The word on Rolex’s new introductions last week at Watches and Wonders, the annual Geneva watch fair, is that the brand has come back down to earth after last year’s groovy Day Date Puzzle watch and the whimsical Oyster Perpetual with a coloured bubble dial. This year we have instead the incremental tweaks and improvements […]
In the luxurious halls of Geneva’s Watches and Wonders 2024, all eyes were again on the Rolex stall as the curtains raised and it unveiled its latest horological lineup. And after a few colourful surprises in its 2023 reveal, the Swiss titan of timekeeping has opted for a more subtle sophistication this year. Here’s every […]
As the much-touted annual Watches and Wonders Geneva (WWG) 2024 event draws near, horology aficionados worldwide are gearing up for an unforgettable experience. Taking place, as always, in Geneva, this year’s event promises an extravaganza of innovation, craftsmanship, conferences, and so much more. This year, there are three days open to the public, from April […]
From Rolex’s emoji Day-Date to the reborn Tag Heuer Carrera Skipper, watch brands are dialling up the fun. Among the buzziest releases at Watches and Wonders in 2023 was a Rolex Day-Date with a jigsaw puzzle–inspired enamel dial. Rolex then dialled up the playfulness by replacing the words in the day window with inspirational terms—including […]
Australia’s iconic Boxing-day ocean race, THE ROLEX SYDNEY HOBART, is almost 80 years old. Stewart Hawkins talks to the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s CEO about how she runs the event and one of Australia’s most accomplished sailors about his passion for the sport and what keeps him coming back to compete in the “Great […]
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, […]
Rolex has pulled out all the creative stops in its 2023 collection, which it introduced two weeks ago at the Watches and Wonders trade fair in Geneva. The 1908, its first new collection in decades, is a new dress line, replacing the Cellini, launched in 1986, but discontinued as of now. Rolex has pulled out […]
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 […]
Swiss luxury watchmaker Rolex launches its Oyster Perpetual Deepsea Challenge watch, which it claims can withstand pressure 11,000 metres under the sea. Swiss luxury watchmaker Rolex has launched its newest diving companion, the Oyster Perpetual Deepsea Challenge, a watch it claims is both a homage to explorers of the abyss and one that defies the […]