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Watches and Wonders Geneva Record figures for the 2023 edition

Editor Beautiful Lifestyle Magazine — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 08:17:46 +0000

Watches and Wonders Geneva closes its 2023 edition with results that exceed expectations and best forecasts. All of its indicators are well above previous editions. The Salon confirms its trajectory as well as its position on the world watchmaking scene, thanks to controlled growth and a common voice.
The innovations were numerous, as were the expectations. Watches and Wonders has redoubled in creativity, innovation and openness in order to keep pace with a rapidly growing global watch market (24.8 billion Swiss francs in 2022).

Watches and Wonders Geneva 2023 closed with record figures, with 43,000 unique visitors (22,000 in 2022) over the whole week, 5,400 retailers, 125 nationalities, and 35,000 overnight stays, while the number of end-consumers doubled during the first five days.

The number of shares on social networks exceeded all expectations, with 1.8 million posts mentioning #watchesandwonders and an estimated reach of over 600 million people – more than half a billion – an all-time high.

An increase in the number of business visitors

The press recorded an increase of over 50% in attendance with the return of the Asian markets, i.e. a total of 1,400 journalists present in Geneva, with 13,000 registrations for the 1,800 Touch & Feel sessions enabling them to discover and handle the year’s new releases. Not to mention the 2,600 journalists who were able to follow the entire program online.

Retailers racked up more than 8,000 appointments, confirming the unfailing appeal of watchmaking in all its markets, particularly in Europe, which alone accounted for 70% of visitors.

The general public responded massively

All 12,000 tickets were sold out before the weekend started. Aside from the statistics, Watches and Wonders has proven its appeal to the younger generation: 25% of the tickets sold were purchased by people under 25, with an average ticket-holder age of 35. These visitors were particularly attracted to the LAB experience, which offered them a vision of the future of watchmaking. The Salon thus brings together and federates two to three generations at the same watchmaking crossroads.

This hub now extends well beyond Palexpo and offers the Salon new horizons. The “In the City” experience marks an important turning point in the development of Watches and Wonders Geneva, engaging the city and the general public who were drawn by special events in the boutiques and at other points of interest in the watchmaking capital. The Avener’s concert filled the quayside and had both locals and international visitors dancing to the rhythm of watch movements.

Watches and Wonders has more than ever consolidated its position as the international watchmaking summit. See you in spring 2024!

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Watches and Wonders Geneva 2023 Official inauguration

Editor Beautiful Lifestyle Magazine — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 18:11:41 +0000

The official inauguration of Watches and Wonders Geneva 2023 was held on Monday, March 27 at 5:30 pm CET at Palexpo in the presence of representatives of the cantonal and municipal authorities and the 48 CEOs of the exhibiting Maisons.

During their speeches, Mr. Jean-Frédéric Dufour, President of the Watches and Wonders Geneva Foundation – organizer of the Salon – and Mr. Mauro Poggia, President of the State Council of Geneva, emphasized the dynamism and importance of such an event for the watchmaking industry and for the Canton and City of Geneva. They also mentioned the need to speak to future generations and the importance of creating new vocations. It was an opportunity for the industry to come together and speak with one voice.

Twelve dancers from the Geneva Ballet then performed a short excerpt from Ukiyo-e readapted especially for the occasion. Choreography by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui.

The ceremony ended at 6:00 pm CET with a ribbon cutting.

Speeches and addresses:

Jean-Frédéric DUFOUR: President, Watches and Wonders Geneva Foundation
Mauro POGGIA: President of the State Council of Geneva

Personalities in attendance:

Jean-Luc FORNI: President of the Grand Council
Fabienne FISCHER: State Councillor of the Canton of Geneva
Serge DAL BUSCO: State Councillor of the Canton of Geneva
Marie BARBEY-CHAPPUIS: Mayor of the City of Geneva
Sandra PORTIER: Mayor of the Commune of Grand-Saconnex
Michel POMATTO: Administrative advisor, Commune of Grand-Saconnex
Laurent JIMAYA: Administrative advisor, Commune of Grand-Saconnex
Peta GIROD: President of the Municipal Council, Commune of Grand-Saconnex
Jean-Daniel PASCHE: President of the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry
François LONGCHAMP: President of Palexpo
Claude MEMBREZ: General Manager of Palexpo
Jean-Vital DOMEZON: President of the Hôteliers de Genève
Matthieu HUMAIR: CEO, Watches and Wonders Geneva Foundation
Members of the Board of the Watches and Wonders Geneva Foundation Members of the Exhibiting Committee of Watches and Wonders Geneva CEOs of the 48 exhibiting Maisons

Images and videos for download: mediacenter.watchesandwonders.com

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Watches and Wonders Geneva: A few days before the opening, what not to miss!

Editor Beautiful Lifestyle Magazine — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 17:50:48 +0000

For the first time, the organizers have designed a two-part program: In the Salon at Palexpo and In the City in central Geneva. This rich and original program by day and by night will make Geneva the watchmaking destination par excellence. It will unveil the most hidden aspects of the industry’s craftsmanship and expertise, without ever losing sight of the new creations for 2023. Follow the Guide!

On April 1 and 2, Watches and Wonders Geneva, the largest watchmaking industry event ever held in Geneva, will open its doors to the public. Tickets can be obtained through the online ticketing at watchesandwonders.com.

Connoisseurs, enthusiasts and those who are simply curious will be able to discover the marvels of the 48 exhibiting Maisons, from the greatest historical watchmakers to independent workshops and artisans. From exceptional pieces and new collections to skilled craftsmanship, there will be something to satisfy every curious mind.

The future of watchmaking will be on show in the LAB area, while the exhibition ‘What time is it?’ by Karine Bauzin will give us a preview of the Swiss photographer’s work on her artistic perception of time. A visit to the Salon will reveal the year’s new creations and other exceptional pieces.

To find out more, head for the Auditorium. Themed talks will cover the key watchmaking news and trends throughout the weekend – in two languages. No registration required. The Salon will also run guided tours for small groups, several times a day.

A festival in three words: In the City

In parallel, for the first time, Watches and Wonders will also be present in the heart of its host City. This festival of watchmaking, called In the City, will be free and open to everyone. Visitors can therefore wander freely through the Rues Basses of the city center and spot the WandW display columns. This will be the sign that the boutiques have surprises in store: including historical pieces, demonstration workshops, a chance to chat with the watchmakers, a preview of new pieces, etc. To add spice to the experience, an interactive watch rally has been organized especially for the occasion. Using the QR codes scattered along a route, the public will be able to discover the participating boutiques and emblematic sites.

When the sun goes down, In the City will continue to beat in the heart of Geneva: on March 30, all the participating boutiques will stay open until 9pm, while a special program has been created for this evening of festivities. Artists, dancers and musicians will take over five stages along the streets, beginning at 5pm. At the Pont de la Machine, a conference on “Geneva, Switzerland and Watchmaking” will be open to all who register. A collection of food trucks will be stationed at the city’s main crossroads with one objective: get ready for a free concert from the celebrated DJ/Producer The Avener at Quai du Général Guisan, at 8pm.

The heart of Geneva will be beating to the rhythm of watch movements from March 27 to April 2, 2023. The wonder of watchmaking is within everyone’s reach!

Registration and full program on watchesandwonders.com

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Richard Mille is the new official sponsor of the Monaco Yacht Show

Editor Beautiful Lifestyle Magazine — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 12:07:48 +0000

The Monaco Yacht Show has announced its collaboration with watchmaker Richard Mille, the show’s new official sponsor in a multi-year partnership.

This great new partnership with one of the world’s most avant-garde luxury watchmaking brands marks the start of a new chapter in the Monaco Yacht Show’s adventures.

Created in 2001 by the brand’s eponymous founder, Richard Mille revolutionised luxury watchmaking with an innovative modern marketing strategy focused on the “ultra-luxury” market.

The Swiss brand’s philosophy is perfectly aligned with the MYS’ ambition to cater for a new generation of yachting clients, whose epicurean lifestyle has redefined the rules of superyachting, aka the true quintessence of ultra-luxury.

The partnership between the Monaco Yacht Show and Richard Mille thereby embodies the – pretty much self-evident – fusion between these two worlds and their many shared values: luxury watchmaking and yachting are synonymous with a quest for excellence and technological performance, a passion for creativity and high craftsmanship, a love for innovative design and a desire to create tailor-made experiences.

Gaëlle Tallarida, Managing Director of Monaco Yacht Show says: “We are delighted to welcome Richard Mille as an official sponsor of the Monaco Yacht Show, starting 2022. This long-term contract reflects our shared commitment towards building a solid, trusting and long-lasting relationship between our two brands. We intend to accompany our customers on a journey filled with ultra-luxurious experiences, by immersing them in the world of yachting and by helping them discover Richard Mille’s characteristic avant-garde approach to luxury watchmaking.”

Peter Harrison, CEO of Richard Mille EMEA says: “We are delighted to announce our partnership with the Monaco Yacht Show, whose commitment to promoting creative excellence in the world of superyachts mirrors our own unwavering pursuit of passion, performance, and perfection in watchmaking. There is no doubt that the worlds of yachting and fine watches are inseparably linked. We share a desire for excellence in savoir-faire, performance, design, and ergonomics. Richard Mille is known for rewriting the rules of modern watchmaking; we use centuries-old tradition and craftsmanship and marry it with 21st-century technology to push the boundaries, ensure excellence, and deliver unrivalled innovation both technically and through material development and utilisation.

We are only at the beginning of a long and meaningful partnership with the Monaco Yacht Show and look forward to working collaboratively over the coming years to define the next chapter in the history of this iconic show.”

Monaco Yacht Show
28 September – 01 October 2022
www.monacoyachtshow.com

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Breguet has released a new watch model exclusively for Russia

Anastasia Zhukova — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 10:51:36 +0000

Breguet presented an exclusive watch model created especially for Russia. The Breguet Reine de Naples 8958 Cammea Ballerina watch is released in a limited edition of 5 pieces.

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The ballet served as the main inspiration for the creation of the new watch model. The dial depicts three dancing ballerinas, made using the cameo technique. The watchmaker used the sardonyx shells to create the cameos. The watch case is made of white gold and inlaid with 40 diamonds.

Breguet has a long-term relationship with Russia: the Russian Emperor Alexander I was an admirer of this brand. The Breguet register also lists other royal persons whose collection included Breguet products. Among them, there was Catherine the Great and Empress Alexandra Fedorova.

Breguet Reine de Naples 8958 Cammea Ballerina is already available for purchase in official Breguet boutiques in GUM and the Vremena Goda shopping gallery.

Previously, Beautiful Lifestyle magazine wrote about other novelties of the watch industry, which were presented at the Watches and Wonders online fair earlier this year.

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Tom Ford organized a contest to save nature

Anastasia Zhukova — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 09:39:21 +0000

Famous designer Tom Ford has announced the establishment of the Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize, a design competition with a prize pool of one million dollars.

The contestants should develop an alternative to plastic wrap, which is often used in the fashion industry.

Tom Ford Ocean Plastic Timepiece

In addition to organizing the competition, the designer also presented a new Tom Ford Ocean Plastic Timepiece made from recycled plastic. The cost of the watch is $995.

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Watches & Wonders canceled an offline presentation

Anastasia Zhukova — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 13:03:04 +0000

It became known that the Watches & Wonders fair has canceled the planned presentation of new products, which was supposed to take place in April 2021.

The upcoming exhibition will be held online only from 7 to 13 April 2021. According to the organizers, they hope to host Watches and Wonders 2022 in their usual offline format.

Previously, Beautiful Lifestyle magazine compiled a list of 10 watch models that were presented at the 2020 Watches & Wonders online fair.

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Rolex Cosmograph Daytona sold at Sotheby’s for a breaking price

Anastasia Zhukova — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 13:26:10 +0000

The exclusive Rolex Cosmograph Daytona was sold at a Sotheby’s Hong Kong auction for a record $ 3.27 million. The watch model with a lapis lazuli dial is entirely made of platinum.

The total cost of the watch exceeded the estimated one several times, setting a new world record for automatic Rolex Daytona watches.

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Patek Philippe launches a new watch to celebrate the opening of a new factory

Anastasia Zhukova — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 16:27:36 +0000

Patek Philippe has announced a new watch model, launched in honor of the opening of a new branch in Geneva.

Patek Philippe has presented a new watch model for the first time since the brand’s official withdrawal from Baselworld. The gray-blue dial, decorated in a graphic style and framed in a steel case, is perfectly complemented by a calfskin strap.

Watch Ref. The 6007A-001 Calatrava has been released in 1,000 copies worth £ 21,700 each.

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Watchmaker Konstantin Chaykin introduced the world’s first Martian watch

Anastasia Zhukova — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 16:10:12 +0000

Konstantin Chaykin introduced the world’s first watch, which simultaneously shows time on Earth and Mars. Earth time is displayed on the main dial, while Martian time can be determined using the mini-dial.

The Mars Conqueror Mk3 Fighter watch in a titanium case will be released in an exclusive edition of eight copies.

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