watches
Vacheron Constantin Opens First Canadian Boutique
The watchmaker has set up shop in Toronto.
Andrew Block Named President of TrueFacet
Block takes marketing learnings from Tourneau to TrueFacet's Millennial base.
Online Jewelry Site Bright Society to Help Independents
Fine jewelry and watches saw more sales last year than apparel and accessories.
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Unifi Nabs New CEO From Geneva Watch Group
Kevin Hall is filling a leadership role that's been vacant for more than a year.
Could Breitling Deal Signal More Consolidation in Luxury Watches?
Breitling, one of the last remaining independent Swiss watchmakers, is to be snapped up by CVC Capital…
Original Grain Introducing Yankees Watch Using Wood From 1923
The timepieces are created from the blue wood on original stadium seats.
FHH Seeks to Define Fine Watchmaking in White Paper
The 64 brands listed sets the baseline for future studies.
LVMH, Hublot Must Face Lawsuit Over ‘Red Gold’ Trademark
The luxury conglomerate again has to fight against claims that Hublot began using "red gold" to describe…
Movado Sales Slip, Plans to Cut Costs and Focus on Web
The watchmaker saw sales fall for the quarter and the year, cementing plans for operational consolidation…
Gucci Launches #TFWGucci Project
Gucci encouraged international meme creators to generate memes featuring the brand's timepieces.
Swatch Launches Skin Collection in London
The brand is plotting an artists' collaboration and musical event to promote the timepiece.
Kendall Jenner Named Face of Daniel Wellington Watch Brand
The brand is aiming for 200 to 300 stores worldwide by the end of 2018.