Rolex ‘Buys Back Own Watch for $2.5m’
Rolex reportedly paid a record $2.5m at auction to buy back one of its own watches.
The 1958 Milgauss steel sports watch, described as being in mint condition, smashed the estimate of $556,000 to $1,110,000...
Watches & Wonders Miami Won’t Happen in 2020
A watchmaking workshop at Watches & Wonders Miami in 2019. The annual show has been postponed to 2021 as organizers plan for the Geneva show in April.
Geneva—Watches &...
$2.2m Estimate for Unique Platinum Rolex
A unique Rolex Yacht-Master, made entirely of platinum for the company's then CEO Patrick Heiniger, is to be sold with an estimate of €1m to €2m ($1.1m to $2.2m).
The dial features diamond hour markers...
Swiss Court Rules on Customized Rolex Watches
Swiss Supreme Court Sounds off on Customized Watches in Rolex Case
Switzerland's highest court has made a landmark ruling on the legality of a third party selling customized Rolex watches.
It distinguishes between watch personalization for...
Slowdown in Swiss Watch Exports
The growth in Swiss watch exports slowed in January after ending 2023 on a high.
Foreign sales increased by 5.5 per cent in December, following on from the "highest-ever monthly level" of exports in November,...
DiCaprio Invests in Sustainable Swiss Watches
Leonardo DiCaprio has invested $2m in ID Geneve, a new and environmentally-conscious Swiss watch brand.
The Hollywood actor, who starred in the 2006 movie Blood Diamond, has previously provided financial backing for Diamond Foundry, the...
Harry Winston unveils ultra-modern watch collection
Harry Winston is introducing the 2019 Time To Move timepieces, which showcase superlative Swiss mechanical movements, and contemporary designs and functions.
The luxury watches, available in eight collections, were launched in celebration of the 20th...
Record Month for Swiss Watch Exports
Exports of Swiss watches surged during November to their "highest-ever monthly level" with sales of almost CHF2.5bn ($2.95bn).
That's a growth of 3.1 per cent compared with the previous month, according to new figures from...
3 Tips to Help Maintain Your Watch for a Lifetime
They say time is a luxury and for some, this phrase can be eloquently encapsulated by the condition of their wrist piece. This functional, yet visual representation of your personal style can give an...
Why bold and beautiful turquoise dials are making a comeback in women’s watches
Atalisman of wisdom, power and protection, turquoise has been a favourite the world over for over 7,000 years. Originally sourced from Iran, today the copper-rich mines of the American south-west produce the most sought-after...
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