The British Horological Institute celebrates its 150th anniversary

The British Horological Institute celebrates its 150th anniversary

February 2009
The British Horological Institute was founded in 1858, and could possibly be the oldest trade organisation of its kind in the world.

The ‘Espace Connaisseur' at Les Ambassadeurs

The ‘Espace Connaisseur’ at Les Ambassadeurs

February 2009
After having progressively invaded the ‘cafés’, hotels and even the airports, the lounge trend has now reached the watch boutiques.

Time in Prague

Time in Prague

January 2009
I recently travelled to Prague, Czech Republic, a bustling city filled with beautiful architecture, wonderful bridges and a thriving watch (…)

Changing times

Changing times

January 2009
In a mutating world, the best path for watchmaking is to be less in appearance and more in reality.

Haute Horlogerie in these times of crisis

Haute Horlogerie in these times of crisis

January 2009
Interview with Franco Cologni, President of the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie

Watch Brands and Social Networks: A Focus on Facebook

Watch Brands and Social Networks: A Focus on Facebook

January 2009
The social networking site Facebook has become, in a few short years, the daily meeting point on the Internet for more than 120 million people (…)

The watch industry in 2009: a decline of 15 to 20 percent!

The watch industry in 2009: a decline of 15 to 20 percent!

January 2009
The watch industry is going to lose ground. This is now certain. It will decline in terms of both value and volume. It will shrink for everyone, but not (…)

LAKIN@LARGE - The rover's return

LAKIN@LARGE - The rover’s return

January 2009
The rover’s return is not, as you may think or even wish, a local pub with a convivial pot-bellied landlord, nor the reappearance of a long lost (…)

Jacob Jensen and Danish Design, something timeless

Jacob Jensen and Danish Design, something timeless

December 2008
There is something about Nordic design—more specifically in Danish design—that transcends fashion that continues beyond the trends.

The Watch Gallery Barcelona

The Watch Gallery Barcelona

December 2008
It was in London, more than 20 years ago, that The Watch Gallery first saw light of day. The project was inspired by a simple and obvious, yet (…)

The Russian market - paying more attention to retail sales

The Russian market - paying more attention to retail sales

November 2008
Following a very successful 2007, the export of watches to Russia seems to have come to an abrupt halt. What is going on and what can we expect to (…)

Chinese persistence with exquisite high-end watches is paying serious dividends - but can they ever catch the Swiss?

Chinese persistence with exquisite high-end watches is paying serious dividends - but can they ever catch the Swiss?

November 2008
Complications in watches such as tourbillons and complex add-ons have long been the preserve of the Swiss but these specialities are now emerging from (…)