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.
Crisis management
What type of strategy are Swiss watch brands implementing in an unusually complex international context? Four industry bosses took time out to answer our questions.
Haldimann aims for the centre
The H11 Centralbalance 3 Hands is the first ever watch with a central balance. Compounding the difficulty, the hands also remain at the centre of the movement. A feat of technique, soberly expressed.
The smart set
Contrary to popular belief, Fine Watch brands aren't stuck on the sidelines of the smartwatch market. We take a look at the current offerings. Take your pick.
Unleashing the elements
Water, air, fire, earth… Armin Strom delivers a new interpretation of the four elements with a Tourbillon Skeleton, more impressive than ever.
10 watches to look out for at Baselworld
Classic or extravagant, understated or contemporary, sparkling or colourful? Mechanical or quartz? For men or women? Watches come as multiple combinations, surfing the latest trends to make a statement on the wrist. In the run-up to Baselworld 2016, choose the one for you.
Talk is cheap
As Swiss watch exports continue their downward trend, the industry's major players are announcing their latest results. These provide hard evidence of bright spots in the prevailing gloom.
