Demand for jewellery watches is by all accounts heating up, and Swiss watch and clockmaker Patek Philippe is nourishing the segment with an unprecedented burst of bling: seven new jewelled pieces, ranging from diamond bezels to pieces with full setting on every surface. Highlighting the launch are two rainbow-sapphire and diamond models in the ladies’ […]
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 […]
Founded from a high school dorm room by a 15-year-old, this vintage watch business has grown to be worth US$15 million, and is now looking at expansion. When he was just about 13 years old, Oliver & Clarke founder Linden Lazarus was visiting London with his father when he got bitten by the watch bug. […]
Jacob & Co, the luxury watchmaker behind some of the world’s most extravagant timepieces, has found a new home in Australia, with Hardy Brothers securing the official stocklist. Lauded for its audacity in design, Jacob & Co. pieces have long been the choice of international luminaries like Rihanna, Ronaldo, Drake, Bella Hadid, and Jay Z […]
TAG Heuer unveils two versions of its newest co-creation: Carrera Chronosprint x Porsche. It is a tribute to the 60th anniversary of the TAG Heuer Carrera collection and of the Porsche 911. It was two years ago in 2021 that the companies began their global partnership in celebration of the history of famed Carrera. TAG Heuer […]
The new Breitling Navitimer 36 and 32mm watches mark another journey for Breitling, which also releases a campaign “Navitimer- For the Journey” — staring Charlize Theron. In an important move for Swiss watch brand Breitling, the company unveils new Navitimer watches in smaller 32mm and 36mm sizes – all with mother-of-pearl dials and some sporting […]
In a fusion of horology and automotive excellence, Vacheron Constantin and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars joined forces to present a unique creation: Les Cabinotiers Armillary Tourbillon. In a fusion of horology and automotive excellence, Vacheron Constantin and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars joined forces to present a unique creation: Les Cabinotiers Armillary Tourbillon. The highly complex watch is […]
Known for its prowess with pilot’s watches, which it has been building since the early days of flight, IWC Schaffhausen regularly creates clean, easy-to-read pilot’s watches that are highly functional and precise. Now, it releases its first-ever Pilot’s watch with a fully luminescent dial. For this launch, the brand was inspired by its collaborations with […]
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 […]
Sales of new Swiss watches are booming. Exports of Swiss watches increased by nearly 12% for the first half of 2023, compared to the first half of 2022 to CHF 13.3-billion (about US$15.4-billion). Exports for the month of June were up 14% over the same month last year, to CHF 2,445,200 (about $2,833,596). The amounts, […]