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Jean-Claude Biver and his son Pierre examining a watch movement illustrating the Jean-Claude Biver Business Model.

Jean-Claude Biver Business Model: The Établisseur Guide

Introduction In the history of Swiss watchmaking, the Jean-Claude Biver Business Model looms larger than any brand. Jean-Claude Biver is the man who saved Blancpain, resurrected Omega, and created the “Art of Fusion” at Hublot. However, in 2023, he launched his final and most personal venture: Biver Watches. Significantly, this venture marks a bold departure from the […]

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MING 57.04 Iris: 8th Anniversary Destro Chronograph

MING 57.04 Iris: 8th Anniversary Destro Chronograph

SummaryCelebrate MING’s 8th anniversary with the 57.04 Iris, a 40mm destro monopusher chronograph featuring Art Deco-inspired stepped lugs and a shifting turquoise-to-purple dial. A milestone in MING’s fifth-generation design, it combines precision engineering with bold aesthetics. August 2025 marks MING’s 8th anniversary. Over the years, the brand has produced: The MING 57.04 Iris defines the

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