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.
When style meets function
de Grisogono pairs with Samsung to present its first smartwatch. Black diamonds, rose gold and galuchat are the signatures of the most stylish, glamorous, feminine connected watch around.
The annual calendar hour has come
At Baselworld, Patek Philippe marks the twentieth anniversary of its patented Annual Calendar. The Genevan firm is no longer alone in proposing a function that is both useful and affordable, a welcome combination in these uncertain times.
Exceptions to the rule
Patek Philippe came to Baselworld with a new iteration of its Grandmaster Chime Ref. 6300, which becomes the most complicated wristwatch in its regular collection. An alternative response to the current climate for certain brands only.
On-track with the Competizione
The new collection from Girard-Perregaux takes pole position for its sporting design. Lining up on the grid are two chronographs. Rally drivers or motorbike racers, the Competizione is for you.
Performance in motion
After a triumphant launch in 2015, the Globemaster returns to the spotlight with one of Omega's six new Master Chronometer-certified calibres. This Annual Calendar with a larger 41-mm diameter is one to watch out for.
"Monsieur" Chanel
Instantaneous jumping hours and retrograde minutes in a magnificently sober design… introducing Monsieur de Chanel, driven by the French firm's very first in-house developed movement. Every inch a Chanel watch, it asserts the brand's signature in Haute Horlogerie. Monsieur is served!
