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.
Marilyn's watch under the hammer
Exciting times! Marilyn Monroe's Blancpain cocktail watch is appearing in public for the first time since 1962. Which bidder - and wallet – will prove worthy?
Panerai – Less is more
The Italian watchmaker revisits its best-selling model. A slimmer silhouette and the P.9010 automatic movement add to the elegance of the Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days Automatic Acciaio.
Richard Mille – Carbon, a woman's new best friend
NTPT carbon is no longer a male preserve, thanks to Richard Mille and the new RM 07-01 and RM 037, both in carbon studded with diamonds. A truly brilliant idea!
A bridge between past, present and future
In an "Age of Transitions" - the theme of the 2016 Forum de la Haute Horlogerie - we cannot disregard values that have survived the centuries and which hold us steady in a sea of perplexity. Speech by Mr. Franco Cologni, President of the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie Cultural Council, at the opening of the Forum.
Urwerk joins Oscillon
First came the "Naissance d'une Montre" venture launched by Time Æon Foundation. Now Urwerk, Greubel Forsey and the FHH are lending their support to a similar project, Oscillon, whose ambition is to perpetuate the skills and excellence of watchmaking.
Richemont: Profit for the period decreased by 51%
Sales and profits for the six-month period ended 30 September 2016 were significantly below the prior year’s level, reflecting the difficult global environment, the exceptional inventory buybacks and challenging comparative figures in the first half of the previous financial year.
