- J12 Rétrograde Mystérieuse by Chanel-
- Titanium makes a strong comeback at Perrelet-
- Jaeger-LeCoultre: Diane Kruger at the 2010 Oscars Ceremony-
- Chopard and the Ecole d’Horlogerie de Genève become partners for the long term-
- TAG Heuer and Tesla Motors launch worldwide partnership-
- The new Twenty-8-Eight collection of DeWitt-
- The Perrelet Double Rotor becomes available on iPhone-
- Corum: 50th Anniversary of the Admiral’s Cup collection-
- Diego Maradona is Hublot’s new ambassador-
- Patek Philippe inaugurated a new building in Plan-les-Ouates-
Economy
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2009 exports: all is revealed - Economy
25 February 2010 - 35th issue
Quentin SimonetSwiss watch exports contracted by almost a quarter in 2009, slipping 22.3% to CHF 13.2 billion. Quentin Simonet gives his analysis of what this means for the industry.
Zenith just wants to be itself - Economy
25 January 2010 - 34th issue
Christophe RouletSince arriving at the head of the firm six months ago, Jean-Frédéric Dufour has gone all-out to refocus the collections on the brand’s fundamental values, no better symbolised than by its legendary El Primero movement.
Auctions outperform the financial markets - Economy
16 December 2009 - 33rd issue
Christophe RouletThe autumn season of auctions in Geneva ended on a more than high note, with results that bode well for the year to come. We take a behind-the-scenes look at the bidding.
From Lehman Brothers to Fine Watchmaking - Economy
27 November 2009 - 32nd issue
Quentin SimonetSymbolically at least, this is how it began. When Lehman Brothers collapsed in September 2008, a wave of panic swept through the world’s financial markets and the global economy. How has this affected the watch segment, which this year risks a shortfall of between three and four billion Swiss francs?
A spectacular start to this autumn’s auctions - Economy
20 October 2009 - 31st issue
Christophe RouletWith two world records achieved at Antiquorum in New York, and a successful third Only Watch charity auction in Monaco, under the hammer of Patrizzi & Co, the autumn season of collectible watch sales has got off to a flying start.
2010, a watershed year for Swiss watch exports - Economy
20 October 2009Anyone tempted to dabble in predictions will see that the indications for end 2009 all suggest an upward turn in trends.
Share prices take off for watch firms - Economy
21 September 2009 - 30th issue
Christophe RouletOver the past six months, Swatch and Richemont share prices have soared, closely followed by PPR, LVMH and Hermès. For analysts, this is a sign that the worst of the crisis is behind us.
Luxury feels the pinch as Americans cut spending - Economy
14 July 2009 - 29th issue
Katja SchaerThe Americans, in the grip of recession, are reluctant to buy or even flaunt a high-end timepiece, causing sales of Swiss-Made watches to plummet.
Babette Keller, winner of the Veuve Clicquot Award, is the toast of the watch industry - Economy
19 June 2009 - 28th issue
Marie Le BerreFounder and chairwoman of Keller Trading AG, Babette Keller is the laureate of the 2009 Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award. The award, presented to women in 17 countries, was introduced to Switzerland in 1985, where Babette Keller is the 13th recipient.
Seiko’s answer to the crisis: Ananta, the Japanese sword watch - Economy
21 April 2009 - 26th issue
Christophe RouletFor the first time ever, the Japanese watchmaker is launching a high-end collection on international markets.
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