James Bond "Quantum Of Solace" To....
Jun 30, 2008
Fans of Omega watches and James Bond may be able to catch a glimpse of a Collectors Edition Omega Seamaster watch on the wrist of Daniel Craig, in the first trailer of the new James Bond film, "Quantum of Solace", which was released for viewing on Monday, June 30, 2008.
Quantum of Solace is the 22nd James Bond adventure, and the second performance of Daniel Craig in the role of the world's most....
George Clooney Reveals His....
Jun 06, 2008
Omega ambassador George Clooney has revealed that his interest in Omega watches can be traced back to his childhood, when he....
Omega Speedmaster 5-Counter....
May 05, 2008
The Omega Speedmaster 5-Counter Chronograph is the world's first timepiece with a five-counter chronograph layout.....
Omega watch auction nets $5.4 million in sales
Apr 17, 2007
Geneva—"Omegamania," organized by Antiquorum Auctioneers, brought in about $5.5 million, selling all 300 lots for triple their presale estimates, and setting a world record for the highest price ever paid for an Omega watch at auction.
The top record-setting lot was a Platinum Constellation Grand Luxe, circa 1953. It went to a Swiss bidder for....
'Omegamania' Auction Sets Records in Geneva, Basel
Apr 16, 2007
“Omegamania,” the auction of 300 rare Omega watches in Geneva, Switzerland, generated more than 6.5 million Swiss francs (almost $9 million), selling all 300 lots for three times their presale estimates. The auction, held Saturday and Sunday, had generated great interest among watch collectors and enthusiasts around the world. It was organized by....
More watch companies flex brand muscle at boutiques
Apr 15, 2007
The new Charriol boutique at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, Calif.
By Beth Braverman
New York—Clothing manufacturers have done it for years, and now watch manufacturers seem to have caught the retail bug, too, as they increasingly open up branded boutiques in significant shopping districts and in malls throughout the country.
The trend....
BASELWORLD 2007 Watch Show Report Day One Part Two
Apr 13, 2007
After BASELWORLD 2007 was officially kicked out with the BASELWORLD 2007 press conference, we had the opportunity to look around and get a sneak preview of the showroom. What we saw was a ton of people working real hard at the 9th hour trying to get everything just perfect. I was blown away by how much work actually goes into this show. It had to take....
The WorldWatchReport 2007
Apr 06, 2007
Breitling, Bulgari, Cartier, Chopard, Ebel, Girard-Perregaux, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Longines, Omega, Patek Philippe, Rolex, Tag Heuer
It covers five of the most important export markets for the luxury watch industry: United States, France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom. The team at IC-Agency, consisting of engineers, market–ers and project managers,....
Swatch Group Posts 'Best Results of All Time'
Apr 01, 2007
Swatch Group, the world's largest watchmaker, posted a 12.3 percent gain in gross sales for 2006, totaling about $4.04 billion. A Jan. 22 announcement from the Swiss watchmaker called the results its best “of all time.” The most substantial sales growth was among luxury watches. Blancpain, Breguet, Glashütte Original, and Omega all enjoyed....
Alpha Omega honors Ben Stiller
Feb 26, 2007
Actor Ben Stiller and his wife, actress Christine Taylor, pose with Alpha Omega VP of Fine Watch Sales Amit Handa (left) and Alpha Omega Owner and President Raman Handa.
Cambridge, Mass.—Actor Ben Stiller stopped by the Alpha Omega store, located here, on Friday before his visit to Harvard University to accept the Hasty Pudding Theatrical's "Man of....
Fabrikant, Alpha Omega crown Scarlett Johansson
Feb 22, 2007
Suzy Fabrikant and Alpha Omega presented actress Scarlett Johansson with a platinum and diamond tiara for being named Hasty Pudding Theatricals' "Woman of the Year."
Cambridge, Mass.—Diamond-jewelry designer Suzy Fabrikant and retailer Alpha Omega presented actress Scarlett Johansson with a one-of-a-kind platinum and 25-carat diamond tiara last....
Swatch Group reports 'best results of all time'
Jan 22, 2007
The Swatch Group AG, the world’s largest watchmaker, posted a 12.3 percent gain in gross sales in its 2006 sales, totaling 5.05 billion Swiss francs (about $4.04 billion). This will lead to an above-average increase in operating profits, which will be announced later, it said. These are the “best Group results of all time,” said the Swiss....
IWC, Vacheron, and Patek Rated as Most Prestigious Luxury Watch Brands
Jan 17, 2007
Ultra-wealthy American consumers rate IWC is the number one watch brand, followed closely by Vacheron Constantin, and Patek Philippe, according to a Luxury's Institute watch survey. "The timepieces made by IWC are secrets shared by only a very few in the world; their workmanship and quality is unquestioned, their craftsmen are artisans of time....