10 watches to end the year
Santa isn’t the only one with a sackful of goodies! The final crop of new watches for 2021 is a sure way to end the year on a festive note.
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Second-hand mania
Philippe Dufour is setting salerooms alight; WatchBox has invested in De Bethune; Chrono24 has secured LVMH-backed funding; Watchfinder is presenting all the James Bond watches in its Paris showroom; Richard Mille has launched a certified network for its pre-owned watches… for watch fans, the moving and shaking is on the pre-owned market.
The classic watch, from avant-garde to era-defying
Each year brings its share of new watches, each decade turns up original designs, and still classic watches lose none of their appeal. Centuries old for some, these pared-down beauties bring the constancy we crave in our stress-filled lives.
2021, Ready, Set, Chrono!
Brands are whetting our appetite ahead of the big reveals for 2021 with a bevy of new chronographs.
High Jewellery namedropping on Netflix’s Bling Empire
It’s Crazy Rich Asians meets Selling Sunset. Netflix’s hit reality show, Bling Empire, follows the lives of Beverly Hills’ Asian elite.
Michelle Pfeiffer’s ideal watch is subtle, never showy
Interviewing Michelle Pfeiffer is never a hardship. One of the most talented actresses of her generation, she’s also one of the most upfront.
Watchmaking in the hypertechnology age
What began as cutting-edge innovation has revolutionised an entire sector. Hypertechnology is a key trend in watchmaking, embracing breakout technologies and mad ideas, extreme sports and a fascination with science fiction.
Khaki watches on parade
For brands wishing to hark back to the wristwatch’s military past, what better than a touch of khaki? Atten-shun!
