Watchfinder: a turning point for the pre-owned watch market
September 2018
The pre-owned watch is the “next big thing” for the watch industry. The takeover of the British second-hand watch platform by the Richemont group indeed (…)
The New Millenary
AUDEMARS PIGUET
August 2018
The new Millenary models definitely have a vintage touch. They come in white gold and pink gold with mother-of-pearl dials and diamond-set bezel and lugs. (…)
Auctions: independent dominance explained
VINTAGEMANIA
July 2018
The most recent sales in Geneva have once again demonstrated the overwhelming supremacy of Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet. Why have collectors (…)
Colour watch trends summer 2018
July 2018
Who says “summer”, says “colours”! And not only in fashion and make-up, but also in the watchmaking industry.
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon GMT
July 2018
A new generation of the Royal Oak Concept GMT with flying tourbillon: the central bridges, originally crafted in ceramic, have been replaced by bridges made (…)
Portfolio ’New materials’
July 2018
New materials free the imagination and offer new creative fields to the watchmaking industry. They bring color, impose transparency, offer lightness (…)
Royal Oak Offshore Diver by Audemars Piguet
June 2018
Movement: Selfwinding Manufacture Calibre 3120, Power reserve 60h. Type of oscillating weight: Monobloc in 22-carat gold. Case: Stainless steel case, (…)
Why Audemars Piguet is getting in the hotel game
June 2018
Ever dreamed of spending the night in a hotel developed by a luxury watch brand? Soon you’ll be able to do it, and enjoy beautiful Swiss nature at the Hôtel (…)
A brief history of Audemars Piguet chronographs
LE BRASSUS
June 2018
Audemars Piguet is one of the Swiss manufacturers with the longest expertise in chronographs. It goes back almost to the founding of the manufactory in 1875 (…)
Italy, a stable market and a deep watch culture
2017: -0.6%
February 2018
Contrary to Hong Kong, China or the UK, which have experienced dramatic increases or decreases these last years, the Italian market seems much more stable. (…)
Green watchmaking: hard to spot
ENVIRONMENT
February 2018
Is the Swiss watchmaking industry doing its bit for the environment? Ten years ago, the answer was a definite ‘no’. Things have improved since then, however.
An interview with Seddiqi
WORLD MARKETS
February 2018
The third edition of Dubai Watch Week was an incontestable success, despite the fact that the world of watch trade fairs is currently in turmoil. The event (…)
