The Swiss watch planet in movement – Part 16
February 2011
Magma Concept, based in Geneva’s Plan-les-Ouates, is a hybrid organisation that combines everything from 3D modelling, to imaging synthesis and the (…)
The Swiss watch planet in movement – Part 15
February 2011
Laurent Besse and Manuel Spöde created Les Artisans Horlogers in 2004, bringing together two diverse backgrounds that correspond perfectly in the creation (…)
The Swiss watch planet in movement – Part 14
January 2011
Agenhor’s independent and self-financed structure includes three constructors, nine bench watchmakers, five administrative employees and five managers of (…)
Breitling inaugurates its first flagship store in the heart of Manhattan
January 2011
The Breitling watch brand and chronograph specialist has chosen New York to open its first flagship boutique.
SIHH 2011: The Haute Horlogerie under the WorldWatchReport’s magnifying glass
January 2011
1 out of 4 search performed online for Haute Horlogerie brands comes from China, which is only second to the US. Clientele’s preferences towards Haute (…)
The Swiss watch planet in movement – Part 13
January 2011
The great strength of Christophe Claret is to have succeeded, in 22 years of independent activity, in constructing a very high-end integrated production tool.
The Swiss watch planet in movement – Part 12
January 2011
Renaud & Papi has become one of the most prestigious training grounds for today’s watchmakers. Many of today’s independent watchmakers have passed (…)
Understanding China’s clientele of luxury watches online
January 2011
Predestined to be fuelling the industry’s major growth for years to come, China, along with the other BRIC markets, represents a strategic opportunity for (…)
New Carl F. Bucherer Boutique in Bangkok
January 2011
Carl F. Bucherer is continuing to expand its own network of exclusive retail outlets. After boutiques in Dubai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Macao and Taipei, the (…)
Exotic straps could turn around and bite you
January 2011
Visit any high-end watch brand’s facilities and you will discover how the Swiss love to be environmentally friendly...
The Swiss watch planet in movement – Part 11
January 2011
A look at ‘watchmaking specialties’ that cover a range of complications where we can find everything and anything, from special displays, among them (…)
“We are not in luxury. “We are in quality.”
January 2011
These few concise words say it all. They describe how the family owners of Hermès responded to Bernard Arnault (LVMH) at the announcement, legally (…)