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After being a symbol of quality for 125 years, the Geneva Seal extends its criteria of testing for the next 125 years: a tolerance of 1 minute variation per 7 days, the whole watch is now certified (not only the movement), respect of indicated power reserve and tougher watertightness rules.

For the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Marcus boutique on New Bond Street, brands were happy to present to Marcus Margulies, fabulous watch connoisseur, some incredible limited editions: the full Greubel Forsey collection in black platinum cases to name one!!!!

Sometimes some simple complications really do add a little something and when you don’t have to pay a heavy price for it, even better! We liked this “day-night” watch for the simplicity of the idea and the efficiency of the result.

Open to the public on appointment, the Vacheron Constantin exhibition space in the historic boutique in center Geneva is currently holding until the end of June an exhibition on the creative shaped timepieces of the Maison.

St Moritz is definitely a special place and not your ordinary shopping neighborhood! Find out more in this video report with Raphael Gübelin, CEO of the Swiss eponymous multibrand retailer and sponsor of the main horse race held during White Turf, the spectacular races taking part on the frozen lake of the Engadin village.

Results and trends of the May watch auctions held in Geneva at Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Antiquorum with an overall sale out of 45 Million Swiss Francs. Christie’s was really the big name with 30 Million in sales and 95% of the lots having found new owners, whereas results were slightly less impressive for the other 2 houses, but listen to what the three auctioneers had to say.

Mr Eric Othenin-Girard, watch industry journalist and expert, presents us the idea behind his new association Watches & Friends. His first guest was Mr Max Busser of MB&F.