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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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.
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.
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.
Alpiner Extreme Solarmetre: The Route du Rhum Edition
Why the Alpiner Extreme Solarmetre Route du Rhum caught our attention: compact proportions, carbon-fibre detailing and the everyday appeal of Swiss solar power.
Credor Watches: Why Japan’s Quietest Luxury Brand Matters
Credor watches combine Japanese artisan craft, ultra-thin movements and Spring Drive. We examine the brand ahead of HSNY’s lecture with Joseph Kirk and Miho Wada.
Geneva Watch Days 2026: What Collectors Should Know
Geneva Watch Days 2026 opens with 71 brands, a city-wide format and a growing public programme. We examine what distinguishes the event and the early releases…
Swiss Watch Exports US Tariffs 2025: Industry Surge Ahead of Increases
Swiss watch exports US tariffs 2025 have quickly become one of the dominant topics in the industry this quarter, as brands scramble to clear...
Rolex 2025 US Price Increase: Key Details for Collectors
The Rolex 2025 US Price Increase has officially been confirmed. Following the introduction of new tariffs on Swiss-made goods, Rolex will adjust retail prices...
Everything You Need to Know About the Rolex Calibre 7135 & Dynapulse
Rolex has once again demonstrated its commitment to technical innovation with the introduction of the Calibre 7135 movement, featuring the groundbreaking Dynapulse escapement. This...
How New U.S. Tariffs Are Rocking the Swiss Watch Industry
The luxury watch industry is facing one of its biggest economic shake-ups in recent memory, as a fresh wave of U.S. import tariffs sends...
