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Watch entrepreneur Austen Chu on what makes his birthplace tick
These timepieces are all-action heroes
The rise of Middle Eastern editions out of Dubai Watch Week; the watch and jewellery industry’s sustainability efforts still leave ‘much to be desired’; watchmakers find harmony with musical partners; how traceability became the gold standard; Leonardo DiCaprio backs sustainable watch start-up; Montblanc underlines its luxury credentials
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
A world timer made under the auspice of Svend Andersen, whose complications include the thinnest such model ever made
Pieces featuring Arabic or Hindi numerals, reflecting the region’s cultures, are gaining in popularity with collectors
What makes British watchmaking so distinctive?
Several industry names shun sustainability survey despite boards placing higher value on responsible practices
The Hollywood actor says the Swiss timepiece maker’s eco-innovative practices are an exemplar for the watch industry
The historic complication back in fashion. But what is a retrograde watch indicator?
Local auction houses report an increasingly affluent and younger audience as rare OAK collection heads to Asia
The UK’s only remaining thoroughfare dedicated solely to watches and jewellery helps the city keep its position as the top centre for retail spend outside London
The back of the 44mm watch features a secondary dial intricately decorated with a sky chart
Italian car designer taps into the expertise of Hong Kong-based Globics for the first in a series of sophisticated models
The team responsible for tracking the athletes’ performance during the World Athletics Championships shows us how they do it
Launched in 2005 to raise money for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, the event has created a market for one-off designs
The celebrated independent watchmaker has been working with the luxury brand to bring the €500,000 limited edition LVRR-01 chiming chronograph to market
How an outlier trend went mainstream
Highly prized pieces include Gérald Genta’s Mickey Mouse designs and Audemars Piguet’s Marvel limited editions
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