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Bulgari CEO Jean-Christophe Babin Talks Brand Elevation
On the sidelines of Geneva Watch Days, Bulgari CEO Jean-Christophe Babin talks about the challenges of having one brand identity across all categories and tells us what he thinks of watch fairs.
Why Size Matters at Bell & Ross
Bell & Ross Managing Director Fabien Nonancourt explains the momentous decision to release a slimmed down BR 03 collection, while also getting into other behind-the-scenes details at the brand
Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Sees Boats Fly
Prada Cup 2021 winner Luna Rossa opens the doors of its home base to Panerai collectors and the press.
Why Buying Luxury Watches is a Waiting Game
“The C1 Bel Canto is a watch that should not exist at its RRP, making its success a foregone conclusion.”
WOW Festive Issue 2024 Roars Onto Newsstands
The Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Xiali Calendar takes centre stage on WOW’s dynamic #71 issue
A. Lange & Söhne Product Development Director Anthony de Haas Speaks on the First Automatic Chronograph
A. Lange & Söhne Product Development Director Anthony de Haas gets completely uninhibited about the Odysseus Chronograph
Here’s Why Breguet is the “Bold Type”
Breguet celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Type XX flyback chronograph with two new models, and ushers in a new era for this iconic timepiece.
Blancpain’s Final Fathoms
Blancpain revealed the last tribute to its own achievement of creating the first true dive watch in 1953 with the Fifty Fathoms Act 3
The Precise Beauty of Grand Seiko
LUXUO takes the Grand Seiko manufacture tour, going for the first time to the Shinshu Watch Studio and Atelier Ginza.
Chanel’s Pursuit of Creativity
Since the 1920s Maison Chanel has consistently created icons. From fashion to fragrance and more recently, timepieces. What is the secret to their success?
Plan-Les-Watches: The Watchmaking Prowess Behind Patek Philippe
After years of trying to make it happen, we finally receive our invitation to visit the new Patek Philippe PP6 manufacture building
Breitling Acquires Universal Geneve in First Major Deal
“As excited as we are, we are also fully aware of the task at hand and the profound heritage we are set to uphold,” states Georges Kern, CEO of Breitling
24 Karat Magic: Aventi’s Golden Tiger is Primeval Perfection
Meet the Aventi Golden Tiger, the world’s first wristwatch with a meticulously hand-carved hologram on a sapphire dial and lined with 24k Gold.
Counting Up One Chronograph at a Time
One particular chronograph brings to mind the entire traditional watchmaking trade, and we offer no prizes for guessing what it is.
Cartier Proves That Style is Forever
Cartier Director of Image, Style, and Heritage Pierre Rainero waxes lyrical about his more than 30 years of history with the brand
Ulysse Nardin Gets Their Freak On
The embodiment of 22 years of technological innovation, Ulysse Nardin’s Freak One timepiece presents the very best of the collection’s legacy in a 44mm titanium case
Integrated Vs Modular
Besides the debate around types of clutch systems, there is also the equally pernicious question of integrated versus modular movements.
IWC’s Manufacturing Dreams
IWC Manufacturing Director Walter Volpers talks about staying relevant in the long term while also reacting quickly to market forces
The Soft Power of Panerai
We quiz Panerai CEO Jean-Marc Pontroué on why Panerai evokes strong feelings amongst collectors, and get his thoughts on new territory for the brand, and watch fairs
Tissot’s Funky Trio
Tissot dares to be different with the new Sideral collection, which comes from the archives but is also strikingly contemporary