Conversations

In Conversation with Alkis Kotsopoulos, Watchmaker Extraordinaire in New York City

The New York City watchmaker talks about his life and craft, illustrated by acclaimed photographer John Clang.

Ask the Experts: The Best Graduation Gift Watches

We asked five watch experts and industry insiders to select a watch for a college graduate. This is what they chose.

Five Questions with Rene Weber, Veteran Swiss Watch Industry Analyst

A 20-year analyst of the Swiss watch industry outlines his thoughts on the business, and its outlook.

Interview: Walter von Känel, President of Longines

Having joined Longines before the quartz crisis, its chief Walter von Känel has enjoyed a truly epic career in Swiss watchmaking. We had a candid and compelling chat with Mr von Känel.

Five Things I Learnt About F.P. Journe Over Lunch with the Man Himself

The revered independent watchmaker talks about what's in store, including a new complication and the evolution of his brand's design.

Recommended Reading: An Interview with Ralph Lauren on Hodinkee

An insight into the mind of Ralph Lauren as a watch collector has just been published on Hodinkee, in an interview where Lauren explains what and why he collects, as well as the rationale behind his own line of watches.

VIDEO: In Conversation with Georges Kern, CEO of IWC Schaffhausen

IWC chief executive Georges Kern discusses a variety of topics with candour and clarity, speaking on subjects as diverse as IWC's evolution into a "warmer" brand as well as pricing in the era of volatile exchange rates.

Five Things to Know the Girard-Perregaux Turnaround, Straight from its CEO

Less than a year into the job, Girard-Perregaux chief executive Antonio Calce has embarked on an all-encompassing new strategy to revitalise the haute horlogerie watchmaker. He explains his vision here.


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