North America
North American watch news
Jon Omer Joins The DeWitt Team
DeWitt is extremely proud to welcome Mr Jon Omer to the company. With more than 30 years of successful experience in the luxury business, Mr Jon Omer is to lead the growth and strengthening of all of DeWitt’s North American activities. With his knowledge and extremely acute feel for the market, Mr Omer will undoubtedly [...]
HUBLOT Celebrates its Brand Ambassador Bode Miller, the Most Decorated U.S. Olympic Skier
Hublot’s partnership with the American skier Bode Miller has reached new heights with Bode winning a gold, silver and bronze medal in the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. “We couldn’t be more proud of Bode,” says Hublot CEO Jean-Claude Biver. “He has become part of the Hublot family and to see him achieve this historic feat is [...]
HUBLOT Appoints Beatrice de Quervain Blanchard as New U.S. and Latin America President
New York, NY (March 1, 2010) – Hublot, the luxury Swiss watch company known for its innovative fusion of elements in its timepieces, is proud to announce the appointment of Beatrice de Quervain Blanchard as U.S. President. De Quervain Blanchard will join Hublot CEO Jean-Claude Biver and Managing Director Ricardo Guadalupe to oversee the US [...]
The new Oris Oscar Peterson Limited Edition
Jazz giant honoured by Oris
Oris’ track record in producing limited edition watches is almost as distinguished as the track record of the man to whom Oris dedicates its latest jazz watch: Oscar Peterson.
Regarded by many as the greatest jazz pianist of all time, his career and chosen instrument inspired the special design features of [...]
Vancouver 2010: OMEGA honours Olympian star Maëlle Ricker
Snowboard cross star was the first Canadian woman to win gold at home
One of the most thrilling finishes at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games resulted in a tale of national pride and Olympic redemption. Maëlle Ricker, competing in snowboard cross only a few kilometers from where she grew up, became the first Canadian woman [...]
GLAM ROCK and Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio Raise Thousands for Haiti Orphans
If there was ever a feel good portion to NY Fashion Week, it was Alessandra Ambrosio’s charity, “Open Your Heart” fund-raiser for her charity Lakay Pam with supermodel host Coco Rocha. The event raised over $20,000 in donations through silent auction donations for the Lakay Pam orphanage. As one of the key sponsors, GLAM [...]
OMEGA congratulates Apolo Anton Ohno
Newest brand ambassador on his way to Olympic history in Vancouver
Vancouver, BC, Feb. 13, 2010 – American speed skating star Apolo Anton Ohno added to his Olympic medal total when he claimed silver in the 1500-metre short track event at Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. OMEGA’s newest brand ambassador tied Bonnie Blair as the most [...]
O Canada! Let the Games begin!
For Vancouver and OMEGA’s timekeepers, the long wait is over
The Opening Ceremony at each edition of the Olympic Games is a much-anticipated event as the world waits to see how the host city will launch the most prestigious sporting extravaganza on Earth. The city of Vancouver more than rose to the occasion with a spectacular [...]
New Olympic Games Timekeeping Technology in Vancouver and Whistler
At every Olympic Games, OMEGA’s timekeeping and data handling professionals arrive equipped with tons of equipment – a veritable arsenal of the world’s latest and best sports timing and judging technology. Every Olympic Games features some technological premieres. Here’s a preview of the equipment which will have its Olympic Games debut in Vancouver and Whistler:
Electronic [...]
OMEGA and the Olympic Winter Games – a 74-Year Partnership
As the giant OMEGA Countdown Clock in Vancouver approaches the minus one year point in its steady march toward the Opening Ceremony on the 12th of February, 2010, OMEGA’s professionals are actively involved in preparations for the competition where, for the 24th time, the Swiss specialists will serve as Official Timekeepers at the Olympic Games. [...]
