Patrick Aoun is the new CEO of Longines
August 2025
Patrick Aoun’s journey with the Swatch Group began in 2005, when he served as Rado Regional Brand Manager for the Middle East. He joined Longines in 2007 (…)
Cartier unveils its first airport boutique in Switzerland at Zürich airport
August 2025
Cartier, in collaboration with Bucherer, has opened its first airport boutique in Switzerland, located in Zurich Airport’s Airside Center. The boutique (…)
Hampden Watch reborn in the USA as a family business
July 2025
Hampden timepieces are designed in Chicago and assembled in Switzerland, blending Swiss-made quality with a modern approach to personalization. Its patented (…)
British Watchmaking Resurgence: Sector Grows 65% in Just Three Years
July 2025
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 (…)
Louis Vuitton announces the semi-finalists for its Watch Prize for Independent Creatives
July 2025
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
July 2025
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
July 2025
The newest and largest Asian boutique of Grand Seiko invites visitors into a serene world of Japanese precision and artistry. This refined retail space (…)
FHH turns 20 with renewed mission to promote watchmaking culture for all
July 2025
To mark its two decades, the Fondation Haute Horlogerie begins a new chapter centred on inclusivity and universal access to watchmaking knowledge. (…)
Doxa takes on the world, one region at a time
July 2025
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 (…)
Maurice Lacroix: life lessons
July 2025
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 (…)
“Revolutionary”? The Rolex calibre 7135
June 2025
Not generally given to hyperbole, when Rolex describes the regulator of calibre 7135 - which powers the Land-Dweller unveiled at the latest Watches and (…)
Hermès: time paused with Guillaume de Seynes
June 2025
La Montre Hermès was established in Biel/Bienne in 1978. But when Guillaume de Seynes, a descendant of the founding family, took over as managing director (…)