WATCHES
Longines DolceVita
BR 03 Ceramic
HydroConquest
Tonda Calendrier Annuel
Marine Torpilleur
Virtuoso VIII Chapter Two
Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Chronograph
Chronomat 42
INSPIRATION
Elegant companions for glamorous nights
Silvia Cerolini is the manager of the Les Ambassadeurs boutique in Lugano. Here she selects five pieces of elegant jewellery guaranteed to get attention on an evening out.
A sports watch for every budget
Sporty yet elegant wristwatches are timeless classics. This is proven by models that were created a half-century ago and have lost nothing of their contemporary quality even today. They are also exceptionally versatile and can be worn with a dinner jacket or even a casual outfit.
Watches and sneakers. Iconic combinations
Two style experts from Les Ambassadeurs show which legendary
sports shoes go with which watches.
Connecting generations through watches
Sales in certified second-hand watches are booming, especially amongst a younger generation of buyers. Les Ambassadeurs is developing a range that captures this trend.
The expert’s assessments
Two opinions are always better than just one. So we presented two watches and one piece of jewellery to our experts and the manufacturers and asked them technical questions.
JEWELLERY
Sabbia
Ton Joli
Prestige
Morning Dew
Shooting Stars
Petit Joli
Nudo
Akoya Princess
DATA
12,600
Number of enquiries for information about historic Longines watches received by the department for Brand Heritage in the course of the year. The employees of the brand are able to carry out this research thanks to the Longines Electronic Archives app, which is unique in the market. This makes it possible to access quickly all the information about every Longines watch from 1867 to the present day.
10,000,000
Combination options are ensured by the locking system of the Taurus safe from the German brand Buben & Zörweg. You have to enter a 7-digit number to open the safe. Eight watches can be placed inside the safe on the characteristic “Time Movers”. Five drawers also provide space for other valuables. The company has been producing high-quality, custom-made storage and presentation cases since 1995.
400
Square metres are the dimensions of the new Les Ambassadeurs boutique in Luxembourg. This retail space in the Grand Duchy was dedicated last year and allows Les Ambassadeurs to display its select range of jewellery and watches outside Switzerland for the first time.
40,000
Is the number of tests the patented Wellendorff clasp underwent before it was launched on the market. The factory of the German jewellery manufacturer worked to perfect the clasp for three years to ensure its jewellery pieces can be attached and removed simply and securely. The rounded edges and the slightly curved shape of the spring element also guarantee maximum comfort during wear.
0552
Is the code located on the rear of the cse of the Seamaster Diver 300M 077 from Omega. It is also displayed on British military watches for the Royal Navy. Daniel Craig wears the new version of the existing model created in 1993 in the new James Bond film “No Time to Die”. The actor was also involved in designing the watch.
30
functions are offered by the Smart T-Touch from Tissot specifically for sportsmen and -women. These include GPS tracking or live information about weather conditions, for example. Added to these are further functions such as a compass, chronograph or altimeter. The watch is operated by a touchscreen – a technology the brand has been using since 1999, long before the advent of smartphones!
PEOPLE
“I value Omega above my personal goals”
He is the head of Omega, one of the most prestigious and biggest selling watch brands in the world. But what does he regard as really important? In this interview Raynald Aeschlimann reveals some insight to his priorities.
Passionate employees – cosmopolitan and full of curiosity
What makes Les Ambassadeurs employees unique? Here two of them talk about their interests: their favourite models, hobbies and travels, the star they’d most like to meet, or the song that fits them best.
Expert meeting in Lucerne
The Espace Connaisseur from Les Ambassadeurs in Lucerne presents the pinnacles of the watchmaker’s art.