BUSINESS - A Glass Half Full or Half Empty?
March 2015
The answer whether in 2014 the glass of wine was half full or half empty for the luxury industry is a moot point. It was, indeed, a challenging year. (…)
WORLDWATCHWEB™ - BUSINESS / Market on the Move: A Review of 2014 and a Preview of 2015
March 2015
2014 was a year of note for the watch industry. The Swiss, for instance, exported a record number of timepieces abroad. Previously untapped markets were (…)
INTERVIEW - TAG Heuer’s Strategic Departure
March 2015
I feel excited to be here; I never planned to take on any responsibilities at the age of 66,” declares Jean-Claude Biver by way of introduction. Not long (…)
INTERVIEW - Antonio Calce at the Helm of the Good Ship Sowind
March 2015
Four years with Piaget, eight years with Panerai, nine at the head of Corum... Trained engineer Antonio Calce’s career path has given him an insight into (…)
INTERVIEW - Zenith: “The Chassis is Ready, Now We Need to Build it Up”
March 2015
An interview with Aldo Magada, recently appointed CEO of Zenith.
INDEPENDENT WATCHMAKERS
AN INFORMAL CHAT WITH TWO STANDARD BEARERS OF INDEPENDENT WATCHMAKING
March 2015
One is the figurehead of independent watchmakers. His strategy is simple: do everything yourself, and do it with panache! The other is the wunderkind of the (…)
INDEPENDENTS - Beyond Niche
March 2015
In the small world of independents, MELB Holding stands out as a beacon of hope for the future of brands that may be too fragile to stand alone against the (…)
INDEPENDENTS - Case Studies (Part 2)
March 2015
A series of portraits to illustrate the various difficulties encountered by independents, Europa Star has chosen a series of particular cases. You’ll find (…)
INDEPENDENTS - Case Studies: SLYDE
March 2015
Slyde presents itself as a ‘luxury digital manufacturer’. Launched in 2012, the Swiss brand proposes an original concept: transforming movements and (…)
INDEPENDENTS - Case Studies: CABESTAN
March 2015
With thirty models released in 2014 and prices around 200,000 francs each, Cabestan has situated itself firmly in the ultra-luxury sector. Lionel Betoux, a (…)
INDEPENDENTS - Case Studies: LAURENT FERRIER
March 2015
The highly respected watchmaker Laurent Ferrier decided to launch his own brand in 2010. Today, he describes this period of his life as “euphoric”. In the (…)
INDEPENDENTS - Case Studies: LOUIS ERARD
March 2015
A beacon of hope amid the difficulties that are assailing the independent brands today, Louis Erard proves that, with time, it is possible to break through, (…)
