Prestige issue 285, July-Aug.-Sept 2017
What they had to say about Prestige Watches & Jewelry Guide
As Prestige Watches & Jewelry Guide celebrates 20 years, international and local key figures in the watchmaking industry come together to pay tribute to this milestone anniversary. Through the years, they have become more than partners, they became friends of the magazine. Thanks to their trust and support, Prestige Watches Guide has been able to become what it is now. Here are some of the testimonials we have received…
Maximilian Büsser
CEO, MB&F.
«For the last 20 years, Prestige has advocated for artisanship, innovation and the human side of watchmaking. From all of us at MB&F, thank you so much for defending the real values of watchmaking. And Happy Birthday dear Prestige!»
Caroline Scheufele
Co-President & Artistic Director, Chopard
«Happy Birthday to Prestige Watches & Jewelry Guide on your 20th anniversary! We encourage you to continue as always with your high standards and professionalism. Love, Caroline.»
Vartkess Knadjian
CEO, Backes & Strauss.
«On behalf of Backes & Strauss we would like to congratulate Prestige for celebrating 20 years as a premier publication for exclusive watches. For their discerning readers they publish articles and stories that cover all aspects of the industry. They cover meticulously all the crafts that lead to the creation of a watch. Our best wishes to you all at Prestige.»
Benoit de Clerck
International Sales Director, Officine Panerai.
«I have known Marcelle and Maria for the last 18 years and have believed in their passion, perseverance and professionalism since day one. Throughout my career in the world of horology, Prestige has never ceased to deliver qualitative, exclusive and relative news to the Lebanese market. I congratulate you on this important 20 year milestone and I wish you all the very best in the journey to come.»
Mher Atamian
Managing Director, Ets. H. Atamian.
«Congratulations Prestige Watches Guide on your 20th Anniversary! Prestige is the ultimate watch guide in Lebanon, giving valuable insight to all the latest trends and innovations in the luxury watches. Throughout the years, Prestige has played an important role, through its interviews and reviews about watches, in educating the Lebanese consumers about the Swiss watch industry. All the best!»
Heba Al Mansoori
Founder & CEO, BIZ COM.
«It gives us great pleasure to congratulate Prestige magazine on the celebration of their 20th year anniversary. Over the years that we have worked together, the magazine has embodied true integrity and professionalism in all its dealings with us and our clients. Our frequent interactions with their highly-skilled team, has always been underpinned by the team’s commitment to ethical journalism and we have been impressed by their deep understanding and subject knowledge of the world of luxury, elegant living and lifestyle. We wish them many more years of success in the future!»
Harout Missirian
Owner & General Manager, Watchland Lebanon.
I have worked closely with Prestige for the past Twenty years. We have appreciated the support you have given the Watchland brands Franck Muller, Cvstos and Backes & Strauss over the years. Publications like yours that are objective and analytical are key to communicate our values to the consumers. Our best wishes to you all and we are all looking forward to the next twenty years together.
Paul Kupelian
CCO Retail Operations, Holdal.
«It’s been a real pleasure for us to associate ourselves and our prestigious high end watches brands to Prestige Watches Guide throughout the past 20 years. Its exclusive content and researched information add a lot of value for our customers, collectors and amateurs. We’re looking forward to the next 20 years!»
Ziad Annan CEO, A&S Chronora.
Irene Annan Managing Director A&S Chronora
«Congratulations on the twentieth issue of Prestige Watches Guide, who presents the latest novelties in a beautiful way inspiring many readers. Long life for this annual!»
Jean Tamer
Chairman, Tamer Frères.
«We have been working with Prestige since its first issue. Prestige was the first magazine in Lebanon to launch the watch guide concept that has become an iconic reference for clients. The magazine has proven to attract watch amateurs and collectors who read the magazine to be kept informed of the new trends in the watch industry, the new strategies the brands are opting for and select the novelties.»
Simone Tamer
CCO, Tamer Frères.
«Working with Prestige’s team and experiencing their energy and passion towards watches is truly inspiring. Prestige Watch Guide knew how to maintain the performance of the magazine over the years and its distribution area makes it worth collaborating. It is always up-to-date and one of the rare media tools that were not so much affected by Social Media and aligned pretty fast with social media expectations and practices.»
Elias Mrad
General Manager, Wadih Mrad.
«Dear Prestige, thank you for providing us with your Watches Guide magazine, that keeps us up-to-date with all the novelties in the watch industry. Therefore, as your loyal readers, we ask you to keep the good work and to provide us with more information on the luxury watch business in the world. Thank you again for all the effort that you are giving to your readers. And good luck for the upcoming years.»
