Watchmaking

Culture news

Swatch appeals for calm as 'Royal Pop' watch fever spreads online

The Swiss watchmaker Swatch has been forced to shut several of its stores around the world as a frenzy spreads over its new pocket watch collection made in collaboration with luxury timepiece brand, Audemars Piguet.

18 May 2026

Lifestyle

This historic watchmaking house is ‘breaking the industry narrative’

The bold move is part of Audemars Piguet CEO Ilaria Resta’s drive to push the boundaries of an industry whose reputation is often hampered by entrenched assumptions.

15 May 2026

Lifestyle

Francis Ford Coppola's unique F.P Journe FFC watch fetches $10 million

Hollywood legendary director Francis Ford Coppola has slightly eased his financial woes by selling his unique F.P Journe FFC prototype wristwatch for a record $10.8 million at an auction in New York. The luxury timepiece was one of seven watches being sold by the Oscar-winning filmmaker.

9 December 2025

Business

US demand keeps Swiss watch sales ticking despite hefty tariffs

Despite US duties reaching up to 39% on Swiss goods, watches of Switzerland posted higher sales and profits, insisting that demand for top-end watches and jewellery remains resilient.

4 December 2025

Lifestyle

GPHG 2025: Breguet takes home top prize at Oscars of Watchmaking

The astonishing mastery and exquisite skill that defines the industry once again took the spotlight as 90 watches and clocks vied for coveted prizes.

13 November 2025

Lifestyle

GPHG: 25-years and counting, historic awards await world watchmakers

Each year, the world's finest timepieces are celebrated at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) award ceremony, which is marking its 25th anniversary in November.

13 November 2025

Economy

Swiss watch stocks rally as Trump dangles relief from steep 39% tariff

The president’s late-Monday remarks lifted sentiment, with Switzerland’s top watch groups gaining as September exports to the US fell 55.6% year on year.

11 November 2025

Culture news

'Penniless' Francis Ford Coppola sells $1 million watch for 'Megaflop'

The American filmmaker is auctioning off seven watches from his luxury timepiece collection after very poor box office returns from his widely panned self-funded 2024 film 'Megalopolis'.

29 October 2025

Business

Swatch shares drop as Swiss watchmaker apologises for racist ad

Swatch share prices have been in a steady decline since a sharp peak in late July. Today's advertising misstep isn't going to help their recovery.

18 August 2025

Culture news

Has watchmaker Omega leaked the identity of the new James Bond?

Hello Mr. Bond. We’ve been expecting you... Could Aaron Taylor-Johnson becoming Omega brand ambassador be the James Bond confirmation we’ve all been waiting for?

27 May 2025

Lifestyle

Eileen Gu and Derrick Rose bring the noise to Watches and Wonders 2025

Watches and Wonders, the premier fine watchmaking event, has opened in Geneva with a record 60 brands participating. High-profile attendees include freestyle ski champion Eileen Gu and former NBA star Derrick Rose.

3 April 2025

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Watches and Wonders 2025: Time for the world's greatest watchmaking event

The Watches and Wonders Salon, the leading gathering of the fine watchmaking industry, opened its doors in Geneva on Tuesday 1st April. A record number of 60 brands are taking part in the 2025 edition.

2 April 2025

Art

New portraits of Spanish royals by Annie Leibovitz unveiled

Two new portraits of the King and Queen of Spain by Annie Leibovitz have been unveiled at the country’s national bank.

27 November 2024

Culture news

‘World’s most famous watch’ to go on display in London

A watch made for the last queen of France will form part of the Science Museum’s Versailles: Science And Splendour exhibition, which opens next month.

20 November 2024

Lifestyle

GPHG 2024: Luxury watchmakers fight for new 'eco innovation' award

Cactus leather, recycled carbon fibre and vegetal rubber: low-impact materials are the new prestige in luxury watches. Chopard won the brand new "eco-innovation" prize at this year's GPHG awards.

12 November 2024

Lifestyle

Geneva Watch Days 2024: Over 50 brands unveil stunning creations

Geneva Watch Days 2024, held from 29 August to 2 September, showcased over 50 brands, unveiling new creations and innovations in the world of luxury watchmaking.

4 September 2024