Monthly Archives: November 2007

Top 10 Swiss Watch Companies by Chronometer Certifications

Categories: Breitling, Omega, Other Swiss Watch Brands, Rolex, Swiss Watch News, TAG Heuer

The Federation of the Swiss Watchmaking Industry (FHS) recently reported that chronometer certifications–a key measure of mechanical timekeeping accuracy–were up 10.7 percent in 2006. Once again, Rolex had the lion’s share of the market with more than 50 percent of … Read More

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Where to Buy a Rolex

Categories: Rolex, Swiss Watch Tips & Trivia

Since we don’t carry Rolex watches very often, we get a lot of questions about where to go. We can recommend a couple of reputable places online but if you are a frequent traveler or happen to live outside the … Read More

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Swiss Watchmaker Audermars Piguet to Raise $3 Million for Clinton Foundation

Categories: Audermars Piguet, Swiss Watch News

Audemars Piguet and former President Bill Clinton announced a unique partnership recently that will see the Swiss watchmaker produce a number of exclusive, limited edition wristwatches whose proceeds will go toward raising money for the Clinton Foundation. The foundation’s mission … Read More

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Record Prices for Luxury Swiss Watches at Auction

Categories: Patek Philippe, Swiss Watch News

Christie’s enjoyed a record-setting Monday in Geneva that netted $27.7 million–the most ever for an auction event. A rare Patek Philippe wristwatch worn by an Indian Maharaja and a gold and diamond-set Breguet crafted for French Empress Josephine Bonaparte were … Read More

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In Digital Age, High-end Swiss Watches Thrive

Categories: Breitling, Girard-Perregaux, Patek Philippe, Rolex, Swiss Watch News, Vacheron Constantin

Despite the popularity of automatic, time-adjusting mobile phones and MP3 players, the resurgence of interest in Swiss watches continues, especially luxury models, such as Rolex, Breitling, Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin and Girard-Perregaux. Men are the leading buyers but women are … Read More

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