Omega has sold 11 MoonSwatch Moonshine Gold suitcases in a dedicated Sotheby’s online auction for a total of CHF 534,670 (AUD$935,763), with all proceeds going to the Swiss watch brand’s long-term partner, Orbis International. The online auction was held February 12 – 24, managed by the auction house’s Geneva staff. Each case contained 11 OMEGA […]
The success of the Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch is undeniable. Its release in March 2022 led to a mass frenzy of people trying to buy the inexpensive hybrid watch. New releases of the chronograph continue to be popular among a cross-section of consumers. Now the success of Omega is being tested on the auction market. […]
Officials of the Swiss watch brand were in attendance Thursday when the V-CARB Formula One Team unveiled its new F1 car in Las Vegas
Luchsinger replaces Gianluca Brozzetti, who held the top spot at Buccellati for nearly 10 years. No reason was given for the change.
The always popular fall Geneva jewelry auctions will be held in November and one of the most anticipated gems will be the 17.61-carat “Bleu Royal,” the largest internally flawless fancy vivid blue gem to ever appear at auction, Christie’s said in a statement. The pear-shaped gem will be the top lot in Christie’s Geneva Magnificent […]
The newest Tag Heuer Monaco is inspired by the iconic vintage blue, gray and matte black dials of the Monaco, while being the first Monaco to have a fully luminescent dial for better legibility at night. One of the most distinctive racing watches ever created, the Tag Heuer Monaco, has had a strong following since […]
Two historic names in the watch industry have now become partners. Iconic Swiss watchmaking brand, Rolex, has acquired Bucherer, one of the world’s largest watch retailers. In a statement, Rolex said Bucherer will keep its name and continue to operate as an independent company. Rolex said it made the decision to buy the retailer after […]
Repellin joined Phillips a year ago as Head of Jewellery, Europe, before stepping in as the interim worldwide head in the second half of 2022.
These individual pieces—whether entirely new or based on a reworking of a collection—were among the highlights of the fair because of their conceptually sound engineering and design, their ingenuity and their craftsmanship. Watches & Wonders 2023 was the second since Covid-19 disrupted the world but really the first full watch fair since the global pandemic […]
Watches & Wonders, the premiere international watch fair, opened its doors Monday with 48 brands and watchmakers unveiling scores of new timepieces showcasing the industry’s mastery of mechanics, craftsmanship and design. The watch fair in Geneva begins at a time when there is perhaps unprecedented growth in the luxury watch market. February data from the […]