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.
Zenith – Vintage for all
Neo-retro colours, a 40-mm diameter, broad fluted crown, oversized numerals and an in-house movement: the new Pilot Type 20 Extra Special 40mm is vintage for today. For men and women.
Ateliers Louis Moinet – Kaleidoscope time
Two overlapping cut-out discs driven by an inverted gear system, and two tourbillons rotating in opposite directions bring mesmerising movement to the dial of this Mobilis.
Breitling changes hands
The biggest European private equity firm, CVC Capital Partners, has acquired a controlling stake in Breitling. The Schneider family, owner of the brand since 1979, retains a 20% share. The transaction, valued at €800 million, will close in June subject to approval by competition authorities.
Harry Winston – Always on time
Daintier and with more substance, Harry Winston has fitted an automatic movement inside the smaller case of the Midnight watch in gold and diamonds. Glamour and performance guaranteed.
Swiss exports: growth makes a comeback
Watch industry exports saw their first monthly rise in March after 20 consecutive months of declining numbers. Their value stood at 1.6 billion Swiss francs, 7.5% higher than in March 2016. This welcome result must, however, be placed in perspective because it benefited from two extra working days and a particularly favourable base effect.
Diamond dichotomy
Synthetic diamonds are the alchemist's dream. But not all that glitters is precious, nor even necessarily beyond reproach. A look at a fast-growing and poorly controlled market.
