Haute horlogerie is going through a phase
Co-president siblings Caroline and Karl-Friedrich Scheufele on how being family-run allows the brand to stand among its conglomerate-owned rivals
The Richemont-owned company’s CEO Benjamin Comar says jewels have helped in reigniting its watch business
Set the tone before you touch down
Watchmakers and auction houses enjoy uptick in Gen Z buyers; commemorative watches fund restoration projects; tennis stars invest in luxury watch brands; jewellers boost brand awareness through high-profile trophy-making; and an interview with Chaumet’s new chief executive
Explore a collection of pictorial deconstructions of high-end watches, alongside their brief history and quick analysis.
Luxury brands adopt an informal approach as social media trends and influencers stoke interest among younger buyers
Top players are moving beyond ambassador status with financial investments in a new generation of high-end names
The double disc moon phase piece is designed to remain accurate for millions of years
William Wood is upcycling part of Massey Shaw, one of the ‘little ships’ in the 1940 evacuation, to help fund an engine overhaul
The communications professional seeks out one-off jewellery creations that provide an intellectual challenge
Exposing fakery in the vintage timepiece market has become an almost full-time occupation
Sport a watch that makes a colourful statement
Wrist rollers and Rolex flippers, your time is up
Chanel, Rolex, Patek Philippe and Hermès lead the charge in Geneva
The maverick watchmaker known for creating pieces with bullets and blood talks about innovating with more conventional materials
Perfumers commissioned by luxury houses are finding inspiration in the facets and colours of iconic gemstones
Brands see timepiece designs by high-profile couturiers as an increasingly effective way to tap into customers’ desires
The model made famous by Steve McQueen in ‘Le Mans’ is back in a new, highly engineered version
The watchmaker has unveiled a one-of-a-kind piece with 63 complications, the latest from its specialist department
A passion for swimming and a need for punctuality come together in the novelist’s collection of watches
Under new management, the UK watchmaker’s latest models are focusing on more general concepts of adventure, aimed at younger buyers
Luxury brands are stepping up investment as collectors place value on age-old skills such as engraving and enamelling
From glossy magazines to coffee-table books, luxury houses increasingly see publications as a springboard for sales
Ilaria Resta and Benoit de Clerck talk about their priorities and the qualities of a good watchmaking boss
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