Luxury Goods and Services

September 13, 2023

A Watch Resale Site for Women, With a French Flair

One of the founders of Françoise says she only showcases timepieces that she would wear. Anne de Pontonx suggested we meet at the Jardin d’Hiver, the […]
September 13, 2023

An 18th Century French Watch Brand That Revels in Femininity

Charles Oudin, which first made timepieces in 1797, now focuses on dainty watches adorned with gems. The Place Vendôme in Paris is lined with jewelry and […]
September 13, 2023

Watch Boutiques Blossom in the Digital Age

Online sales continue to be a focus, but brands are having a hard time finding enough days for all their ribbon cuttings. In 2017, when Georges […]
September 13, 2023

The New Sold-Out Watch That Isn’t Really New

An early version of the Cartier Baignoire was introduced in 1912. But this summer, as one editor said, ‘It’s the talk of the town.’ Even before […]
September 13, 2023

If It’s Expensive, Does That Make It a Luxury Watch?

There are several reasons brands increased their prices in recent years, and positioning certainly was one of them. In March, Jacob & Co. introduced the 216.9-carat […]
August 28, 2023

Obscurity May Be Ending for These Jewelry Designers

Experts say the French makers Georges and Jacques Lenfant finally may be getting the recognition they deserve. Guy Barton is hunting for bold gold jewelry with […]
August 9, 2023

The Return of Manual-Wind Watches

One industry executive describes the old-fashioned way of keeping a watch working as “a moment of contemplation, a moment to take for yourself.” As if mechanical […]
July 23, 2023

Louis Vuitton Watches Move Upmarket

As it announced a watch case redesign, the brand said it will make fewer, but more sophisticated, timepieces for higher prices. “This is probably the most […]
July 23, 2023

The Watch Universe in Singapore is Expanding

Major brands are opening new shops, local entrepreneurs are growing their lines and collectors are getting new contenders. Singapore is flourishing as a market for Swiss […]
July 23, 2023

It’s Simple: Fewer Watches, Higher Prices

“Let’s face the reality,” one executive said, “this is a trend in the luxury business. And we are part of that business.” In 2022, the value […]