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Rolex, Harry Winston Sue to Protect Brands

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Rolex, Harry Winston Sue to Protect Brands

Two prominent watchmakers are engaged in trademark disputes in the United States, in cases that are sure to set precedents for the industry of haute horology. Rolex is at odds with Melrose.com, an online buyer, seller and refurbisher of luxury watches that has been accused of using counterfeit parts to fix Rolex watches. Rolex is seeking an injunction barring the company – which brings in $10 million in revenues  a year – from mentioning the Rolex name on their website. Melrose.com President Krishnan Agarwal brushed of Rolex’s claims as “ridiculous”, adding “If you install after-market rims on a Ford Mustang, READ MORE

Hublot Sets Up Shop in Gstaad

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Hublot Sets Up Shop in Gstaad

Luxury watchmaker Hublot’s worldwide expansion has turned introspective as of late, with the opening of a new boutique in its native Switzerland, in the posh resort town of Gstaad. Every August throngs of spectators descend to the base of Gstaad Mountain to watch the Hublot Gold Cup polo competition. This year Team Hublot was defeated in a tense final round by rival Team Star Design, a disappointment that was tempered by the fact that Hublot won last year’s tournament by defeating Team Star Design. Best known for its skiing, Gstaad will welcome Hublot on the slopes this year as well, READ MORE

The World vs. Swatch

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The World vs. Swatch

Swatch Group CEO Nick Hyek and the group United Against a Nuclear Iran (UANI) are at odds over Swatch’s continuing presence in Iran as conditions continue to worsen in the region. UANI’s position is that the only people in Iran who can afford an Omega or other Swatch Group watch are members of the oppressive regime that currently controls the country. These are the same people who control Iran’s command economy and profit from it unjustly, and so UANI says, the money Swatch makes in Iran is dirty if not bloody. Hayek and Swatch responded to these allegations by insisting READ MORE

Bugatti and Parmigiani Fleurier: Synergy by Design

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Bugatti and Parmigiani Fleurier: Synergy by Design

Michel Parmigiani has made no secret of his love for the aesthetics of Italian ultra-car maker Bugatti, with his company Parmigiani Fleurier having designed several timepieces in collaboration with the car company. Their most recent effort is La Parmigiani Fleurier Vitesse, an eccentric racing watch designed from the same palette as Bugatti’s new convertible Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse. The watch is especially suited for use behind the wheel with an unorthodox dial that is located along the edge of the piece’s 6-crystal case, allowing easy access for a wearer who might be speeding around a racetrack at 150 miles per READ MORE

Omega Brings Swiss Style to Soho

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Omega House welcomes Nicole Kidman.

Olympic timekeeper Omega has taken up residence in London’s Soho to welcome guests from around the world, as well as to host parties filled with celebrities. Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban were in attendance this weekend as the Swiss watchmaker unveiled its renovations to the historic House of Saint Barnabas in London. Located at 1 Greek Street, across from Soho Square, Omega spent the Spring replacing the flooring throughout the house, as well as updating toilets, paint and wallpaper – all in line with the house’s traditional English Heritage theme. Each room has been outfitted to emulate a different Omega READ MORE

Omega Brings Swiss Style to Soho

By Dan Ruisi
Omega Brings Swiss Style to Soho

Olympic timekeeper Omega has taken up residence in London’s Soho to welcome guests from around the world, as well as to host parties filled with celebrities. Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban were in attendance this weekend as the Swiss watchmaker unveiled its renovations to the historic House of Saint Barnabas in London. Located at 1 Greek Street, across from Soho Square, Omega spent the Spring replacing the flooring throughout the house, as well as updating toilets, paint and wallpaper – all in line with the house’s traditional English Heritage theme. Each room has been outfitted to emulate a different Omega READ MORE

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