Sustainability: a drop in the ocean?
The One Ocean Summit in Brest aims to mobilise the international community to take tangible action to save the ocean. Yet another emergency for the stricken planet. Part one: taking stock.
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Luxury, biodiversity and the sixth mass extinction
At five points in the past 500 million years, life on Earth was almost completely wiped out. We are now on the brink of a sixth mass extinction, and we are the cause. Can humans right their wrongs? The luxury industry must lead by example.
The Panerai Luminor Regatta Transat Classique rules the waves
In preparation for the Panerai Transat Classique 2019 yacht race, Panerai has released a 150-piece limited edition of its Luminor Regatta flyback chrono with a countdown function.
Audemars Piguet launches the Royal Oak Frosted Gold Carolina Bucci
Audemars Piguet is introducing a limited-edition version of the Royal Oak Frosted Gold, designed in collaboration with the Italian jeweller Carolina Bucci. This 37mm interpretation in yellow gold replaces the habitual Tapisserie pattern with a silver-toned mirror dial.
De Bethune's Asian artworks
After the special edition DB25 Imperial Fountain, a set of 12 watches, De Bethune presents two unique pieces, also of Asian inspiration. One is a tribute to ancient Japanese metalworking techniques while the second is a showcase for engraving, on titanium.
An exceptional "Phoenix" from Vacheron Constantin
A one-only piece by its Les Cabinotiers department, this Phoenix testifies to Vacheron Constantin's passion for watchmaking technique. Its fifteen complications include a minute repeater, a tourbillon, a perpetual calendar and an equation of time. The case of this truly exceptional timepiece is ornamented with bas-relief hand-engraving.
Breguet puts its legacy on display in Moscow
In early October, Breguet cut the ribbon at its new Moscow boutique, inside the prestigious GUM mall, just minutes from the Kremlin. The new store also displays historic timepieces from the Breguet Museum in Paris.
Alibaba is Richemont's "open sesame" for Chinese e-commerce
Richemont has found a partner of choice in Alibaba to develop its Net-A-Porter and Mr Porter online platforms in China. With the biggest IPO in history and 600 million users to its name, Alibaba is behind more than 50% of e-commerce in its domestic market.
