Watchmaking
Blancpain Ladybird Legacy: women's watchmaking on display in Paris
Blancpain Ladybird Legacy: Why is Blancpain dedicating an exhibition to the women in its history? What if one of them…
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Watchmaking
Luxury watchmaking is a realm of patience and precision. Each timepiece tells the story of expertise passed down through generations. Our pages follow the leading watchmakers , their latest releases, and their achievements
Here you'll find the pillars of the industry: Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, Vacheron Constantin, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and Cartier. We cover complications, tourbillons, chronographs , and the editions that make their mark on the market.
What our watchmaking pages cover
- Launches collections from major manufacturers.
- Watch valuation and investment , from new to second-hand.
- The craftsmanship and artistic skills that underpin the value of a watch.
To delve deeper, read our analysis of the Patek Philippe Nautilus and the feature on Gerald Genta's legacy. Luxury watchmaking is measured by the time it takes to master it.
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Watchmaking
Delvaux: Yanina Novitskaya
Yanina Novitskaya Delvaux: the former Cartier executive takes the reins of the Belgian Maison and opens a new strategic chapter…
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Tiffany Timer 2026: Tiffany & Co. transforms 160 years of history
Tiffany Timer embodies Tiffany & Co.'s new horological ambition, blending historical heritage, fine jewelry and mechanics…
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Spirotechnique: the French invention that changed diving
Spirotechnique: When breathing underwater became a French revolution. Before the diving watch…
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N3W5 watch brand: the gamble of Swiss haute horlogerie
N3W5 watch brand, a new vision of time. The N3W5 watch brand arrives in a sector where…
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Royal Pop, the art of blurring the lines: what Audemars Piguet gains (and risks) with Swatch
The fact that a brand like Audemars Piguet is partnering with Swatch is enough to shift the discussion far beyond the watch itself…
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The legacy of Gérald Genta: protecting a work, controlling the narrative, avoiding caricature
In contemporary luxury, some names no longer simply represent a signature: they become assets. One…
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When padel becomes the arena for luxury watchmaking
By formalizing its partnership with the Premier Padel world circuit in spring 2026, Audemars Piguet is marking a significant shift…
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Breitling in the era of the "House of Brands": what changes with the arrival of Jean-Marc Pontroué
In the luxury watch industry, a change of leadership is never a minor detail. When Jean-Marc Pontroué, former head of…
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The Rolex Oyster centenary, or the art of transforming an icon into a strategy
One hundred years later, the Rolex Oyster serves as a strategic platform: nine new features, a legacy of water resistance, and a story…
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When Sotheby's transforms vintage Cartier watches into a global barometer of value
Rarely does an auction house manage to transform an auction into a cultural object in its own right. With The…
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Tiffany Co. and watchmaking: the strategy of regaining legitimacy in Europe
In Europe, Tiffany & Co. is often still associated with a specific image: that of a major American jeweler…