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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
New bejewelled writing instruments aim to reinforce the brand’s identity in other product categories
Collaborations are tapping into the rhythmic, mechanical and aesthetic properties of timepieces
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?
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