https://professionalwatches.com/press-releases/ Mon, 14 Aug 2023 15:22:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/professionalwatches.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/cropped-PW-Site-icon-2.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 https://professionalwatches.com/press-releases/ 32 32 144002254 https://professionalwatches.com/ow-56-m-history-upcycled/ Sat, 12 Aug 2023 17:09:16 +0000 https://professionalwatches.com/?p=77059 A production journey that started decades ago concludes with the new — but not so new — Ollech & Wajs 56 M. Not just inspired by history, but a piece of history itself. A watch that combines vintage new old stock parts with contemporary parts. The 38 mm case is upcycled from unused stock, originally acquired…]]> 77059 https://professionalwatches.com/omega-watch-marks-one-year-to-the-olympic-games-paris-2024/ Wed, 26 Jul 2023 14:52:43 +0000 https://professionalwatches.com/?p=76827 In exactly one year’s time, the world will be turning its attention to the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. To start the countdown to this historic sporting occasion, the event’s Official Timekeeper, Omega, is launching a brand new timepiece – complete with a golden touch. The Seamaster Diver 300M “Paris 2024” Special…]]> 76827 https://professionalwatches.com/casio-america-announces-tomoo-kato-as-chairman-and-ceo/ Thu, 06 Jul 2023 16:18:22 +0000 https://professionalwatches.com/?p=73945 Casio America, Inc. is proud to announce that Tomoo Kato has assumed the role of Chairman and CEO, effective immediately. A veteran with over 32 years of industry experience, Mr. Kato is anticipated to lead the company into a prosperous new era. As Chairman and CEO, Mr. Kato will shape Casio’s U.S. strategy and operations…]]> 73945 https://professionalwatches.com/omega-olympic-1932-chrono-chime-and-speedmaster-chrono-chime/ Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:50:45 +0000 https://professionalwatches.com/?p=68861 World-changing caliber powers sweet-sounding masterpiece. Introducing Omega’s extraordinary new Olympic 1932 Chrono Chime. A ringing tribute to the exceptional skills of the Swiss brand’s watchmakers. This striking numbered edition links the world’s first minute repeater wristwatch — produced by Omega in 1892 — to the pocket chronographs used to time the Los Angeles 1932 Olympic…]]> 68861 https://professionalwatches.com/grand-seiko-opens-up-new-york-city-boutique-in-partnership-with-watches-of-switzerland/ Thu, 03 Jun 2021 22:02:40 +0000 https://professionalwatches.com/?p=58318 New York, NY (June 3, 2021) — Grand Seiko announces the opening of its SoHo Boutique, fully operated by Watches of Switzerland, located near the corner of West Broadway and Spring Street in New York City. After the highly successful Nature of Time pop-up experience, Grand Seiko and Watches of Switzerland decided to take a…]]> 58318 https://professionalwatches.com/grand-opening-of-the-first-armin-strom-pop-up-store-in-zurich/ Tue, 24 Nov 2020 15:59:20 +0000 https://professionalwatches.com/?p=53624 Armin Strom is opening its first pop-up store in the middle of Zurich’s Old Town. An appealing space has been set up for watch collectors to come and experience the brand, function, and beauty of mechanical watches. The brand’s philosophy is simple: It shows what it does. Armin Strom is driven by the fascination for…]]> 53624 https://professionalwatches.com/watches-of-switzerland-announces-expansion-plans-in-north-america/ Sat, 21 Nov 2020 03:19:52 +0000 https://professionalwatches.com/?p=53447 The Watches of Switzerland Group announces dynamic expansion plans in North America for the remainder of 2020 and into 2021. The development includes the opening of 8 mono-brand boutiques with TAG Heuer, Breitling, and OMEGA by end-of-year, across 5 key markets. New York, NY [November 19, 2020] – As part of its continued development of…]]> 53447 https://professionalwatches.com/the-watches-of-switzerland-group-usa-acquires-analog-shift/ Thu, 24 Sep 2020 12:59:55 +0000 https://professionalwatches.com/?p=51849 Analog Shift, a vintage focused watch dealer that’s been selling a portion of their timepieces via Watches of Switzerland, both online and at the SoHo location, is now selling exclusively on behalf of the group. New York, NY [September 24, 2020] – The acquisition of Analog Shift by Watches of Switzerland Group USA is the culmination…]]> 51849 https://professionalwatches.com/watches-of-switzerland-group-usa-becomes-official-retail-partner-of-accutron-timepieces/ Tue, 22 Sep 2020 13:52:43 +0000 https://professionalwatches.com/?p=51609 Citizen Watch America recently resurrected its Accutron brand and starting today, the Spaceview 2020, Accutron DNA, and Legacy collections will be carried by Watches of Switzerland and Mayors. New York, New York (September 22, 2020) – Watches of Switzerland Group USA is proud to announce itself as an official retail partner of Accutron timepieces. First…]]> 51609 https://professionalwatches.com/watches-of-switzerland-announces-the-re-opening-of-hudson-yards/ Mon, 14 Sep 2020 17:50:23 +0000 https://professionalwatches.com/?p=51499 As New York City rebounds and Hudson Yards opens its doors, Watches of Switzerland is pleased to once again welcome guests to its celebrated flagship location. [September 14, 2020, New York] – Working closely with Hudson Yards management, in partnership with Mount Sinai Health System, Watches of Switzerland is ready to safely welcome guests back…]]> 51499