Breitling USA names new president
New York—Swiss watchmaker Breitling USA has named Philippe Bonay as the new president of its U.S. division, as longtime president Marie Bodman heads to the watch company's Swiss headquarters.
Breitling honors 'Aviation Heroism,' 'Tomorrow's Leaders'
Washington, D.C.—In celebration of watch brand Breitling's long history in the aviation world, the Swiss-based company presented its first-ever "The Breitling Award for Aviation Heroism" as...
Watch Dealers Network launches price-list resource
Davie, Fla.--The Watch Dealers Network (TheWDN.com) has introduced a new resource featuring U.S. retail price lists, reference numbers and descriptions of thousands of major watch brands.
King Jewelers to offer sneak peek of '09 watches
Nashville, Tenn.--King Jewelers will offer consumers stateside an exclusive first glimpse at the Swiss timepieces debuting at the 2009 Geneva watch shows during its inaugural Nashville Watch Fair.
King Jewelers to offer sneak peek of '09 watches
Nashville, Tenn.--King Jewelers will offer consumers stateside an exclusive first glimpse at the Swiss timepieces debuting at the 2009 Geneva watch shows during its inaugural Nashville Watch Fair.
'Women in the Know' goes West
Anaheim, Calif.—The Women's Jewelry Association (WJA) is taking its annual "Women in the Know" conference to the West Coast for the first time ever this fall.
Industry forecast 2009: Watches
New York--As the watch business heads into 2009, the high end of the timepiece trade seems to be holding up handily, at least for now.
Internet drives demand for counterfeit watches
Basel--The United States is experiencing increased Internet demand for counterfeit watches, according to a report released here by IC-Agency, a digital luxury marketing company.
Wolf Designs appoints new business-development director
Malibu, Calif.—Wolf Designs, the Southern California-based manufacturer of leather jewelry cases and technical watch rotators, and distributor of Louis Erard timepieces, has named Robert E....
Govberg Jewelers to host 2008 Watch Fair
Philadelphia—Govberg Jewelers will host its 2008 Watch Fair this week, showcasing 17 of the world's most luxurious and coveted watch brands.
Jeweler Bleser named 'entrepreneur of the year'
Schenectady, N.Y.—Northeastern Fine Jewelry's Ray Bleser has been named the 2008 Entrepreneur of the Year by the Chamber of Schenectady County.