Tudor on Wednesday released the Black Bay Ceramic “Blue” timepiece marking its continued partnership with the Visa Cash App RB (V-CARB) Formula 1 team. It combines contemporary, high-tech details with subtle references to the Swiss watch brand’s heritage. It’s the same watch worn by V-CARB drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda. The watch features a […]
Richemont on Tuesday said that Catherine Rénier, currently CEO of Jaeger-LeCoultre, will succeed Nicolas Bos as CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels, effective September 1. This announcement comes hours after the Swiss luxury goods holding company announced that that Louis Ferla, currently CEO of Vacheron Constantin, will succeed Cyrille Vigneron as CEO of Cartier, effective […]
Richemont said Tuesday that Louis Ferla, currently CEO of Vacheron Constantin, will succeed Cyrille Vigneron as CEO of Cartier, effective September 1. Vigneron will retire after eight years at the helm of the renowned luxury brand. Vigneron will assume the position of chairman of Cartier Culture & Philanthropy, effective September 1, and will work with […]
In a trailblazing move, Jacob & Co. and Bugatti—long-term partners for multiple highly complicated watch launches over recent years—both unveil new Tourbillons. The new Jacob & Co. Bugatti Tourbillon wristwatch takes complicated horology to all-new heights with an automaton that emulates a car engine, flying tourbillon escapement and much more. The watch is co-designed by […]
Louis Vuitton’s watch division is known for its high-concept, often outlandish designs, with wild colours and energetic automatons. It is therefore surprising, and refreshing to see the Escale collection refreshed as a time-only dress watch that is right on trend. The classic dress watch is a booming genre in high watchmaking, with brands competing to […]
Shaped watches, a strong trend in the 1970s, are having a major comeback at the moment, and Audemars Piguet has just joined the fray with its new vintage re-issue, the [RE]Master02. The brand has also leaned into its jewelled offerings with a gemset Code 11.59, and a Royal Oak with gems set in a camo […]
Breguet is expanding its Marine collection, which has served as the company’s nod to sportier, luxury designs tied to its maritime heritage. We take a look at the latest entrants, the Marine Chronograph 5529 and Marine Dame 9518, which are set to continue this tradition with a series of updated features and embellishments. Marine Chronograph […]
Luxury goods holding company, Richemont, named Nicolas Bos, CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels, to the reestablished role of CEO, effective June 1. In addition, Bram Schot was appointed as non-executive deputy chairman of the Richemont board, effective September 11. The chief executive position has been vacant for nearly a decade. The appointment comes at […]
Landscaper to the rich and famous, Michael Bates, reveals why his techie clients get down in the weeds and why property people like their plants big. This article featured in issue 10 of Forbes Australia. Tap here to secure your copy. Michael Bates, author of The New Australian Garden, has designed and built backyards for […]
A new oversized coffee-table book about watches has just made its way to market and it is bound to be riveting for any timepiece enthusiast. The Connoisseur’s Guide to Fine Timepieces, created by European Watch Company and published by the renowned Assouline, is a more-than-300-page anthology of some of the most desirable watches ever built. […]