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.
Don't wait to innovate
Innovation was the word on everyone's lips at EPHJ, Switzerland's annual gathering of watch industry contractors and suppliers, and the only way ahead for a branch facing an uncertain future.
Ulysse Nardin – Nothing to hide
A lacelike composition of mother-of-pearl and precious pearls, Skeleton Tourbillon Pearl reveals its innermost secrets. Proposed as a limited edition of eight pieces.
What is Fine Watchmaking exactly?
The ultimate reference, Fine Watchmaking remained a vague idea for too long. The role of the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie was to provide the necessary clarifications. This is mission accomplished, with the White Paper that defines this singular environment and the brands within it.
Swiss watch exports : the trend remains clearly negative
The downturn in Swiss watch exports continued in May. Their value dropped 9.7% compared to last year, to stand at 1.6 million francs. Over the first five months of the year, the level was lower than that of 2012.
Jaeger-LeCoultre –Shine on…
Swathed in baguette diamonds, the Reverso One High Jewelry is a dazzling piece of mechanical timekeeping from any angle.
Advantage Seiko
As the Japanese brand's star ambassador, Novak Djokovic, prepares to defend his title on the grass courts at Wimbledon, what better time to turn the spotlight on Seiko and a haul of watches as impressive as the tennis champion's footwork.
