New lustre for old gold: Jewelry consumers still trust the old economy. Study

When buying luxury goods such as watches and jewellery, British consumers still trust the old economy: About 70% prefer shopping at a speciality store to online because they value the personal and professional consultation they find at a jeweller’s. At the same time, nearly 40% wished that their own trusted jeweller had an online presence. … Read more

The Longines Avigation BigEye: Grand Winner of the Revival prize of the 2017 Grand Prix de l’Horlogerie de Genève

Longines is honored with the distinction for the best contemporary reinterpretation of an iconic historical watch model for its Longines Avigation BigEye timepiece in the Revival Category Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève 2017. The Swiss watch brand Longines won the “Revival” prize at the 2017 ceremony of the Grand Prix de l’Horlogerie de Genève. Its model … Read more

The Mechanical Exception Watch Prize of the Year goes to Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Celestia Astronomical Grand Complication 3600

Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Celestia Astronomical Grand Complication 3600 wins the Mechanical Exception Watch Prize in the 2017 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. 5 years of development, 1 master-watchmaker. This exceptional model from Vacheron Constantin pushes the limits of innovation and excellence. The Grand  Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève has awarded the Mechanical Exception Watch Prize … Read more

The Chopard L.U.C Full Strike, winner of the top prize in the Oscars of watchmaking

  Chopard took home the overall grand prize and the top prize for the year’s best jewelry watch at the 2017 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève ceremony. The GPHG 2017 ceremony was held at the Théâtre du Léman in Geneva, reuniting more that 1500 invitees and awarding 15 horological creations of the year. The prize-winners … Read more

Born in the digital age: Dolce & Gabbana’s vibrant new book and the magic of an Italian Christmas

For this year’s holiday season, Dolce&Gabbana and Harrods tell a story of true love. The lights are shining bright in store at the Dolce & Gabbana luminaria! Designed by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, the lights symbolise holiday cheer. Dolce & Gabbana brings the magic of an Italian Christmas to Harrods with festive window displays … Read more

Cuckoo-watch: Nendo is leading Pontos to uncharted territories

A few years ago, Maurice Lacroix announced a partnership with Wallpaper and embarked on a adventure which consisted of reinventing the Maurice Lacroix Pontos watch thanks to the participation of outstanding designers. In 2009, product designer Gwenaël Nicolas, industrial designer Arik Levy, and fashion designer Neil Barrett redesigned the “Maurice Lacroix Pontos Decentrique GMT” watch. … Read more