Watch industry exports declined further in the month of February. At 1.5 billion francs, their value was 10% lower than in February 2016, still in line with the downturn reported for the whole of last year.

A plum tree in blossom, two blue tits emerging from the mother-of-pearl dial… What lovelier way to celebrate spring than with the Petite Heure Minute Relief Seasons.

The aptly named Summit from Montblanc is the first venture into smartwatch technology for this pioneering brand.

Panthère and Drive are the new faces of Cartier in time measurement. A jeweller at heart with watchmaking coming later, the brand is refocusing on its founding tenets and addressing ladies first. Men won't be forgotten, but this new approach sees Cartier take on its mantle as a "women's brand".

In one of his final interviews as CEO of Montblanc before moving on to a corporate position at the Richemont Group, Jerome Lambert discusses the transition from Montblanc and the product direction he has taken with the brand that will now be his legacy. “People seem to be recognizing that we are also known for fine watchmaking and our watches are making a big buzz,” says Lambert.

Taking its cue from 1970s electronic watches, the Dōdekal One – D110 features a digital hours display in the centre of the dial. An original creation, prior to Baselworld, that marks MCT's 10th anniversary.