February 26, 2013

Exploring an Ancient Technique

Gold granulation is a decorative process that consists of applying miniature beads of gold to a metal surface and then heating the entire piece to form a permanent bond.
February 26, 2013

When ‘Closed’ Means Business Is Booming

A retailer in Geneva adapts to changing clientele, doing the traveling himself.
February 26, 2013

Watches With Centuries-Old Craftsmanship Enjoy Revival

Traditional watchmaking techniques like producing repetitive linear patterns and enameling, known collectively as Métiers d'Art, are experiencing a rise in popularity across the globe.
February 26, 2013

Keeping the Faith in a Seal of Quality

A private foundation has reinvigorated the hallmarking process for brands to obtain the long-coveted Poinçon de Genève.
February 26, 2013

Not Just Glitz but High Precision

The Mouawad brand has been nourishing a discreet ambition to shine in the watchmaking world.
February 26, 2013

Roger Dubuis Rises Up From the Ashes

For the Swiss watchmaker Roger Dubuis, the buzz surrounding its new Quatuor model at the Geneva watch salon was a high point on a five-year climb back from near extinction.
February 26, 2013

Designer Turns Heads in World of Watchmakers

François Quentin's watch ideas for his 4N brand were met with doubt in 2010, but now he has released the first version, designed to catch the most amount of attention.
February 26, 2013

Petal Pusher

Spring arrives early in Carolyne Rome's lush new book
February 25, 2013

The Musée du Louvre Opens a New Branch in Lens, France

Situated on a former coal mine in Lens, a quiet town in northern France, the newly opened branch of the Muse?e du Louvre stands as a stunning essay in transparency and geometry.
February 25, 2013

A dispatch from the 13th annual Palm Springs Modernism Week

A dispatch from the 13th annual Palm Springs Modernism Week