The most sought-after luxury timepiece brands in China

Chinese interest for luxury watches is growing. The big players get bigger Chinese consumers are becoming more educated and sophisticated   A near 40% increase in searches shows that the interest for luxury watches in China remains strong despite a macroeconomic slowdown, according to the “World Luxury Index China: Watches” study launched by Digital Luxury … Read more

A ladies trio on the 2012 Watch Of The Year’s podium

Watch Of The Year 2012 awards went to ladies luxury timepieces An unprecedented situation at the 19th edition of the «Prix de la Montre de l’année» organised every year by the magazine Montres Passion. The 2012 edition broke new ground: all of the prize-winners were ladies’ models. Breguet also distinguished itself by winning three awards. … Read more

Richemont Swiss luxury group acquired VVSA and Peter Millar brands

Richemont acquired Varin-Etampage and Varinor (‘VVSA’) Richemont, the Swiss luxury goods group, has acquired 100 % of the capital of VVSA in a private transaction with the shareholder group. Based in Delémont since 1962, VVSA is a high-end manufacturer of stamped exterior components for watches, gold refiner and producer of semi-finished precious metal products destined … Read more

XXVI Biennale des Antiquaires – the largest Biennale to date

From September 14th to 23rd, French Syndicat National des Antiquaires (SNA) invited worldwide antique lovers to discover a selection of preciuous pieces with the occasion of the XXVI° Biennale des Antiquaires, one of the most prestigious fairs organized for over 50 years, where the best professionals of the world display their most luxurious objects. The … Read more

Couture Précieuse – Piaget’s largest collection

At this year’s September Biennale des Antiquaires, Piaget prepares its largest collection centered around the idea of feminine seduction. Couture Précieuse jewellery collection uses white diamonds, red rubellites, and black spinels and is all made with white gold, taking our imagination to lace, corsets, ribbons, tassels, and all the finer instruments of seduction. “Diamond Embroidery … Read more

Blooming your life: Piaget Rose High Jewellery Pieces

2012 Piaget Rose High Jewellery Pieces For the Maison Piaget, the rose is a glamorous talisman. A message of eternity and renewed love that pulsates daily. This year the Yves Piaget rose celebrates its 30th anniversary. Marking the occasion as nature intended, Piaget cultivated new pieces to blossom out of its collections. From stud earrings … Read more