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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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Economy
After-sales and beyond

A newcomer to the Fine Watch segment, Badollet puts customer service at the heart of its strategy. Explanation.

Thursday, 10 April 2008
Florence Noël
4 min read
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Economy
In Fine Watchmaking, technique is an art

Whether ostentatious or elegantly understated, in recent years technique has reached a level rarely equalled in the past. And for a very simple reason: aficionados are clamouring for more. Ulysse Nardin and H. Moser & Cie would be first to agree.

Wednesday, 09 April 2008
6 min read
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Point of View
F.P. Journe thumbs his nose at copycats

The Genevan watchmaker has housed a minute-repeater inside an ultra-slim case… and is already chuckling at the idea of seeing others try and imitate his patented mechanism.

Wednesday, 09 April 2008
Florence Noël
3 min read
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Point of View
Vincent Calabrese joins the ranks at Blancpain

Everyone knew Vincent Calabrese had been very much involved in designing the flying karrusel, presented by Blancpain at this year's Baselworld. And yet when the Le Brassus firm lifted the veil on one of its finest creations, his name stayed under wraps. The much-awaited announcement proved to be even bigger news than expected: Vincent Calabrese has sold his company to Blancpain and joined the Manufacture as a creator. An interview with a very happy man.

Tuesday, 08 April 2008
5 min read
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Economy
Chopard, the chameleon jeweller

In 2007, the Genevan jeweller purchased the world's biggest chameleon diamond. Today it is the centrepiece of a ring, surrounded by a cluster of yellow diamonds. The ultimate in elegance and totally unique.

Monday, 07 April 2008
Florence Noël
3 min read
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Economy
Chanel joins forces with Audemars Piguet

The renowned French brand has called on the Le Brassus Manufacture to anchor itself in the Fine Watch segment.

Sunday, 06 April 2008
Florence Noël
2 min read
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