10 watches to end the year
Santa isn’t the only one with a sackful of goodies! The final crop of new watches for 2021 is a sure way to end the year on a festive note.
Lifestyle
Second-hand mania
Philippe Dufour is setting salerooms alight; WatchBox has invested in De Bethune; Chrono24 has secured LVMH-backed funding; Watchfinder is presenting all the James Bond watches in its Paris showroom; Richard Mille has launched a certified network for its pre-owned watches… for watch fans, the moving and shaking is on the pre-owned market.
Are retailers ready to take the plunge?
What challenges do retailers face? The Hour Glass group in Singapore and Emirian family-owned firm Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, both leading names, took stock of a profession in the throes of change, at Dubai Watch Week.
Best of British (II)
With sales taking off as the value of sterling falls, and with local talent staking their claim on even the most selective markets, in the space of a few months Britain has become a horological hot spot.
Best of British (I)
With sales taking off as the value of sterling falls, and with local talent staking their claim on even the most selective markets, in the space of a few months Britain has become a horological hot spot.
The Watch Of Presidents
Power and Time are two elements at the centre of the US Presidency. The President of the United States is arguably the most powerful human on the planet, however time is something that they never seem to have enough of.
Ladies’ watches with substance
Diamonds and flowers are a girl’s best friend in watchmaking. The trouble is, they are so prevalent, it’s getting harder to apply diamonds and floral motifs in a way that is creative and unique. But two new models from Chopard and Patek Philippe reinvent these essential tropes of ladies’ watchmaking.
The Magic of Watches
Buying a watch, taking care of it, understanding what goes on beneath the dial... Louis Nardin is your guide in his handy primer, The Magic of Watches.
