champion Yvan Muller

New brand Erick J. Exertier has teamed up with Yvan Muller, the WTCC World Champion, for a one-year sponsoring agreement that will see a limited series of the brand’s Aracno collection produced in collaboration with the driver for next year.

While the passion for watches gave birth to the brand in 2011, it was another passion that drove the owners of EJE Watches to move to the next level. Aficionados of car racing and rallies, they wanted to associate the EJE name to a well-known sports figure, someone who shared their same values and thus could confirm their slogan of “Watches in Motion.”

Aracno by Erick J. Exertier
Yvan Muller, World Champion in 2008, 2010, and 2011, and in the lead for the 2012 title based on the first trials, is also delighted with this new partnership. “In my opinion, there is a parallel between high technology watchmaking and the automobile. Since I am also a fan of fine engineering, I must admit that I have a great weakness for fine, sleek, and sophisticated watches. When I learned about EJE Watches, I became very excited about being able to actively participate in the creation of a special model. It was the same excitement that a driver feels when participating in the development of a race car, which leads to its success… I see this as an additional challenge for 2012!” says Yvan Muller.

“Creating a watch is not a trivial affair, and I hope I can bring a personal and ‘successful’ touch to EJE Watches for this original model. I am happy to wear the colours of this young and dynamic enterprise, and to share this watch expertise from the inside,” he adds.

The Aracno model by Erick J. Exertier has an imposing 45mm case that is carved from a single block of stainless steel and can be personalised according to the customer’s wishes.

RJ – Romain Jerome launches two limited editions to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Titanic

RJ – Romain Jerome presents two limited-edition models in commemoration of the Titanic, which first set sail across the Atlantic on 2 April 1912, and was the inspiration behind the first-ever Romain Jerome collection.

The two limited-edition Steampunk models in the Titanic-DNA collection, the Steampunt Auto 100th Anniversary and the Steampunk Chrono 100th anniversary have a 50mm diameter case with a stable oxidised steel bezel made from a fusion of metal from the wreck of the Titanic recovered from a depth of 3840 metres and additional metal supplied by the Harland & Wolff shipyard where the Titanic was built.

The special editions have a revolving propeller on the dial, which acts as the small seconds indicator and has been oxidised and then stabilised using the same procedure as for the bezel. The case-back is embossed with a medallion commemorating the date of the Titanic’s launch. Production is limited to 100 pieces of each model.

TimeCrafters luxury watch exhibition for the public returns to New York City

This autumn, TimeCrafters will present its second annual watch exhibition at Park Avenue Armory in New York City. A private reception will be held on September 13th at 7:00pm before the exhibition opens to the public for two days, September 14th-15th.

Following the tremendous success of the first edition in 2011, TimeCrafters will present to the public an exceptional selection of both new and iconic timepieces from the world’s finest watchmakers, as well as offer various demonstrations and watchmaking classes throughout the event. The show is organized by Editions Temps International, a leading European publisher of magazines in the international watch sector, with the goals of educating people on fine watchmaking and showcasing the latest designs from the world’s top watchmakers.

A sample of the world-renowned brands that will exhibit their newest cutting-edge timepieces at this year’s museum-like show includes A. Lange & Sohne, Audemars Piguet, Baume & Mercier, Bulgari, Girard-Perregaux, Harry Winston, Parmigiani, Richard Mille, and Zenith. Brand executives and representatives will be on hand to discuss the newest inventions to this centuries-old craft and share technological advancements and behind-the-scenes information. Select brands plan to host special exhibits that showcase their iconic timepieces.

Sotheby’s will also present an exhibition of rare and beautiful diamonds from the Sotheby’s Diamonds Collection, reminding visitors about the exceptional relationship between jewellery and timepieces. This collection will feature exquisite and important diamonds in a host of magnificent shapes and dramatic settings. These gems of the earth are displayed in a painter’s palette of hues ranging from colourless to yellow, blue and pink. The exhibit has been exclusively compiled for the TimeCrafters event.

The Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry FH will present an interactive travelling exhibition entitled Think Time – Think Swiss Excellence. The exhibition will provide insight into the multi-faceted nature of the Swiss watchmaking industry, both past and present. Various stations and panels will highlight the history, major innovations, technological advancements, training, materials, global reach and other views of today’s powerful Swiss watchmaking landscape.

Additionally, there will be demonstrations by the world’s finest master artisans – including enamellers, engravers, gem setters and watchmakers – so that attendees can witness the depth of craftsmanship that goes into the making of every detail of a luxury timepiece. For those who wish to delve into a more hands- on experience, several watchmaking courses, seminars, lectures and other participatory events will be offered.

Europa Star is a media partner to the event, which is sponsored by Sotheby’s Auction House, Swiss and others.

James Cameron’s dive to the ocean’s deepest point with Rolex

Last week, in the same week in which his blockbuster movie “Titanic” premiered in 3D, James Cameron was making headlines elsewhere, descending 35,756 feet (6.77 miles/10.89 km) to reach the “Challenger Deep”, the ocean’s deepest point located in the Mariana Trench, in his Deepsea Challenger submersible.

James Cameron
The attempt was part of DEEPSEA CHALLENGE, a joint scientific expedition by Cameron, National Geographic and Rolex to conduct deep-ocean research and exploration. Cameron is the only individual ever to complete the dive in a solo vehicle and the first person since 1960 to reach the very bottom of the world in a manned submersible. During the dive, he conducted the first manned scientific exploration of the “Challenger Deep.”

The Deepsea Challenger submersible
In 1960, an experimental Rolex Deep Sea Special watch was strapped to the hull of the Trieste and emerged in perfect working order after withstanding the huge pressure exerted nearly 7 miles (11 km) below the surface. The Deepsea Challenger submersible carried a new, experimental wristwatch, the Rolex Deepsea Challenge, attached to the manipulator arm, renewing the pioneering engineering challenge the Swiss watchmaker took up 52 years ago.

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge watch
“Rolex warmly congratulates James Cameron and the Deepsea Challenge expedition team for their successful dive into history, in the vanguard of a new and exciting era of marine exploration,” said Gian Riccardo Marini, Chief Executive Officer of Rolex SA. “The achievement is a product of their passion, courage, skill and the highest standards of excellence and innovation in advancing human knowledge. We are delighted to be part of Deepsea Challenge, perpetuating half a century of tradition in deep-sea diving.”

The voyage took 2 hours 36 minutes and Cameron spent around three hours exploring the ocean’s surface, collecting samples for research and documenting his adventures with still photographs and video images in high-resolution 3D. “This journey is the culmination of more than seven years of planning for me and the amazing Deepsea Challenge expedition team,” said Cameron. “Most importantly, though, is the significance of pushing the boundaries of where humans can go, what they can see and how they can interpret it. Without the support of National Geographic and Rolex, and their unwavering belief that we could successfully make it to the deepest point in the ocean — and back — this would not have happened.”

The “Challenger Deep” has only been reached once before in a manned descent, on Jan. 23, 1960, by then U.S. Navy Lt. Don Walsh — who is a consultant on the Deepsea Challenge expedition and was aboard the expedition ship Mermaid Sapphire during Cameron’s successful attempt — and Swiss oceanographer Jacques Piccard in the bathyscaphe Trieste. Walsh and Piccard spent about 20 minutes on the ocean floor before returning to the surface.

Piaget new Four Seasons watch

Watch on the “spring” in the Four Seasons series, polished or diamond-studded gold butterfly posture light, elegant dancing on a mosaic of pink and green floral pattern mother of pearl dial, to herald the spring coming, and recovery of all things.

Four Seasons series, “Summer means” watch dial, center inlaid with diamonds as the sun shine bright, blooming warm summer style. Hovering in the sky of the sky-blue mother of pearl, gold bees to hide the pollen collected the coquelicot on wheat between.

Four Seasons Series “autumn” watch, pink mother of pearl dial, polished or diamond Akiba stepping from the warm and flowing waltz, quietly nestled in the dial on the leaves, constitute a pieces of flashing the beautiful picture of the rose gold, gold and platinum light, warm.

Watch on the “winter” of the Four Seasons series, winter colorful flowers year ends. Light, polished or diamond gold snowflake posture dance, as if to quietly inhabit this never-melting blue pearl ice, several flower luminous deal with snow to make winter night filled with magic and fantasy . The cold winter warmth in the tone and dazzling diamonds of light, constitutes a distant conception of the beautiful picture, so full of romantic women whom intoxicated.

Panerai sponsored by the Galileo Museum in Florence

Mechanical model of the exhibits can be directly manipulated by the user, explain Galileo proposed architecture of the universe and science movement, a revolutionary new ideas through an interactive touch screen innovation solutions eucalyptus. His idea to create a sophisticated instrument, the old mechanical clocks into reliable measurement tools. With these innovative solutions eucalyptus, Galileo hopes to eventually address the key challenges identified by the maritime longitude.

To commemorate the contribution of Galileo to modern watches Officine Panerai interactive area provides important support to the Galileo Museum for their generous donation of a specially manufactured Jupiterium Jupiter instrument, Jupiterium Jupiter instrument is a equipped with a calendarspecial planetarium clock, showing the trajectory of Jupiter and the four satellites of the planet discovered by the great Tuscan scientist position. This Jupiterium Jupiter instrument placed in the center of the second chamber, in the context of the star to Earth as an observation point very accurately show the location of the moon, the sun, Jupiter and its four discovered by Galileo satellite.

Officine Panerai has been maintained effective long-term partnership – Galileo museum director Paolo Galluzzi said Professor – Galileo Museum opened a new area, to show the world through fascinating exhibits and interactive mode the outstanding achievements of Galileo, its achievements have not only revolutionized the understanding of cosmic structure and movement, was also significantly improved time measurement of the mechanical system, to create a sustainable development process until today. Jupiterium Jupiter instrument has extraordinary mechanical complexity and transcendence accuracy, designed and manufactured by Officine Panerai, and generous donations to the Galileo Museum, is a thought-provoking example of the close links between tradition and innovation. Galileo spent very much thought to understand Jupiter and four satellite-cycle relationship, Jupiterium Jupiter yee can be described as the realization of his dream – the use of the moons of Jupiter as a perfect planetary clock – it was his great wisdom and admirable determination has been the pursuit of the “.

Hublot table hand in the World Boxing Council, World Boxing Council into the boxing world

As the first one with the world’s most influential sports – soccer association of luxury watchmaking brand, Hublot, Hublot table again to create a new situation and become attached to the sport of boxing, one of the organizations and the world’s oldest sport – boxing to work together.

Hublot Hublot table partnership of the series of 12 unique watches with the World Boxing Council (WBC), each with a table dedicated to the one the world’s greatest boxer: Lennox Lewis, Lennox Lewis Julio Cesar Chavez Julio Chavez, Mike Tyson, Mike Tyson, Sugar Ray Leonard Sugar ‧ Ray, Leonard, George Foreman, George Foreman, the Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Marvin · Hage Le, the Tommy Harns Tommy Morrison, Roberto Duran, Roberto Duran, Oscar de la Hoya Corp. Oscar de la Hoya, Evander Holyfield, Evander Holyfield Yi Wande, Jeff Fenech Jeff Ferry odd, Larry Holmes, Larry Holmes.

One of the unique watch dedicated to the greatest boxer in the world 12
These watches are from June to September this year, plan a special event before the auction, the event will bring together these legendary boxer competing against is to raise funds for the charitable work of the Federation.

Watch the auction proceeds will be donated to the charitable work of the WBC, and auction the successful bidder will be represented with their own photograph watch boxer to attend the September event.

The “Big Bang JC Biver,” to accept his honorary WBC belt in boxing ring

Cartier appoint a new CEO

Swiss luxury goods giant Richemont Richemont Group, announced that it has appointed Mr. the Stanislas de Quercize succeed incumbent Cartier Cartier CEO Mr. Bernard Fornas Bernard, Fornas, because the latter has reached 65 years of age at the beginning of this month retirement age.

Cartier’s new CEO Mr. the Stanislas de Quercize
Mr de Quercize currently serves as CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels Van Cleef & Arpels, a subsidiary of the Group, as the new job before he has been in the position responsible for. Mr de Quercize into the Group in 1989, had worked in the Montblanc Mont Blanc, Alfred Dunhill Dunhill and Cartier card in Asia and other brand – he previously served as Cartier Inc.. President of the company – since 2005, has worked at the Van Cleef & Arpels Van Cleef & Arpels.

Mr de Quercize will be succeeded as Chief Executive Officer of Van Cleef & Arpels by Mr Nicolas Bos, currently Creative Director of Van Cleef & Arpels and Chief Executive of Van Cleef & Arpels North America.

Johann Rupert, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Richemont, said: “Over the last decade, Bernard Fornas has led Cartier in an entrepreneurial and highly professional manner. He has been responsible during that period for Cartier’s growth strategy and has overseen its geographical expansion , the most notably into the new markets in Asia.

Van Cleef & Arpels Van Cleef & Arpels is currently creative director of Van Cleef & Arpels Van Cleef & Arpels North America Chief Executive Officer Mr. Nicolas Bos, will succeed Mr. de Quercize served as the CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels Van Cleef & Arpels.

Richemont Richemont Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Johann Rupert, John · Rupert said: “In the past decade, Bernard Fornas, Bernard Fornas has been leading the development of Cartier Cartier entrepreneurial spirit and a highly professional manner Under his leadership, Cartier Cartier continuous development, improve sales and profitability, especially in new markets in Asia.

Under the leadership of Bernard Bernard, Cartier Cartier increasingly prosperous, developed into the world’s preeminent jewelry giant. This is due to Bernard Bernard threw himself into the enthusiasm and hard work, and he built up excellent management team.

Stanislas de Quercize as Van Cleef & Arpels Van Cleef & Arpels Since the head with full respect for Brand traditions and heritage, so that the profitability of the brand and establish a good reputation in the field of high-end jewelry, but also proved his extraordinary leadership skills . I believe that in the the Stanislas future under the leadership of Cartier Cartier will continue the successful development, maintaining the unparalleled king of jewelers, jeweler of kings “status. ”

Mr. Mr Fornas Fornas, will remain in close collaboration with Johann Rupert and Richard Lepeu play the role of senior management within the group. He will continue as a member of the Richemont Richemont Commission,.

In due course, Mr. de Quercize will also become a member of the Group Management Committee.

Tudor watches new Pelagos Diving Table

Pelagos is the second of two new tables Tudor Tudor watches launched in this year’s Baselworld Basel World Watch and Jewellery Show, which is a excellent diving watch pedigree worthy of retro fashion style Tudor Tudor watches model.

In 2012, TUDOR Tudor watches the devotion of the vast expanse of the ocean world. This year, the brand will continue its unique style, introduced two new blend of elegant style and superior performance of the watch. To pay tribute to the brand’s long history, Heritage Black Bay re-interpretation of the 1950s, influential in the history of diving watches watchmaking standards.

Pelagos Diving craftsmanship and innovative spirit in a watch, the water depth of 500 meters (1640 feet), the movement style of the watch design and reliability, will be able to meet the requirements of marine and diving enthusiasts. Through this two specifically for the marine and time meter TUDOR Tudor watches not only showcase its 60 years of traditional crafts, and at the same time show to draw inspiration from history, to build the creative ingenuity of fashion design. TUDOR Tudor watches is further combined with aesthetic design, and extraordinary technology, and serves as a model of the retro fashion style.

TUDOR Tudor watches new Pelagos is not only an excellent diving watch, the perfect blend of craftsmanship and reliable mechanical properties. The watch in addition to one of the show on the history of a number of TUDOR Tudor watches classic watch details, worthy of the most representative for the brand watches. TUDOR Tudor watches, with its extraordinary watchmaking, so the Pelagos watch embarked on a journey to explore the ocean, and further develop a broader perspective.

This extraordinary performance watch is equipped with 42 mm diameter case, water depth of 500 meters (1640 feet). Case entirely from titanium to create, and frosted – to create a unique luster and rough appearance – to make the interpretation of the aesthetic design of this deep-sea diving watch. Case with a helium valve, to help reduce pressure on watch so as not to damage the case of clear lines next to engrave the words “GAS ESCAPE VALVE”. One-way rotating bezel matte black ceramic word ring and luminous figures, more watch chromophore. Cleverly designed and co-ordination of the outer ring, so that operation easier, apart from easier reading. Even in extreme environments, the attention of the hour mark with the “snowflake-shaped luminous hands still able to ensure a clear read. The specially designed double inner ring in addition to make a triangle, rectangle or square hour mark blend, the more people think of the brand’s history of watches. Have a practical, readable and rugged characteristics at the same time, the Pelagos watch titanium strap in addition with a stainless steel discount, are also equipped with R & D and patented by TUDOR Tudor watches automatically adjust the spring device.

To take this extraordinary system, and even diving suits and contracts with the depth and pressure increase, the strap can also automatically tighten the adjustment; the contrary, in the divers return to the surface, diving suits, with the depth of the pressure to reduce swelling, the strap will become more loose. TUDOR Tudor watches the Pelagos series at the same time equipped with a rubber strap, scalable systems convenient user wetsuit adjust. This new watch, especially to pay tribute to the sea, diving swimmers and marine protector. Pelagos is a rugged, reliable and high performance sports watch – waterproof to a depth of 500 meters – mark this TUDOR Tudor watches meter diving areas further open up new milestone.

Antoine Martin launched Quantième Perpétuel QP01 watch

Of Antoine Martin, in the heart of Switzerland Alpnac established a watch factory, master watchmaker Martin Braun, also realized that he created the dream of the latest movement as well as Research and Innovation of the most advanced and unique watches.

Spent two years work to the conception, creation and production of this extraordinary watch is because it has a very high aesthetic and technical standards. One of the biggest surprises is the large five titanium balance wheel and a very efficient and does not need lubricant silicone escapement.

Case is specially designed to accommodate the large movement, This extraordinary watch is a pioneering aesthetic everywhere and artists watchmaker ingenuity alone all, coupled with multi-level display of the calendar, a perfect work of art on this was born.