Tag: Timepieces & Jewellery
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Why Japan has become one of watchmaking’s biggest sources of inspiration
From cherry blossoms and Hokusai prints to traditional lacquer and contemporary art, watch brands are looking to Japan for some of their most distinctive designs.
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Samsung must pay Swatch Group US$11.6 million over ‘knock-off’ smartwatch faces
The digital watch faces mimicked designs from brands including Omega, Longines, Tissot, Breguet and Blancpain, with a London judge ruling that their presence on Samsung’s app store damaged Swatch Group’s interests.
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Audemars Piguet brings rare watches and watchmaking demonstrations to Singapore
The free exhibition at the National Museum of Singapore explores the Swiss manufacture’s history, from astronomical complications and openworking to chiming watches.
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From burgundy to crimson: 10 striking red watches for 2026
Watchmakers including Cartier, Chanel, Patek Philippe and Tudor are exploring red through rich lacquer, precious stones and inventive case construction.
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From Soft Violet to a disappearing chronograph: Parmigiani Fleurier’s new watches for 2026
A 50-piece Soft Violet collaboration with Sincere Fine Watches joins two anniversary timepieces that showcase Parmigiani Fleurier’s technical ingenuity and traditional craft. In partnership with Sincere Fine Watches
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The luxury watch hype has cooled. That may be good news for Ulysse Nardin
After years of speculation, premiums and waiting lists, a more discerning market may give distinctive independent watchmakers more room to stand out.
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Beyond Rolex and Patek Philippe: The independent watch brands worth knowing
For seasoned collectors, some of the most exciting watches today come from tiny manufactures producing just a handful of pieces each year.
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Why Hermes wants to be taken seriously as a watchmaker
Hermes Horloger CEO Laurent Dordet explains how new mechanical watches, investment in movement-making expertise and a long-term manufacturing strategy are reshaping perceptions of the maison’s watchmaking.
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Tudor at 100, the Nautilus at 50: Landmark watch anniversaries in 2026
From Tudor and Patek Philippe to Cartier and Vacheron Constantin, these major anniversaries trace the watches and brands that helped shape modern watchmaking.
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How watchmakers are making mechanical watches run for weeks
From bigger mainsprings to energy-saving movements, brands such as Panerai and Vacheron Constantin are pushing power reserves far beyond the usual few days.
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