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EDITORIAL: Why Dubai Watch Week Matters
Dubai Watch Week was a splendid, varied and impartial gathering of the best in watchmaking, particularly the best and brightest in independent watchmaking. If it happens again, and it probably will, the Emirati city will loom large in the watchmaking landscape.Explaining China’s Importance to the Luxury Watch Industry
China was the driving force behind the rapid growth in the luxury watch industry, until it wasn't. Consumption is just half the story, for the Middle Kingdom is also an important producer of watches and components. Originally published in Chronos Japan, this editorial explains the importance of China in watchmaking.EDITORIAL: The Rise of Personalisation For Luxury Watches
Luxury watches are less rare than they once were, with the cumulative quantity in circulation increasing every year. With the slowdown in fine watchmaking, watch brands need to make the client feel special.EDITORIAL: Why Fonts and Typefaces Matter in Watch Design
Typography is a minor but critical component of watch design that is often neglected; but the right font can work strikingly well, creating a whole that is greater than the sum of the parts.EDITORIAL: Silicon And Soul
Silicon is already the next big thing in watchmaking, having gone from experimental and exotic to being widely adopted by major brands. But is it at odds with the fundamental purpose of mechanical watchmaking, to demonstrate craft and skill?John Mayer Drops US$650,000 “Fake Rolex” Lawsuit Against Bob Maron
Musician John Mayer has dropped his lawsuit against Robert Maron, a Los Angeles-based watch dealer, filed in 2012 over vintage Rolex watches Mayer bought from Maron.EDITORIAL: The Gradual Return Of Value
With the slowdown in the luxury watch business well established, the industry is reacting in a predictable manner that bodes well for the watch buyer.EDITORIAL: What Does The Rising Swiss Franc Mean For Watch Buyers?
Three days ago the Swiss National Bank lifted its cap on the Swiss franc's value against the Euro. Within hours the franc rose by as much as 40% against the Euro, with Swiss stocks moving in the opposite direction; on the same day shares in Richemont and the Swatch Group fell by as much as 16%. What does the franc's appreciation mean for watch buyers?Load More
