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.
"The watch industry is about to enter one of its greatest challenges" (1/2)
At 44, Antonio Calce has taken a stake in the capital of Montres Corum Sàrl which has been under his stewardship since 2007. This is a strong signal for the markets as the Swiss watch sector prepares to face important industrial challenges. The young CEO talks about why he decided to become a shareholder, and gives his expert view of where the branch is heading. (Part 1)
Bauhaus for the wrist
The precepts taught by the legendary school of arts and crafts, founded by Walter Gropius in 1919 in Weimar, continue to find expression in watchmaking, led by Germany's Stowa, Junghans and Nomos. Coming after tributes from Alain Silberstein and Zeno, Patek Philippe unveiled its Annual Calendar Regulator earlier this year.
The Omega offensive
With new store openings, mechanical watches specifically for its women customers, an extension of the famous Co-Axial movement across the collections, and heavyweight sponsorship deals, Omega leaves no stone unturned in assuring the brand's presence.
Dear Uncle Sam
While the rest of the world has its eyes riveted on China as the luxury industry's new big thing, Omega is busy canvassing the United States, still the second biggest market for Swiss watch exports, growing almost 22% over the first eight months of the year.
The Co-Axial phenomenon
Invented by George Daniels and developed with Omega for series production, the Co-Axial escapement needs no introduction.
Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair 2011: Copies still plentiful but less flagrant
In the fight against counterfeiting impatience misses the mark, but perseverance always pays dividends. Surveillance at the Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair provides further proof of this axiom.
