We have reported some examples of the appearance of blockchain in the watch industry, and the latest is Ulysse Nardin, which now offers a blockchain-secured warranty certificate to keep track of not just the purchase but all servicing, and transfer… Read More ›
It is almost the end of the year, and with 2020 also brings the latest chapter of a long running saga within the watch industry. You may recall the ongoing stoush between the Swatch Group and Switzerland’s Competition Commission (WEKO)… Read More ›
Denmark’s Maritime and Commercial Court has issued a temporary injunction stopping a painting from being destroyed and its resultant ‘parts’ used for a line of watches. Kanske Denmark ApS had bought the artwork by Tal R (Tal Rosenzweig), titled ‘Paris… Read More ›
In a post on his Instagram account, ochs und junior CEO Beat Weinmann announced his departure and that of four others from the brand he co-founded in 2006 with Kurt König and Ludwig Oechslin. Known for its distinctive aesthetic as… Read More ›
The famous SIHH brand is no more, as the more recent ‘Watches & Wonders’ offshoot ‘sub brand’ takes over. What was informally called ‘watch week’ by many attending the SIHH for the plethora of watch-related events around Geneva during the… Read More ›
The education arm of Christie’s are starting a new online course entitled ‘History of Watches: 1700 to Now’. A five week video-based programme, it will cover the development of watches from their first appearance in pocket form to today’s wristwatches…. Read More ›
You may recall an announcement last year from the Richemont Group about their plan to use blockchain for their supply chain, to track goods and materials, and fight counterfeiting. In an update to this, Vacheron Constantin has been chosen by… Read More ›
Would you like fries with that? At the Swatch Group AG’s AGM last week CEO Nick Hayek announced the launch of a new retail shop for the Swatch brand, with a drive-through shop opening up soon next to the company’s… Read More ›
The Sydney Morning Herald has reported that Apple lost its battle to stop Swatch AG from using the phrase ‘one more thing’ in Australia. Originally popularised in the television series ‘Columbo’ by Peter Falk, who played the eponymous lead, Swatch… Read More ›
The rumours surrounding Breitling and Baselworld 2020 have been confirmed, with a press release announcing that the brand will not participate in next year’s fair, but not explicitly ruling out attendance in 2021. As well, Tudor will separate from its… Read More ›
