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Beyer Chronometrie located at Bahnhofstrasse in ZĂĽrich

Talking to René Beyer of Beyer Chronometrie located at Bahnhofstrasse in Zürich

Beyer Chronometrie in Zürich was founded in 1760. 

Beyer Chronometrie is the oldest watch shop in Switzerland.

Beyer Chronometrie is currently managed by René Beyer, who represents the eighth generation of the Beyer family.

Beyer Chronometrie sells Rolex, Patek Philippe, A. Lange & Söhne, Breguet, Jaeger-LeCoultre, IWC, Hublot, Breitling, Cartier, Chopard, Baume & Mercier, Tudor and Jaquet Droz.

Beyer Chronometrie has specialised in the sale of antique and vintage watches since 1965.

Only Watch 2017 @OnlyWatch2017

Please allow me to draw your attention to Only Watch 2017

Since 2005 a one of a kind project called “Only Watch” underlines how watch-brands from luxury groups or independent craftsmen have achieved to unite in the pursuit of a common goal:

Financing research into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

In six editions Only Watch has raised more than 25 million Euros (!) for Association Monégasque contre les Myopathies (Monaco Association against Duchenne muscular dystrophy) helping make significant advances in research over a decade.

These are the watch-brands supporting Only Watch 2017:

Andersen Genève, Armin Strom, Arnold & Son, Audemars Piguet, Barbier Mueller, Bell & Ross, Blancpain, Boucheron, Bovet Fleurier, Breguet, Carl F. Bucherer, Chanel, Chopard, Christophe Claret, Chronoswiss, De Bethune, Dewitt, F.P. Journe, Fabergé, Frédérique Constant, Girard Perregaux, H.Moser & Cie, Harry Winston, Hautlence, Hermès, Hublot, Jacob & Co, Konstantin Chaykin, Laurent Ferrier, Jaquet Droz, Louis Moinet, Louis Vuitton, Maurice Lacroix, MB&F, MCT, Montblanc, Moritz Grossmann, Patek Philippe, Piaget, Rebellion, Ressence, Speake Marin, TAG Heuer, Tudor, Ulysse Nardin, Urwerk, Voutilainen, Zenith. Special Projects: (Agenhor x Head/Haute Ecole d’Art et de Design – Genève), Wostep (Ecole Horlogère – Neuchâtel).

Thierry Stern, President Patek Philippe

Talking to Thierry Stern, President of Patek Philippe, about the Grand Exhibition The Art of Watches in New York

“The Art of Watches Grand Exhibition New York 2017” is open to the public and admission is free. It is being hosted at Cipriani 42nd Street from July 13 to 23, 2017, and is the venue’s first event to build a two-story structure. The 13,000 square foot exhibition is subdivided into 14 spaces for a total of ten themes, each with its own distinctive ambiance.

In New York I talked with Thierry Stern about the exhibition, New York and the special limited edition pieces manufactured to celebrate the US market.   

Patek Philippe Men’s Calatrava Pilot wristwatch Ref. 5522 New York 2017 Special Edition

Patek Philippe Men’s Calatrava Pilot wristwatch Ref. 5522 New York 2017 Special Edition

On the occasion of the Patek Philippe Grand Exhibition The Art of watches in New York, I am pleased to share with you the latest news from the Big Apple. 

After Dubai in 2012, Munich in 2013 and London in 2015, the Grand Exhibition opens its doors for the 4th time.

This cultural exhibition, open and free to the public, will take place at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York from 13th to 23rd of July 2017.

On this special occasion, Patek Philippe presents special limited edition pieces manufactured to celebrate the US market: Cased in steel – rare for a watch outside the casually elegant collection –, the grand taille Ref. 5522 Calatrava Pilot New York 2017 Special Edition comes in a limited 600-watch edition and features an exclusive dial reminiscent of vintage Patek Philippe aviator’s watches.

Patek Philippe World Time Minute Repeater Ref. 5531 New York 2017 Special Edition

Patek Philippe World Time Minute Repeater Ref. 5531 New York 2017 Special Edition

On the occasion of the Patek Philippe Grand Exhibition The Art of watches in New York, I am pleased to share with you the latest news from the Big Apple. 

After Dubai in 2012, Munich in 2013 and London in 2015, the Grand Exhibition opens its doors for the 4th time.

This cultural exhibition, open and free to the public, will take place at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York from 13th to 23rd of July 2017.

On this special occasion, Patek Philippe presents special limited edition pieces manufactured to celebrate the US market: The new Ref. 5531 debuts at the exhibition in New York. It is the first Patek Philippe watch that unites the two complications that epitomize the manufacture: a minute repeater and the World Time function.

Patek Philippe Men’s World Time Ref. 5230 New York 2017 Special Edition

Patek Philippe Men’s World Time Ref. 5230 New York 2017 Special Edition

On the occasion of the Patek Philippe Grand Exhibition The Art of watches in New York, I am pleased to share with you the latest news from the Big Apple. 

After Dubai in 2012, Munich in 2013 and London in 2015, the Grand Exhibition opens its doors for the 4th time.

This cultural exhibition, open and free to the public, will take place at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York from 13th to 23rd of July 2017.

On this special occasion, Patek Philippe presents special limited edition pieces manufactured to celebrate the US market: The Patek Philippe Men’s World Time Ref. 5230 New York 2017 Special Edition, the manufacturers famous World Time function, also takes center stage. 

Patek Philippe Ladies’ World Time Ref. 7130 New York 2017 Special Edition

Patek Philippe Ladies’ World Time Ref. 7130 New York 2017 Special Edition

On the occasion of the Patek Philippe Grand Exhibition The Art of watches in New York, I am pleased to share with you the latest news from the Big Apple. 

After Dubai in 2012, Munich in 2013 and London in 2015, the Grand Exhibition opens its doors for the 4th time.

This cultural exhibition, open and free to the public, will take place at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York from 13th to 23rd of July 2017.

On this special occasion, Patek Philippe presents special limited edition pieces manufactured to celebrate the US market: The Geneva based uncrowned king of watchmakers also offers its travel companion to ladies. The Patek Philippe Ladies’ World Time Ref. 7130 New York 2017 Special Edition is available in two 75-timepiece editions, one in white gold, the other in rose gold.

Patek Philippe Ladies’ Calatrava Ref. 7200/50 New York 2017 Special Edition (Ref. 7200/50- 011)

Patek Philippe Ladies’ Calatrava Ref. 7200/50 New York 2017 Special Edition

On the occasion of the Patek Philippe Grand Exhibition The Art of watches in New York, I am pleased to share with you the latest news from the Big Apple. 

After Dubai in 2012, Munich in 2013 and London in 2015, the Grand Exhibition opens its doors for the 4th time.

This cultural exhibition, open and free to the public, will take place at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York from 13th to 23rd of July 2017.

On this special occasion, Patek Philippe presents special limited edition pieces manufactured to celebrate the US market: The Patek Philippe Ladies’ Calatrava Ref. 7200/50 New York 2017 Special Edition is a ladies’ wristwatch that projects sleek elegance.