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Towards a single watch market

Towards a single watch market

CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED

The secondary watch market gains a boost in legitimacy with the launch of a certified pre-owned platform by world-leading retailer Bucherer. As we’ve (...)

Navigate through Europa Star archives: 1950-2020

Navigate through Europa Star archives: 1950-2020

Join the world’s largest watch news database. Europa Star, a global watch magazine dating back to 1927, is launching its new members-only e-platform (...)

An exclusive interview with Philippe Stern

An exclusive interview with Philippe Stern

PATEK PHILIPPE

Europa Star was granted the rare privilege of being able to discuss with Philippe Stern himself. Although in 2009 he moved aside to allow his son, Thierry (...)

Russian design at its best

Russian design at its best

RAKETA

During our latest visit to Russian watch brand Raketa, we were impressed by the originality of their designs. Like many Western brands, they play the (...)

A new resource for watch professionals and aficionados

A new resource for watch professionals and aficionados

EUROPA STAR CLUB

Europa Star is offering exclusive access to over 60 years of magazine archives. The Club, aimed at both watch professionals and watch lovers, grants access (...)

The history of Enicar in an upcoming book

The history of Enicar in an upcoming book

LEGENDS OF WATCHMAKING

‘Time for a change: Discovering vintage Enicar’ is a book written by Martijn van der Ven. Following a successful Kickstarter campaign, it will be ready for (...)

Zenith El Primero: a retrospective

Zenith El Primero: a retrospective

EUROPA STAR ARCHIVES

We are lucky enough (or old enough!) to have had the chance to witness in real time the birth of the El Primero chronograph at Zenith in 1969. For the (...)

TAG Heuer nostalgia

TAG Heuer nostalgia

EUROPA STAR ARCHIVES

Back in 1998, we highlighted in our pages the “power of the past” in the watch industry as TAG Heuer, a pioneer of the “vintagemania” trend, revived the (...)

All about Antiquorum's upcoming July sales

All about Antiquorum’s upcoming July sales

AUCTION

Antiquorum announces its establishment in Monaco and an important Contemporary & Vintage Timepieces auction at Hôtel de Paris on July, 16th. Highlights (...)

Over 90 years of Europa Star archives

Over 90 years of Europa Star archives

1927-2019

A full journey through the history of watchmaking. Indeed, Europa Star has embarked upon the digitisation of a unique heritage: over 90 years of watch (...)

The legacy of George Daniels

The legacy of George Daniels

A SPECIAL EXHIBITION BY PHILLIPS

The auction house will display some of the most incredible horological works by independent watchmakers, from May 9 to May 12 in Geneva. Expect to see (...)

Watchmaking soon to be recognised by UNESCO

Watchmaking soon to be recognised by UNESCO

HERITAGE

An application has been officially submitted by Switzerland and France to UNESCO. Beyond its symbolic significance, the decision to include watchmaking as (...)

The quest for an everlasting story

The quest for an everlasting story

ARCHIVES AND HERITAGE

Never has the watchmaking heritage of watch brands been so well-documented. The fashion for vintage has had a hand in this, forcing watchmakers to (...)

WWII Japanese military watches

WWII Japanese military watches

DAWN OF A QUIET SUNDAY MORNING IN 1941

The rise and fall of the Japanese Empire during WWII is a deeply captivating but also frightening piece of history of the 20th century. If military watches (...)

The Movado Ermeto: the original “smart” watch

The Movado Ermeto: the original “smart” watch

VINTAGEMANIA

The story behind the Movado Ermeto, a disruptive timepiece that went against the flow of the rest of the watch industry. Smart, innovative, elegant yet (...)

Watch as weapon

Watch as weapon

EDITORIAL

The fact that the vintage wave, which arose from the younger generation, places a higher value on personality and authenticity than on function and (...)

Omega reintroduces its iconic Calibre 321

Omega reintroduces its iconic Calibre 321

VINTAGEMANIA

Since the 1940s, the calibre 321 has been one of the most researched among watch fans and is still highly sought-after by watch collectors around the (...)

The watchmaker who saved Zenith from oblivion

The watchmaker who saved Zenith from oblivion

HISTORY

It’s a well-known story, but one that definitely bears retelling. All the more so, since this issue of Europa Star is all about the value of preserving (...)

Watchmakers test their DNA

Watchmakers test their DNA

ARCHIVES AND HERITAGE

The grand old companies with an uninterrupted history, such as Rolex, Audemars Piguet or Patek Philippe, maintain their heritage with absolute consistency (...)

A glimpse into Longines' heritage and patrimony

A glimpse into Longines’ heritage and patrimony

A DAY IN SAINT-IMIER

Diving into Longines’ patrimony provides an understanding of how deeply the Swiss brand has impacted the watch industry, both on a technical level, and also (...)