Watch News for January from 13 to 15, 2011

The idea of opening the gallery Time Art GalleryGF combines three columns related to the creation of watchmaking art masterpieces of: a watch collection Greubel Forsey, mutual co-operation with well-known contemporary artists, as well as the work of those watch masters whose masterpieces the company Greubel Forsey sees as a turning point in the history of watchmaking.

The newly created British watchmaker Schofield Watches claims the role of brand, which can restore UK high horology. Giles Ellis heads the company. The first model of the company is a watch Schofield Signalman GMT PR - an alliance of an impeccable image and a great price.

The Finnish independent manufacture Kari Voutilainen has presented a new watch model Vingt-8, which is an ideal combination of stylish design and reliable mechanism.

The American watch manufactory Nautica has announced a new line of diving watches NMX 650 Diver, made of high-tech materials. The round case in a new sporty design is made of stainless steel.

Swiss watch company Bucherer has announced the opening of the largest luxury watch store in 2013 in Paris. The new boutique will take place instead of the store Old England, which is currently located on the Boulevard des Capuchins in the IX district of the French capital.

The watchmaker Black Belt Watch has announced a new limited edition line Black Belt Wintercamp, which name reminds us of the harsh conditions in the training camps in Japan.

A cult Swiss watch company Girard - Perregaux became the official charity partner of one of the most sold classical music tenor in the world - Andrea Bocelli. In honor of this co-operation on December 9 a charity evening was hosted in Los Angeles, which celebrated partnership of two companies, as well as the fact of the founding of the Andrea Bocelli Foundation.

Designer Fiona Kruger decided to contest the laurels of Mr.Jones watch company and release its own version of the chronometer with the skull of the Mexican holiday called "Day of the Dead" - Dia de Los Muertos. A student of Lausanne University of design and art has presented this extraordinary watch as a graduation thesis.

In September of this year, the watch company Jaquet Droz has released new watch models Grande Seconde. These watches became the prototype of today's novelty - Grande Seconde with a tourbillon. The novelty also has the famous motif of figure 8 on the dial, which uses the company since 2008.

The watchmaker Omega watch presents a new watch model Constellation. This is a luxurious women's watch with a comfortable large crown (for that company thank the owner's chic manicure certainly thank the company). The new Constellation demonstrates the majestic splendor of gold, diamonds and pearls - a mandatory set for women's luxury.

Swiss watchmaker Auguste Reymond has presented an elegant, refined version of the model Cotton Club Worldtime. The soft flowing shapes of the classic round case are highlighted by a shimmering gloss of the lacquered bright blue dial.

The watch company Obaku has introduced new versions of popular women's watches with beige straps. The company’s designers has replaced traditional black strap on beige. Five brand-name female models were selected for release in beige colors.

Presented in October this year the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Chronograph watch is released in the orange gold. The watch case is made of an alloy of 75% gold, 24% copper and 1% silver with platinum - so it turns into orange gold.

The watch company Concord Watch has refreshed its collection C2 with models in new colors, embodying a spectacular style of the famous brand. Two new models of watch series C2 is peculiar to typical industrial style, thanks to a steel blue and entirely white color decision of a steel case and a dial.

The watch company DeWitt has presented the fourth model of a series of Twenty-8-Eight (ref: DWT8AU). The new watch gets the black dial with a gray ring in the center, the contents of which is covered with sunray finish, creating a velvety effect. This pattern creates a breathtaking effect of the time flow itself.

The Breguet boutique in Vienna, which opened ten years ago, was exposed to a complete reconstruction. Now its new interior will be fully accountable to the avant-garde spirit of Breguet. The opening of the renovated store in area of 190 square meters was held on December 6.

A special St. Nicholas Day this year was unforgettable for the watch company A. Lange & Söhne. In Vienna, at a gala presentation, organized by the media, the general director A. Lange & Söhne Wilhelm Schmid was expected a pleasant surprise: the watch brand A. Lange & Söhne has been awarded four prizes.