Europa Star Watches-for-China Update
Oct 28, 2005
Now online, for all our readers of the Chinese communities, the October/November major contents update is accessible in traditional Chinese language on www.watches-for-china.com: Cover Story: Panerai Radiomir, Features: Rolex, Ebel, Tag Heuer, Ladies'watch , Raymond Weil, Gaïa, Milus Monocera, Louis Vuitton, Titoni, Ogival, Blita, Orient, Eta,....

The “Whose Who” wearing your watch
Oct 03, 2005
In case you were wondering what the celebs having been wearing on their wrists recently. Here are some of the most recent sightings….. 1. Harrison Ford: Breitling Aerospace 2. Jerry Seinfeld: Every Breitling imaginable 3. Brad Pitt: Breitling 4. Orlando Bloom: IWC Big Pilot 5. Arnold Swarzenegge: Audemars Piguet (usually the T3)6. Ben Affleck : Harry....

Australian Market Focus: Part 4
Sep 07, 2005
The price factor How sensitive is the Australian market to priceı It is reported that the average price for a Swiss watch in Australia today is A$2,000 while luxury watches cost more than A$7,000, compared with Europe where the standard would be A$10,000. In terms of the luxury watch scale, contemplate brands like TAG Heuer, Panerai and Omega, then....

LUMINOR 1950 CHRONO RATTRAPANTE by Panerai
Jul 26, 2005
Brushed stainless steel case (44 mm) equipped with an automatic mechanical Panerai OP XVIII Calibre movement. Chronograph functions operated through double column wheel, split seconds function at 8 o’clock, cambered anti-reflective sapphire crystal 2 mm thick, screw-down back with sapphire crystal window, water-resistant to 100 metres. ....

Learning to love sports watches
Jul 02, 2005
I felt my first twinge of affection for sports watches a few years ago when I was invited to Florence to attend a Panerai event. I stayed in a wonderfully picturesque hotel on the banks of the Arno, visited a museum and was generally royally wined, dined and entertained. I believe that St. Tropez with Omega and Ellen MacArthur came next when we sailed on a....

Magazine contents June - July 2005 issue
Jun 20, 2005
Editorial With a little constructive criticism and better recall – watchmaking could only be healthier Cover Story 360 degrees of total innovation by TAG Heuer Haut de Gamme – Haute Horlogerie Patek Philippe’s first chronograph movement The Golf Master Time of the newcomer: Romain Jérôme ....

Luminor Submersible Chrono 1000 m by Panerai
Apr 09, 2005
Bold with a distinctive look, this stainless steel chronograph (47 mm) is equipped with a Panerai OP XII automatic movement. COSC-certified chronometer, it has a unidirectional turning bezel for submersion timing and is water-resistant to 1000 metres. www.panerai.com Source: February -march 2005 Issue (Please credit europastar.com) ....

Magazine contents February - March 2005 issue
Mar 06, 2005
Editorial The Internet – false fears and genuine challenges Cover Story A Date to remember – de Grisogono Haut de Gamme/Haute Horlogerie The new faces of Rolex The 3 Volution of Antoine Preziuso deLaCour reaches for the stars The Portuguese of the 21st century Aquanaute Luce by Patek....

BLACK SEAL® COMPASS by Panerai
Aug 24, 2004
Titanium and steel case (60 mm), luminous baton markers and Arabic numerals, Plexiglas dome (50 mm in diameter x 23 mm height) luminous lubber line integrated in the Plexoglas. Petroleum-based liquid inside the capsule, rotating bidirectional bezel with 144 engraved divisions, water-resistant to 100 metres. Limited Edition of 100 pieces. ....

It's all in the name ... well almost
Jan 29, 2004
One of the harshest criticisms levelled at Hong Kong's watch manufacturers is that they have the expertise to copy existing watch designs but are incapable of creating anything original. By way of reply, it is fair to say that the companies specializing in the OEM business generally enjoy a reputation as manufacturers par excellence (around US$ 6 billion of....