Swatch Group

December 10, 2024

Choosing a Watch for a Young Man Isn’t Easy

These parents decided a watch would be a good 18th birthday gift. Then their search began. This fall our elder son turned 18, a milestone for […]
November 12, 2024

From a Coming-of-Age First Watch to Timely Stocking Stuffers

Here is a selection of six new timepieces, each priced at less than $1,000. From holiday stocking stuffers to a coming-of-age first watch, these six new […]
September 30, 2024

Small Independent Watchmakers Draw Big Brand Interest

Chanel has taken a stake in MB&F, the latest example of how customer enthusiasm for artisanal timepieces has prompted luxury groups to look for partners. In […]
July 26, 2024

The Racket Sport Padel Has a Swiss Watch Fan

Certina, which recently issued a new timepiece in collaboration with a top professional player, is planning more ties to the sport’s federations. As the racket sport […]
March 2, 2024

Surf’s Up When It Comes to Women and Watches

Women’s competitive surfing has grown markedly in recent years, attracting support from brands such as Tudor and TAG Heuer. The list of items essential for surfing […]
February 14, 2024

Miami Steps Up in the Watch World

While the city has long attracted both brands and buyers, some recent changes are turning it into a shopping destination. Year-round sunshine and advantageous tax policies […]
December 10, 2023

Watches to Match Your Holiday Sweater

“The holidays are meant to be a special time when you bring out your Christmas sweater — and why not your special watch?” asked Summer Anne […]
November 7, 2023

Tissot Says Youth-Oriented Marketing Has Paid Off

The company does not disclose sales, but its chief executive maintains that sporty designs and a video blitz have helped double-digit growth this year. For some […]
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 […]
August 10, 2022

MoonSwatch: Has the Frenzy Changed the Future?

Five months after the watch collection’s chaotic debut, experts still are debating its effects while others mourn the end of sedate sales. LONDON — Sometime in […]