What’s the difference between a chronograph and chronometer? The former has counters to measure and display time intervals whilst the latter describes a high precision watch which has been tested and approved by an official report provided by organisations such as the COSC (Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres).

What’s the difference between a chronograph and chronometer? The former has counters to measure and display time intervals whilst the latter describes a high precision watch which has been tested and approved by an official report provided by organisations such as the COSC (Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres).

Frederique Constant has seen a significant increase in activity across most of its regions in 2014. The brand has been gaining market share in the US$ 1,000 to 5,000 segment and grew strongly in Japan, South Korea, Australia United States and Canada.

Created in 2006 and celebrating a pure, rare and eternal material, the Collection Excellence Platine by Vacheron Constantin welcomes two new models: the Traditionnelle Day-Date and Power Reserve and Traditionnelle World Time.

Montblanc celebrated the launch of the new Montblanc Bohème collection with stars like Chris Hemsworth, Chiara Ferragni, Hee-ae Kim and Ana Beatriz Barros in Shanghai. The Children's Art Theatre was transformed into a Montblanc world to present the Bohème collection.

Economists would refer to this as break-even: the tipping point at which the number of people familiar with Reuge exceeds that of those who are unaware of its existence. It must indeed be said that the discreet Reuge company, the last remaining maker of hand-crafted luxury music boxes, has an impressive set of assets to its credit: exceptional production quality, unique expertise, famous partnerships (with the likes of Ferrari, Vertu, MB&F, etc.

It is a bit of an anachronism in today’s world that many brands in the Swiss watchmaking industry still close down for a couple of weeks over the summer. Like any website, Worldtempus on the other hand is “always on” and has been preparing for the annual surge in activity that goes hand-in-hand with the end of the holidays.

With the jury’s pre-selection for this year’s Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix announced today, 168 timepieces will instantly see their “smiling” 10.07 faces turn to a disappointed 8.20 as only six watches in each category go through to the final deliberations when the jury has to pick a winner in each of the twelve categories, as well as the overall winner of the prestigious “Aiguille d’Or” (Golden Hand) trophy.

The music loving Geneva watchmaker, Raymond Weil, has composed a new 4-hand sonata to the tune of an automatic movement. The Maestro’s melody is classic, pure and complete. It’s complete because in addition to the time functions, it has several useful little complications without overcrowding its silver-tone dial.

The music loving Geneva watchmaker, Raymond Weil, has composed a new 4-hand sonata to the tune of an automatic movement. The Maestro’s melody is classic, pure and complete.