Creativity and liberty among the independents

Creativity and liberty among the independents

March 2009
The organizers of the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie did not initially want it that way, but the great attraction of their event transformed (…)

Retailing during the crisis

Retailing during the crisis

March 2009
What in the world is going on in the watch industry? Is it really as bad as it appears? To get the answers, Europa Star went directly to the front (…)

“Up to now, everything's ok...!”

“Up to now, everything’s ok...!”

March 2009
It’s like the parable of the man who falls from a tall building. As long as he falls, he keeps repeating to himself: “Up to now, everything’s ok… Up (…)

LAKIN@LARGE - On second thoughts

LAKIN@LARGE - On second thoughts

February 2009
If you are a part of the watch industry, love watches or simply have time on your hands, you’ll almost certainly be aware that at midnight on (…)

WorldWatchReport 2009:Online behaviour of the watchmaking clientele in Asia, Europe and the United States

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

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 (…)