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?
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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.
Ocean photographer Ben Thouard joins Ulysse Nardin
Ulysse Nardin has announced a partnership with Ben Thouard, whose photographs capture the light, movement and beauty of water.
Richard Mille at the wheel of the 20th Rallye des Princesses
There is no other women's motorsport event like it: the Richard Mille Rallye des Princesses has completed its 20th edition after 1,700 kilometres through beautiful French countryside.
10 luxury watches under €5,000
As the watch industry embraces affordable luxury, less than €5,000 will buy you a timepiece by the most prestigious names. Here's our selection of ten new styles for men and women.
Rolex aces tennis sponsorship
Rolex makes its debut as a Premium Partner to the French Open this year, becoming the sponsor of all four Grand Slam majors. Nurturing its image is still a "need" for the brand with the coronet.
“Markets have become conversations”
Do younger generations truly not care about a brand’s history and heritage? Is storytelling a cultural construct? Tom Van Laer, Associate Professor of Narratology at the University of Sydney Business School, shares his insights.
Don't forget Japan!
The Japanese market, with its codes, rituals and demands, remains a case apart in Asia. A booming economy until the 1990s, it is now returning to the spotlight, particularly where luxury is concerned. For watch brands, Japan is already emerging as the year's fastest-growing market.
