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15 French jewellery, high jewellery and watch companies will take part at the “International Jewellery Tokyo” and “Tokyo International Watch Fair” to be held from 27th to 30th January 2010 in Tokyo Big Sight: 11 precious jewellery and high jewellery manufacturers, stone and pearl dealers on the French Pavilion, in the “International” Section, 2 costume [...]

Saint Honoré recently took part in the Le Mans 24 race alongside Christophe Tinseau, driver from the Pescarolo team, which came 8th of the 55 teams that entered the race. The brand chose this famous motor race, which was held on 13th and 14th June 2009, for the launch of the new “Red Racing” Haussman [...]

A flying instructor and watch designer, René Attias has two passions: flying and watches. In the mid-seventies he designed watches for pilots and created his brand, “Navitec”, which is well known to pilots. Lots of planes are indeed fitted with the on-board Navitec 1 chronograph, making its easier to read the time and timings. In [...]

In his quest for mechanical, everyday timepieces, Guy Ellia has added a new string to his bow with a new complication: universal time. Housed in a round 50mm diameter case in 18 carat gold with black, grey or red micro-bubbles, the automatic movement has a reserve of 72 hours and meets the challenge of displaying [...]

Through this retrospective of the works of Abraham-Louis Breguet (1747-1823), visitors to the Louvre will discover the art of watchmaking at its apogee, evidenced by these unique precision timepieces, combining genius, virtuoso techniques and avant-garde aesthetics. Assembled in the exhibition are exceptional loans – watches, clocks and measuring instruments – alongside portraits, archival documents and [...]

Jaeger-LeCoultre is unrolling the red carpet in front of their new Boutique in Cannes Between the red carpet and the Palme d’Or, this year the 62nd International Film Festival is witnessing the consecration of new premises under the banner of Jaeger-LeCoultre. The Brand is opening a new showroom in Cannes to present its exceptional collection [...]

Exclusive Montres Breguet SA patronage for the remodelling of the Conseil d’Etat rooms and salon Beauvais, known as the Louis XIV wing, at the Louvre museum as part of the renovation of the museum premises devoted to 18th century furnishings. An impressive collective demonstration of French talent and capabilities, the Louvre’s collections of 18th century [...]

38 companies – representing some 80 brands – make up the French delegation to BaselWorld 2009, including 18 in the watchand clock industry (halls 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, 4.1, 5.0, 5.1 and 3.U) and 20 in jewellery, high jewellery, gems and pearls (halls 2.0, 2.1, 2.2, 3.0, 3.1, 3.2 and Palace). Know-how, perfection of execution, elegance [...]

Comité Français de l’Horlogerie, de la Bijouterie, de la Joaillerie et de l’Orfèvrerie French Watch, Clock, Jewellery and Silverware Center Prese release, January 2009 – 80 French watch, jewellery and high jewellery brands will be glad to meet you at BaselWorld 2009 (26th March to 2nd April), displaying their new creations, presented by 38 manufacturers [...]

On December 6th 2008, Bertolucci was on prime time TV live from “Le Puy du Fou” to attend the election of its new Miss. Chloé Mortaud, young French-American of 19 years old, has been elected Miss France 2009 by over 8 million TV viewers and a jury of personalities presided by the famous French actress [...]