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.
Glashütte, the German miracle (II)
150 years ago, Germany's watchmaking pioneers laid the foundations for a new industry in Glashütte. This delightful town is still home to some of the profession's most illustrious names, A. Lange & Söhne and Glashütte Original among them.
Small beginnings for leasing
Widespread in the automotive world, leasing and financing services are making timid inroads into the watch sector. While yet to take hold, these options are a perfect fit for the Internet generation and its purchasing habits. French start-up Lease a Watch is one of the first to fill the gap.
The RM 11-03 seals the partnership between Richard Mille and McLaren Automotive
The International Motor Show in Geneva was the venue for the presentation, by Richard Mille and McLaren Automotive, of the RM 11-03 McLaren Automatic Flyback Chronograph. First chance to own one of the 500 pieces in this limited edition goes to owners of a McLaren Ultimate Series.
Breitling supports ocean preservation
The brand has announced a global partnership with Ocean Conservancy, a non-governmental organisation leading the fight for a healthy ocean and clean beaches.
Glashütte, the German miracle (I)
150 years ago, Germany's watchmaking pioneers laid the foundations for a new industry in Glashütte. These proved sufficiently solid and well-planned for the town to grow into a hub of expertise - despite the vicissitudes of history.
For Bulgari, Rome remains the capital of the world
Bulgari, which accounts for over half of growth at LVMH's Watches and Jewellery business group, is in fine form, giving Chief Executive Jean-Christophe Babin plenty to smile about. Interview.
