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Archive for February, 2009

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s auction

Posted by Marc Menant On February - 9 - 2009

2009-jlc-tides-of-time.jpgOn February 16th, jaeger-lecoultre.com will begin an online auction of one prototype of the model Master Compressor Extreme W-Alarm Tides of Time, from its SIHH 2009 collection. Symbolising the “Tides of Time” partnership between Jaeger-LeCoultre, the UNESCO World Heritage Centre and the International Herald Tribune, this timepiece associates two of the Manufacture’s emblematic complications: an alarm and the simultaneous display of the time in 24 time zones. Three of the cities on its outer dial ring have been replaced by three natural sites - Scandola, Galapagos and Tubbataha - inscribed on the World Heritage List benefiting from a dedicated preservation programme supported by Jaeger-LeCoultre.

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Fake Watches are for Fake People!

Posted by Marc Menant On February - 8 - 2009

2009-fhh-fake.jpgThe Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie and the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry are joining forces to launch an international anti-counterfeiting campaign.  Their objective is to inform the public on the damage caused by this global scourge.
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