SIHH 2011: The Haute Horlogerie under the WorldWatchReport's magnifying glass

SIHH 2011: The Haute Horlogerie under the WorldWatchReport’s magnifying glass

January 2011
1 out of 4 search performed online for Haute Horlogerie brands comes from China, which is only second to the US. Clientele’s preferences towards Haute (…)

The Swiss watch planet in movement – Part 13

The Swiss watch planet in movement – Part 13

January 2011
The great strength of Christophe Claret is to have succeeded, in 22 years of independent activity, in constructing a very high-end integrated production tool.

The Swiss watch planet in movement – Part 12

The Swiss watch planet in movement – Part 12

January 2011
Renaud & Papi has become one of the most prestigious training grounds for today’s watchmakers. Many of today’s independent watchmakers have passed (…)

Understanding China's clientele of luxury watches online

Understanding China’s clientele of luxury watches online

January 2011
Predestined to be fuelling the industry’s major growth for years to come, China, along with the other BRIC markets, represents a strategic opportunity for (…)

New Carl F. Bucherer Boutique in Bangkok

New Carl F. Bucherer Boutique in Bangkok

January 2011
Carl F. Bucherer is continuing to expand its own network of exclusive retail outlets. After boutiques in Dubai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Macao and Taipei, the (…)

Exotic straps could turn around and bite you

Exotic straps could turn around and bite you

January 2011
Visit any high-end watch brand’s facilities and you will discover how the Swiss love to be environmentally friendly...

The Swiss watch planet in movement – Part 11

The Swiss watch planet in movement – Part 11

January 2011
A look at ‘watchmaking specialties’ that cover a range of complications where we can find everything and anything, from special displays, among them (…)

“We are not in luxury. “We are in quality.”

“We are not in luxury. “We are in quality.”

January 2011
These few concise words say it all. They describe how the family owners of Hermès responded to Bernard Arnault (LVMH) at the announcement, legally (…)

LAKIN@LARGE - Bling's craptastic, but patience pays!

LAKIN@LARGE - Bling’s craptastic, but patience pays!

January 2011
I was strolling around the vast refurbished watch section in Selfridges, London, when a large hand grabbed my shoulder and spun me round. “Hey man, you (…)

Inauguration of the first exclusive Vacheron Constantin boutique in Singapore

Inauguration of the first exclusive Vacheron Constantin boutique in Singapore

December 2010
Vacheron Constantin has just opened its first exclusive boutique in Singapore, in the luxurious Marina Bay Sands shopping mall.

Richard Mille's first boutique in America debuts in Beverly

Richard Mille’s first boutique in America debuts in Beverly

December 2010
Richard Mille opened his first boutique in America last week on Beverly Hills’ most famous shopping street, Rodeo Drive.

Hublot inaugurates its first stand-alone flagship store in China

Hublot inaugurates its first stand-alone flagship store in China

December 2010
Hublot hosted the Grand Opening ceremony of its first flagship store in Beijing, China located on prestigious Wangfujing Street.