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.
HYT – Champion class
Blue liquid, high-performance design, ultra-light carbon case… the new H4 RC44 is onboard with the codes of the RC44 Championship Tour. Russell Coutts can but approve.
Nayla Hayek : “We're enjoying strong growth”
At the head of Harry Winston, Nayla Hayek, who also chairs the board of directors at Swatch Group, talks about progress made since the brand was taken over by the Biel-based group, and future focus.
IWC – Magnificent mahogany
IWC takes to the water with a special edition in honour of the craftsmanship and tradition inherent to Swiss boatbuilder Boesch. Its name ? Portugieser Yacht Club Chronograph Edition " Boesch ".
Vacheron Constantin – The world is yours!
An in-house calibre, 37 time zones and Hallmark of Geneva certification… the new Overseas World Time displays the hour at a glance for the global traveller. A watch that is ready to take on the world.
Taxing times for Swiss watchmakers in China
In April, China introduced a 60% import tax on luxury goods, up from 30%. While the impact of this hike is still hard to evaluate, it further complicates matters for Swiss watch brands.
$1,461,507 for the Naissance d’une Montre school watch
Collectors vied for the Montre Ecole (school watch) from the Naissance d’une Montre project, that was sold at auction by Christie’s in Hong Kong. The hammer came down at over triple the low estimate.
