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Andrea Bocelli Foundation Launches with 2011 Benefit Gala
Los Angeles, California (December 5, 2011) – Girard-Perregaux, iconic luxury Swiss watch brand, is proud to partner up with Andrea Bocelli, the worldʼs highest selling solo artist in the history of classical music, in the launch of his new foundation, the Andrea Bocelli Foundation, with a 2011 Benefit Gala on [...]
OMEGA wins U. S. Supreme Court challenge
In a split decision, the United States Supreme Court has upheld an appeals court ruling that found Costco Wholesale Corporation had violated U. S. copyright law when it sold Omega Seamaster wristwatches well below retail price without Omega’s permission.
The practice employed by discounters and off-price retailers of buying imported luxury watches and other products from [...]
Baily Blogger Marco Visits Hamilton Headquarters To See New Watches
Marco, a blogger for MattBaily.ca, visited the Headquarters of Hamilton Watches in Biel/Bienne to discover the new 2010 collections, film them, and share them with Canadian watch enthusiasts.
OMEGA honours Paralympic superstar Lauren Woolstencroft
Skier won a record five consecutive gold medals
Vancouver, BC, April 6, 2010 – Canadian skier Lauren Woolstencroft had been known as the Golden Girl of Paralympics since 2002 when she claimed two gold medals and a bronze at the Games in Salt Lake City. At the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Games her status evolved from impressive [...]
Paralympic President Sir Philip Craven visits OMEGA Boutique in Vancouver
Sir Philip Craven, the President of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), visited OMEGA’s Paralympic Countdown Clock in downtown Vancouver and the Olympic Games Boutique at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver on Tuesday, March 16th.
Sir Philip, joined by his wife, was welcomed by Christophe Berthaud, the general manager of OMEGA Timing, the company responsible for the timekeeping [...]
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 [...]
