Breitling and the emotional appeal of "modern retro"
At the online presentation of the brand's first new releases for 2020, Georges Kern gave insight into Breitling, a brand he's led for three years, and the chaotic environment of the past months.
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Zenith, from Defy to Revival
As one of the LVMH stable of watch brands that unveiled new products in Dubai in January, Zenith keeps the new releases coming, including a number of "Revival" watches. Chief Executive Julien Tornare filled in the details during a webinar hosted by MPP Middle East Media. Interview.
A vintage annual calendar at Laurent Ferrier
Laurent Ferrier unveils a new annual calendar as a limited edition of just 5 pieces. Housed within a 40mm steel case, the watch is endowed with a vintage style dial.
Top 5 vintage watches of 2019 on Instagram
2019 was a year of nostalgia, with reissues of vintage watches alongside recreations of classic watches with a modern twist. We look at the year's most popular comebacks on Instagram.
A little piece of Elvis, Paul or Jackie on your wrist…
With the vintage trend showing no signs of abating, now is the time to pay tribute to the iconic watches worn by late, great celebrities. Brands happily revisit legends from the past while at auction, watches with celebrity provenance are achieving record amounts.
Bucherer intends to "revolutionise" the pre-owned market
Bucherer's newly-opened Gallery in Geneva is entirely focused on pre-owned watches. As well as buying and selling, this lounge space will host events aimed at renewing the purchasing experience for a new generation of watch enthusiasts, through a concept Bucherer plans to roll out to other locations.
Blancpain Air Command: the return of a legend
The Air Command chronograph belongs to that small circle of rare watches whose legend takes root in the mystery surrounding their creation. Blancpain is reissuing this legend as a 500-piece limited edition with vintage appeal.
WatchBox broadens its horizons
Six months after setting up a branch in Neuchâtel, the biggest online marketplace for certified pre-owned luxury watches piqued collectors' interest during Geneva Auction Week with an exhibition of 80 remarkable timepieces. A reminder that not every vintage gem crosses the block...
For Patrick Dempsey, vintage takes pole position
Patrick Dempsey is rated for his acting talent and as a racing driver at the head of his own team. As a TAG Heuer ambassador since 2014 and watch collector, he has worn the cream of the Swiss brand's timepieces. A diehard fan of James Dean, Steve McQueen and Paul Newman, he explains how watches and race cars have a lot in common.