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Davosa: Ternos Professional Black Rock Automatic

Press release: It is no coincidence that many volcanically active areas of the Earth are among the most popular diving destinations. The volcanic rock formations underwater create ideal habitats for sponges, algae, and small marine creatures. These, in turn, provide a food source for larger ocean dwellers and ultimately attract majestic predatory fish.

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Geneva Watch Days

Press release: Geneva, May 27, 2025 – The most refreshingly informal event on the watchmaking calendar returns from Thursday, September 4 to Sunday, September 7, 2025, charting a bold course for its sixth edition with fresh ideas, record participation, and an even richer, more engaging program. Following a 2024 edition that welcomed over 13,800 visitors, 600 media representatives, and 250 retailers from around the world, Geneva Watch Days is preparing to hoist its sails even higher – and affirming its status as the defining summer rendezvous for the watch industry.

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Omega at the Met Gala 2025

Press release: The iconic Met Gala was hosted on Monday night at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, bringing a wave of cutting-edge fashion to the red carpet. This year’s exclusive dress code ignited a showcase of creativity and bold interpretation, with some guests styling their outfits with OMEGA watches.

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Renaud Tixier: Final Version of the ‘Monday’ Watch

Press release: Nyon, Switzerland – May 26, 2025 – Renaud Tixier, the independent haute horlogerie brand founded by master watchmaker Dominique Renaud and known for bridging innovation and traditional craftsmanship, is proud to announce the expansion of its retail presence in Asia. This strategic development includes new partnerships in Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong—three key markets for discerning collectors in the region.

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Phillips In Association With Bacs & Russo Realise Over HK$212 Million/ US$27 Million For The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XX, Up 30% From The Previous Year

Press release: HONG KONG – 25 MAY 2025 – Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo achieved a total of over HK$212 million/ US$27 million for The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XX, surpassing the pre-sale high estimate of HK$181,063,000/ US$23,121,745 and marking a 30% year-on-year increase. The auction, held from 23-25 May, attracted enthusiastic participation from 1,800 registered bidders across 70 countries/ regions worldwide. In addition to a packed saleroom and active telephone bidding, the sale saw robust online engagement, with 70% of the lots offered sold to online buyers.

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Maurice Lacroix: Fiaba Square

Press release: Maurice Lacroix turns the history books on their head, ushering in a bold new chapter for the FIABA collection. Meet the FIABA Square: debuting in twelve pebble-inspired versions, blending assertive aesthetics with Swiss craftsmanship. More than a watch – it’s a mark of individuality.

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Schwarz Etienne: 1902 Petite Seconde

Press release: 2025 is a milestone year for Schwarz Etienne with the launch of the 1902 collection, opening a new chapter in its watchmaking artistry. The first expression of this momentum, the 1902 PETITE SECONDE, embodies the expertise cultivated within the independent manufacture: an absolute dedication to craftsmanship, high-quality mechanics designed and produced in-house with fluid, ergonomic lines that ensure a harmonious visual balance and natural wearing comfort. Available in three variations, this product showcases over 120 years of continuous expertise.

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TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph X Gulf

Press release: La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland - May 23, 2025: Some watches do more than tell time, they capture it. With bold lines, emotional resonance, and a powerful cinematic moment, they become symbols of something for greater through their identity and the emotion they convey. Embodying that spirit, Swiss luxury watchmaker TAG Heuer launches the TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph x Gulf. Reimagined in a striking new edition, it celebrates the spirit of racing, the cool of cinema, and the daring style that made the TAG Heuer Monaco an icon.


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Voutilainen: 28LQU

Press release: Created and developed especially for a collector inspired by his dream and desire to reach the world's highest peak, Mount Everest, the Voutilainen 28LQU Unique Piece embodies the symbiosis of Tatsuo Kitamura's extraordinary Japanese lacquer artistry with Kari Voutilainen's philosophy of longevity, precision and classical watchmaking tradition. This one-of-a-kind piece is a complete work of mechanical and visual art, seamlessly blending Eastern and Western influences in perfect harmony.

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IWC Schaffhausen: New Pilot’s Watch

Press release: Schaffhausen, 21st May 2025: IWC Schaffhausen presents two new Pilot’s Watches dedicated to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s famous novel, “The Little Prince”. The Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar Tourbillon Le Petit Prince combines a blue ceramic case and a dial in the same colour with a case back ring and crown made of 18-carat 5N gold. The IWC-manufactured 51950 calibre powers a perpetual calendar and a flying minute tourbillon. The second novelty is the Big Pilot’s Watch 43 Tourbillon Le Petit Prince, which features a platinum case and a deep blue dial with a sunray finish. The IWC-manufactured 82905 calibre drives a flying minute tourbillon at 6 o’clock. Both watches feature sapphire glass case backs, showcasing oscillating masses in the shape of the Little Prince standing on his asteroid.

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Bomberg Apex

Press release: BOMBERG, the Swiss watch brand known for defying the ordinary, launches a brand-new collection designed for motorsport fanatics, speed junkies, and adrenaline chasers: the BOMBERG APEX. A new breed of chronograph engineered for those who don’t just watch the race, they feel it. This is Precision Accelerated. Apex is not just an extension of our Racing line, it’s a full-throttle evolution. Housed in a brand new 42mm case, it’s Swiss Made, unapologetically precise, and designed to stir adrenaline. Powered by an ultra-reliable Swiss quartz chronograph movement, this is a racing watch with real grit – measuring up to 10 hours with 1/10th of a second accuracy. No gimmicks. Just pure, focused timekeeping built for action.

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Phillips To Offer A Cartier Clock Commissioned For Princess Fawzia’s 1939 Wedding To Iran’s Crown Prince

Press release: GENEVA / HONG KONG – 22 MAY 2025 – Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo is proud to present an exceptional, unique, and museum-quality nephrite clock by Cartier in the 1920s, exemplifying the brand’s artistic brilliance of the Art Deco. It will be offered in the Evening Session of The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XX on 23 May.  

 

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MB&F: SP One

Press release: The MB&F SP One, initially dubbed "Three Circles", showcases a trinity of floating elements – the barrel, balance wheel, and dial – defying gravity on your wrist. These components appear to hover mysteriously at the centre of an amphitheatre, all visible through invisible sapphire domes, with the balance wheel performing a mid-air dance and the tilted dial highlighting MB&F’s clever conical gearing. The SP One is a mechanical marvel that turns your wrist into a stage for a captivating, gravity-defying performance.

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Depancel Launches the Allure Mono Eye Mint Green

Press release: Following the success of the Allure Valjoux 92 Mint Green last year, Depancel returns with a new, more attainably priced and decidedly summery iteration. With its refreshing design, distinctive dial, and ultra-reliable meca-quartz movement, it adds a touch of lightness to everyday life. This new timepiece retains the brand’s horological and automotive DNA, offering a lighter, yet always precise, spirit.

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Armin Strom Introduces The One Week Skeleton With A Titanium Grade 5 Case And A Fully Integrated Strap.

Press release: The Armin Strom One Week Titanium Skeleton, an openworked masterpiece now fully skeletonized to reveal the intricate heart of its mechanics, combines striking design with precision engineering. Encased in lightweight titanium grade 5, it balances strength with comfort, providing a feeling of lightness that makes it easy to wear all week long.

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The Return of the Omega Railmaster

Press release: One of OMEGA’s most enduring watch designs makes a return this year, featuring new colour gradients and a distinctly pure aesthetic. The original OMEGA Railmaster was released in 1957 as part of a trilogy known as the “Professional Line”. This was an era of important progress in science and exploration, and OMEGA was committed to serving the dedicated professionals in their respected fields.

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