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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

Perrelet Turbine Skull: an artistic creation

Perrelet Turbine Skull: an artistic creation

Raketa Copernicus: a poetic interpretation of the cosmos

Raketa Copernicus: a poetic interpretation of the cosmos

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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Perrelet Turbine Skull: an artistic creation

Perrelet Turbine Skull: an artistic creation

The Turbine Skull is offered in two versions: a steel case with a blue dial and a blackened steel case with black display.

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Raketa Copernicus: a poetic interpretation of the cosmos

Raketa Copernicus: a poetic interpretation of the cosmos

Raketa presents a new version of its well-known Copernicus, initially developed in 1965. The dial is made of aventurine, a stone that looks like a starry (...)

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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 (...)

Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic: act II for the watch that shook the industry

Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto Classic: act II for the watch that shook the industry

A new chapter in the story of this ‘sonnerie au passage’, the Bel Canto Classic features a number of new features, most notably a new laser-etched guilloché (...)

A meeting with Crispin Jones, Mr Jones

PODCAST

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 (...)

Sartoro Genève: a new flagship boutique, a global vision

Sartoro Genève: a new flagship boutique, a global vision

Founded in 2001 by Arto and Saro Artinian and renowned for its transformative artistry in Fine and High Jewellery, Maison Sartoro has recently opened its (...)

A history of watch advertising: 1940-1949

A history of watch advertising: 1940-1949