Raise the dialling tone
It’s not a mission impossible
Soaring gold prices test mettle of watchmakers; Eric Pirson on Tudor’s drive into the sporting big league; Shona Taine joins the horology elite; the ever increasing appeal of alexandrite; in search of new frontiers in the watch space race
The UK brand is one of several watchmakers offering a contemporary take on a centuries-old complication
From pieces using high-tech materials to astronaut-themed dials, the industry is exploring new frontiers
The first woman to join the prestigious AHCI, she has honed her craft to produce a debut piece combining the traditional and futuristic
Amid buoyant consumer demand, watchmakers are under pressure to pass on costs or turn to alternative materials
Eric Pirson reflects on the brand’s increased focus on sport partnerships, its differences with Rolex and its wider strategic moves
Bvlgari is bucking the gloom in much of the European luxury sector by investing in domestic manufacturing and training
Cartier’s Women’s Pavilion sits besides global efforts by other brands to advance female entrepreneurship
Olivier Vaucher’s new partnership with Olivier Gaud has created dials you’ve never seen before
Steal a march on Saint-Germain style this spring
Rolex, Cartier, TAG Heuer, Bvlgari and Patek Philippe are pushing the dial at this year’s Geneva fair
Gem-set timepieces dominate this year’s releases, reflecting high-ticket demand for models made from jewels and precious metals
Chopard’s supply of parts for a Geneva academy is part of industry efforts to nurture next-generation watchmakers
Swiss watchmakers also aim to regrow the market by focusing on classical looking mechanical designs
Houses such as Asprey are maintaining their storied history with small teams of artisans and apprentices out of sight of the public
The material’s durability, versatility and precision are making pieces increasingly desirable among collectors
Former Richemont CEO on the challenges and opportunities of taking the helm — for the second time — at watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre
From Bond to Barbie, on-screen placement has long been a way for brands to stimulate emotion and promote their heritage
The watchmaker has doubled down on last year’s polarising release with smaller models added to its first collection in 25 years
It’s the brand’s most radical launch in years. Our watch expert offers his verdict
The Swiss family-owned brand has appointed the former Manchester United footballer to its board, as it prepares to break into the UK market
Evergreen accessories that will work in every setting
The latest Marmite watch joins an illustrious club
