Professional Watches has reported that in response to the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on sales with the widespread closure of its retailers, Patek Phillippe has agreed to allow temporarily allow its authorised dealers to sell existing stock online. For the full… Read More ›
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INDUSTRY NEWS: Geneva Watch Days rescheduled to August 2020
In some ways, time has become both something of which we are more acutely aware and simultaneously something from which many feel disconnected from at present, but it was only at the beginning of this month that Geneva Watch Days… Read More ›
INDUSTRY NEWS: RJ Watches files for bankruptcy
RJ Watches, previously (and more commonly known as) Romain Jerome, was a brand that launched with an unapologetically bold and niche vision – putting bits of things (Titanic, moon dust, Eyjafjallajökull) in their watches. They diversified from this, and in… Read More ›
INDUSTRY NEWS: Watches & Wonders Geneva 2020 cancelled
PRESS RELEASE – FEBRUARY 27TH 2020 Watches & Wonders Geneva cancels its upcoming edition initially planned from April 25th to 29th 2020 In view of the latest developments concerning the worldwide spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, it is the Fondation… Read More ›
INDUSTRY NEWS: LVMH Group (excluding Bvlgari) confirms Baselworld 2020
The LVMH Group has confirmed the presence of its entire watch division (TAG Heuer, Hublot, and Zenith) at Baselworld 2020. However, Bvlgari have decided to withdraw from participation this year, although they have not ruled out future attendance. With regards… Read More ›
INDUSTRY NEWS: Swatch Group Cancels “Time to Move”
The Swatch Group has issued the following statement : “Considering the uncertainty related to the Coronovirus outbreak, and in order to guarantee the welfare of our guests, partners, and colleagues, Swatch Group has decided not to hold the “Time to… Read More ›
INDUSTRY NEWS: Ulysse Nardin introduces blockchain
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 ›
INDUSTRY NEWS: Swatch Group responds to Swiss Competition Regulator
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 ›
NEWS: Danish court issues injunction against use of artwork on wristwatches
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 ›
INDUSTRY NEWS: Resignations at ochs und junior
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 ›