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A tribute to Mr. Armin Strom, “master skeletonizer”

A tribute to Mr. Armin Strom, “master skeletonizer”

Grand Seiko opens two US boutiques with Ben Bridge and Reeds Jewellers

Grand Seiko opens two US boutiques with Ben Bridge and Reeds Jewellers

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Hybris Mechanica Calibre 362 in midnight blue

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Hybris Mechanica Calibre 362 in midnight blue

Zannetti Regent Skeleton Diamond

Zannetti Regent Skeleton Diamond

Ressence Type 8 Indigo: the passage of time in threads of blue

Ressence Type 8 Indigo: the passage of time in threads of blue

A tribute to Mr. Armin Strom, “master skeletonizer”

A tribute to Mr. Armin Strom, “master skeletonizer”

With great sadness, the independent Swiss watch manufacture Armin Strom announces the death of its founder, Mr. Armin Strom. A resident of Burgdorf, (...)

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Grand Seiko opens two US boutiques with Ben Bridge and Reeds Jewellers

Grand Seiko opens two US boutiques with Ben Bridge and Reeds Jewellers

The Japanese luxury watch manufacturer teams up with two retail partners to continue its North American expansion. Together with Reeds Jewellers, it brings (...)

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Hybris Mechanica Calibre 362 in midnight blue

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Hybris Mechanica Calibre 362 in midnight blue

Combining a flying tourbillon with a chiming function in an ultra-thin automatic calibre, the 10-year running masterpiece with eight patents welcomes a new (...)

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Zannetti Regent Skeleton Diamond

Zannetti Regent Skeleton Diamond

With its stainless steel case, diamond-adorned bezel, and skeletonised movement, this model stands out as a symbol of luxury and (...)

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Ressence Type 8 Indigo: the passage of time in threads of blue

Ressence Type 8 Indigo: the passage of time in threads of blue

Ressence presents the limited-edition TYPE 8 Indigo, a watch born out of the brand’s exploration of the ancient Japanese craft of indigo (...)

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Watchmaking in Germany

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

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 (...)

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 (...)

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A history of watch advertising

A history of watch advertising

By Marco Strazzi

The Watch Book: Hanhart and the German Watch Industry out now

The Watch Book: Hanhart and the German Watch Industry out now

The 224-page book marks a milestone in the German brand’s history. None other than Gisbert L. Brunner has dedicated himself to the subject. An incredibly (...)

THE HISTORY OF EUROPA STAR

This publication is part of Europa Star’s Digital Books collection, a series of themed issues focusing on specific aspects of watchmaking and jewellery.

Introducing the Parmigiani Fleurier L'Armoriale Répétition Mystérieuse

Introducing the Parmigiani Fleurier L’Armoriale Répétition Mystérieuse

This remarkable creation, with its Doric-inspired white gold case, features a grand feu enamel “secret dial” that invites wearers to use their senses to (...)

La Vallée Attimo Polo: true personalisation

La Vallée Attimo Polo: true personalisation

Like all La Vallée timepieces, Attimo offers the possibility of unprecedented personalisation. Produced in just 50 individually numbered units, this (...)

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 (...)

Van Cleef & Arpels chronicles its history in a lavish book

Van Cleef & Arpels chronicles its history in a lavish book

Van Cleef & Arpels has published the first volume in a comprehensive catalogue of its patrimony. Over the 668 pages covering the years 1906 to 1953, we (...)

A history of watch advertising: 1940-1949

A history of watch advertising: 1940-1949