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Jean-Claude Biver Steps Down From Operational Duties at LVMH Watch Brands
The watch industry veteran will stay on as non-executive president, with a focus on passing on his expertise.
Movado Moves to Buy Millennial Watch Brand MVMT
Last year MVMT, which was founded in 2013, clocked $71 million in sales.
Swatch’s Exit Sparks Questions Over Baselworld’s Future
The watch group was the fair's largest exhibitor, and its departure comes as brands increasingly are focused…
Swatch Group Leaves Baselworld
The group had shown brands Longines, Tissot, Breguet and Omega at the annual Swiss watchmaker event.
Hublot Introduces Digital Boutique Program
The concept is intended to translate the in-store experience to a mobile consumer.
Allure of Chinese Market Reshapes Watchmaking Industry
Chinese watch buyers are keeping a closer eye on value for money and increasingly turning to digital avenues…
Richemont Debuts Its First New Watch Brand, Baume
Luxury group launches first new watch brand, which aims to trade on acquired brand Baume & Mercier's heritage…
Hamilton Marks 100 Years as Aviator Watch Pioneer
The company is marking the milestone with the appointment of Canadian aerobatic race pilot Pete McLeod as its…
EXCLUSIVE: Karl Lagerfeld Signs Watch Licensing Deal With Swarovski
The fashion label's watches had been produced under license by Fossil Inc. since 2011.
Sharks Rule Ulysse Nardin Campaign
The first publicity drive from new ceo Patrick Pruniaux pushes the high-end watchmaker's nautical roots into…
IWC Unveils Sustainability Report
This is the first report aligned with the standards of the Global Reporting Initiative — a first in the Swiss…
Watchmakers Show Off Survival Tools for an Apple Age at Baselworld
Exhibitors doubled down on mechanical skills in their fight against the industry's bogeyman, the Apple Watch.
Baselworld Opens With Gusto Despite Doubts About Future
Hublot kicked off festivities with a star-studded soccer match including Diego Maradona, Usain Bolt and José…
It’s All a Blur: Brands See Boundaries Between Offline, Online Dissolve
The big watch brands need to be everywhere if they want to capture a new audience.
CEO Talks: Panerai’s Angelo Bonati on Retirement and Building the Brand
After 20 years, the luxury watch brand's first and only ever chief executive officer retires at the end of…