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Watch news: TAG Heuer, Breguet, more

TAG Heuer is launching a full, redesigned line of “Formula 1” racing-inspired watches in both men’s and ladies’ styles, the brand announced recently.

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Watch news: Hublot, Bremont, Jorg Gray and more

While Hublot has unveiled a new gold alloy for its watches it claims in the hardest in the world, Bremont partnered with a rock star and Jorg Gray adorned the wrist of the President.

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Watch news: Breitling, Hublot and more

Breitling has opened its second U.S. boutique, the luxury Swiss watch manufacturer announced recently.

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Watch news: Citizen, Perrelet, Piaget, more

A new limited-edition timepiece from Citizen, three new models from Perrelet and a musical appearance by Piaget are among the developments in the watch industry this fall.

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Color, unisex styles among latest watch trends

Flatter straps, the increasing use of color and styles that simultaneously suit men and women are among the watch trends noted by the Swiss industry ahead of the 2011 holiday season.

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Watch news: Bulova, Hamilton, Mille and more

Sir Richard Branson was among the guests present at New York City’s Lincoln Center earlier this month to celebrate the launch of the new Bulova Accutron watch that he helped to design.

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Watches: Sowind, Milus, Fred. Constant, Modus

PPR Luxury Group has appointed a new chief executive officer for the Sowind Group, the Swiss watchmaker in which PPR recently acquired a controlling interest.

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Antitrust investigation of watchmakers launches

The European Commission (EC) announced on Friday that it is investigating claims that luxury watchmakers are refusing to supply independent watch repairers with spare parts, a breach of the European Union’s (EU) competition rules.

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Watch news: Jaeger Le-Coultre in Venice

Jaeger Le-Coultre has crafted a charitable watch for this year’s Venice International Film Festival while other brands reveal new models. These are among the latest developments in the watch industry.

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AWCI launches survey, holds education symposium

The American Watchmakers – Clockmakers Institute (AWCI) is asking retailers to take its watch and clock service questionnaire, designed to generate data on market demands for horology training.

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Watch news: Slyde mimics smartphone

HD3 has introduced a new watch intended to mimic the feel of using a smartphone while Hublot continues to grow its boutique business worldwide.

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TAG Heuer answers tech call with smartphone

Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer has introduced a Swiss-engineered, French-built smartphone that operates on the Android platform.

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Watch news: Star signs, the ‘Presidents’ watch’

Watch brands SEAH and Vulcain unveiled new product at the recent Las Vegas jewelry shows, while JEANRICHARD has inked a partnership with one of the world’s top yachtsmen.

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Watch news: Frédérique Constant, Raymond Weil

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Watch Briefs: Ernst Benz, Hublot, TAG

Ernst Benz rolled out new models at the Couture show held last week in Las Vegas, while other watch brands jetted to Monaco for the glitzy Grand Prix weekend.

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Watch news: Girard-Perregaux, IWC, more

Classic touches continue to dominate the watch market, with both Girard-Perregaux and IWC Schaffhausen turning to the 1960s for their latest inspirations.

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Summary of watch trends seen at BaselWorld 2011

Meeting at the show with dozens of top-name brands, National Jeweler's watch specialist Michelle Graff summarizes the significant design and tech trends to emerge from BaselWorld 2011.

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Brand update: New from Girard-Perregaux

Bright-orange touches on the minute and small second hands designed to enhance readability in murky conditions are the latest updates to Girard-Perregaux’s “Sea Hawk Pro 1,000 M” diving watch.

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From BaselWorld: New from Chopard

Limited edition timepieces--including one benefiting relief efforts in Japan—and a diamond jewelry collection targeting younger consumers were among the new pieces unveiled by Swiss luxury jewelry and watchmaker Chopard.

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From BaselWorld: New from Casio

Multi-layered dials, world time and daily alarms were among the updates to Casio’s “Edifice Black Label Collection” introduced at BaselWorld 2011.

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From BaselWorld: New from Swatch Group

An extremely lightweight ceramic watch and a moon-phase timepiece with four retrograde hands were among the new watches unveiled by the Swatch Group at BaselWorld.

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Live from BaselWorld: New from Rolex

Rolex focused on discreet updates to flagship products at BaselWorld 2011, introducing new versions of a handful of models in its popular “Oyster” collection.

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Live from BaselWorld: New from Seiko

Japanese watchmaker Seiko introduced new models in its “Sportura” collection of sports watches and announced the addition of one very athletic brand ambassador at BaselWorld.

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Live from BaselWorld: New from Bulgari

An update to its iconic snake-shaped bracelet watch and a chronograph that honors one of the world’s top rugby teams were among the new products unveiled by Bulgari at BaselWorld.

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Live from BaselWorld: New from TAG Heuer

Two additions to the “Carerra Heritage” collection and a new ladies’ chronograph are among the new timepieces unveiled by TAG Heuer at BaselWorld 2011.

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