One world, again...

One world, again...

October 2003
Following the unfortunate exclusion of the Hong Kong contingent and certain other Asian brands from last April's 'Zurich location' of the (…)

Hong Kong jewellery in global markets

Hong Kong jewellery in global markets

October 2003
Hong Kong's position as world's second largest supplier of jewellery is a source of pride to its government as well as its manufacturers.

Asian brands at BaselWorld

Asian brands at BaselWorld

October 2003
Many Asian jewellery brands are moving into the global marketplace as the quality, design and originality of their products are becoming increasing (…)

LAKIN@LARGE - A day in a blissful time warp

LAKIN@LARGE - A day in a blissful time warp

August 2003
It's that time of the year that we call 'the silly season', when the only really exciting news comes from the sun-drenched deckchair (…)

A wonderful anachronism

A wonderful anachronism

August 2003
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Italy's craze for mechanical watches

Italy's craze for mechanical watches

August 2003
In the beginning of the horological era, Italy played a primary role in the design and construction of clocks. We recall, for example, (…)

Make mine a Claret - please!

Make mine a Claret - please!

August 2003
On a balmy afternoon in June, with a jazz combo pleasantly playing in the shade of the trees and a welcome drinks tent set up to fortify our emotions (…)

Parmigiani splits in two, creating the Vaucher 'manufacture'

Parmigiani splits in two, creating the Vaucher 'manufacture'

August 2003
Parmigiani Fleurier, which belongs to the Sandoz Family Foundation, was recently split into two separate units.

The rebirth of Gevril

The rebirth of Gevril

August 2003
Another name from the past emerged at this year's BaselWorld - Gevril. Owned by an American-based Swiss with a love for mechanical timepieces, the (…)

More Genta than Genta

More Genta than Genta

August 2003
As even Francesco Trapani, CEO of Bulgari, has stated, "the confusing positioning of Gérald Genta means we have to completely rethink the (…)

The exclusivity of Paul Picot

The exclusivity of Paul Picot

August 2003
The founder of Paul Picot, Mario Boiocchi, consciously set out to avoid manufacturing watches for mass consumption, devoting his time instead to (…)

The Phoenix-like ascent of Alpina

The Phoenix-like ascent of Alpina

August 2003
Another watch brand arose Phoenix-like from the past at Basel this year, its name - Alpina. Purchased last year from a German company that was doing (…)