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EXCLUSIVE: Heritage Watchmaker Urban Jürgensen Gears for Relaunch
PARIS — When you’re a 253-year-old “watchmaker of kings,” you can afford to take your time. That’s the approach for the new chapter…
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Business
EXCLUSIVE: Jean-Christophe Babin Named CEO of LVMH Watches
PARIS — Longtime Bulgari chief executive officer Jean-Christophe Babin is adding another feather to his cap. The Roman jeweler’s parent…
Fashion
Jewelry Designer Francesca Amfitheatrof Exits Louis Vuitton
PARIS — Francesca Amfitheatrof has left Louis Vuitton, where she was charged with designing fine and high jewelry collections. In a…
Business
Breitling Taps Austin Butler as Brand Ambassador
Breitling has added Oscar-nominated actor Austin Butler to its roster as a brand ambassador and face of its latest Top Time campaign.…
Lifestyle
Robert De Niro Shares TV Shows He Watches With His ‘Discerning’ Two-Year-Old Toddler: ‘Ms. Rachel, The Wiggles, Blippi’
Even two-time Oscar winner Robert De Niro starts his mornings with “Ms. Rachel.” Talking to Andy Cohen for Sirius XM’s Radio Andy, De Niro…
Business
Swiss Watch Exports Slip in the U.S. in February
PARIS – Winter is far from over for Swiss watches as the market continued to cool in February. Exports in the month contracted by 8.2…
Fashion
Louis Vuitton Unveils Collaboration With Watchmaker Kari Voutilainen
PARIS — For its second collaboration with independent watchmakers, Louis Vuitton has unveiled Thursday a travel-inspired timepiece with…
Business
Swiss Watches Exports Returned to Growth in January
PARIS – Could the Swiss watch industry’s woes be over in 2025? Export of timepieces returned to growth in January, according to figures…
Business
Golfer Ludvig Aberg Wins $4 Million Genesis Invitational Prize Wearing Rolex Watch and Adidas, Girlfriend Olivia Peet and Tiger Woods Celebrate
Ludvig Åberg won the top prize at The Genesis Invitational on Sunday. He won the four-day tournament by one shot, taking home a $4 million…
Lifestyle
‘Man of Steel’ Actor Henry Cavill Named Longines Brand Ambassador
Henry Cavill is lending his star power to Longines. The “Man of Steel” actor is joining the Swiss watch brand as its latest brand…
Culture
H. Moser & Cie’s Debut U.S. Flagship in Silicon Valley Peels the Back Curtain on Rare Watches in Museum-like Setting
With a production of only 4,000 timepieces a year, luxury Swiss watchmaker H. Moser & Cie has a name that carries a great deal of weight…
Culture
Expensive and Rare Watches at the 2025 Grammys: Jay-Z’s $2 Million Patek Philippe and More
Extravagant jewels weren’t the only standout accessories at the 2025 Grammy Awards. Guests at the ceremony, which took place on Sunday in…
Business
Meta plans Oakley-branded glasses, explores watches and earbuds
META Platforms is working on upgrades to its popular smart glasses and is exploring new wearable devices such as watches and…
Culture
A Limousine Driver Watches Her Passengers Transform
A limousine is a kind of set; to enter one is to play a role, even without a camera present. “When people come into the car, everybody is…
Lifestyle
Emotional toddler watches mom as his "worst nightmare" unfolds
A busy mom-of-two has shared hilarious footage of the moment her toddler son witnessed his "worst nightmare" playing out before his eyes…
Culture
Richemont profit slumps on weak China demand for luxury watches
RICHEMONT reported a slump in profit in the first half as the Swiss luxury group’s watchmaking division suffered from cooling demand in…