Speake-Marin London Chronograph Triple Date with vintage calibre
The Vintage Collection gives a new lease on life to iconic movements from the past. For its latest release, the brand has chosen a much-loved movement from the 1950s: the Valjoux 88.
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Second-hand watches bring first-rate opportunities
The secondary watch market has been one of the year's biggest stories. From takeovers to dedicated sales spaces, from market studies to consumer analyses and brand-hosted events, pre-owned is hot news. And for a simple reason: at 8% growth per year, second-hand is the luxury industry's best-performing segment.
Vintage for ever
Have this year's lockdowns made time for horological introspection? Yes or no, heritage reissues and vintage-inflected designs keep on coming. Here are some of 2020's releases.
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.
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.