WorldWatchReport 2009:Online behaviour of the watchmaking clientele in Asia, Europe and the United States
February 2009
In 2008, watch exportation to Asia rose by more than 13%, creating potentially significant business opportunities in this part of the world for the (…)
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
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
January 2009
I recently travelled to Prague, Czech Republic, a bustling city filled with beautiful architecture, wonderful bridges and a thriving watch (…)
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
January 2009
Interview with Franco Cologni, President of the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie
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!
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
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
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
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
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 (…)