Reading Time: 2 minutesThe board members are proud to announce the creation of the Dominique Renaud Foundation, dedicated to preserving, sharing, and celebrating the extraordinary legacy of Dominique Renaud, a visionary in contemporary watchmaking. Designed as a living archive, the Foundation will collect and showcase drawings, prototypes, timepieces, and other personal creations thatContinue Reading
Reading Time: 5 minutesMelbourne, Australia – March 13, 2025 – The FORMULA 1 LOUIS VUITTON AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2025 is set to deliver high-octane action, and Swiss luxury watchmaker TAG Heuer will be at the heart of it all as the Official Timekeeper of Formula 1®. More than a role, this partnership is theContinue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe new Aston Martin Vanquish has inspired a monumental light sculpture by British-American contemporary artist Anthony James, unveiled in Hollywood ahead of Los Angeles’ most prestigious art festival, Frieze.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutesKonstantin Chaykin, the ingenious inventor and creator of some of the most intricate and expensive timepieces in the world, has welcomed 2025 with a monumental achievement. The acclaimed Russian watchmaker has added his 100th patent to his illustrious portfolio, setting a new record in the horological world.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn the ever-evolving world of horology, where tradition meets innovation, the Cartier “Talents Horlogers de Demain” Prize stands out as a beacon of talent and creativity. Established nearly three decades ago by the Institut d’Horlogerie Cartier (IHC), the prize has continuously celebrated the craftsmanship of young watchmaking apprentices from acrossContinue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn a compelling new short movie produced by IWC Schaffhausen, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team driver Lewis Hamilton embarks on a flight training for astronauts. The same training was used to prepare the crews of the Inspiration 4 and Polaris Dawn commercial human spaceflight missions. During the training day, theContinue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe inaugural Rally A’Shira held from October 16 to 21, 2024, amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Saudi Arabia was an incredible success for the brand. Inaugurated by Amanda Mille, Global Brand & Partnership Director, and Tilly Harrison, Managing Director of Richard Mille Middle East & Turkey, the event celebrated theContinue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutesIWC Schaffhausen congratulates Kurt Klaus on his 90th birthday. Although Kurt Klaus is best known for the perpetual calendar that he developed in the 1980s, he contributed to many other innovations throughout his more than four decades at IWC. Even after retiring, Kurt Klaus continued to travel the world, teach watchmakingContinue Reading
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAfter Oslo and New York, the UTS (formerly Ultimate Tennis Showdown) returns to Frankfurt for the second time from October 18-20, 2024. In the Main metropolis, the last of the three tournaments of the current UTS season will take place, where players can qualify for the ‘Grand Final’ in LondonContinue Reading
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWe’re beyond excited to share that Jean-Pierre Hagmann has been recognized by the prestigious Gaïa Prize in the Craftmanship, Creation category for his incredible contributions to watchmaking. Throughout his remarkable career, Jean-Pierre continues to push the craft of watch case making, all while staying true to traditional techniques.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis November, Natasha Tontey (b. Indonesia, 1989) will unveil Primate Visions: Macaque Macabre at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara (Museum MACAN), Jakarta, commissioned by Audemars Piguet Contemporary. This expansive new installation —the artist’s first solo exhibition in an institutional context—will explore the multi-layered connection between humansContinue Reading