Carbotech, a light and very resistant composite material based on carbon fibre, never used before in the world of watchmaking, is the new coup-de foudre for luxury Swiss watch manufacturer Officine Panerai. The remarkable new technical innovation was introduced in the Luminor Submersible 1950 Carbotech 3 Days Automatic 47mm. “While the technology of the material … Read more
Officine Panerai’s newest Mare Nostrum Titanio timepiece. Italy speaks again about Mare Nostrum (Latin for “Our Sea“), the Roman name for the Mediterranean Sea. Panerai Mare Nostrum, the chronograph made by Officine Panerai in 1943 for the deck officers of the royal italian navy, was revived in 2015 wiht a special Titanio edition of only 150 … Read more
The Pocket Watch Tourbillon GMT Ceramica PAM 446 The metamorphosis idea was a favorite one at this year Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH 2013) in Geneva. Officine Panerai (founded in 1860 in Florence, cradle of the Renaissance) released Tourbillon GMT Ceramica PAM 446, its first pocket watch, a timepiece that can also be … Read more
The Wrist Dispatch: Watches & Wonders 2026-LVMH-Richemont-The Independents-The Reckoning There is a peculiar ritual that plays out in April in Geneva at Watches & Wonders 2026. Men in navy blazers and women in silk scarves gather under the vaulted glass of Palexpo to collectively agree that mechanical watchmaking is, once again, having its greatest moment. … Read more
Tariffs have long been a tool of economic policy, used to regulate trade, protect domestic industries, and at times, retaliate in geopolitical disputes. However, their impact on the luxury industry—a sector that thrives on cross-border commerce, global brand prestige, and exclusivity—can be particularly pronounced. From high fashion to luxury automobiles, fine wines to five-star hospitality, … Read more
The Future of Luxury Retail: Embracing Innovation with Richemont and Dubai Future Foundation. In an exciting development for the luxury retail sector, the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) and Richemont, the Swiss luxury brands conglomerate, are ushering in a new era of retail experience. They’ve launched a global call for innovators and entrepreneurs to reimagine the … Read more