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Japan plans to commercially hunt vulnerable fin whales, enraging conservationists

Japan has announced plans to add fin whales — the second-largest animal on Earth — to its list of commercial whaling species, which currently includes Bryde's, sei and minke whales.

LiveScience

10 of the rarest watches that F1 drivers get to wear

From Lewis Hamilton's special IWC collaboration to Yuki's everyman favorite watch, these are the timepiece stars of the Formula 1 paddock.

Motorsport

The vast new whaling ‘mother ship’ that Japan hopes will revive a shrinking industry

A new $47m vessel is preparing for its maiden voyage in coastal waters, but there are fears the Kangei Maru could one day mean a return to hunting in the Southern Ocean

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Mercedes-Benz G-Class Inspired Watches Unveiled By IWC Schaffhausen

Part of the Big Pilot’s Watch collection, they are an homage to the Mercedes-AMG G 63.

Motor1

Iceland says commercial whaling can resume after temporary ban

Iceland's government says commercial hunting of fin whales can resume in the country with stricter requirements on hunting methods and increased supervision

The Independent UK

Extinction alert issued over critically endangered vaquita

World’s tiniest marine mammal – found only in the Gulf of California in Mexico – has only 10 individuals left, study finds

The Guardian - UK

Award-winning wines from Britain’s biggest supermarket

The International Wine Challenge pick of bottles from Tesco – and other winners

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Remaking a classic

During the Quartz Crisis, Gérald Genta designed a series of steel sports watches that included Ingenieur SL (Reference 1832).

Bangkok Post

The Met Gala watches had classic dials, impressive tourbillons and Rolex magic

T3’s favourite watches from the Met Gala 2023

All the ways you can get you and your house onto a TV property programme

And you don't have to be splashing out on an expensive new pad or undertaking some huge renovation project

Wales Online

The first great energy transition: how humanity gave up whaling

The modern oil industry was born in 1859, yet it would take more than 100 years – and the near-extinction of a species – before it replaced blubber as a resource. As we seek to replace oil, in turn, are there lessons to be learned?

The Guardian - UK

The Agency: Unfiltered hits a whopping 250K viewers on BBC iPlayer within weeks

The series first dropped on iPlayer on Monday February 13, with the majority of views from audiences aged between 16-34.

Daily Record

Japan launches whale meat vending machines to promote sales

A Japanese whaling operator, after struggling for years to promote its controversial products, has found a new way to cultivate clientele: whale meat vending machines

The Independent UK

Campaigners criticise Japan firm selling whale meat from vending machines

Kyodo Senpaku opened ‘stores’ at two locations in Tokyo after successful trial

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Special IWC Portugieser marks Chinese New Year

As early as last November, IWC Schaffhausen was keen on welcoming the Year of the Water Rabbit, which actually begins this Sunday. The Swiss watchmaker even looked through its archives for a model born in the year of the fourth Chinese zodiac animal.

The Guardian - UK

Countries push to undermine ban on commercial whaling

Charities say calls at international meeting to lift restrictions are distraction from climate crisis and plastic pollution

Inverse

The Soviet Union decimated whales — but its scientists were a crucial ally

The history of whaling shows how humans have wreaked careless havoc on the ocean, but also how they can change course

Bangkok Post

Gisele Bündchen is IWC's new environment adviser

During a trip to the Amazon, Gisele Bündchen saw the impact of deforestation and pollution on the health and lives of indigenous tribes.

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The need for speed

IWC Schaffhausen's commitment to sustainability has gone sky high, far beyond haute horlogerie, as new partnerships with Boom Supersonic and Airspeeder will contribute to a greener planet through eco-conscious flying.

Salon

The secret Soviet whale tale

The untold story of the Soviet Union's illegal whaling — and the dissident scientists who took records

The News Lens

Is Japan’s Whaling Industry Going Under as Demand Sinks?

Japan’s whaling industry is struggling to stay afloat as government subsidies dwindle and consumers are less interested in what used to be a staple food on Japanese dinner tables.

Evening Standard

IWC and Jaeger-LeCoultre owner Richemont says Gen Z and millennials are getting into luxury watches

Company owns brands including Cartier, Dunhill and Montblanc

Motor1

Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Now Has An Official Watch You Can Buy

Just in time for the Miami Grand Prix this weekend.

Bangkok Post

Laureus honours sports heroes

On the occasion of the 2022 Laureus World Sports Awards held in Seville, Spain, last Sunday, IWC Schaffhausen unveiled the Portofino Chronograph 39 Edition Laureus Sport For Good, limited to 1,000 pieces.

Bangkok Post

Never outgunned

In 2019, IWC Schaffhausen introduced the Pilot's Watch Chronograph Top Gun Edition Mojave Desert in an alluring sand-coloured ceramic case, thanks to a groundbreaking engineering process.

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