Ebel Acquisition: F.P. Journe and Chanel Agree $66.5m Deal
F.P. Journe, Chanel and Pierre Jacques have agreed a $66.5 million deal for 95% of Ebel. Isaac Kaufman examines the brand's past and prospects.
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Independent watch analysis, reference guides and collector opinion from Watch & Bullion in Gibraltar. Independent watch analysis, buying guides and collector opinion from Gibraltar.
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Cartier Ballon Bleu History: How Cartier Made a Modern Classic
Introduced in 2007, the Ballon Bleu gave Cartier a new interpretation of the round watch, with a crown that shapes the entire design.
Mercedes Gleitze Gibraltar Swim: The Rolex Pioneer Who Crossed the Strait
Months after helping prove the Rolex Oyster, Mercedes Gleitze became the first known swimmer to cross the Strait of Gibraltar.
The Disappearing Middle of the Swiss Watch Industry
Swiss watch exports are stabilising, but the recovery is increasingly concentrated. Isaac Kaufman examines the pressure building in the middle of the market.
Rolex Bracelets Made Outside Switzerland: Mexico, USA, Britain and Beyond
A vintage Rolex bracelet can reveal where a watch was sold. We trace Joske's, C&I, WAB and other regional bracelet makers and markings.
Cartier Cheich History: From Dakar Trophy to Auction Record
A Cartier Cheich has sold for HK$26.52 million. We trace the watch from the Paris-Dakar Cartier Challenge to its new auction record.
When Does a Customised Rolex Stop Being a Rolex?
You own the watch. What happens when you change it? Four disputes test the line between personal taste, brand identity and disclosure.
Counter-Signalling in Luxury: When the Watch Matters Less
Counter-signalling in luxury explores why an ordinary watch can convey status, how reputation changes its meaning and where quiet luxury differs.
Cartier Pasha History: From Marrakesh to Modern Cartier
The Cartier Pasha’s Marrakesh legend is only part of its history. We examine the design, its principal variations and what to consider when buying.
Swatch v Samsung: The Value of a Watch Face
The Swatch v Samsung case examines the value of a watch’s identity, the limits of digital imitation and why app revenue did not determine the damages.
Rolex Perpetual Padellone: A Long-Awaited Return
Rolex’s new annual calendar revisits the 8171 through the Cellini Moonphase and calibre 7190. We examine its history, engineering, design compromises and price.
King Harald’s Rolex GMT-Master: Six Decades on the Wrist
King Harald wore the same Rolex GMT-Master 1675 for 64 years, from royal occasions to sailing regattas.
