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Offers Academia Slide Dragging, sliding, and now, toboggan-shaped: the creative hours of the DeWitt Manufacture showcased on a new model, the highly original and playful Academia Slide. Directly inspired by Jérôme De Witt's passion for cars, it bears witness to the creative vitality of what remains one of the very last manufactures in Geneva to be 100% independent and family-run. Observation, inspiration, a new timepiece is continuing its creative journey; the DeWitt manufacture presents an original, unusual, playful new creation, the Academia Slide. Its story began with Jérôme De Witt's desire to display the time differently. While the manufacture has fully demonstrated its skill with traditional high-end timepieces, the Academia collection also lends itself to particularly bold creative exercises. The Slide is the latest illustration of this approach. Made entirely from titanium, this 49 mm piece was originally inspired by children's toboggans. It...

Made of high-end 316 marine grade stainless steel also provides best corrosion protection! Italo Fontana had accustomed us to various types of straps, from refined leather to rubber, ultra-resistant to water through special treatments such as Kodiak, vintage, tattooed or tanned through traditional Florentine craftsmanship methods. U-Boat watch unveils a new strap that has never been seen before on a U-Boat watch available in sizes 22mm and 23mm. Made of high-end 316 marine grade stainless steel & that is providing best corrosion protection, it features solid links with screw-in adjustments for a perfect fit and comfortable use. With smoothed finishing and personalised with the brand logo, it boasts a U shaped deployant clasp assuring the security of the watch. Doppiotempo and Sommerso, in their steel versions, only are now available also with this new bracelet, also applicable on request to other models of the current and previous U-Boat collections. It has sap...

Attained Guinness World Records with artist Reena Ahluwalia's diamond painting on the dial Coronet yet again exceeded expectations at the 2019 Baselworld watch and jewelry trade fair. The brand was awarded its 9th Guinness World Records (GWR) with the most diamonds set on a watch. Coronet is already a proud title holder of previous 8 Guinness World Records for innovative diamond creations, including the most valuable Guitar featuring 1.6kg of 18K gold and 400 carats of diamonds.   The recently GWR awarded Mudan diamond watch by Coronet is an incredible art-piece featuring 15,858 diamonds. The watch is set in 18K gold with artist Reena Ahluwalia's unmatchable diamond painting on the dial. Reena Ahluwalia’s coveted diamond paintings are hyper-realistic and take hundreds of hours to paint. The watch is inspired by Peonies, as they symbolize nobility, honor and wealth. Reena's diamond painting on the dial represents the shining nobility that we carry within. Pe...

Just before Christmas, in occasion of the Birthday party of his dear friend, Emin Agalorov, at Crocus City Hall Moscow, in front of an excited crowd consisting of International celebrities and VIPs, Italo Fontana   has introduced his latest creation Capsoil, the watch with the movement completely immersed in oil. With a great surprise of all the women attending the party, Italo has also presented a preview of the new range of Classico watches specifically designed for "her".  In March 2019 these watches, secretly unveiled for Emin's guests, will be officially presented.

Just in the Beirut Souks, the major commercial district in Beirut, Italo Fontana cut the ribbon of the U-Boat boutique. The new store is precisely in Allenby Street where all the other high-end and jewellery boutiques are located. The flagship store according to Italo Fontana is not only positioned in a strategic capital from the commercial point of view but more important on a cultural level, a bridge between different worlds and cultures. It is nestled in the heart of the newly developed, luxurious and glamorous Beirut Souks, in the vibrant financial, commercial and administrative hub of the capital. With over 200 shops, restaurants and cafes, Beirut Souks, is no doubt the largest and most diverse shopping and leisure area of the Lebanese City, full of major stores and international fashion brands. In the boutique, ready to be admired and purchased, there are all the creations branded U-Boat Italo Fontana plus novelties like Doppiotempo, Sommerso,U-47 Bronze and Capsoil....

U-Boat launches retro-style lines "From pure reporter of time to motor of the future, this is the heart of the new Capsoil model" Italo Fontana, founder and designer of U-Boat begins by saying these words at the presentation of his latest creation. Now, it is available in chronograph and solotempo versions. Capsoil, whose electro mechanics is completely immersed in an oil bath, revolutionises the concept of U-Boat creations, while retaining the brand's strong exclusive personality. "Capsoil goes beyond the boundaries of traditional design, combining innovative features with retro-style lines, which prove it as a one of a kind in the world watch market” Italo continues in the enthusiastic description of this innovative model. The oily liquid, surrounding the dial, transforms it into an absolute black, making it three-dimensional and deep. This fluid creates an ever-moving compensation bubble, as well as offering a surprisingly amplified view of the ha...

Richemont announces the appointment of Mr Jérôme Lambert, currently Group Chief Operating Officer, as Group Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. Mr Lambert has had an extensive career with Richemont, having led Jaeger-LeCoultre and Montblanc and overseen the Group’s Specialist Watchmakers, Montblanc and the Group’s Fashion and Accessories businesses prior to taking on the role of Group Chief Operating Officer last year. Commenting on the appointment, Mr Johann Rupert, Chairman of Richemont, said: “Jérôme’s new role sees him taking responsibility for the Group’s future growth at a time when consumer habits are changing significantly. As we position the Group to meet these challenges, he will lead the development of strategic plans reflecting the long-term objectives and priorities established by the Board. As first amongst equals, he will work in partnership with his fellow senior executives on the Board: Cyrille Vigneron, Chief Executive of Cartier, Nicolas Bos, ...