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Watches and Jewellery: May

In this edition: The gem-setter trusted by the big watchmakers launches his own luxury brand.

Also: Auction season in full swing with Roger Smith’s pocket watch estimated to fetch $1mn; François-Paul Journe gives a rare interview about his eponymous brand; jewellers recycle old electronics; and children’s watches start mimicking grown-up models

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Dial shifts on what defines a woman’s watch
The line between explicitly male and female designs is blurring, as buying habits and tastes change along with gender identity itself
Marquee motor events put watch brands on fast track to buyers
Sponsoring races and concours shows has long been a way to connect with wealthy, mechanically minded fans
Pierre Salanitro: The gem-setter trusted by the big watch brands
The Genevan is expanding his creative reputation, built on supplying industry players, to launch his own luxury marque
Waste to wearable: the designers driving a circular jewellery economy
Using materials such as old electronics and recycled leather, start-ups are attracting fans for their aesthetics as well as sustainability
François-Paul Journe on winning over the watch purists
Founded just 24 years ago, the watchmaker is attracting a loyal young following with its takes on antiquarian-inspired horology
Sophia Vari’s ‘second skin’ wearable sculptures woo collectors
Latest exhibition shows how the late Greek artist’s experimentation with unusual woods and resin gave her jewellery an added boldness

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