Results for Jean-Claude Biver

The Importance of TAG Heuer’s New Face: Bella Hadid

Jean-Claude Biver adds super model, Bella Hadid to the ranks of TAG Heuer ambassadors to further the brand’s cultural influence in reaching a younger, dynamic audience.

ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 21 - The Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 All Black

Forget for a moment that the Chairman of Hublot, and the man-behind-the-brand Jean-Claude Biver would look frighteningly Santa-like in a red jumpsuit, sans the paunch. Disregard also that he’s the only other man on earth with the kind of energy required to visit every single household in the world in one night, and just focus … ContinuedThe post ADVENT CALENDAR 2016: December 21 – The Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 All Black appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The TAG Heuer Connected Watch Launch

At a press conference this week, the always high-energy luxury watch industry legend Jean-Claude Biver shared a stage with Intel and Google executives to announce the dawn of a new age in Swiss watchmaking, and he put the bastions of tradition on notice. The man who engineered the rebirth of Blancpain, the brand that famously […]

Patrick Dempsey visits TAG Heuer’s workshops in La Chaux-de-Fonds

At the beginning of the week, TAG Heuer ambassador Patrick Dempsey traveled to La Chaux-de-Fonds to visit the brand’s workshops for the first time and learn more about its rich heritage and strong connection to motor racing. Both actor and racer, Dempsey first met TAG Heuer’s CEO Jean-Claude Biver at the 24 Hours of Le […]

Hublot Enters the Poker World with a Bang

  At first glance, luxury watch brand Hublot may appear to have little in common with the world of professional poker. Think for a bit though, and the parallels become apparent. Like big-time poker pros, Hublot’s Chairman Jean-Claude Biver and CEO Ricardo Guadalupe are not afraid of risk. Together, they have fueled Hublot’s rebirth and […]

VIDEO: Vintage Heuer is through the roof, so why isn’t my new TAG Heuer worth more? Biver responds

If you look at the last two years, the price of vintage Heuer has rocketed, but so far the uplift has not raised all boats on the modern TAG Heuer and Heuer tide. David Chalmers, founder of Calibre 11, the “home of TAG Heuer and vintage Heuer collectors”, asks the CEO of TAG Heuer, Jean-Claude … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: Vintage Heuer is through the roof, so why isn’t my new TAG Heuer worth more? Biver responds appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Open Letter To Bulgari CEO Jean-Christophe Babin: I’m Sorry, I Was Wrong. Whether Geneva Watch Days Runs Or Not In Late August 2020, It Was Worth Optimistically Planning For

Whether Geneva Watch Days takes place or not, and whether it’s deemed successful or not because of all the travel and quarantine restrictions, doesn’t change the fact that there was a good chance that it could have run very successfully. Which means Ian Skellern was wrong in calling Bulgari CEO Jean-Christophe Babin delusional for organizing it. And for that he apologizes.

New: Favre Leuba x Jean-François Mojon Chief Tourbillon

Favre Leuba releases the Chief Tourbillon, its first ever since the brand's founding in 1737 in a collaboration with Jean-François Mojon.

The Great Innovator: Armin Strom’s Claude Greisler on his Process, the Brand’s Past, and What’s Next

The post The Great Innovator: Armin Strom’s Claude Greisler on his Process, the Brand’s Past, and What’s Next appeared first on Worn & Wound.

New releases from Glashütte Original, Biver, Louis Vuitton and more

Fresh from Geneva Watch Days, and into the regular swing of things, with plenty of new releases.The post New releases from Glashütte Original, Biver, Louis Vuitton and more appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Bulgari CEO Jean-Christophe Babin talks about the importance of healthy competition, and coming out on top

A brand CEO that says they hope their record gets beaten? Now you don't hear that every day.The post Bulgari CEO Jean-Christophe Babin talks about the importance of healthy competition, and coming out on top appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Introducing the Jacob & Co. Jean Bugatti

For their latest creation, Jacob & Co seeks inspiration from one of the greatest car designers of all time, Jean Bugatti. The man who designed the legendary Type 57SC Atlantic has now inspired a spectacularly complex retrograde chronograph, the Jacob & Co Jean Bugatti.

3 explosive quotes from emerging industry leader and Bulgari CEO Jean-Christophe Babin about Rolex, Baselworld and the future

Cometh the crisis, cometh the man. Jean-Christophe Babin, CEO of Bulgari, has grown in stature yet again over the last six months as Bulgari has taken a militant stance against COVID-19. Whether it’s delivering Bulgari hand sanitiser to hospitals to assist in their fight against this deadly virus, or delivering a fair with 16 of … ContinuedThe post 3 explosive quotes from emerging industry leader and Bulgari CEO Jean-Christophe Babin about Rolex, Baselworld and the future appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

In Conversation with Bulgari’s Jean-Christophe Babin

Bulgari’s Jean-Christophe Babin brings us through the brand’s 2017 offerings at Baselworld 2017.

Roger Dubuis CEO Jean-Marc Pontroué on the Hommage Collection at SIHH 2014 (Video)

The Hommage Collection is the showcase this year for Roger Dubuis, and CEO, Jean-Marc Pontroué, tells us about the key pieces from this collection, as well as the strength of the brand in the unique category of the Double Tourbillon. Interviewed by Wei Koh. Do also have a look at our video with Roger Dubuis […]

Studio Underd0g 02Series Gen 2: The Cult Field Watch Gets a Proper Refresh

More colors, a reshaped case, and a movement upgrade, the 02Series Gen 2 fixes almost everything the original left on the table

Best Chronograph 2022: Jacob & Co. Jean Bugatti Tourbillon Chronograph

In-Depth: Jacob & Co. Jean Bugatti Tourbillon Chronograph

Open Letter To Bulgari CEO Jean-Christophe Babin: I’ve Cancelled My Geneva Watch Days 2020, Now It’s Your Turn (But You Should Have Been First)

Despite feeling that Geneva Watch Days was wrong, hope, stupidity, and self-interest prevailed enough to cause Ian Skellern to hold off on canceling his accommodation in Geneva previously booked for the now-canceled Watches & Wonders 2020. He was hoping organizing brand Bulgari would cancel the event first and take the decision and uncertainty out of his hands. But it didn’t. Now’s the (well-overdue) time to say bye-bye to Geneva Watch Days 2020 in his opinion.

SJX Podcast: Ahead of Watches & Wonders 2025

This week we remember Jean-Pierre Hagmann, whose hand created some of the finest watch cases in modern watchmaking. We discuss the latest creations from Audemars Piguet, Albishorn, Biver, Krayon, and Laurent Ferrier. We also dedicate a segment to questions from our readers, namely the value and appeal of independent watchmaking. We then close with thoughts on Watches & Wonders 2025, offering insights into the buzz and speculation surrounding upcoming releases, the evolving trends we’re anticipating, and what collectors and enthusiasts should watch out for in the months ahead. Tune in for a heartfelt tribute, expert insights, and a forward-looking discussion on all things horological. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or simply love the artistry of finely made watches, this episode promises a meaningful blend of reflection and excitement for what’s next in the world of watchmaking. The podcast is now live on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

SJX Podcast: Live from Dubai Watch Week

Episode 20 of the SJX Podcast comes to you live from Dubai Watch Week 2025, which has just concluded. The event brought together many leading independent watchmakers, industry executives (including a rare appearance Rolex CEO Jean-Frédéric Dufour), and perhaps most importantly a big audience of collectors from around the world. The new venue in Burj Park brought a more sophisticated feel to the event, which was by far the largest in its history. SJX and Brandon share their quick reactions on the final day of the fair. Note that given the recording environment, this episode has no video. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.  

New: Louis Moinet Starman

Jean-Marie Schaller continues to romance the stars with his latest creation for Louis Moinet - the Starman. A piece featuring hand painting and meteorite.

VIDEO: See new Louis Moinet novelties up-close

Jean-Marie Schaller strove for years to find out more about the legendary watchmaker Louis Moinet, who had very little surviving documentation about him. He acquired the Louis Moinet brand with its trademarks in 2000, and eventually discovered that Louis Moinet was the inventor of the chronograph and of high frequency watches. At Watches and Wonders […]

Maverick Concepts

Appointed recently as the new creative director of Audemars Piguet, Claude Emmenegger is no stranger to the brand or to watchmaking. At SIHH earlier this year, revolution met the creator of the Tradition of Excellence series and the very first Royal Oak Concept in 2002, who has made his mark in the world of horology.

Editorial: Happenings Around the Halls of Watches & Wonders

With the demise of Baselworld shortly before the pandemic and the evolution of SIHH into Watches & Wonders (W&W;), the Geneva fair is now the most important watch event on the planet. Having just closed, W&W; recorded massive visitor numbers and unexpectedly buoyant sentiment amongst industry executives. Despite the implosion of Credit Suisse the week before and assorted troubles around the world, sentiment at the fair amongst industry insiders was robust, catching most by surprise. Brands executives indicated orders from retailers were good as was interest from clients, and expressed optimism for the coming year. Pessimism was hard to find, although a handful of well-placed individuals high up in important brands quietly pondered what things would look like in six months – the health of components suppliers to the industry will provide a clue. The irony is that brands run by such thoughtful individuals are usually the best placed to weather any downturn. Rolex chief executive Jean-Frederic Dufour (left), who is also the chairman of the W&W; foundation Everyone wants a look To anyone who was at Watches & Wonders (W&W;), the most tangible fact was the enormous and occasionally unmanageable crowd. According to its organisers, visitors numbered 43,000, compared to just 22,000 last year. Unsurprisingly, the celebratory mood of the organisers was clear in the closing announcement for the event. However, the preparations for the jump in visitors were clearly insufficient because ...