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LVMH 2019 First-Half Results, Growth in All Divisions, including Watches and Jewelry - Industry News
After the announcement by Swatch Group of declining sales for the first half of 2019, followed by Richemont Group showing solid double-digit growth over the first quarter, and mild results for Swiss watch exports (with a bad month of June 2019), it is now time for the world's leading luxury products group, LVMH, to put its cards on the table. The French group recorded revenue up 15% over the period with solid growth in all divisions, although with slower figures for the Watches & Jewelry division.Not only is LVMH Louis Vuitton Mo?t Hennessy the largest luxury group in the world, but it also is getting bigger and bigger – including the recent agreement to support Stella McCartney, previously under the Kering umbrella. As for sales and revenues, the Group records an excellent first half of 2019, with sales of EUR 25.1 billion, up 15% over the previous period (+12% organic). The Group explains that the United States, Asia and Europe saw good growth with a rebound in France in th
Omega Specialities CK 859 Re-Edition Sector Dial (Price)
Just a couple of weeks after the launch of what we thought was most of the collection for 2022, Omega discreetly adds yet another watch to its collection, next to the Seamaster Ultra-Deep and cool Speedmaster 57 hand-wound. But now, it’s something of a surprise that we’re about to reveal, something that clearly was not expected, but that really, really looks stunning. In short, a 39mm steel watch with coin-edge shaped Calatrava-style case, handsome silver sector dial, true 1930s inspiration combined with a modern hand-wound movement, and at a relatively fair price. Yes, there’s a lot to love here, with this new Omega CK 859 Re-Edition… (and yes, it’s typically something we look forward to having at the office for a review on the wrist)Claiming that Omega has a rich history and portfolio of handsome vintage models certainly is an understatement. In the past years, Omega has demonstrated a true commitment to the creation of vintage-inspired models that pay r
First Look: The Montblanc 1858 Geosphere 0 Oxygen Mount Vinson
Introduced in 2018, the Montblanc 1858 Geosphere series brought a unique world-time complication to the forefront, featuring two rotating globes depicting the northern and southern hemispheres. Designed with a distinctive vintage tool-watch aesthetic, it was Montblanc's answer to the ultimate explorer's timepiece – a rugged and reliable companion for mountaineering and outdoor adventures. Since its debut, the collection has expanded with several limited editions paying tribute to the legendary Seven Summits challenge, where climbers conquer the highest peak on every continent. This year, Montblanc introduces the 1858 Geosphere 0 Oxygen Mount Vinson Limited Edition, a tribute to legendary mountaineer and Montblanc Brand Ambassador Reinhold Messner. This special edition honours his ascent of Mount Vinson in Antarctica, the final peak that completed his version of the Seven Summits Challenge.The 1858 Geosphere 0 Oxygen Mount Vinson comes in a 43.5mm x 13mm case with 100m water resis
Roger Dubuis extends Excalibur collection with a Chronograph - Monochrome Watches
After introducing the renewed Excalibur collection earlier this year, Roger Dubuis?announces?two new models?for the Excalibur collection.?There will be?a diamond-set Excalibur 36 with?a new bracelet and a new chronograph, the Excalibur 42 Chronograph.Roger Dubuis makes it easy: the number in the watch’s name stands for the actual diameter,?so the Excalibur 42 Chronograph is a men’s size watch. This particular one features the in-house automatic chronograph movement, caliber RD681, that is powered by a micro-rotor. Ad - Scroll to continue with article The movement inside, caliber RD681,?that shares quite some similarities with caliber RD680 that is used in the La Monegasque Chronograph,?which was?introduced in 2011,?and the Pulsion Chronograph, which was introduced earlier this year. In comparisson to calibner RD680, the new caliber RD681?features an
Seiko 1970 Divers Re-Creation SLA033 (Specs & Price)
The new Seiko SLA033 has been one of the most anticipated and talked about watches of Baselworld 2019, up there with the Tudor Black Bay P01. It is undeniable that Seiko has more memorable divers per square metre – and price segment – than any other company (just head to the Seiko microsite on MONOCHROME to confirm my assertion). And not as a result of a well-planned marketing campaign but thanks to word to mouth, which is how fame is truly consolidated. At Baselworld 2019, Seiko took the decision to create yet another famous dive watches (after the SLA017 and the SLA025), with the 1970 Diver's Re-Creation SLA033.Among these iconic watches is the Captain Willard, the Seiko 6105, which occupies the highest echelon of Seiko divers, and of dive watches in general. Produced from 1968 onwards, with a water-resistance of 150 metres, what caught everybody’s eye was the crown positioned at 4 o’clock (which was, in fact, used for the first time in the 1961 Seiko Silver W
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