This section covers the business side of the luxury industries, looking at style in its business context and analysing trends in people’s consumer and lifestyle habits.
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The jewellery designer on the watches that mark milestones in her life and a desire for precision and punctuality
As sales of new timepieces decline, younger buyers priced out of more expensive assets are showing an appetite for value
A thriving generation of sought-after independent artisanal craftsmen are creating pieces with a distinctly national style
The 11th iteration of this special edition is the most ambitious yet, with its combination of minute repeater and mosaic dial
Innovation in areas such as technology is one response to tough trading conditions and concerns over fraud
Novel designs and distribution methods are attracting a young generation of buyers and causing a stir at traditional brands
Sales in the category have been increasing as makers add a variety of aesthetic flourishes to functional pieces
Brands see commercial opportunities in shifting from the summer and winter focal points of the calendar
The brand’s new line is its first since 1999 and is targeted at the increasingly popular sporting luxe market, amid an industry downturn
High-end H Moser’s tie-up with playful upstart Studio Underd0g is not its first poke at the industry
Both modern and traditional interpretations of the ancient technique are in high demand
The watchmaker’s chief executive believes a new Indian owner and a long history of selling in the country are big advantages
This is the first mechanical timepiece that can set daylight saving for world timezones with a press of the crown
The Australian has a fascination for pilot watches and what they signify as pieces of history
The Dubai Watch Week Horology Forum’s focus on the art of watchmaking, rather than sales, attracts a wide range of enthusiasts
Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Bonhams are following Phillips into swisher sites, with architect-designed buildings that allow for different sales formats
Exhibitions, commissioning local artists and educational ventures are gaining currency with consumers
Watches and jewellery head Frédéric Grangié on securing Swiss manufacturing expertise through a portfolio of partners
Developments in materials and techniques allow for ever-brighter and unusual timepieces
A wealthy local clientele looking for one-off designs has boosted the sector, and now word is spreading internationally
Brands increase exports to meet demand from exponentially growing luxury market
Goldsmiths’ Fair presents the rich variety of approaches to the technique in contemporary jewellery
Venerable Scottish auctioneer appoints experienced specialist to lead newly-formed department
A British Museum show traces the trade network for gems more than a thousand years ago
From zealous customs officials to hallmarking rules, shows are becoming a hurdle too far for some British makers
