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The 2019 Concours International de Chronométrie has proved an epic fail for Swiss watchmaking: of the five watches entered, only one is still in the running after the first round. Such a sorry performance in what brands see as a threat to their reputation shows the industry in a poor light.

For its 30th edition, Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie becomes Watches & Wonders Geneva. Introducing a new format, new dates and new audiences, this original concept includes In the City programming, in association with the City and the Canton of Geneva.

Watch Art Grand Exhibition Singapore 2019 is the fifth Patek Philippe exhibition. For the 30,000 people expected to attend, it offers a unique chance to view exclusive watches and also admire the brand’s vast expertise. Until October 13.

The recent congress organised by the Société Suisse de Chronométrie trained the spotlight on 100 years of research in watchmaking. Despite the many innovations introduced since the early 2000s, it seems the industry is still struggling to take a long view.

Presented by the Musée International d’Horlogerie (MIH), this year’s Prix Gaïa awards go to enamel artist Suzanne Rohr, historian Laurent Tissot and Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, Chopard CEO. The MIH is also launching a subscription watch to help finance restoration of important exhibits.

For all those skeptics out there who think maybe Lady Gaga is not the right choice for Tudor’s “Born to Dare” campaign: think again. I learned first-hand that she couldn’t be more perfect for it.