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WATCHES AND JEWELS 2015 – June newsletter

02/07/2015

WATCHES AND JEWELS 2015 – June newsletter

Dear Sir, Madam,

Please allow us to send you the first newsletter related to the already 24th annual exhibition WATCHES AND JEWELS, which will be held from 24th – 26th September 2015 at the Exhibition Grounds in Prague – Holešovice; the focus area of the exhibition includes watches, clocks, jewellery, authorial jewellery, fashion jewellery, minerals, packaging materials, investment gold, investment diamonds, security equipment etc.:

– based on the positive feedback from the last year, we will again promote the event via posters and honorary invitations which will be available at all branches of the Czech Assay Office; the exhibition will be also promoted via a roll up which will be placed at all events organized by the Czech Assay Office – e.g. at the Auction of Valuables (sale of jewellery made of precious metals) or during Seminars on Testing of Precious Metals over the Surface of Stones

– we have negotiated media partnership contracts with all professional magazines (HODINKY&ŠPERKY (WATCHES&JEWELLERY), KLENOTNÍK HODINÁR (JEWELLER WATCHMAKER), WATCH MAGAZINE, WATCH IT!)

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– the company Advantage-fl.cz s.r.o. celebrates its 10th anniversary this year; they have been operating on the Czech and Slovak market as a supplier of tools, machinery, and materials mainly for goldsmiths; to celebrate this significant anniversary, they have prepared many interesting offers and discounts; besides other things, they are going to present following technologies at this year´s exhibition:

VivaColor – an innovative acryl colour technology applicable for jewellery; the colours are being put under UV lamp after application and it is not necessary to use fusing machines

Rapidshape S30 & 3Design CAD – a kit with a very precise professional 3D printer and a CAD jewellery design software

Mobile micro motor Foredom 1030 – a machine with an integrated Li-ion battery with a ca. 5 hour capacity; ideal for users, who work at more locations or at places with no access to electricity

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– information about the exhibition will again appear in the magazines Šperkar (Jeweller), Sklár a keramik (Glassblower and Ceramist), Creative ŠPERK (Creative JEWEL), Creative AMOS, …

– when visiting the Central Hall of the Industrial Palace, the visitors will have a unique chance to see the exhibits entering the premium year of the competition for the Watches of the Year 2015 (you can vote at www.hodinkyroku2015.cz) – over 20 models from renowned brands will compete in the categories listed below – more detailed information are being specified:

* COSC Chrono

* Tourbillon

* minute repeater

* moon-phase watch

* perpetual calendar watch

* skeleton watch

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– just a few days ago, we have announced the already 14th annual competition for the JEWEL OF THE YEAR 2015 – CZECH OPEN; for detailed information about the competition please contact the secretary of the Czech Association of Jewellers and Watchmakers at jan.hlavac@seznam.cz

– AJM invest s.r.o., the exclusive importer of the DigPro brand on the Czech, Slovak and Hungarian market will for the very first time attend the exhibition; the company will present professional photo shoot equipment suitable for shooting of various products – their products are unique because of simple control, thanks to which it is possible to achieve a guaranteed result on a professional level – more to it here:

https://goo.gl/LOsd3G

– in case you have not received the final report from the last year, it is available for download at:

https://goo.gl/KYjZYw

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Hana Lukešová

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Continued Growth@Frederique Constant

Editor

16/06/2015

In today’s difficult economic climate, FREDERIQUE CONSTANT is proud to announce Year-to-Date growth of 9% for the January-May period compared to 2014. The continued growth of the company is a reconfirmation of its Accessible Luxury positioning.

At Frederique Constant, our focus is creating luxury timepieces with an intrinsic value usually greater than the offer price of the products being sold. Intrinsic value involves the quality of product both in terms of design, materials used in manufacture and adherence to Swiss watchmaking standards as well as traditions. Our timepieces are exclusively manufactured by hand while the processes involved are regulated with the latest precision equipment available in the industry backed by years of research & development.

It is important to note that luxury products are not just about their prices alone, but also mostly about the quality of the item being purchased. Quality refers to the constituent materials used in making the product, the finesse and extent of the craftsmanship involved and the reputation of the brand behind the product.

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Accessible Luxury

Frederique Constant offers beautiful watches at an accessible luxury price for younger people and watch enthusiasts who don’t necessarily have thousands of dollars to spend, as well as the more value-conscious customer in all kinds of categories today. The company held this positioning for 25 years and Frederique Constant watches have never deviated from it, so people know what the brand stands for.

History

25 years ago Frederique Constant saw an opportunity to manufacture beautiful classic watches based on quartz technology. At the time, there were expensive Swiss mechanical watches with beautiful designs that co-founders Aletta and Peter Stas could not afford. In Asia, they saw Seiko and Citizen watches that functioned perfectly, were not expensive, but generally did not have very appealing designs for them. Aletta and Peter Stas asked themselves: what if we make classical designed Swiss watches based on the new technology and prices? That was the start of the Frederique Constant fine watch company.

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Horological Smartwatch

During past months, we have seen major publicity about Frederique Constant’s latest innovation: the Horological Smartwatch. First watches will be shipped in June and we are very excited to see the Frederique Constant Horological Smartwatches in stores. Reception and enthusiasm has been great since our introduction end February. In Basel, Frederique Constant and Alpina were the only to actually show working smartwatches, other brands only announced concepts and partnerships. We have always been able to flourish, which has helped us acquire the funds for innovation and, therefore, helped us create new innovations like the Horological Smartwatch.

About Frederique Constant

Frederique Constant is a family owned watch manufacturer based in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva, Switzerland. The company is involved in all stages of watch production, from initial design, to final assembly and quality control. Frederique Constant develops, manufactures, and assembles in-house calibers, 18 different versions since 2004. Frederique Constant watches are defined by their high quality and differentiation and precision in design and manufacturing. Their perceived value, through quality of design, materials, and manufacture, is a key component of their success. Each watch is assembled by hand, with the latest equipment and extensive controls, to ensure maximum quality and durability. The company embraces innovation to offer creativity and exceptional value. Its 32,000 square foot facility in Geneva is ultra modern and offers the best environment for its passionate watchmakers.

Alpina Watches Reveals the Seastrong Diver 300 Chronograph Big Date

Editor

06/06/2015

With the SEASTRONG collection, Alpina Watches has made diving watch history since the 1960’s when the Seastrong “10” was already capable of reaching depths of 200m/660ft. In 2015 Alpina reveals the Seastrong Diver 300 Chronograph Big Date. An extremely well readable professional diving chronograph range that is 300m/1000ft water-resistant, immediately recognizable due to its distinctive coloured unidirectional turning diving bezels and its oversized minute hand for optimal diving time readability.

Serious about diving

The all-new Alpina Seastrong 300 Diver Chronograph Big Date is a professional diving watch. Everything about this model is designed to cope with the most extreme conditions any professional diver could ever encounter, starting with water resistance to no less than 300 meters. That’s 1,000 feet below sea level, which means the watch can go to depths no human ever could.

Designed see what you need to see, when you need to see it

The Extreme Diver 300 has been designed with all necessary features that allow owners to get the information they need, when they need it, for a safe dive.

The aluminum, unidirectional, turning bezel, turns in just one direction: anti-clockwise. With this “fail-safe” feature the number of elapsed minutes can never be accidentally decreased, only increased. In addition, the 60 minutes markers on the bezel are luminous, as are the dial indexes, which perfectly contrast against the matt black dial. The watch’s hands are luminous for maximum readability in low visibility conditions, and the minute’s hand is oversized to safely read diving time.

Built-in features that are relevant to the professional diver

The 44 mm stainless cushion shaped steel case, the screw-in crown and case-back, the scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, the robust, water-resistant, genuine leather strap and the beautiful engraving of the Alpina diving symbol the case-back are all distinctive functional and aesthetic features matching the requirements of divers and those of everyday wear of the watch. The range comes in 4 different models, each with a different bezel colour: bordeaux, grey, navy blue and orange.

The AL-372 Swiss High Precision Quartz Chronograph movement

The extremely precise and reliable AL-372 1/10th of sec. Swiss quartz chronograph movement features 30 and 10 hour chronograph counters, add and split functions, big date and has a standard battery life of 48 months.

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About Alpina

ALPINA, THE ORIGINAL SWISS SPORT WATCH

ALPINE SPORTS WATCH MANUFACTURING – SINCE 1883

Alpina, famous for its red triangle signature, is an independent, family-owned fine watchmaking manufacture based in Geneva, Switzerland. Founded in 1883, Alpina’s watchmaking history spans more than 130 years. A true pioneer of the Swiss watchmaking industry, Alpina has been the source of numerous innovations, patents and calibers. Alpina invented the concept of the sport watch, as we know it today, with the birth of its legendary Alpina 4 in 1938.

Faithful to its long tradition of creating mechanical calibers, Alpina manufactures five in-house movements: the Tourbillon AL-980, the Flyback Chronograph AL-760, the World Timer AL-718, the Automatic Regulator AL-950 and the Small Date Automatic AL-710.

Alpina’s mission is to design and engineer luxury sport watches that operate with the greatest precision and reliability possible in the most demanding sporting environments, like the Alps.

Source: www.alpina-watches.com

For more information please contact Mrs. Yasmina Pedrini, Alpina Public Relations Director at pedrini@alpina-watches.com

Hublot Fluorescent Fusion at Harrods

Editor

03/06/2015

Hublot celebrates 10 Years of Hublot’s iconic “Big Bang” with the launch of an exclusive new exhibition at Harrods

Press members joined Ricardo Guadalupe, CEO of Hublot, Benoît Lecigne,Brand Director for Hublot United Kingdom, Ireland, France & Belux, and Jason Broderick, HarrodsFashion Director of Menswear, Sports and Fine Watches, to officially inaugurate a never before seen exhibition at Harrods, the revered London department store, including interactive showcases and stunning neon lights. Roy Hodgson, manager of the England national football team and former English footballer, attended the event as Hublot’s guest of Honour.

This is the first stop on the “Big Bang Grand Tour” after Munich in April, an exhibition which will travel the world stopping, among others, in Paris, New York, Hong Kong and Tokyo.

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The radical neon lit window displays highlight how the brand never stops bringing tradition into the future through four iconic themes: the celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Big Bang, World class collaborations such as Ferrari and Football Teams, Ladies revolutionary pieces and Watchmaking expertise showcasing the Art of Fusion.

The Innovative and playful interactive displays of the “Big Bang Grand Tour” will immerse visitors in a virtual journey around Hublot’s watchmaking universe, examining the brand’s DNA and revealing the stories behind Hublot unique design, innovation and craftsmanship. After discovering the extraordinary diversity of the materials developed and created by the watch brand thanks to a leap motion screen from the latest technology, visitors will literally explore the UNICO movement developed and manufactured in-house. They will then understand the passion shared by all Hublot Brand Ambassadors, including Bar Refaeli, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, Michael Clarke, José Mourinho, Pelé, Usain Bolt, Justin Rose and Lang Lang.

And eventually, they will have the opportunity to learn the key stages in the design of a Big Bang watch through a “Manufacture” exhibition of pictures, shot by Fred Merz.

Three models being previewed in the United Kingdom will be on display: Two pieces from the “anniversary” collection, Big Bang Tourbillon 5-day Power reserve Indicator Full Magic Gold, Big Bang “10 Years” Haute Joaillerie Full Baguettes Black Diamonds and one from the emblematic Classic Fusion Collection, the All Black version 8 Days Power Reserve.

These watches epitomise Hublot’s astonishing virtuosity and sublime craftsmanship combining timeless elegance with contemporary materials and aesthetics.

Ricardo Guadalupe, CEO of Hublot, said: “The exhibition at Harrods this year is particularly exciting as it represents the core DNA of Hublot giving light to the “Art of Fusion” brand philosophy. We are honoured to be celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the iconic “Big Bang” at such an admired landmark“.

Benoît Lecigne, Brand Director for Hublot United Kingdom & Ireland, stated: “I am delighted that London has been chosen as the first stop on the “Big Bang Grand Tour” and that it is taking place at Harrods in particular. To celebrate the 10th anniversary, Hublot has unveiled an interactive installation that opens

the door to the world of Hublot”.

Jason Broderick, Fashion Director of Menswear, Sports and Fine Watches says: “We are thrilled to host this exclusive Hublot exhibition celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Big Bang. Harrods constantly strives for original and unique ways to engage with clients; Hublot as a brand, excels at this, making it the perfect partnership to create engaging and innovative retail theatre with exclusive product with a real point of difference”.

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HUBLOT · Suisse · www.hublot.com – T +41 (0)22 990 90 00

Relations Media International : Annabelle Galley – a.galley@hublot.ch

Relations UK & Ireland : LM Communications – Lara Mingay – laramingay@mac.com

About Hublot:

“Hublot: A different way to progress” say those who know this unique Swiss luxury watch company, where each and every moment moves forward to create the future at breathtaking speed. A dream, initiated and developed by Hublot’s Chairman Jean-Claude Biver and CEO Ricardo Guadalupe. These two men are responsible for turning the Hublot brand into a genuine success story. The Big Bang, King Power and Classic Fusion watches represent the symbols of a constantly evolving tradition. From watch complications and revolutionary materials to world-class collaborations such as FIFA World Cup and Ferrari, Hublot characterizes itself through the “Art of Fusion” philosophy, bringing tradition into the future. On a commercial level, the network of approved retailers has grown rapidly and currently stands at 750 points of sale and more than 70 exclusive boutiques around the world (Geneva, Cannes, Saint-Tropez, Paris, London, Berlin, Moscow, New York, Miami, Beverly Hills, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Singapore, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Kuala Lumpur, Ginza…). For more information, visit www.hublot.com

About Harrods:

At the forefront of luxury retail, Harrods offers the finest merchandise from its iconic Knightsbridge store. Unashamed grandeur, unrivalled choice and customised personal services attract loyal customers and international visitors. From its humble beginnings as a grocer and tea merchant in 1834, to the Terracotta Palace filled with luxury merchandise, Harrods continues to go from strength to strength, guided by its philosophy ‘anything is possible’. From haute couture to homeware, the finest luxury merchandise is showcased in the lavish setting of the Knightsbridge store, stretching across eight floors and over 330 departments. There are over 28 eateries to satisfy every taste, and a selection of premier services from By Appointment Personal Shopping to Harrods Bank and Gold Bullion. The Brompton Road store truly has it all.

New Overseas Ultramarine Blue Limited Editions Summery Elegance Ticking to Travel Time

Editor

19/05/2015

New Overseas Ultramarine Blue Limited Editions Summery Elegance Ticking to Travel Time

As summer approaches, Vacheron Constantin presents two exclusive new Overseas watches clad in a deep shade of blue, a simple date and a Dual Time. These two new classic timepieces radiate sporting elegance at its finest – appealing to the refined traveller, eager for boundless horizons.

The Overseas collection by Vacheron Constantin represents an authentic invitation to set sail on a fascinating journey, and the two new references feature a deep blue dial bearing luminescent hands and hour-markers serving to ensure optimal readability in all circumstances. Available in an elegant 42 mm-diameter steel case with a screw-lock crown, the Overseas (simple date) and Overseas Dual Time watches combine technical excellence with a refined, dynamic design.

Both bear the identity codes of Vacheron Constantin’s sporty and technical line launched in 1996: powerful, flowing lines, a bezel inspired by the brand-emblem Maltese Cross and a caseback engraved with the famous Amerigo Vespucci three-mast ship. The ultimate elegant sports watch, the Overseas (simple date) is equipped with Caliber 1226 SC, a mechanical self-winding movement powering hours, minutes and central seconds hands, as well an aperture-type date display.

Meanwhile, the Overseas Dual Time is equipped with self-winding Caliber 1222 SC which, along with the hours, minutes, central seconds and aperture-type date, also drives a dual-time display with day/night indication as well as a power-reserve indication.

Beating at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations/hour these timepieces enjoy around 40 hours of power reserve. Their mechanical movements are protected from magnetic fields by a soft iron case integrated within the case itself, and are water-resistant to 15 bar (approximately 150 metres).

Exclusive by their very nature, the Overseas (simple date) and Overseas Dual Time models are issued in respective limited editions of 350 and 300 and delivered with two dark blue straps matching the dial: one in vulcanised rubber and the other in Mississipiensis alligator leather. A triple-blade, double-pusher folding clasp guarantees both security and comfort for the wearer of these exceptional watches.

The limited edition Overseas timepiece in ultramarine blue is a must-havefor refined aesthetes who regularly traverse continents while juggling multiple time zones.

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TECHNICAL DATA

Overseas (simple date)

Reference 47040/000A-9008

Caliber 1226

Mechanical, self-winding

Anti-magnetic protection

26.6 mm (11’’’ ¼) diameter

3.25 mm thick

Approximately 40 hours of power reserve

4 Hz (28,000 vibrations/hour)

143 components

36 jewels

Indications Hours, minutes

Center seconds

Date

Case Stainless steel

42 mm diameter, 9.7 mm thick

Screwed-down crown

Solid case-back with stamped “Overseas” medallion

Water resistance tested at a pressure of 15 bar (approx. 150 meters)

Dial Vanished blue shiny dial, white painted indications

Hands and hour-markers in 18K gold, pfinodal seconds hand

Hours and minutes hands and hour-markers with white luminescent material

Strap Blue rubber

Delivered with a second blue Mississippiensis alligator leather strap, hand-stitched, large square scales

Clasp Stainless steel triple blade folding clasp, double security with buttons

Limited edition of 350 timepieces

TECHNICAL DATA

Overseas dual time

Reference 47450/000A-9039

Caliber 1222 SC

Mechanical, self-winding

Anti-magnetic protection

26.6 mm (11’’’ ¼) diameter

4.85 mm thick

Approximately 40 hours of power reserve

4 Hz (28,000 vibrations/hour)

153 components

34 jewels

Indications Hours, minutes

Center seconds

Hand-type date

Second time zone with day/night indication

Power reserve

Case Stainless steel

42 mm diameter, 12.45 mm thick

Screwed-down crown and pushpiece

Solid case-back with stamped “Overseas” medallion

Water resistance tested at a pressure of 15 bar (approx. 150 meters)

Dial Vanished blue shiny dial, white painted indications

Blue snailed counters with rhodiumized diamond-polished filets

Hands and hour-markers in 18K gold, pfinodal seconds hand

Hours and minutes hands and hour-markers with white luminescent material

Strap Blue rubber

Delivered with a second blue Mississippiensis alligator leather strap, hand-stitched, large square scales

Clasp Stainless steel triple blade folding clasp, double security with buttons

Limited edition of 300 timepieces

Watches and Jewels – INCHEBA PRAHA

Editor

12/05/2015

WATCHES AND JEWELS 2014

23rd International Specialized Exhibition of Clocks, Watches, and Gold and Silver Jewellery

www.hodinyaklenoty.cz/

INCHEBA PRAHA

FINAL REPORT

Basic statistical data

Dates October 2nd – 4th 2014

Venue Industrial Palace – Foyer, Central Hall, Right Wing, Exhibition Grounds Praha – Holešovice

Organizer INCHEBA PRAHA spol. s r.o. (www.incheba.cz)

Manager of the fair Ing. Hana Lukešová

Assistant to the manager Ing. Martina Krušinová

Photographer: Jan Tuháček (www.jantuhacek.cz), Lenka Pekárková, Dana Vlachová

Speakers: Pavlína Chudárková (ČT), Aleš Lehký (Nova)

Partners:

Centrum zlatníků Praha (The Goldsmiths´ Centre Prague)

Sdružení klenotníků a hodinářů ČR

(The Czech Association of Jewellers and Watchmakers)

Svaz českých a moravských výrobních družstev ČR

(The Union of Czech and Moravian Production Cooperatives)

Zlatnické středisko praktického vyučování Solunka spol. s r. o

(Goldsmith’s Centre for Practical Education SOLUNKA)

Puncovní úřad (The Assay Office)

Svaz výrobců skla a bižuterie

(The Union of Glass and Costume Jewellery Manufacturers)

Milan Purkart – MINERAL

Silverum

Media partners:

Klenotník hodinář (Jeweller Watchmaker)

HODINKY & ŠPERKY magazine

Watch magazine

Watch it!

koralki

Šperkař (Jeweller)

Hodinky.cz

Sperky.cz

Hyperslevy

pro investory (for investors)

Český Domov (Czech Home)

Exhibition area brutto 5 494 sq.m

Total number of exhibiting companies: 201 (161 in 2013)

Represented countries: Austria, Australia, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Poland, Slovakia, Switzerland, USA

Number of visitors: 6487 (5944 in 2013)

Position on the market and market relevance: only event with such focus in the Czech Republic

Accompanying programme:

Display of exclusive watch brand

Hodinářství Bechyně (Tudor, Longines, Eterna, Balmain, Zannetti)

Hubert Schediwy & Syn (Vulcain, Armin Strom a Reuge)

Margita Ježková – HERISSON (EPOS)

AVIKO TIME s.r.o. (EDOX)

Legendary watches

pilot watches (IWC Big Pilot , Omega „Moonwatch“, Breitling Navitimer, Eterna Heritage Military, Longines Heritage 1935)

motorcycle watches (Tag Heuer Monaco, Rolex Daytona, Tudor Heritage Chrono)

diving watches (Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, Rolex Submariner, Vulcain Nautical, Eterna SuperKontiki)

formal watches (IWC Portuguese, Jaeger Le-Coultre Reverso)

sports luxury watches (IWC Ingenieur, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, Patek Philippe Nautilus)

expedition watches (Rolex Explorer, Eterna Kontiki)

navy watches (Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer)

„PRIM 65“ – the watch making factory in Nové Město nad Metují celebrates its 65th anniversary

Fashion shows

fashion show „Made in Jablonec 2014“

fashion show „Klenoty Aurum“

fashion show of the Goldsmith’s Centre for Practical Education SOLUNKA

Royal Photo Corner – crown jewels replicas by The Union of Glass and Costume Jewellery Manufacturers and armchair and leather by Osmany Laffita

Professional lectures and presentations

Gemstone Testing, RNDr. Ivan Turnovec

Auction of Valuables, SILVERUM s.r.o. – silverum.cz / proinvestory.cz

Bohemian Jubilee Garnet, RNDr. Ivan Turnovec

Diamonds in the Jewellery Branch and as Investment, The Goldsmiths´ Centre Prague – foto DSC_0256

Major Bohemian Gemstones, RNDr. Ivan Turnovec

Presentation on Watchmaking, Luděk Seryn

Evaluation and Sale of Diamonds – What You Do Not Find in Handbooks and in the Media, Ing. Ladislav Klaboch & Vladimír Kondratěnko

Investment Gold and Its Role in Today´s World, The Goldsmith´s Centre Prague

Investing in Precious Metals, SILVERUM s.r.o. – silverum.cz / proinvestory.cz

How to (Not) Buy Diamonds, Ing. Ladislav Klaboch

Presentation of the Competition for the JEWEL OF THE YEAR 2014 – CZECH OPEN, Czech Association of Jewellers and Watchmakers

Asking the Czech Assay Office (presentation of FAQ and respective answers sent to info@puncovniurad.cz), the Assay Office

Exhibition of Antique Watches

pocket watches (lunar watches, eight day watches, chiming silver watches, key wind pocket watches with engraved case, big pocket watches with an engraving of a locomotive, golden pocket watches with enamel case, … )

wrist watches (stainless steel Omega watches – art deco, Prim (from the 60s), stainless steel Movado watches with the second hand at the 6 o’clock position, …)

Creative workshops, workshops, show of the production process of glass pearl beads with help of a burner, as well as sale and assembly of manufactured fashion jewellery

Presentation of various techniques of goldsmithery

Drilling stones with diamond drill bits, attaching (drilling or sticking) silver or custom jewellery, gold- or silver-plated pendants to stones brought by the visitors to the fair; presentations of polishing of cabochons and cutting (foto O:\hodinyaklenoty\Hodiny a klenoty 2014\doprovodný program\Purkart – P1060833

Waterproof watch pressure tests and battery measurements for free while you wait;

Free services for visitors (determination of the contents of precious metals in jewellery for free and while you wait and provision of additional interesting information from the jewellery branch

Samples of exhibits from the 1. Czech Museum of Safes

Competitions for the visitors:

Hodinářství Bechyně, s.r.o. (competition for Eterna watches)

SILVERUM s.r.o. – silverum.cz / proinvestory.cz (competition for investors with silver coins as prizes)

TRADEHILL s.r.o. (drawing one of the visitors to win a pen and luxury watches)

Water, light and music show at Křižík´s Fountain – available FOR FREE for all exhibitors and expert visitors on the first day of the event

interesting facts:

Visit of David Křížek, the ambassador EDOX watches (AVIKO TIME s.r.o.)

Section Jewell STARs – prestigious show of wearable author jewellery – foto: Dana – DSC_0016

Osmany Laffita jewellery presented in premiere at the exhibition

Swiss watch brand ALBERT RIELE presented in Czech premiere (AVIKO TIME s.r.o.) – foto: AvikoTime – IMG_0345

Unique exhibition of students´ final works (Goldsmith’s Centre for Practical Education SOLUNKA)

Swiss watch brand Balmain presented in Czech premiere (Hodinářství Bechyně)

Presentation of the watch model Davosa 161.498.78 (Argonautic Automatic) being the winner of the competition for the best diving watch of the year 2014 in the category of watches up to EUR 1000 (portal Watchtime.net, more than 5100 voters) (Herisson)

Celebration of the 20th anniversary of successful operation on the Czech and Slovak markets (Starlit, s.r.o.)

Presented Companies

“ARMIN STROM” – MANUFACTURE D´HORLOGERIE * 4PM, s.r.o./ Michal Tvrdík * a.b.art * Advantage-fl.cz s.r.o. * AKTUAL s.r.o. * Albert Riele Alicona * ALTRO spol. s r.o. * Alviero Martini * AMS * ARMAND NICOLET * ARTINA * Ateliér PEGA Turnov * AU – Servis s.r.o. * The Goldsmiths´ Centre Prague * AUREN CZ spol. s r.o. * AUREN, s.r.o. * AVI-8 * AVIKO TIME s.r.o. * B2Bhodinky.cz * BAILO ALDO * BASSANO * OLLECTION CZ s.r.o. * BECO * Bedra GmbH * BERGEON * BERGEON * BEZ s.r.o. * BUMOTEC * BUSCH * CACTUS * CAFLON * Carl F. Bucherer Europe GmbH * Carl Schaefer (Czech) s. r. o. * Carucci * CASTALDO * CAT (Caterpillar) * Cimier * Claude Bernard * Cleo Skribent * ComeX * Compagnie des Montres Longines Francillon SA * DALLOZ * Davidoff * DENTSPLY MAILLEFER * Diatec Diamanttechnik GmbH * DIAX, s.r.o. * Di-modell * RNDr. Jaroslav Hyršl – PERUANITA.CZ * DUNLOP * EDOX * e-gems * Ellissi s.r.o. * ELMA * ELMA * ELTON * Hodinářská, a.s. * ENERGIZER * EPOS * ONTRES S. A. – zn. EPOS * Eva Javorská * F. W. BOHLE – zn. DAVOSA * FaBOS s.r.o. * FOREDOM * Fortis * FOSSATI * Frauenthal s.r.o. * Friedrich Lederwaren * Gemological Laboratory TURNOVec * GEMVISION * GOKAT * Granát, arts production cooperative, Turnov * Gravo Tech s.r.o. * GRAVOGRAPH * GREINER * GRS * GRS tools * Hacker led watch * Hana Šebková * Heisse Söhne, Designhütte * Helveco * HILDEBRAND * Hodinářství Bechyně, s.r.o. * HOROTEC * HUBERT SCHEDIWY & SYN * Chronoshop s.r.o. * INDUTHERM * Ines de la Fressange * Ing. Miloslav Frydrych * Ingersol – Pohanka&co. s.r.o. * Jakub Linger – JL Šperk 3D * Jan Balvín * Jan Kos – KrabickynaSperky.cz * Jan Surýnek * Jane Kahn * JEF 3 Timemaster.cz, s.r.o. * Jentner Plating Technology GmbH * JINOVA ČESKÉ TREZORY s.r.o. * Josef Zdeněk – Zlatý svět * JOY´s – Ing. Jiří Borovec * JSB bijoux s.r.o. * JUBILEX – ZAKŁAD PRODUKCYJNY SIEZIENIEWSKI I SPÓŁKA s.j. * JUST * KARAT, družstvo * KERR * KLENOTA.CZ – LINE ONE s.r.o. * Koralína design – Iva Drdová * L&S BOHEMIA s.r.o. * LAMPERT * LAMPERT GMBH * LAMPGLAS s.r.o. * LOCMAN * Lubomír Janků * Lucie Durdíková * MANUFACTURE – “VULCAIN” * Margita Ježková – HERISSON * Martin Klindera * Maurice Lacroix * MAXELL * Mb-microtec * Metall-eko s.r.o. * MgA. Kateřina Reichová * MgA. Lenka S. Malíská * Milan Purkart – MINERAL * Mine Art * MOISSANITE-DIAMANT s.r.o. * Monika Křenová * Montres Tudor SA * NEST, spol. s r.o. (CAT-Caterpillar, Davidoff, Fortis, Maurice Lacroix) * NET GARNET s.r.o. * NEXUS MULTIMEDIA s.r.o. * Nina Ricci * Olympia * OLYMPIA, spol. s r.o. * ORO – PRAHA * OROGEM – THE SHAMROCK BVBA * Osmany Laffita * OTEC Präzisionfinish GmbH * Otto Hutt * Palakiss s.p.a. * PALMYRA spol. s r.o. * PAT boxes * PAT Bugala * PB Group – KATALOG SYLWIA SADOWSKA * Piere Balmain Swiss watches, A Division of Longines watch Co. Francillon Ltd. * Pierre Lannier * Podané ruce, sociální družstvo * POLI – PIERCING Hannelore Politowski * Presidium Instruments * The Assay Office * Q + Q (Citizen) * RAPIDSHAPE 3D PRINTERS * RENATA * REUGE – The art of mechanical music * REXPO – Ing. Jan Ryšánek * RHYTHM * RIVAX – Ing. Marie Brychtová * RODENT Narzędzia Złotnicze Tadeusz Bugała * ROFIN s.r.o. * Rudolf Holub – * ain * SAFINA, a.s. * Czech Association of Jewellers and Watchmakers * Sector no Limits (Morellato group) * SEIZAIKEN * Schultheiss GmbH * SILVERUM * .r.o. * Siro Lasertec GmbH * SISMA * SPEEDO * practical education centre Zlatnické * SRS Ltd. * STARLIT s. r. o. * Union of Czech and Moravian Production Cooperatives * R * Union of Glass and Costume Jewellery Producers * SWAH s. r. o. * SWAROVSKI * SWISS EAGLE * Šárka Rooya – Chantilly * T.Lepidi – Anetta Kuhn * THOMAS ARNSHAW * TIMEHOUSE Czech s.r.o. * TIMEX GROUP POLSKA – Ing. Karel Šamořil * TRADEHILL s.r.o. * Traser H3 watch * UHRENTECHNIK SCHWARZWALD * Urban – zlatnictví s. r. o. * Václav Hejral – MAVEX * VAERST * VALLORBE * VALLORBE * VARTA * Vuarnet * W. Durston Ltd. * WATCH STAR MEDIA s.r.o. * WHD spol. s r. o. (GOLD PACK) * WIELAND * Wisa Lux GmbH – Eterna * Yonger&Bresson * ZAGO s.r.o. * Zannetti Riccardo Srl. * Goldsmith’s Centre for Practical Education Solunka spol. s r. o. * watchmaking and arts production cooperative ZNAK Malá Skála* ZODIAX, a.s. * ZUCCOLO ROCHET BRACELEST * Zuzana Melvys Melckenveeck

From the reactions of exhibitors

Dear Mrs. Lukešová,

I have finally found some time to write to you. First of all, in my view, you were able to organize a successful exhibition. Despite the fact that I had some doubts even on Thursday before the start of the event, I have to admit, that if one invests so much energy and enthusiasm as you, then the event just must be successful. Thanks for the great organization. I only have some ideas …

Ing. Jana Leišová, ALTRO spol. s r.o.

Hello, I was completely satisfied with everything and I will be pleased to take part in the next year again.

Best regards.

Radek Hanus e-gems.eu

Thank you! I have placed a link on FB event and I am looking forward to the next year event :).

Zdraví Šárka Rooya

… if there is interest, we can again prepare a presentation of antique watches in the next year – some of the visitors attended only because of this presentation (at least they said so :-))

Margita Ježková, Herisson

… in today´s conditions, it was a successful event despite complications ….

Milan Purkart – Mineral

I send my greetings to the Incheba team and Mrs. Lukešová personally.

We express our thanks for organizing another year of this specialized fair with focus on watches and jewels. For us, we have again had a positive outcome as we have gained several new customers. Besides, many of our current clients came to visit our stand and were able to present well our assortment and services … The sales result as far as orders are concerned, was slightly better than in 2013 and direct sales to end users from the street were slightly worse than in the previous year.

Generally speaking, we think, that there were more visitors coming to the exhibition (also more expert customers and end users). In my opinion, there were more exhibitors with watches in the Middle hall, on the contrary there were less exhibitors with focus on goldsmithery in the Left wing… We also would like to praise the promotion of this year´s event – one could see and hear about the exhibition in various media …

Tomáš Seman, Olympia, spol. s r.o.

Hello,

In comparison with the last year´s event, in my view, this year´s exhibition was attended by a higher amount of visitors, which is, in my opinion, a positive thing (if this is not just my impression but a real fact). I would very much welcome information about visitors ‘numbers as soon as these are available. Thank you very much and I am looking forward to the next exhibition. Best regards.

Ing. Jaroslav Špičák, SAFINA, a.s.

Dear Mrs. Lukešová. I would like to thank you for your thanks and promise that if I am alive and healthy and if you are part of the organization team of this event in the next year, I will be pleased to participate again. Best regards to you personally as well as to the whole team.

Petr Schediwy, Hubert Schediwy&syn

Dear Mrs. Lukešová, I would also like to express my thanks for the cooperation on the event. In my view, everything went well to the satisfaction of both sides …

Ing. Petr Fischer, MBA, Silverum

… Once again, I would like to thank you for the exhibition as such and actually for everything. It was great and we liked it very much. I wish you a nice day and am looking forward to our next cooperation.

Ing. Jan Dědina, The Goldsmith’s Centre for Practical Education SOLUNKA, spol. s r.o.

Dear Mrs. Lukešová,

We also would like to express our thanks. After a long time without participation we were surprised by the attendance to the event. We are looking forward to seeing you next year.

Michaela Košková, SWAH s.r.o.

Dear Mrs. Lukešová,

I would like to thank you for your nice letter and would also like to express my thanks for your helpful cooperation.

Best regards.

PhDr. Janka Sirotová, WATCH STAR MEDIA, s.r.o.

Dear Mrs. Lukešová,

I would like to thank you for the great organization as well as for the smooth run of the exhibition. I wish you every success. Best regards.

Bc. Auředník Michal, MOISSANITE-DIAMANT s. r. o.

… My colleagues were satisfied; they appreciated both the attendance as well as the interest of the visitors. I also think that we had a well-done display this year, so that I evaluate our participation in the event as successful.

I was pleased that everything went well and that the attendance was really good. My only regret is that I was not able to stay the whole event.

Until now, I actually was not able to thank you for your cooperation and also for your help with the insurance – all of your colleagues were very helpful and nice, so that I would like to thank you once again …

Ivana Broklová, NEST, spol. s r.o.

What was written about the exhibition

It is always heart-warming that the exhibition as such takes place.

Despite the fact, that there is always potential for improvement, it is gladdening, that the only Czech sector exhibition has taken place again. Quite a big number of expert visitors found their way to the Exhibition Grounds so that the exhibitors certainly did not have a reason to complain about the invested effort …

Klenotník Hodinář (Jeweller Watchmaker), Jiří Zimmer, Editor in Chief

… The display of these legends was well prepared with the aim to provide visitors with as complete information about individual models and their “stories” as possible. This was achieved not only through a show of individual models “in natura”, but also through information panels. …

… The event itself was again a good occasion for the Czech expert as well as non-expert audience to learn about present products of significant watchmaking companies. At the same time, is has brought good news. The watchmaking companies are interested in the Czech market and that to such extent, that they even offer a part of the models from limited series in the Czech Republic. …

Klenotník Hodinář (Jeweller Watchmaker), Kamila Lexová and Michal Achremenko

… Also this year´s exhibition Watches and Jewels offered many interesting things to see. What was obvious was the effort of the organizer to bring a maximum benefit for the visitors. We value very high the display “legendary watches” with a carefully chosen collection of watch models and its educational benefit for the visitors.

watchmag.cz I 24time.cz, David Hriech

According to available information, the exhibition Watches and Jewels could be even more attractive this year. We have extracted all information related to clocks and watches from all press releases issued by Incheba Praha, so that everybody who will be visiting Prague between Thursday and Saturday has all important information handy – be it about the exhibitors, the programme or – and that first of all – about the watches.

Hodinarskymagazin.sk, Michal Pindura |

Very briefly, but on a very interesting topic :).

I will report about the business done in the past week in the following few days. It is my third day at the exhibition Watches and Jewels in Prague – Holešovice and besides presenting we discuss with visitors interested in precious metals and auction business. It is busy here and it is great. …

… There were many people coming, we were almost surprised by the number …

www.martinkopacek.cz, Martin Kopáček

I was very pleased to see, that many visitors had already known the Traser brand, or even were happy owners of products of this brand. I was also delighted with the attendance of many watch fans. We had also several visitors who are members of the Chronomag forum and I thank them herewith for the nice chat.

www.helveti.cz, Ing. Jiří Štencek

… I was surprised by the presentations of small companies which appeared at the exhibition and offered their products. It is necessary to stress this new trend, when there are small and middle-sized companies presenting next to big renowned companies and showing, that they are able to astonish with creativity, new materials and techniques …

… There was for example an extensive display of the Prague-based company URBAN. It is possible to say that this in fact one company is composed of several enterprises and thus able to produce custom made jewellery from A to Z in their individual production sections. The customers can cast their wax models, they can have a gemstone manufactured, resurfaced, engraved and polished. Such products can then be gold-, silver- or rhodium-plated. I consider this to be a good idea as this is a beneficial service for goldsmiths, who can, on this way, manufacture jewellery without big investments into necessary technologies. It is very good, that the exhibition also presented such novelties. …

… We believe, that this event was one which deserved attention and, at the same time, brought inspiration for the customers for the next year. We also believe that new contacts (with representatives of both Czech and foreign companies) established at the exhibition will help Czech jewellers with their business.

https://gemologie.turnovec.cz, RNDr. Ivan Turnovec

Final word

We are convinced that WATCHES AND JEWELS – this only professional event with such focus held in the Czech Republic – positively has its place on the Czech market. In cooperation with our partners we are ready to make our best for its successful development in future.

Information on the next year