Tag: luxury watches
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Top market-defining factors for luxury in the next three to five years
Factors to watch in the mix of consumers and luxury products Bain & Company, one of the leading advisor to the global luxury goods industry expects an average of seven to nine percent annual increases in global sales to fuel luxury brands’ growth aspirations until the middle of the decade. “Brands must develop strategies…
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Fake Swiss watches from China more difficult to spot than ever
The counterfeiters have now mastered ultra-complex watch movements Counterfeiting costs the watchmaking industry billions each year, as China has perfected the art of forgery and fake Swiss Watches reach new levels of sophistication. Flaws and inconsistencies with the original product can be seen only with magnifier. “That was one of the first times I’ve held…
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Cacheux 8, a glory to the figure 8
In 2012 designer Fabien Cacheux opened his own Haute Horlogerie house that became known thans to Galibier GT concept watch. For Fabien Cacheux’ latest luxury creation, the artist was inspired by the figure eight – the lucky number in Chinese culture. “The figure eight is also a symbol of final balance, in Asia, it represents,…
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Travel watches: A “universal time” with a Breitling manufacture movement
The unmistakable first-class feeling on the wrist Breitling Transocean Chronograph Unitime watch is the easiest way to travel by instantly adjusting the timezone of the countries you visit. When changing meridians, just adjust all the indications in one smooth and easy move by simply turning the crown. Breitling is further extending its invitation to…
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Hotel Alfonso XIII Seville reopened following a $25 Million Restoration
Located on the historic Calle San Fernando in the heart of Seville, iconic Hotel Alfonso XIII, one of the grandest hotels in Europe, originally designed by Sevillian architect José Espiau y Muñoz and eventually named after King Alfonso XIII, has been reopened following an extensive $25 million restoration. The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts’ reopening…
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Creative and true-to-life pictures: Leica X2
Leica’s X1 camera has a noble follow-up with a 100% classic DNA, reminiscent of the Leica M-cameras. Leica X2 is the new addition to the X-line of compact digital cameras capturing the moments in brilliant picture quality. Handmade at Leica’s headquarters in Germany, the Leica X2 features a new APS-C-format professional CMOS image sensor with…