Soon after Japan opened its doors to the world in the second half of the 19th century, the Ginza district in central Tokyo became its showcase. When Japan’s first railway opened in 1872, its Tokyo terminus was at the edge of Ginza which rapidly became the center for shops selling all that was new and fashionable.

GOLD AND STEEL

Even though this creation is linked to an event which brings together classic sports cars for a car race, the Geneva-based brand hasn’t forgotten to ensure its style captures the spirit of the times.

Even though this year’s first watch exhibition of the year – Watches and Wonders Geneva – took place digitally, there were still some exciting trends that emerged that will be gracing savvy wrists beginning this summer.

Baume & Mercier is unveiling new Classima watches for women. Resolutely feminine, these 31mm creations are dressed with a white mother-of-pearl dial enhanced by a diamond-set bezel or diamond hour-markers.

Equipped with an automatic or quartz movement, each one features the leaf hours and minutes hands as well as a date display discreetly placed at 3 o’clock on the dial.

Those who wish to immerse themselves in all things Omega can do so in one day and at one place. Omega’s latest boutique, now open in Biel/Bienne, marks the final stage in a major development that includes a new museum and state-of-the-art factory.

When most people think of Omega, the first thing that comes to mind is likely the milestone Speedmaster collection, the first watch on the moon. Film buffs might immediately go to the association between Omega and the James Bond film franchise, thanks to the legendary secret agent’s on-screen fondness for the Omega Seamaster.

To lift spirits during this challenging period, IWC family members have come together online through the brand’s “TIME WELL SHARED” initiative. Sharing their passion and knowledge with viewers at home, they hope to inspire and entertain through messages of positivity and solidarity.

On the heels of launching its dynamic “Risk is the Reward” campaign, Corum takes the concept of daring innovation to all new heights with the Corum LAB 02 timepiece. Defying all watchmaking convention, the technically advanced watch boasts a new movement that was two years in the research and development stages.

Changes in the Executive Group Management Board and the Extended Group Management Board, and appointments to the management of the Longines, Rado, Union, Tissot, Certina, and Hamilton watch brands.

Swatch Group has announced changes to its Executive Group Management Board and its Extended Group Management Board as well as in the management of its Longines, Rado, Union, Tissot, Certina, and Hamilton watch brands.

DUAL FASCINATION

Breathing life into imagination… The watchmakers from the Geneva manufacture took on a new challenge by combining no less than 24 complications which feature on both faces of this outstanding watch.