It’s no secret that Baselworld has been struggling. Let’s face it, the show started witnessing an exhibitor exodus as early as three or four years ago. Now, in light of…
Baselworld Cancels January 2021 Exhibition: The Story Behind The Breakdown
Up-to-the-minute news and announcements about watch brands and the watch industry.
Super Charge Your Apple Series 5 Watch With A Cyber Watch Case By Gray
Loing to an edgy way to wear your bed Apple Series 5 smart watch? For anywhere from about $500 to $1200 you can now purchase an outer case for your…
FHH Launches Digital Platform For Watches & Wonders Geneva: Watchesandwonders.com
Earlier this week on my column on Forbes.com, I posted that, beginning April 25 — the day that would have been the opening day of Watches & Wonders Geneva 2020 —…
Baselworld Blues: Did Fair Mismanagement Cause Its Demise?
Well it’s been a hell of a week for Baselworld. Not only did Rolex, Patek Philippe, Chopard, Chanel and Tudor — the main anchor brands of the annual fair…
Hublot, Rolex Close Manufacturing Facilities Due To COVID-19, Who’s Next?
As countries are taking often-desperate measures to contain the spread and flatten the curve, a host of watch brands are stepping up their efforts as well. Monday, we brought you…
LVMH Group, Local USA Distilleries Switch Production To Hand Sanitizer
LVMH Group, owners of Bulgari, Louis Vuitton, TAG Heuer, Hublot, Zenith, Tiffany & Co. and a host of other luxury brands, has suspended production of its perfumes and high-end scents,…
Will Canceled Watch Shows Lead To Death Of Shows? New Product Release Dates? And Who Cares?
Last week when Watches & Wonders Geneva (formerly SIHH) canceled its 2020 show, the watch world gasped. Naturally, the show organizers were doing the responsible thing and taking into account…
The Demise — And Possible Resurgence — Of RJ Watches
Last week, the Board of Directors of RJ Watches SA — previously Romain Jerome — announced the company’s bankruptcy application in Switzerland. The word came as a shock — not…
Baselworld 2020 Postpones to January 2021
Just days after Watches & Wonders Geneva announces its decision to cancel the show for 2002, Baselworld also announces its cancelation — calling it a postponement. The new show dates…
Watches And Wonders Geneva (Formerly SIHH) Cancels 2020 Show: What This Means For The Watch World
I like to sleep in. I typically don’t go to bed before 1 am, and generally wake up around 7:00 or 7:30. This morning, though, I we up at 5:00…
Pre-SIHH 2019: Introducing The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon Enamel
SIHH is around the corner and we are beginning to witness a host of new timepieces being showcased ahead of time — but don’t get too excited — this only means…
Four Fantastic Carl F. Bucherer Watches For The Holidays For Him And Her
Loing for the perfect gift for the of your life? Carl F. Bucherer, Swiss watch brand founded in Lucerne in 1888, has a few ideas, including four fantastic watches for…
Fossil Group, Citizen Watch Company To Create Hybrid Watches
Recently, Japanese watch brand, Citizen, signed an exclusive agreement licensing hybrid Smartwatch Technology from the Fossil Group, which specializes in watches and wearables. The multi-year agreement will enable Citizen to…
GPHG 2018: Complete List Of Winners, Including Jean-Claude Biver
Today in Geneva, the GPHG 2018 Awards to place. Here we bring you a lo at the winners in every category of the event. “AIGUILLE D’OR” GRAND PRIX Bovet 1822…
Bovet 1822 Wins Aiguille D’Or Grand Prize at GPHG 2018 for Recital 22
Today at the GPHG 2018 awards in Geneva, Bovet 1822 to home the Aiguille D’OR Grand Prize for its Recital 22 Grand Recital, a nine-day flying tourbillon, Tellurium-Orrery and retrograde…