Audemars Piguet
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Top 10 Iconic Watches Crafted by Gérald Genta
Gérald Genta is a Swiss watchmaker and artist widely known for having designed models for the greatest watchmaking houses such as Omega, Patek Philippe, IWC and many others. This audacious designer left his mark on 20th century watchmaking with his undeniable talent, leaving his unique mark on many prestigious timepieces. In this article, we invite…
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Challenge Your Knowledge in Watchmaking and Identify These Iconic Models
Look around you, how many people wear a watch on their wrist? Generally, the vast majority like to have this accessory for its practicality, but above all for its design. But, of course, not all of them are fans of timepieces and watches. However, if this is your case, you have come to the right…
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“Victors and Losers in the Timepiece Industry”
Like every beginning of the year, it’s time to take stock. The long-awaited report by investment bank Morgan Stanley, designed in partnership with LuxeConsult, which ranks the 50 most important brands in the watch industry, was released on the sidelines of Watches and Wonders. Who stands out from the crowd? Who are the winners and…
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G-Shock GM-2100C Utility Metal: the CasiOak with a NATO look
Let’s start by calming the ardor of the purists: it’s not a NATO, yes, but the CasiOak has the style! In this new series named GM-2100C Utility Metal G-Shock reuses the bracelet adapter used on certain limited editions, in particular for its collaboration with HUF, but in permanent collection to sport a nylon strap. A superb combo that…
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Audemars Piguet and Richemont fight against luxury watch theft
For several years now, the theft of luxury watches has been on the rise and this affects all regions of the globe. Fans of beautiful mechanics and high-end watches are even wondering if it is wise to wear their Rolex Daytona, Royal Oak or even Nautilus in the middle of the street. Whether in Paris,…
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Watches will be replaced if stolen!
This is a first in the history of the watch industry! Faced with the resurgence of thefts of luxury watches, including more and more cases committed with violence, the Maison Audemars Piguet offers its customers to… replace their stolen watch. What can reassure (future) customers if not deter thieves? A refund, repair or compensation This…
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Watches of Switzerland progresses in 2022
The financial year “exceeded our expectations, particularly in the United States where the market is very solid”, declared the CEO of the British watch retailer Brian Duffy. British watch retailer Watches of Switzerland reported strong sales growth in its staggered 2022 financial year. It will still expand in Europe. The group’s revenues soared by 40%…
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How to Sell a Luxury Watch? My Little Watchmaker
Nowadays, it has become commonplace to buy a luxury watch or to buy a vintage watch on the internet and have it delivered directly to your home. A large number of sites offer ads for all types of watches and for all budgets. But what about the sale? How to sell your luxury watch (or…
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Swiss Watch Collection, ca. 1970 | Detroit, Hour 2 Preview
GUEST: I brought in a collection that’s my dad’s. He’s 86, and he’s collected watches for maybe 30-some years. He always wore a nice watch, like a Rolex, something like that. His health was failing, so he started liquidating things, and we were going through his office And found a cardboard box and opened it…
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Sale of luxury watches
Back to school is often synonymous with a few nice auctions. Today we are pleased to present a selection of pieces from a very fine prestige sale to be held at the Grand Palais Éphémère at Bonhams Cornette de Saint-Cyr Thursday, February 2 under the expertise of Alexandre de Lamberterie. For all the practical information,…
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The Watches of Jean-Claude Biver and his Son
This article was bound to see the light of day no matter what. Just like the fate of Mr BIVERthe creation of his own brand, in his name, was inevitable and this, for my greatest pleasure. Jean-Claude and his son Pierre announced it about a year ago: “we are working on the design of our…
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Johnny Hallyday’s watches
Whether Johnny Hallyday has blazed a lot in cars and motorcycles, it has done the same in the field ofwatchmaking wearing beautiful watches. If most of his watches are far from affordable, he nevertheless wore a very accessible model that I present at the end of the article.Otherwise, fans can fall back on Johnny Hallyday’s…
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17 Best Swiss Watch Brands | The Luxury Watches
Hello luxury watch lovers in this channel i cover the background fundamental design features and things to consider before buying your watch if you have a luxury watch that you’d like me to cover let me know in the comments below in today’s video i will cover the 17 most significant brands in swiss Watch…
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Pocket watch – 3 expert steps to find the one that will suit you best
History of the pocket watch Since its creation in 1505, the pocket watch has always been considered a true fashion accessory. First worn around the neck as a pendant watch and then in a small fob pocket, this extraordinary timepiece has evolved very quickly over the years. Of course, all the major watch manufacturers (Audemars…