11/21/2008 -
Rolex to implement new watchmaker training
The program's new curriculum, examinations and certification process will be overseen by the newly formed Swiss American Watchmakers Training Alliance (SAWTA), a Rolex owned and directed entity that includes representatives from the watch brand, as well as from the Watchmakers of Switzerland Training and Education Program (WOSTEP), the American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute (AWCI) and ...
Source:
National Jeweler
http://nationaljewelernetwork.com/njn/content_display/watches/brand-profiles/e3i
e2a77028c56eeaead325ab9eb9afbb7d?userName=Dave%2C&description=&rating=0&
amp;activeFlag=1&siteId=315&commentTypeId=1&commentEntityId=10038938
70&imw=Y
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11/18/2008 -
Charlize Theron - Therons New Watchmaker Deal Lands Her A Charity Gem
The watchmaker who CHARLIZE THERON turned to following her alleged contract breach with another is backing the actress' South African AIDS charity. Famed Italian ...
Source:
ContactMusic
http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/therons%20new%20watchmaker%20deal%2
0lands%20her%20a%20charity%20gem_1086984
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11/23/2008 -
Andrew Brown: Charles Darwin was not an enemy of the Christian faith
Would Christianity have been in better shape today if Darwin had never been born? It suits both many atheists and millions of believers to suppose that the answer is obviously "yes" ? but if the answer is obvious at all, then theirs is the wrong one. Obviously Christianity today much less credible among intellectuals than it was in 1600, and this is largely a result of the growth of our ...
Source:
Guardian Unlimited
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/andrewbrown/2008/nov/14/religion-darwinb
icentenary
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11/21/2008 -
Longines introduces its Admiral collection for frequent travelers
Mumbai, Nov 20: It is time that guides us through, and for travelers it holds much more importance. Understanding this, prestigious Swiss watchmaker Longines recently introduced its Admiral Collection that features a 24h "second time zone" as well as a chronograph model.
Source:
New Kerala
http://www.newkerala.com/topstory-fullnews-49296.html
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11/20/2008 -
QlikTech Wins Prestigious Audemars Piguet "Changing Times" Award
Swiss watchmaker recognizes QlikTech as a "world leader in new generation Business Intelligence applications"
Source:
PRWeb via Yahoo! News
http://news.yahoo.com/s/prweb/20081120/bs_prweb/prweb1635664_2
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11/19/2008 -
Longines and Alpine skiing ? The famous Swiss watchmaker joins the champions for the third year running
For the third consecutive year, the world-renowned Swiss watch manufacturer will be using its timing skills on the glistening mountain slopes, namely as the official timekeeper for the 2008-2009 Alpine Skiing World Cup competitions organised by the International Skiing Federation (FIS). The start of the 2008-2009 skiing season also marks the return of the world champion downhill skier Aksel Lund ...
Source:
Europa Star
http://europastar.com/europastar/headlines/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=10
03892728&imw=Y
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11/19/2008 -
Louis Moinet Creates Worlds First and Only Watch Featuring Authentic Piece of the Moon
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.----Louis Moinet North America , which safeguards the 200 year old legacy of renowned watchmaker Louis Moinet, today announced the availability of the new Magistralis timepiece -- the world?s first and only watch featuring an authentic piece of the moon.
Source:
Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/081119/20081119005980.html?.v=1
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11/19/2008 -
Great partners
SWISS watchmaker Hublot?s Red Devil Bang, a black ceramic chronograph displaying a 45-minute counter (the duration of one-half of a football match) was developed especially for football fans. On its dial, is the celebrated Red Devil logo.
Source:
The New Straits Times
http://www.nst.com.my/Wednesday/Features/20081118170240/Article/index_html
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11/21/2008 -
Baume & Mercier Presents Gerard Rancinan - Caroline Gaudriault Through "The Photographer" Exhibit-Installation on the ...
- An Exceptional Evening With Reza, James Nachtwey, David Burnett, Elliott Erwitt The Preview Baume & Mercier CEO Michel Nieto, Caroline Gaudriault and G?rard Rancinan had the ver
Source:
Thaipr.net
http://www.thaipr.net/nc/readnews.aspx?newsid=096986714D213D0E236A6A5E57788BD5
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11/17/2008 -
Charlize Theron: A Heart Full of Bling
Charlize Theron's endorsement deal with one watchmaker may have ended in litigation, but her current gig promoting Breil Milano timepieces is coming along just nicely, thank you very much.
Source:
E! Online via Yahoo! News
http://news.yahoo.com/s/eonline/20081117/en_movies_eo/69177
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11/20/2008 -
Nokia luxury arm eyes expansion amid downturn
Vertu plans 50 stand-alone stores by end of 2009 selling gem-encrusted, hand-built mobile phones
Source:
The Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081120.wnokia1120/BNStory/T
echnology/?page=rss&id=RTGAM.20081120.wnokia1120
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11/20/2008 -
Nokia luxury arm eyes expansion amid downturn
LONDON ? ? Vertu, the prestige arm of handset maker Nokia , is planning a rapid expansion despite the economic downturn, believing the mobile phone could become the next hit item on the luxury goods market.
Source:
The Globe and Mail
http://www.globeinvestor.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081120.wnokia1120/GIStory/
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11/20/2008 -
Baume & Mercier Presents Gerard Rancinan - Caroline Gaudriault Through "The Photographer" Exhibit-Installation on the ...
Baume & Mercier CEO Michel Nieto, Caroline Gaudriault and Gerard Rancinan had the very great pleasure of unveiling "The Photographer" on the Palais de Tokyo Mezzanine in Paris at a world premier preview.
Source:
PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/081120/ukth024.html?.v=54
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11/20/2008 -
Baume & Mercier Presents Gerard Rancinan - Caroline Gaudriault Through "The Photographer" Exhibit-Installation on the ...
Baume & Mercier CEO Michel Nieto, Caroline Gaudriault and Gérard
Source:
PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/081120/3789985en_public.html?.v=1
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11/20/2008 -
2008/11/20
KUALA LUMPUR: The ball is in Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil's court. Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz will only reveal her move after her deputy in Wanita Umno decides whether to contest the No 1 or No 2 post in the movement.
Source:
The New Straits Times
http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Thursday/Frontpage/2406869/Article/indexp
ull_html
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