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.
Talent and passion
Watchmaking is about talent and passion. It is also about individuals. And while it is often accused of being a man's world, this year's "Hommage au Talent" award goes to a woman, Anita Porchet. The "Hommage à la Passion" award is presented to Karl-Friedrich Scheufele.
Richemont announces its results 2015/2016
In the first six months of the year ended 31 March 2016, Richemont reported double-digit growth, followed by a decline in the second half. Chairman’s commentary.
The FHH honours Anita Porchet and Karl-Friedrich Scheufele
The Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie is set to pay homage to two personalities who stood out for their talent and passion in 2015. The “Hommage au Talent” prize has been awarded to freelance enamel artist Anita Porchet, while Co-President of Chopard Karl-Friedrich Scheufele will be acknowledged with the “Hommage à la Passion” award. The 4th annual edition of the awards has been presented yesterday at the Cité du Temps in Geneva.
Sold! But at what price?
Looking for the vintage watch of your dreams at a price you can afford? Just a few days ago, HH Journal ran its pick of the watches coming under the hammer at the Geneva auctions. So how did they fare?
Jaeger-LeCoultre expands in Canada
Sales of luxury watches declined in 2015 for the first time since 2008, especially in China, but some brands are recording double digit growth in certain markets, including heritage brand Jaeger-LeCoultre, which opened two boutiques in Canada this year.
Speake-Marin – Tomorrow never dies
For the very first time, Peter Speake-Marin combines two of his leitmotifs on the same dial. The Skull Face to Face Tourbillon uses the English watchmaker's favourite complication to remind us that life is short. And oh so sweet!
