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Cartier unveils its first airport boutique in Switzerland at Zürich airport

Cartier unveils its first airport boutique in Switzerland at Zürich airport

Cartier, in collaboration with Bucherer, has opened its first airport boutique in Switzerland, located in Zurich Airport’s Airside Center. The boutique (...)

Key findings from a new study on independent watchmakers

Key findings from a new study on independent watchmakers

British journalist Chris Hall interviewed more than 80 independent watch brands about their operations and ambitions. We asked him about the findings of (...)

Aspen's horological ambitions

Aspen’s horological ambitions

Aspen is to the United States what St. Moritz is to Switzerland. Like the Swiss resort, which became a hub for luxury watches and even lent its name to a (...)

Hampden Watch reborn in the USA as a family business

Hampden Watch reborn in the USA as a family business

Hampden timepieces are designed in Chicago and assembled in Switzerland, blending Swiss-made quality with a modern approach to personalization. Its (...)

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British Watchmaking Resurgence: Sector Grows 65% in Just Three Years

British Watchmaking Resurgence: Sector Grows 65% in Just Three Years

A new industry report from the Alliance of British Watch and Clock Makers reveals a remarkable 65% growth in the UK horological sector since 2021, with (...)

Baume & Mercier: be first on our wrists

Baume & Mercier: be first on our wrists

The Riviera for a luxury sports style, the Hampton for an elegant form watch and the Clifton for mechanical chops: Baume & Mercier’s catalogue, which (...)

Louis Vuitton announces the semi-finalists for its Watch Prize for Independent Creatives

Louis Vuitton announces the semi-finalists for its Watch Prize for Independent Creatives

Shortlisted from hundreds of candidatures worldwide, these 20 semi-finalists were evaluated by a panel of experts of the Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for (...)

Hermès announces major Le Noirmont site extension

Hermès announces major Le Noirmont site extension

To support the development of its collections, Hermès Horloger is consolidating its artisanal and industrial model. The métier is strengthening its (...)

Grand Seiko opens Kyoto's flagship boutique

Grand Seiko opens Kyoto’s flagship boutique

The newest and largest Asian boutique of Grand Seiko invites visitors into a serene world of Japanese precision and artistry. This refined retail space (...)

All too human

All too human

Aprosthetic limb worn by a soldier, possibly an officer, of the First World War.

The infinite hand

The infinite hand

In his essay In Praise of the Hand,1 Professor Claude Verdan (1909 – 2006) writes that “the brain is the principal organ of every evolved individual. It is (...)

“Le Temps Retrouvé” by Trilobe

“Le Temps Retrouvé” by Trilobe

There is always a certain pleasure to be had when watchmakers create something other than a wristwatch. Trilobe has taken this premise further with an (...)

The second life of hand-finishing

The second life of hand-finishing

There is something astir in contemporary watchmaking. Spearheaded by the likes of Philippe Dufour, hand-finishing is back in the spotlight. Exceptional (...)

Fanny Queloz: sport and watch decoration at the highest level

Fanny Queloz: sport and watch decoration at the highest level

PORTRAIT

Does it take the same discipline to become an elite showjumper as it does to become a skilled hand-engraver? Yes, if Fanny Queloz is anything to go by. (...)

FHH turns 20 with renewed mission to promote watchmaking culture for all

FHH turns 20 with renewed mission to promote watchmaking culture for all

To mark its two decades, the Fondation Haute Horlogerie begins a new chapter centred on inclusivity and universal access to watchmaking knowledge. (...)

Ali Mudara: finding purpose in watches

Ali Mudara: finding purpose in watches

GPHG SERIES

The founder of PRJKT8, which represents independent brands in Bahrain, dropped his career in finance to follow his passion for watches. In doing so, he (...)

Hermès: “Craftsmanship knows no limits”

Hermès: “Craftsmanship knows no limits”

An interview with Philippe Delhotal, Creative Director, Hermès Horloger.

Doxa takes on the world, one region at a time

Doxa takes on the world, one region at a time

In industry, inventory management is a key factor, possibly the key factor, especially in the present climate. Industry veteran and Doxa CEO Jan Edöcs has (...)

Métiers d'art: out of the shadows, into the light

Métiers d’art: out of the shadows, into the light

Preservation of the métiers d’art has become a priority for the major names in contemporary watchmaking. Produced in limited quantities, these exceptional (...)

Maurice Lacroix: life lessons

Maurice Lacroix: life lessons

The brand celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2025 and, far from sticking rigidly to a single path, has had multiple incarnations — each a reflection of (...)

Homo sapiens or Homo faber?

Homo sapiens or Homo faber?

An initiative of the Michelangelo Foundation, established by Franco Cologni and Johann Rupert, the Homo Faber Biennial in Venice offers a remarkable (...)

Emmanuel Bouchet: slow-motion time

Emmanuel Bouchet: slow-motion time

Chasing after time is one of the chronic illnesses of today. Learning to slow down time can only be beneficial. So says master watchmaker Emmanuel Bouchet (...)

Talking ‘bout the next generation

Talking ‘bout the next generation

Now, more than ever, the future of haute horlogerie is synonymous with artistic creativity, craftsmanship and technical virtuosity. The good news is that (...)

Bovet: father and daughter

Bovet: father and daughter

The watch world sees any number of companies pass from father to son but – thankfully - times are changing, and more and more daughters are joining their (...)