Author Archives: Jonathan Bues

November 1, 2012 - Among high-end watch brands Panerai’s story is unique. As most iW readers know, many haute horology houses were started by Swiss farmers looking for a second revenue stream during harsh Alpine winters. This, combined with the local Calvinism, which preached against overtly ornamental crafts and ob...

October 18, 2012 - According to Parmigiani Fleurier CEO Jean-Marc Jacot, only two Swiss watch firms 
can accurately claim to produce virtually all the components in their timepieces. These are his own firm and Rolex—the former making in the neighborhood of 5,000 watches annually, the latter nearly one million. ...

August 28, 2012 - International Watch was in San Francisco over the weekend to take in the latest installment of the America’s Cup World Series. The event was a tremendous success for the defending champions, the TAG Heuer-sponsored Oracle team, who won both the match race and fleet race competitions. During...

August 17, 2012 - Since 1989, Best Buddies has been improving the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In June, Zenith joined the organization as a sponsor.   Anthony Shriver grew up in a household in which empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities through athletics w...

August 6, 2012 - Since 1989, Best Buddies has been improving the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In June, Zenith joined the organization as a sponsor. Anthony Shriver grew up in a household in which empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities through athletics was ...