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A year of the rabbit for watch brands?

China, which weighed on watch exports at end 2022, will be the key to activity in 2023, a year that opens with mixed prospects. Will China’s impact on luxury sales be as great as in 2021?

Thursday, 09 February 2023
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What next for the pre-owned market?

Once dismissed as a hang-out for unscrupulous traders touting fakes, in little more than a decade the pre-owned watch market has grown to remarkable proportions and is expected to surpass sales of new watches. Consultancy firm LuxeConsult predicts this reversal in roles for 2033.

Thursday, 02 February 2023
6 min read
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Point of View
Pierre Rainero, guardian angel of the Cartier style

An interview with Bernard Fornas' right-hand man, and Image and Heritage Director for the venerable Parisian firm.

Wednesday, 09 February 2011
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The Internet and luxury watches: China is hot on the heels of the United States

The latest World Watch Report from IC-Agency confirms the rise of China, which is also reflected in online searches by watch fans. IWC, Patek Philippe and Zenith remain the top three brands searched for on the Internet.

Tuesday, 08 February 2011
2 min read
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Economy
Zenith continues to build its classic image

A year and a half ago, Jean-Frédéric Dufour set about refocusing Zenith on its fundamental values with the result that last year the brand announced double-digit growth. It now moves ahead with its strategy.

Friday, 04 February 2011
4 min read
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Theodora Children's Trust puts a smile back on children's faces during prolonged hospital stays © Fondation Théodora
Point of View
Theodora, beautiful and wise

Theodora, empress. The Byzantine Empire's most celebrated sovereign, wife of Justinian I, was Theodora. Posterity remembers her for her beauty as well as her wisdom. Beautiful and wise also describes the work of the Theodora Children's Trust, which has nothing to do with Constantinople. Rather it puts a smile back on children's faces during prolonged hospital stays. Because laughter and serenity are important for getting better. At the very least, they ease the pain of what is often a heartbreaking situation.

Thursday, 03 February 2011
2 min read
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New Models
Jean-Claude Biver talks the talk

Alongside the Geneva shows, Hublot's CEO hosted a lavish dinner for the brand's customers and suppliers, during which he spoke at length about his company's exploits and lifted a corner of the veil on new models for 2011, in particular in the Fine Watch segment.

Wednesday, 02 February 2011
Thierry Brandt
3 min read
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Economy
Peter Speake-Marin reviews his business model

Exclusivity is a non-negotiable principle for Peter Speake-Marin, including when the master watchmaker announces his intention to up production. A means of financing his ambition to make complication watches, the Speake-Marin way.

Tuesday, 01 February 2011
3 min read
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