Running any business requires not just one or two things to go right, it takes dozens of decisions every day that broadly follow a path set by the owners that
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When Patek Philippe unveiled its new generation 5330 World Time watch last year in Tokyo as a limited edition, it must have left the public wanting more, because it has
This year marks 70 years since the introduction of the GMT-Master and rumours were swirling that Rolex was to introduce a “Coke” bezel version at Watches & Wonders, marking 10
Wearables shipments are forecast to reach 559.7 million units in 2024, a leading global analyst firm has predicted. IDC said it expects the worldwide market to increase by 10.5% this
Falling energy bills, the Paris Olympics, and Taylor Swift’s UK tour, could provide the perfect ingredients for the UK’s high street retailers this summer. This prospect comes on the back
The name “EPOS” embodies a legacy of innovation deeply rooted in Swiss watchmaking tradition. With meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to Swiss artistry, EPOS revitalizes the legendary
All the talk this morning is of heritage, history and icons from the past at Watches and Wonders, but it is a leap into the future that is on my
One of the UK’s biggest watch auction houses, Watches of Knightsbridge, has announced its forthcoming 1st June sales, which sees a return to room bidding and open viewing days. The
Victorinox is aiming to make a serious splash in the market with its new Dive Pro collection. The Dive Pro is available in a variety of appealing material and colour
Rolex’s CEO Jean-Frédéric Dufour calls them pirates, a term they will do well to wear as a badge of honour this week. WatchPro prefers to think of them as independent
For one of the most discrete, and rarely quoted, executives in the Swiss watch industry, Rolex CEO Jean-Frédéric Dufour was surprisingly candid and controversial in an interview with Swiss newspaper
Swatch Group’s chief executive, Nick Hayek Jr., is reported to have rebuffed a direct invitation from Rolex’s CEO Jean-Frédéric Dufour to participate in Watches and Wonders. Mr Dufour almost never
Let’s return, again, to the subject of sustainability. I’ve been tracking the watch industry’s attitude to sustainability for a number of years now, looking at its approach to reducing emissions
Only Watch, a charity auction that raises money for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, has been rescheduled for May 10, WatchPro can reveal. More than 40 brands have allowed their unique watches
The second half of 2023 saw watch sales in Great Britain decline, and the Christmas period has been described as one of the toughest for years. That makes current trading
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