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.
"The coronavirus crisis has revealed companies' social responsibility"
After LVMH's glittering event in January in Dubai, 2020 had all the makings of a great year for Bulgari. Then lockdown reshuffled the deck. Corporate social responsibility, e-commerce, watch fairs, new releases… Questions and answers with Antoine Pin, Managing Director of Bulgari's Watch Division.
Blancpain and Fregate Island Private help the ocean
Since 2018, Blancpain and Fregate Island Private have joined forces to study, restore and preserve the marine environment around the island. A new short film illustrates these efforts.
Luxury shares beckon investors
As prices have tumbled from February highs, shares in listed luxury companies have all the charm of an excellent investment opportunity, with the added appeal of a pandemic-proof balance sheet.
Put your money where your watch is?
When financial markets head south, attention shifts to alternative investment opportunities, including timepieces. Is putting your money where your watch is a smart move or a risk?
