Partners in time: the luxury watch collaborations worth knowing
Watch companies are old hands at collaborating with other brands – but occasionally these alliances result in something memorable
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Forget stealth wealth, Patek Philippe’s new women’s models are unashamedly opulent
Two classic sports watches, the Aquanaut and the Nautilus, are given spectacular makeovers
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Audemars Piguet takes home coveted top prize at ‘Oscars of watchmaking’ in Geneva
The esteemed Swiss manufacturer took home the prestigious 'Aiguille d'Or' prize as watchmakers were recognised for innovation and style at…
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Watch auction ends in dramatic fashion as UAE collector wins both star George Daniels lots
The 'horological masterpieces', including a watch made for protégé Roger W Smith, sparked a heated bidding war at Sotheby's Geneva
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The ultimate luxury festive gift guide for her
Crystal-encrusted clutches and cosy cashmere coats are among the highlights in this carefully curated gift guide for her
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The independent watchmakers you need to know about
Smaller, independent watchmakers are enjoying a rise in popularity, helped in part by the Instagram effect
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Has Nick Foulkes finally realised his brand ambassador ambitions?
Flattered to be asked to lend his name to a brand, the Spear's columnist's experience wasn't quite all luxury jets…
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The evolution of Blancpain’s Fifty Fathoms dive watch
Seventy years ago, Blancpain’s Fifty Fathoms dive watch made history. Now its heritage is inspiring bold new iterations
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Going forward: the new world of designer clocks
The horology world has woken up to the design potential of clocks, with brands flexing their creative muscles to produce…
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Fine art tops Luxury Investment Index 2023
Fine art and collectable cars are the luxury investments with the strongest growth, according to Knight Frank‘s 2023 Wealth Report…
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What makes them tick? Watches worn by the world’s richest men
They can have any watches they want – so what do the chosen timepieces of the world’s richest men say…
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Counting down to Grand Seiko’s limited edition Karesansui release
Tim Barber’s new favourite timepiece is a limited edition release to celebrate the opening of Grand Seiko’s boutique store on…
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Why the time is now for Hermès and Cartier watches
Tim Barber explains why Hermès and Cartier, two French brands with contrasting watchmaking histories, are enjoying periods of rich creativity…
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The five most expensive watches ever sold
Watches are increasingly going for astronomical figures at auction, but will anything touch the five most expensive watches ever sold?…
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Patek Philippe’s future under Thierry Stern
What sort of a company would choose to stop making its most popular product? Patek Philippe president Thierry Stern tells…
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The collectors behind the surge in the rare and luxury watch market
The market for rare and luxury watches has gone stratospheric. Who are the collectors powering this surge in valuations, and…
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Demand and supply means hyped luxury watches are hard to find — but these gems are good alternatives
Demand and supply are having a dramatic effect on the availability and prices of the most hyped luxury watches –…
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Fine wine and watches top luxury investment index
New data from Knight Frank‘s 2022 Wealth Report charts the performance of luxury investments – from watches to wine, property…
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The greatest strengths of the best new dive watches lie beneath the surface
The best new dive watches function beautifully and look supreme. But some of their greatest strengths aren’t visible on the…
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George Bamford’s custom watch revolution
When George Bamford began customising luxury watches he became persona non grata. Now some of the biggest names in the…
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