Watchmakers

Artios Announces $153 Million (£110 Million) Series C Financing Led by Omega Funds and TCG X

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Omega SA, The Swatch Group, Omega, TCG, Brands, Watchmakers, Watches

The financing was co-led by Omega Funds and TCG X.

Key Points: 
  • The financing was co-led by Omega Funds and TCG X.
  • In connection with the close of the Series C financing, Michelle Doig, Partner, Head of Corporate Development, Omega Funds and Chen Yu, Founding Managing Partner, TCG X, will join Artios Board of Directors.
  • Michelle Doig, Partner, Head of Corporate Development, Omega Funds, said: Artios deep expertise in DNA damage response and novel approach to drive the search for new and better cancer treatments is an ideal match for Omega Funds.
  • This financing follows an $84 million (65 million) Series B fundraise concluded in August 2018 and yields total capital raised to date from investors and strategic partners of more than US$320 million.

Epson Unveils the Fastest POS Receipt Printer in the Industry1-New OmniLink TM-T88VII

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Companies, Seiko, Economy of Japan, Computer printers, Watchmakers, Epson, Office equipment, Luxury brands, Printer

NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As merchants are adapting to an ever-evolving industry with online ordering and ecommerce expanding in retail and hospitality, Epson , a market leader of POS printing solutions, today announced the fastest POS receipt printer in the industry1 the OmniLink TM-T88VII .

Key Points: 
  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As merchants are adapting to an ever-evolving industry with online ordering and ecommerce expanding in retail and hospitality, Epson , a market leader of POS printing solutions, today announced the fastest POS receipt printer in the industry1 the OmniLink TM-T88VII .
  • The OmniLink TM-T88VII replaces both the top-selling TM-T88V and TM-T88VI POS receipt printer models and is the easiest and fastest T88-series product to configure and deploy.
  • Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of around JPY 1 trillion.
  • EPSON is a registered trademark and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

Grand Seiko and Crown & Caliber Announce Exclusive Trade-In Program

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Companies, Seiko, Watchmakers, Watches, Timepiece, Clock

NEW YORK, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Grand Seiko and pre-owned watch specialist Crown & Caliber are excited to announce their official partnership and exclusive timepiece trade-in program for customers in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Grand Seiko and pre-owned watch specialist Crown & Caliber are excited to announce their official partnership and exclusive timepiece trade-in program for customers in the United States.
  • Launching July 20th, the program will offer trade-ins on timepieces towards the purchase of a new Grand Seiko at its U.S. boutiques.
  • By combining historical data points and market aggregate information from both Grand Seiko and Crown & Caliber, those looking to trade-in their timepiece towards a new Grand Seiko will have the full confidence of knowing they are getting the most value for their watch.
  • Simply head over to Crown & Caliber or go directly to the dedicated Grand Seiko Trade-In webpage.

Seiko Releases Seiko Time White Paper 2021

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Retail, Luxury, Fashion, Companies, Seiko, Watchmakers, Watches

Seiko Holdings Corporation (TOKYO: 8050) released an annual Seiko Time White Paper in celebration of Time Day, a Japanese national day.

Key Points: 
  • Seiko Holdings Corporation (TOKYO: 8050) released an annual Seiko Time White Paper in celebration of Time Day, a Japanese national day.
  • The white paper, which has been published since 2017, is based on surveys that explore how people perceive and experience time.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210715005645/en/
    Seiko Releases Seiko Time White Paper 2021 (Photo: Business Wire)
    As Seiko approaches its 140th anniversary this year, the Company has conducted an awareness survey aimed at consumers in the U.S., China, and Japan to delve more deeply into how we value time today.
  • This report compares perceptions of time in the U.S., China, and Japan and investigates the differences among these countries.

Epson Expands Media Offerings with Labels for the ColorWorks CW-C6000A, CW-C6000P, C7500, and C7500G Printers

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Companies, Packaging materials, Economy of Japan, Seiko, Watchmakers, Epson, Luxury brands, Label, Record label

Epson's three media offerings ColorWorks Durable Matte Synthetic Label , ColorWorks High Gloss Label and ColorWorks Premium Matte Label will give ColorWorks customers access to a complete Epson solution.

Key Points: 
  • Epson's three media offerings ColorWorks Durable Matte Synthetic Label , ColorWorks High Gloss Label and ColorWorks Premium Matte Label will give ColorWorks customers access to a complete Epson solution.
  • Epson media for the ColorWorks C3500, CW-C6000A, CW-C6000P, C7500, and C7500G are available in standard sizes and come in three types:
    Durable Matte Synthetic Label Delivers photo-quality color labels on a smooth, white surface that can handle extreme conditions.
  • BS-5609 certified, the labels are resistant to many chemicals and are ideal for GHS chemical labels, pharmaceutical labels, medical device labels, laboratory labels, product labels requiring water or chemical resistance and more.
  • EPSON and ColorWorks are registered trademarks and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

Navy SEAL Foundation Announces the Release of the NEW Navy SEAL 4221.BO.NSF.SET Series by Official Partner Luminox

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Saturday, July 3, 2021
Luminox, Seal, United States Navy SEALs, Watchmakers, Pinniped, Watches

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., July 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Navy SEAL Foundation is excited to announce a new collaborative timepiece by their Official Partner, Luminox.

Key Points: 
  • VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., July 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Navy SEAL Foundation is excited to announce a new collaborative timepiece by their Official Partner, Luminox.
  • Now, Luminox is proud to partner with an organization shining a light on the issues facing veterans and their families.
  • Luminox has been a long-time partner and supporter of the Navy SEALs and has deepened this relationship as an Official Partner of the Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF).
  • The newest timepiece released by Luminox as part of the Official Partnership with the Foundation is the Navy SEAL 4221.BO.NSF.SET Series.

Movado Group, Inc. Announces Participation in the Jefferies Virtual Consumer Conference

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Retail, Specialty, Luxury, Fashion, Movado, Clothing, Fashion, Watchmakers, MVMT Watches, Ebel, Hugo Boss, Lacoste

Movado Group, Inc. (NYSE: MOV) today announced that the Company is scheduled to present at the Jefferies Virtual Consumer Conference on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 8:35 am Eastern Time.

Key Points: 
  • Movado Group, Inc. (NYSE: MOV) today announced that the Company is scheduled to present at the Jefferies Virtual Consumer Conference on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 8:35 am Eastern Time.
  • A link to the live webcast can be accessed at www.movadogroup.com .
  • Participants should log in approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the event.
  • Movado Group, Inc. designs, sources, and distributes MOVADO, MVMT, OLIVIA BURTON, EBEL, CONCORD, COACH, TOMMY HILFIGER, HUGO BOSS, LACOSTE, and SCUDERIA FERRARI watches worldwide, and operates Movado company stores in the United States and Canada.

Epson Debuts Production-Class Line of SureColor T-Series Wide-Format Printers for CAD and Graphics Applications

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Seiko, Companies, Economy of Japan, Watchmakers, Epson, Luxury brands, Epson Robots

Six new SureColor T-Series 24-, 36- and 44-inch models are slated to launch later this year with the SureColor T7770D 44-inch dual roll printer available first.

Key Points: 
  • Six new SureColor T-Series 24-, 36- and 44-inch models are slated to launch later this year with the SureColor T7770D 44-inch dual roll printer available first.
  • Built on decades of technology innovation, Epson designed the new SureColor T-Series production solutions to help today's professionals improve workflows and streamline project delivery."
  • Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of around JPY 1 trillion.
  • EPSON, PrecisionCore, SureColor, TFP, and UltraChrome are registered trademarks and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

Epson Helps Print Service Providers Power Up Productivity with All-New Line of Production-Class SureColor P-Series Wide-Format Photo Printers

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Seiko, Companies, Economy of Japan, Watchmakers, Computer printers, Epson, Luxury brands, Office equipment, Printer, Seiko Group

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Focused on the current market needs of production-class print providers, Epson today introduced a new line of SureColor P-Series photographic and graphic art wide-format printers.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Focused on the current market needs of production-class print providers, Epson today introduced a new line of SureColor P-Series photographic and graphic art wide-format printers.
  • The new SureColor P-Series models are designed specifically for high-volume photo fulfillment, retail photo labs, poster and graphic art production.
  • Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of around JPY 1 trillion.
  • EPSON, PrecisionCore, SureColor, TFP, and UltraChrome are registered trademarks and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

Timex Moves Into Spring/Summer 2021 with Multiple New Watch Lineups

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Timex Group, Timex, Watches, Watchmakers, Timex watches, Sinclair Research, Timex Group USA

Expanding on theoften-sold-outQ Timex franchise are new diver-inspiredseasonalcolors tomeet consumer demand andcompliment the original 1979 reissue.

Key Points: 
  • Expanding on theoften-sold-outQ Timex franchise are new diver-inspiredseasonalcolors tomeet consumer demand andcompliment the original 1979 reissue.
  • Also making its debut istheforthcomingQ Timex 1978 Reissue, deliveringunderstatedretrorefinementandcomplimenting theDecember US release of theQ Timex 1975 Reissue, now available globally.
  • Also, new this season is Timex Pay , powered by Tappy, a new evolution of secure contactless pay, simply tap and go!
  • Timex Group is a privately-held company headquartered inMiddlebury, Connecticutwith multiple operating units and over 3,000 employees worldwide.