Representing an infinite playground for the watch Maison’s R&D department, the Octo Finissimo has set a new record. On nine occasions, engineers, watchmakers and designers have succeeded in defying the laws of physics to create complex timepieces in dimensions that are more than just efficient. Revealed this spring, the Octo Finissimo Ultra COSC pushes existing limits even further by measuring just 1.7mm thick, thinner than a 0.10 euro coin.
On 3 May this year, representatives of the Unia union and the Employers' Convention of the Swiss Watch Industry (CP) signed their new Collective Labour Agreement (CLA) at the Hôtel DuPeyrou in Neuchâtel, where the first watchmaking CLA was signed 87 years ago. Philippe Bauer, Vania Alleva, Ludovic Voillat, Yves Defferrard and Raphaël Thiémard all signed the 16th CLA in their joint history.
On 25 April this year, MPS Watch – which develops and manufactures ingenious miniature ball bearings – unveiled its new Super-Myrox watchmaking bearing during an event held at its parent company in Biel/Bienne. Twenty years after the invention of the X-Myrox, the first maintenance-free, non-lubricated watchmaking ball bearing, the company announced a new development for its flagship product.
Since 2015, the Young Talent Competition serves to discover the next generation of talented young watchmakers, supporting them in their route to independence by identifying their achievements and putting them in the spotlight. F.P.Journe organises the competition with the support of The Hour Glass luxury watch retailer in the Asia Pacific region.
The Biel/Bienne-based company has just taken a new step forward with the presentation of a complete barrel that is entirely lead-free, fitted with a Bioflex spring that avoids the controversial use of beryllium. By developing this component, Générale Ressorts offers a host of advantages to the watch industry.
The watchmaker has unveiled Wild One of 1, an innovative concept for customising a timepiece from the collection. This online platform offering a multitude of choices enables enthusiasts to determine every element of their watch, from A to Z.
The watchmaking house unveils a one-of-a-kind timepiece, specially crafted for motorsport legend Jean Todt. Fashioned from a single block of platinum, the model Anywhere reimagines the Van Gogh’s famous painting, "The Starry Night".
The Academy plays a key role in the operation of the GPHG. Its members annually nominate the six timepieces that will go on to compete in each category and also choose the winners alongside the Jury, itself entirely drawn from the Academy.
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