Watch Retailer Bucherer Enters the Certified Pre-Owned Market
Bucherer, the world’s largest watch retailer, continues its expansion strategy. After the acquisition of The Watch Gallery LTD, London, and then Tourneau LLC and Baron & Leeds, both in the US, the Group now explores new territories. After decades spent on selling new watches, Bucherer launches today its “Certified Pre-Owned” program, authenticated and guaranteed second-hand watches for sale on the Group’s e-commerce website and on a dedicated floor at the Bucherer Gallery in Geneva (to start with).?“We want to redefine the luxury pre-owned watch market and offer these wonderful watches the platform and environment that they deserve as luxury goods,” says Guido Zumbuhl, CEO of the Bucherer Group. Bucherer wants to raise “the level of trust with (its) customers that is necessary for the sale of pre-owned watches while also increasing awareness of CPO (Certified Pre-Owned) among the general public“. It has to be noted that both Tourneau

Hands-On - Omega De Ville Tresor Ladies Collection
While many Omega fans are enjoying the launch of the men's Olympic-themed watches, a campaign starring Kaia Gerber is underway to attract millennials to the new De Ville Tresor Ladies Collection. Kaia, daughter of veteran Omega ambassador Cindy Crawford, was recruited in 2017 as the face of the next generation of watch fans.Kaia's Choice: De Ville TresorSurprisingly sophisticated and unabashedly feminine, the new De Ville Tresor Ladies Collection is characterised by slim, streamlined cases, oversized Roman numerals and diamond-set bezels. Presented in 36mm and 39mm case sizes, in either stainless steel or Omega's proprietary 18k Sedna pink gold, this is not your sparkly little cocktail watch. Ad - Scroll to continue with article The generous case sizes of 36mm and 39mm exude presence and personality, as do the elongated Roman numerals that stretch boldly towards

A Comprehensive Guide to Watch Crystals - History, Types, Advantages, and Disadvantages
In the world of watches, the crystal is one of the most crucial yet often overlooked components of a timepiece. This thin transparent cover protects the dial from dust, moisture, and external damage while allowing clear visibility of the watch’s timekeeping functions – and, in many modern watches, its movement, too. Over the years, watchmakers have developed various types of crystals, each with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. In this article, we will explore the different types of crystals used in watchmaking, focusing on their material properties, advantages, and potential drawbacks. You might think this is a detail, but after all, it is the crystal that offers the first glimpse into a watch…Watch Crystals, a brief historical recapWhile sapphire is now the preferred material in the watch industry, its use on a large scale is relatively recent, and many other materials have been used in the past.?Early clocks didn't even have a protective crystal, and the

Introducing Montblanc 1858 Geosphere Chronograph 0 Oxygen LE290
Montblanc has eyes set on Mount Everest with its latest 1858 Geosphere Chronograph 0 Oxygen LE290. The case is literally void of oxygen to prevent fogging and oxidation in sub-zero temperatures and extreme altitudes. The brand isn't just claiming this but enlisting mountaineer Nimsdai Purja to wear this new chronograph version of the Geosphere watch to the peak of Everest in May 2022. Recommended by legendary alpinist Reinhold Messner, Nimsdai will make the ascent for Montblanc without supplemental oxygen, and he'll depend on the new chronograph to perform without issue.?Nimsdai was awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the United Kingdom for outstanding achievement in extreme high-altitude mountaineering. He also has an elite military background, so he's certainly up for the task. The chronograph should be equally capable with a sizeable titanium case at 44mm in diameter and 17.1mm in height. Although large, the brushed/polished titanium build will keep it lig

Oris Clipperton Limited Edition (Specs & Price)
For a few years now, Oris has been utilising its dive-watch production to highlight the protection of oceanic ecosystems that under threat, by sponsoring expeditions and fundraisers. Of course, it does make a lot of sense, as if there are no more diving areas to explore, what is the point of manufacturing dive watches? The latest example of such partnerships is linked to the?Clipperton Island, the world's most isolated landmass, which Oris wants to protect. Following this up is the launch of a new charity edition, based on the famed Aquis. Meet the?Oris Clipperton Limited Edition.The Clipperton Island is an uninhabited atoll in the Eastern Tropical Zone with a unique ecosystem, which is under threat because of illegal commercial fishing and pollution. Ad - Scroll to continue with article The Clipperton Island is the world's most isolated landmass. The uninhabite