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Commemorative limited edition for the Boutique F.P. Journe Tokyo

Commemorative limited edition for the Boutique F.P. Journe Tokyo

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique Ref. 5010: a long-awaited new size

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique Ref. 5010: a long-awaited new size

A different reading of time by BA111OD x Label Noir

A different reading of time by BA111OD x Label Noir

Patek Philippe: Global time, local date

Patek Philippe: Global time, local date

Rado adds shades of blue to its two favourite skeletons

Rado adds shades of blue to its two favourite skeletons

Commemorative limited edition for the Boutique F.P. Journe Tokyo

Commemorative limited edition for the Boutique F.P. Journe Tokyo

20 years ago, when most watch brands favoured retailers for distribution, François-Paul Journe broke convention by opening his own subsidiary and boutique (...)

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Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique Ref. 5010: a long-awaited new size

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Automatique Ref. 5010: a long-awaited new size

Following on from last year’s immensely successful Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 1 limited edition with a 42mm case, Blancpain is extending its regular (...)

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A different reading of time by BA111OD x Label Noir

A different reading of time by BA111OD x Label Noir

Opening new horizons in the world of personalised luxury watchmaking, the Neuchâtel watchmaker collaborates with Geneva-based customisation house Label Noir (...)

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Patek Philippe: Global time, local date

Patek Philippe: Global time, local date

COVER STORY

Patek Philippe’s new World Time reference 5330G-001, the first World Time watch to feature a date display that automatically synchronises with local time, (...)

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Rado adds shades of blue to its two favourite skeletons

Rado adds shades of blue to its two favourite skeletons

The True Square Skeleton and Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton both welcome a new colour, enhancing their freshness and versatility. The “Master of (...)

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The digital transformation of watchmaking

New technologies now impact all aspects of our lives – and watchmaking is no exception. This selection of Europa Star articles looks at the 21st century digital revolutions that are changing the horological world.

Launch of the Luxury Watch Barometer

Launch of the Luxury Watch Barometer

Expert Fred Levin (ex-LGI and Troverie) has introduced a new tool for measuring trade flows in the US watchmaking industry. We asked him three (...)

EveryWatch: a new frontier in Big Data for watch sales

EveryWatch: a new frontier in Big Data for watch (...)

With the expansion of the market for pre-owned watches, the transaction prices of certain models have been thrust into the spotlight. Newly launched (...)

IWC Introduces Digital Watch Passports in Partnership with Arianee

IWC Introduces Digital Watch Passports in Partnership (...)

IWC Schaffhausen introduces My IWC Passport, a blockchain powered digital product passport linked to an individual IWC watch. Owners will be able to access (...)

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A history of watch advertising

A history of watch advertising

By Marco Strazzi

A preview of “Watches and Talents” in Geneva

A preview of “Watches and Talents” in Geneva

From June to September 2024, make your way to the Pont de la Machine in Geneva to discover “Watches and Talents,” a multimedia exhibition that unveils (...)

SUSTAINABILITY / 2023

This publication is part of Europa Star’s Digital Books collection, a series of themed issues focusing on specific aspects of watchmaking and jewellery.

Louis Moinet Geopolis Opal unique piece: a quest for perfection

Louis Moinet Geopolis Opal unique piece: a quest for perfection

The design of this horological masterpiece in rainbow colours has been meticulously crafted to celebrate the splendour of the opal. Ten opals, delicately (...)

Chronoswiss: three spectacular new ReSec Manufacture timepieces

Chronoswiss: three spectacular new ReSec Manufacture timepieces

Chronoswiss has set itself the goal of shaping the next generation of luxury watchmaking. The three latest models from the ReSec Manufacture collection (...)

A meeting with Crispin Jones, Mr Jones

PODCAST

Who’s behind the “unforgettable British watch company”, also known as Mr Jones? Their watches are easily recognisable thanks to the unique kinematics and (...)

In video: A short history of watchmaking

For thousands of years, humanity has tried to measure time by inventing new tools. From the sundial to the Rolex Oyster and the Apple Watch, the video (...)

Bulgari unveils Aeterna High-Jewellery Watches 2024 Collection

Bulgari unveils Aeterna High-Jewellery Watches 2024 Collection

In the year of its 140th anniversary, the Roman jeweller has crafted an exceptional selection of high-jewellery watches. Showcasing the magnificence of (...)

A history of watch advertising: 1940-1949

A history of watch advertising: 1940-1949