SIHH and Baselworld, the two major events in the watch industry, to synchronise their calendars

    From 2020, the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie in Geneva (SIHH) and Baselworld in Basel, the two major events in the watch industry, will synchronise their calendars. In 2020, the SIHH will be held from 26 to 29 April in Geneva, followed immediately by Baselworld from 30 April to 5 May in … Read more

Inflation bites wealthy Britons as price rises hit luxury goods

Fine wines, oysters and fancy restaurants up by 5.9% in past year, says Queen’s bank

Auction history was made throughout November and around the globe

  In November, Sotheby’s concluded a month of worldwide sales spanning New York, Geneva, London, Paris and online, with 1,675 lots sold over twelve auctions for a total of more than $1 billion. Across the auctions, nineteen lots exceeded $10 million and ten lots exceeded $20 million. From 20th- and 21st-century art to magnificent jewels … Read more

The $3.9m Asprey sold in Geneva is the Most Expensive Watch at Auction in 2018

  Known simply as ‘The Asprey’ timepiece, this Patek Philippe is exceptional in every way. One of the Most Important Vintage Wristwatches in the World Soars to $3.9 million at Sotheby’s Auction in Geneva.   The Asprey fetches $3.9m in Geneva One of the most important vintage wristwatches in the world was the star lot … Read more

The latest Swiss watchmaking creations presented at 2018 Baselworld, the biggest watch & jewelry fair. Part I

Baselworld 2018 has opened its doors, find here the latest creations that the Swiss Exhibitors present from March 22 to 27 at Baselworld in Switzerland. PATEK PHILIPPE Chronograph Ref. 7150/250R For 2018, the luxury Geneva manufacture unveils a new addition to its collection, the 7150/250R chronograph. Its once cushion-shaped case has been redesigned and is … Read more

2017 GEM Awards Winners

Jewelers of America Announces 2017 GEM Awards Winners. Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, held their 15th annual GEM Awards in New York. The winners in the categories of Jewelry Design, Marketing & Communications, Media Excellence and Watch Excellence were revealed live to an audience of … Read more