Trendspotting: 100 Things to Watch in 2012

100 Things to Watch in 2012: JWT’s LIST JWT, the world’s best-known marketing communications brand, released its list of 100 Things to Watch in 2012. “Many of the items on our list reflect broader economic, environmental, technological and social developments we’ve been tracking, while others have potential to ladder up to bigger trends,” says Ann … Read more

James Bond watch, the most memorable Submariner to appear in movies, sold at Christie’s auction

A Rolex Submariner worn by Roger Moore as James Bond in “Live and Let Die” was the high point of a sale of luxury watches in Geneva. 222 sellers from 39 countries, many from China, took part in this auction. James Bond’s watch was sold for $198000 together with an original construction drawing and two … Read more

Christmas New Creations – Swiss Watch Brands

These are the latest creations that the Swiss finest watch brands released for Christmas: BULGARI – Mediterranean Eden watch Mediterranean Eden, the latest creation from Bulgari, draws inspiration from the history and culture of the Mediterranean basin. Its subtle construction, at the crossroads of watchmaking and jewellery, is firmly rooted in the heritage of the … Read more

People with visions are the future in the watch industry – The Watches of Geneva Time Exhibition 2011

If you don’t take care of the young watchmakers, then who will? – Geneva Time Exhibition 2011 watches 60 exhibitors at 2011 Independent Watchmakers’ Fair in Geneva, 6 jury members, 1 winner – Frederic Jouvenot’s Helios watch In every January, Geneva invites us on a unique journey to the heart of the Art of Watchmaking.  … Read more

SIHH 2011 watches – the foremost private trade fair for Fine Watchmaking

For 21 years, in January, all the those interested in the refined and intricate world of luxury watches turn their sights toward Geneva, the host for SIHH (Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie 2011 – the private luxury watch fair). Between 17 and 21 January 2011 SIHH was the arena for 19 exclusive watch brands. … Read more

Zandidoust watches: Made-to-Measure Craftsmanship

For over 40 years Ali Zandidoust has been inspired by the Orient in designing prestigious timepieces that only a craftsman’s eye – and hand – can master. Craftsmanship is something Ali Zandidoust knows all about. The Geneva-based Iranian has been a master of traditional jewellery techniques for over 40 years. The eponymous brand-founder is greatly … Read more