27th

28th issue - June 2009

Edito

Showing their age… with pride

In these testing times for the watch industry, what could be more natural than for companies to train the spotlight on the tradition that underlies their success?

- Christophe Roulet -

Focus

Several companies celebrated milestones this year with what are sure to become commemorative collector’s items.

- Carol Besler -

From our correspondents

New York JCK Las Vegas: A Worthwhile Bet
Paris Mistresses of time

Passion

Exceptional : The Cabestan sails a unique course

Part quixotic dream, part provocation, part avant-garde, part fascination, virtuoso mechanics have the power to go down in history, in that instant or for decades to come.

- Cristina d’Agostino -

In history The Deutsches Museum of science and technology in
From the workbench Jaquet Droz, ultimate ceramic

Points of view

Interview : Are social networking sites the new eldorado?

In its 2009 World Watch Report, IC-Agency has included its first analysis of social networking sites and their importance for watch brands.

- Christophe Roulet -

The expert’s view TellWatch has designs on watches

Echoes

The fight against fakes : Global warming and counterfeiting: one and the same fight (II)

Marc Frisanco, an anti-counterfeiting specialist with the Richemont group, sees striking parallels between global warming and the spread of counterfeit goods. Tackling either one demands far-reaching measures.

- Christophe Roulet -

In the market Crisis takes its toll on the industry’s suppliers
Economy Babette Keller, winner of the Veuve Clicquot Award, is the (...)
Training A scholarship to follow on from the Prix Gaïa