Time.Business

As a new edition of the SIHH opens, let’s say it right away: last year brought us some concerns about the evolution of the Richemont group’s watch brands, (...)

When extinct brands achieve record results

DATA

December 2018

Pre-owned websites are flooded with vintage watches. Among the most sought-after are now defunct brands like Universal Genève or Gallet. The leading online (...)

The case against flagship stores

OPINION

December 2018

Of course, Apple is very successful at running their own stores. However this does not mean that every other brand, even a close competitor like Samsung, (...)

Chanel in figures

DATA

November 2018

The Parisian company has published its results for the first time. Its turnover is close to the $10 billion mark.

Redbar: uniting collectors worldwide

WATCH CLUB

November 2018

This is undoubtedly the most successful ‘organic’ initiative looking to bring together watch aficionados worldwide. Paradoxically, it all began online, (...)

Retrospective on Munichtime 2018

WATCH EXPO

November 2018

In accordance with the actual worldwide tendency, Munichtime registered fewer exhibitors this year. However, the interest of exhibitors and visitors alike (...)

Watches and bitcoins

DISRUPTION

November 2018

New virtual currencies like the famous bitcoin are just early arrivals in a new digital revolution, the blockchain. The first timepieces inspired by this (...)

Watch The 2018 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève Live

LIVE STREAM

November 2018

It’s time for the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG), the most important awards in watchmaking The ceremony is taking place in Geneva on November 9 at 6 (...)

Trade shows: the domino theory

ANALYSIS

November 2018

Another one bites the dust. All on the same day, we learned that Raymond Weil was quitting Baselworld as of 2019, then that Audemars Piguet and Richard (...)

Wolf doesn’t want an accessory role

LOS ANGELES

October 2018

The multi-generational company based in California has conquered a place of choice in the highly specialised market of watch winders and watch cases. Its (...)

Annual activity report 2017 by Hermès

DATA

October 2018

The Hermès annual activity report 2017 is out and may be downloaded here. You can find some key figures in our special infographics here (...)

The price performance of vintage watch icons: ROLEX, PATEK PHILIPPE, OMEGA

October 2018

The performance of watches is a fascinating topic. In addition to the sheer enthusiasm for particular watches, models, brands, materials, and movements, (...)

When pieces go from Instagram to shop windows

EDITORIAL

October 2018

This issue marks the creation of a new tradition at Europa Star: we have selected the watch innovations that caught our eye this year in a few carefully (...)

‘There is no vintage bubble’

ALFREDO PARAMICO

October 2018

Alfredo Paramico is a world-class collector, primarily of Patek Philippe and Longines. This Italian former merchant banker, living in Miami, now manages an (...)

Munichtime 2018 – Fine watches experience

EVENT

October 2018

Every autumn, the Munichtime at the Bayerischer Hof in Munich is the centre of attraction for thousands of watch aficionados. This year, the watch (...)

Europa Star Chapter 4/2018 Global Issue, out now

October 2018

What was before just an image on Instagram or a rumour in  Basel or Geneva is now transformed into a reality! Most of the watches introduced earlier this (...)

Bell & Ross, Business & Rupture interview

Bell & Ross, Business & Rupture interview

TRAVEL NOTES 🇫🇷 PARIS

September 2018

The proudly independent Franco-Swiss brand has brought the aeroplane cockpit to the wrist. It has followed a very precise trajectory. A pioneer in the XXL (...)

Omega: “A little more time”

INTERVIEW WITH RAYNALD AESCHLIMANN

September 2018

The “elder brother” of the Swatch family and the world number two watch brand, Omega has multiplied initiatives under the energetic leadership of Raynald (...)

Giving the orders… Walter Von Känel, CEO of Longines

INTERVIEW

September 2018

At 76, Walter von Känel still rules Longines with an iron hand. This colourful and charismatic former Swiss army colonel is affable, but firm. “The Boss”, as (...)

Patrick Pruniaux arrives at Girard-Perregaux

Patrick Pruniaux arrives at Girard-Perregaux

September 2018

The former Apple senior manager is now the new strong man in Kering’s traditional watchmaking business. The dynamic CEO of Ulysse Nardin is now also taking (...)

TIME.BUSINESS

Richemont: more soul!

EDITORIAL

When extinct brands achieve record results

DATA

The case against flagship stores

OPINION

Chanel in figures

DATA

Redbar: uniting collectors worldwide

WATCH CLUB

Retrospective on Munichtime 2018

WATCH EXPO

Watches and bitcoins

DISRUPTION

Watch The 2018 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève Live

LIVE STREAM

Trade shows: the domino theory

ANALYSIS

Wolf doesn’t want an accessory role

LOS ANGELES

Annual activity report 2017 by Hermès

DATA

The price performance of vintage watch icons: ROLEX, PATEK PHILIPPE, OMEGA

When pieces go from Instagram to shop windows

EDITORIAL

‘There is no vintage bubble’

ALFREDO PARAMICO

Munichtime 2018 – Fine watches experience

EVENT

Europa Star Chapter 4/2018 Global Issue, out now

Bell & Ross, Business & Rupture interview

TRAVEL NOTES 🇫🇷 PARIS

Omega: “A little more time”

INTERVIEW WITH RAYNALD AESCHLIMANN

Giving the orders… Walter Von Känel, CEO of Longines

INTERVIEW

Patrick Pruniaux arrives at Girard-Perregaux