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Tutima Glashütte new chronograph supports Mara Elephant Project

Tutima Glashütte new chronograph supports Mara Elephant Project

Century Bolero showcases sapphire-sculpted watch case

Century Bolero showcases sapphire-sculpted watch case

German brand Circula enters the next phase with the Facet

Nomos Tangente 2date boasts new dual-date displays

Nomos Tangente 2date boasts new dual-date displays

Epos, against the grain

Epos, against the grain

Tutima Glashütte new chronograph supports Mara Elephant Project

Tutima Glashütte new chronograph supports Mara Elephant Project

With the release of the Mara Safari titanium chronograph special edition in safari green, available in 250 pieces, the German brand directs proceeds from (...)

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Century Bolero showcases sapphire-sculpted watch case

Century Bolero showcases sapphire-sculpted watch case

The Swiss independent brand has crafted its emblematic gemstone into a cushion-shaped watch case, meticulously cut into 43 facets and polished by hand. (...)

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German brand Circula enters the next phase with the Facet

The Pforzheim-based brand unveils a contemporary 38mm steel sports watch with faceted details throughout. Designed by Guy Bove, former Creative Director of (...)

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Nomos Tangente 2date boasts new dual-date displays

Nomos Tangente 2date boasts new dual-date displays

With a double date display on the front and a sun salutation on the back, the new date watch is the result of the Glashütte-based brand’s innovative (...)

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Epos, against the grain

Epos, against the grain

As the quartz crisis raged, Epos was founded as a brand making only mechanical watches. Today, in a luxury-dominated space, it refuses to move upmarket, (...)

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THE WATCH FILES

Watchmaking in Germany

A curated selection of Europa Star articles on the German watch scene.

German watchmaking

German watchmaking

“The number one challenge in Glashütte is finding labour”

“The number one challenge in Glashütte is finding (...)

A small cog in the great Swatch Group machine, the Union Glashütte brand has a history which stretches back to the 19th century and since the 1990s has made (...)

From Pforzheim to Glashütte

From Pforzheim to Glashütte

Mention Germany and the conversation will likely turn to topics such as football, particularly as the country recently hosted the Euro cup. But the nation (...)

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Watchmaking in Germany ▶

A history of watch advertising

A history of watch advertising

By Marco Strazzi

Bulgari opens doors to renovated manufacture

Bulgari opens doors to renovated manufacture

Nestled in the Jura Mountains, the facility is home to the production of dials and cases for the brand, serving as an essential pillar of its watchmaking (...)

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.

KAWS x Audemars Piguet: an introduction

KAWS x Audemars Piguet: an introduction

Audemars Piguet continues to explore new creative territories, drawing inspiration from and engaging with the wider cultural world. Its latest 43 mm (...)

Behrens The Dark Knight: a horological tribute to batman

Behrens The Dark Knight: a horological tribute to batman

In collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery and Memorigin, the creative brand from Shenzhen has created a highly original Batman-themed free-sprung (...)

A meeting with Crispin Jones, Mr Jones

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

Universal Genève: a magical journey through time

Universal Genève’s revival is cause for celebration among many watch connoisseurs. Renowned for its mythical models and in-house micro-rotor and precision (...)

Kering launches the “Kering Generation Award X Jewelry”

Kering launches the “Kering Generation Award X Jewelry”

The first award pushing sustainability and innovation in the jewelry industry involving universities and start-ups.

A history of watch advertising: 1940-1949

A history of watch advertising: 1940-1949