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.
Richard Mille and Pharrell Williams collaborate on the RM 52-05 tourbillon
A long-time fan of Richard Mille, Pharrell Williams has often been spotted wearing the brand's creations. Asked to contribute to a watch with his name, Pharrell took inspiration from a favourite childhood memory.
When a wise old head replaces young shoulders
I know technology has transformed every area of our lives and work. These changes will probably be even harder to control. Which is precisely why, more than ever, we need the old sorcerers to work their magic.
Four new Free Wheel by Ulysse Nardin
New dials in straw marquetry, aventurine, osmium or carbonium® gold make a stunning backdrop for the futuristic movement architecture of the Ulysse Nardin Free Wheel. Each version is proposed as an 18-piece limited edition.
The watch market polarises in 2019
The gap continues to widen between luxury watches and entry-level, resulting in a slight increase in total export value alongside a drastic decline in volume. Suppliers suffer as the sector becomes increasingly consolidated.
TAG Heuer's arty tribute to the Monaco
TAG Heuer brings the Monaco's 50th anniversary celebration to a close with the one-of-a-kind Monaco Pièce d’Art. This restored and decorated 1969 Monaco will be auctioned to raise money for United Way of New York City.
Eugen Maier, a lifetime serving Fine Watchmaking
CEO of Baume & Mercier then secretary-general of the Association Interprofessionnelle de la Haute Horlogerie, the late Eugen Maier dedicated his life to watchmaking, and his belief in ethics and excellence as its founding principles.
