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Watches of Switzerland, a “super retailer” in the making

Watches of Switzerland, a “super retailer” in the making

INTERVIEW

Operating from its British stronghold and publicly listed since 2019, Watches of Switzerland has massively expanded its footprint in both the UK and the (...)

How Alpina revived the “bumper movement”

How Alpina revived the “bumper movement”

Alpina has drawn inspiration from this unusual winding used in the 1950s in developing its sixth manufacture movement. Known as the AL-709, the movement (...)

“We could export the Geneva Watch Days concept”

“We could export the Geneva Watch Days concept”

INTERVIEW

Winner of the Aiguille d’Or at the GPHG 2021 with Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo, Jean-Christophe Babin, CEO of the Roman brand, also made his mark during the (...)

3 questions for... Mario Peserico, Eberhard & Co.

3 questions for... Mario Peserico, Eberhard & Co.

“Recovery has been fast. What has helped us is our loyalty to our physical distribution network and to our retailers. This extensive network, especially in (...)

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3 questions for... François-Marie Neycensas, Reservoir

3 questions for... François-Marie Neycensas, Reservoir

“Around 80% of our watches are priced below 4,000 euros, in line with our ambition of offering genuine watch complications at a reasonable (...)

Recycling self-luminous watches

Recycling self-luminous watches

INNOVATION

Swiss microtechnology company mb-microtec is the inventor of a self-powered illumination technology called “trigalight”, used in watches. It has set up a (...)

Philipp Plein enters the watch industry with a “maximalist” approach

Philipp Plein enters the watch industry with a “maximalist” approach

INTERVIEW

You either love it or you hate it. The fashion designer known for his bold, fun, flashy and loud style is introducing his first line of watches and (...)

Understanding Guido Terreni's vision for Parmigiani Fleurier

Understanding Guido Terreni’s vision for Parmigiani Fleurier

INTERVIEW

After orchestrating Bulgari’s major horological successes over the last decade, the new CEO of Parmigiani Fleurier is tackling an even trickier challenge: (...)

Silicon: the gateway to the future of mechanical watches?

Silicon: the gateway to the future of mechanical watches?

INNOVATION

In autumn 2022, the patent protecting the industrial production of silicon balance springs will enter the public domain. In the view of many players, (...)

“Quartz is back in force at Tissot”

“Quartz is back in force at Tissot”

INTERVIEW

The giant from Le Locle is seeing strong growth in its electronic output for the first time in several years, thanks to the success of its PRX model. It’s a (...)

Initium launches its new “Kairos” assembling kit

Initium launches its new “Kairos” assembling kit

After over a year and a half of development, Initium announces the launch of its very first watch assembling kit, now enabling clients and followers to (...)

Industrial - a dirty word?

Industrial - a dirty word?

EDITORIAL

The backbone of contemporary watchmaking remains industrial, as the many examples in our new issue show. So, let’s restore the nobility of the word (...)

Audemars Piguet: an exhibition on the Royal Oak Offshore at Dubai Watch Week

Audemars Piguet: an exhibition on the Royal Oak Offshore at Dubai Watch Week

Beyond the Limits: A Journey through Time, Design and Materials dives into the Royal Oak Offshore’s universe. The exhibition contextualises the development (...)

HYT Watches is back on the horological stage

HYT Watches is back on the horological stage

KTS ( Kairos Technology Switzerland SA) takes over the reins of HYT, acquires all of its assets and appoints David Cerrato CEO. This revival aims to ensure (...)

H2 Events announces the “Jewellery Geneva” show

H2 Events announces the “Jewellery Geneva” show

MARCH 30-APRIL 3 2022

This new international event is destined to become a key player in a small group of high-level jewellery shows that will take place in Geneva (...)

GPHG 2021: Bulgari wins the Aiguille d'Or

GPHG 2021: Bulgari wins the Aiguille d’Or

The 2021 prize list of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) was unveiled on Thursday November 4 during a festive awards ceremony marking the 20th (...)

Bergeon and SAVinsight join forces in after-sales service

Bergeon and SAVinsight join forces in after-sales service

Through a worldwide network of certified service centers, SAVinsight guarantees a high level of repair process management to its customers. By equipping (...)

Minase to organize first US event on December 3

Minase to organize first US event on December 3

SAVE THE DATE

Members of the press are invited on December 3 for a welcome drink, a brand introduction and a Japanese lunch at the Horological Society of New York. The (...)

The Salon Exceptional Watches delivers its results

The Salon Exceptional Watches delivers its results

After five years in Brno and two in Prague, Salon Exceptional Watches is now a traditional event on the European watch exhibition scene. In addition to (...)

New edition of Masters of Time starts this November in Macau

New edition of Masters of Time starts this November in Macau

Hosted at T Galleria by DFS, Macau, Shoppes at Four Seasons, Masters of Time will unveil over 250 timepieces and fine jewelry items from over 40 (...)

A preview of Dubai Watch Week's 2021 Horology Forum

A preview of Dubai Watch Week’s 2021 Horology Forum

Taking place from 24–28 November at The Gate, DIFC, Dubai Watch Week will facilitate open conversations between collectors, designers, master craftsmen, (...)

Announcing the winners of the Luxury Innovation Awards

Announcing the winners of the Luxury Innovation Awards

Six winners of the Luxury Innovation Awards 2021 edition were announced from 71 entries from over 20 countries at the Summit, selected by an international (...)

Partners Group to acquire minority stake in Breitling

Partners Group to acquire minority stake in Breitling

The global private markets firm has agreed to acquire a significant minority stake in Breitling from CVC Capital Partners Fund VI and management. Partners (...)

Tissot and the NBA announce multiyear partnership renewal

Tissot and the NBA announce multiyear partnership renewal

To commemorate the extension, Tissot is bringing NBA fans closer to the game through its recently launched T-Touch Connect Solar timepiece. The hybrid (...)