Luxury Goods and Services

October 18, 2024

The Watches of Switzerland Group Marks Its Centennial

Brian Duffy, the company’s chief executive, reflects on growth, philanthropy and a new opportunity in jewelry. In 1924, the same year that Britain’s first Labour government […]
September 30, 2024

If You Always Wanted This Watch, Your Wait Might Be Over

Patek Philippe’s best selling Ref. 5711 models may never be what you would call affordable, but resale prices have been declining. If you have always wanted […]
September 14, 2024

Ella Emhoff Had a Busy New York Fashion Week

As Kamala Harris prepared for a big debate, her stepdaughter graced runways and front rows. Plus: purple hiking boots, the LVMH Prize and browsing for moisturizers. […]
September 11, 2024

India Has Become the Watch Industry’s Next Big Prize

Experts say that, given the rising wealth and a pending cut in customs duties, it won’t be long before the country ranks among the top export […]
September 11, 2024

An Albanian Brand Goes Into High-End Watchmaking

Working with the Swiss movement specialist Agenhor, Pirro created a timepiece that has tiny dancers and musicians on its mosaic dial. The dial of Primordial Passion, […]
September 11, 2024

In Denmark, a Watchmaking Couple Plans for the Future

On the west coast of Fyn, one of Denmark’s largest islands, sea views are the norm — unlike in Switzerland, where “it’s just mountains and lakes […]
August 8, 2024

What Time Is It? Let Me Check My Lighter.

S.T. Dupont and Franck Muller have collaborated on an unusual accessory. The French brand S.T. Dupont has produced a number of distinctive luxury items since it […]
August 8, 2024

In Seoul, Watch Repairmen at Work

Mechanical timepieces, including vintage models, keep these shops busy. Lee Byung Ken stared at the guts of a Patek Philippe watch through a loupe held against […]
July 26, 2024

A Custom Watch Order Started as a Fun Idea. Then It Became More.

Yoni Ben-Yehuda said the mix of numerals on the dial of his watch, nicknamed Timepeace, represented the importance of finding common ground. A couple of years […]