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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. [...]
Sixteen years, Seventeen boutiques de GRISOGONO chose Las Vegas
December 15th 2009 — de GRISOGONO has opened a boutique in Las Vegas at Crystals, the new premier luxury shopping destination at the City Center. A new space filled with baroque touches that reflect all the magic and creativity of the jewelry and watch making brand created by Fawaz Gruosi.
After Geneva, London, Gstaad, Hong Kong, [...]
CORUM unveils its new USA organization
“…and the star-spangled banner that in triumph will wave…”
Francis Scott Key
After the takeover of CORUM USA LLC on October 1st, Montres CORUM Sàrl now announces the new organization of its US subsidiary: Antonio Calce remains President and appoints a new Executive Vice-President, Chief Operating Officer.
As of January 2010, Antonio Calce, Chief Executive Officer of CORUM [...]
OMEGA Opens Boutique In Vancouver For The Olympic Winter Games
Friday 04 December 2009 – OMEGA, the Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games, celebrated the opening of its Boutique in the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver today. The breakfast event and ribbon cutting ceremony featured Caroline Faivet, CEO of Swatch Group North America, OMEGA Brand Manager North America Gregory Swift, Dave Cobb, Executive Vice-President and Deputy CEO [...]
Frederique Constant Founder and CEO hosts Master Class at NYIT
On Wednesay, December 2nd, Frederique Constant Founder and CEO Peter Stas was invited to host a Master Class at the New York Institute of Technology for the students — and next generation of business owners — on how to create a successful brand that is impermeable to the inevitable ups and downs of a global [...]
Win a Leather Travelling Watch Case with Matt Baily’s 100-Fan Facebook Contest
If you are amongst the first 100 fans of the Matt Baily Facebook Page, you can win a two-watch leather travel case. The winner will be drawn from the names of the first 100 fans of the Matt Baily facebook page. If you don’t make it in time to be amongst the first 100 fans, [...]
