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Enter the dragon…
The upcoming auction of timepieces opens a portal onto the passions of the Rocket Man
CEO switcheroos, big revivals from Genta and Roth… and an embarrassment of green
The British watchmaker’s low-cost chiming timepiece with a Swiss-made base movement
Watches of Switzerland to trial AI tools for ESG; Maison Alcee teaches art of horology at home; special watch editions up for sale at inaugural British fair; onscreen jewellery draws crowd ahead of auctions; luxury brands stride into second- and third-tier UK cities
In-house courses and collaborations with educational institutions are aimed at teaching métier skills to school children
Alliance of British Isles-based horologists hopes the inaugural event will be repeated annually
The DIY clock containing 233 components beat high-end creators at the industry ‘Oscars’
Gérald Genta’s brand to exhibit again after 40 years at the fifth edition of the annual showcase, now part of an expanding watch show calendar
The LA-based jeweller has always perceived people’s character based on their timepiece
Former marketing manager donates prototype handed to him by the F1 driver before 1994’s fatal race
Tools provided by a government-funded project will allow the group to put pressure on brand partners and supply chain to reduce carbon emissions
With a distinctly unisex vibe
Boss of Rolex seller says he underestimated luxury slump after 30% drop following ‘volatile trading’
The 29-year-old scion is going to work ‘more closely’ with his billionaire father, he tells the Financial Times
Because your watch should tell more than just the time
Watch entrepreneur Austen Chu on what makes his birthplace tick
These timepieces are all-action heroes
Collaborations are tapping into the rhythmic, mechanical and aesthetic properties of timepieces
New bejewelled writing instruments aim to reinforce the brand’s identity in other product categories
From vegan leather to compostable seaweed, more sustainable options still provide a piece of theatre
Despite a lack of exposure on screen or on red carpets, designers have found fruitful ways to promote themselves
The high-end camera-maker’s latest collection is priced to compete with the big Swiss brands
Swiss industry-standard training in Greater Manchester aims to help plug a gap of thousands of workers and improve customer service
Finding a community of fellow enthusiasts for the Italian watchmaker helped the Australian former entrepreneur through difficult times
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