Ludwig Oechslin, the inventor of the Freak and co-founder of Ochs und Junior, spoke to WatchPro about why the simplest way is always the best. A contemporary polymath, Ludwig Oechslin’s
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Beaverbrooks has over 85 points of sale under three retail brands today: Beaverbrooks jewellers; Whittles in Preston, which it owns; and Loupe, its premium watches and jewellery marque, which was
Laings recorded a year of record sales for the year to May, 2023, but continuing investment into the group’s estate, people, marketing and technology squeezed margins. Sales rose by 5%
British Watchmakers’ Day visitors get chance to buy sold-out Bel Canto watches from Christopher Ward
Christopher Ward’s Bel Canto minute repeater has been so successful that the mere opportunity to see one in the wild is a big draw for the British Watchmakers’ Day in
Alex Frei’s name may be relatively unknown outside Swiss football circles but, with 85 outings for the national team, during which he scored a record 42 goals, he is a
Sportswashing and greenwashing have become commonly understood terms to describe the use of popular and virtuous trends and celebrities to detoxify a brand or, increasingly commonly, a regime. Top of
Casio, which seems to have an anniversary celebration for almost every day of every year, has found a kindred spirit in the Hello Kitty Franchise, which is 50-years-old in 2024.
HBO’s Succession, which concluded last year in this country, has been one of the biggest television series in the past decade, so an auction of props and memorabilia from the
Oris is expanding on its Official Timekeeper partnership with the home of world cricket, Lord’s, with the creation of a Father of Time limited edition watch. It launches this week
Optimism was building at the back end of last year that incomes were at last rising faster than inflation, policy makers were likely to achieve a soft landing for their
Chaumet, the historic jeweler of French royalty, has introduced bracelets in steel and gold to its Joséphine Aigrette watch line. Joséphine Aigrette watches and jewellery get their name from the
Publicity stunts need a bit of shock value to go viral these days, and that is precisely what California-based cleaning product company Nano Clear achieved with one of its social
Watchmaking is becoming an increasingly important part of Vicenzaoro, the international jewellery exhibition that runs in Vicenza, Italy, from January 19th to 23rd. The global event is marking its 70th
A Cartier Crash owned by Sir Elton John is going under the hammer at Christie’s New York next month as part of a sale of items from the singer’s home
Jaeger-LeCoutre is quick out of the blocks in 2024 with the unveiling of a new Master Ultra Thin Tourbillon with a blue Grand Feu enamel dial. The watch oozes opulence
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