Losses at YNAP have cost its parent billions of euros in writedowns
India becomes hot ticket for Swiss watchmakers; western brands are working closely with Chinese artists; high-tech lumes brightening up the face of watch design; the tools and ideas driving an intaglio renaissance
High-end H Moser’s tie-up with playful upstart Studio Underd0g is not its first poke at the industry
The watchmaker’s chief executive believes a new Indian owner and a long history of selling in the country are big advantages
The Australian has a fascination for pilot watches and what they signify as pieces of history
The Dubai Watch Week Horology Forum’s focus on the art of watchmaking, rather than sales, attracts a wide range of enthusiasts
Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Bonhams are following Phillips into swisher sites, with architect-designed buildings that allow for different sales formats
Exhibitions, commissioning local artists and educational ventures are gaining currency with consumers
Watches and jewellery head Frédéric Grangié on securing Swiss manufacturing expertise through a portfolio of partners
A wealthy local clientele looking for one-off designs has boosted the sector, and now word is spreading internationally
Brands increase exports to meet demand from exponentially growing luxury market
Venerable Scottish auctioneer appoints experienced specialist to lead newly-formed department
French group’s foray into motorsport comes as luxury industry seeks to increase audience and popularity
Think like a tourbillonaire
The wolf in cashmere has again marked his territory
Deal allows Remo Ruffini to increase his shareholding in Italian company
Axel Dumas says group is still planning to expand in China, where others are hurting
Hair mists are playing an increasingly important part in women’s beauty routines
Like its middle-aged consumer, the company’s earnings need some anti-ageing protection
London-based company looks to expand luxury offerings as art market weakens
The chief executive on his strategy for the Italian luxury house — and the new creative direction under Alessandro Michele
CEO appointment and change of design tack marks a fresh start for the industry stalwart
Brands hope air of exclusivity can convert high-spending clients to collectors
The musician turned physicist collaborates with IWC to help explain its first secular perpetual calendar — and time itself
Pieces from break-ups can be repurposed to signal a fresh start
