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.
Kari Voutilainen has reasons to be cheerful
Not everyone would agree that 2009 was one of the worst years Swiss watchmaking has ever known, beginning with Kari Voutilainen, a Finnish watchmaker based in Môtiers. He even allowed himself the "luxury" of coming to Baselworld with nothing to sell. Interview.
Classic meets contemporary in the J12 by Chanel
Chanel's first sports watch, the J12 made its mark on an era and a new century by sculpting high-tech ceramic like a precious stone. This year's tenth anniversary collection pays tribute to an icon.
A musical carrousel ride for Blancpain's anniversary
Two years ago, Blancpain presented its Le Brassus model with a unique one-minute carrousel movement. This world-first returns this year, partnered by a minute-repeater.
Chopard puts on a show for its 150th anniversary
In a fitting celebration of an exceptional vintage, Chopard presents four new timepieces together with a jewellery collection whose 150 animal-inspired creations are all unique.
La Montre Hermès makes way for mechanical
Mechanical movements are prominent in the 2010 collections from La Montre Hermès, along with a clear determination to make a name as a legitimate Fine Watch brand.
2010 will be a year of consolidation for Hublot
For Hublot, which this year unveils UNICO, its first manufacture movement, 2010 will be a year of consolidation during which the brand will "absorb" new movements, new assets, new production capacity and new outlets. Interview.
