Edits / Watches
Time is everything
Japan may not be the first country that springs to mind when you think of the best traditional mechanical watches, but the Grand Seiko series, relaunched in 1998, has found a loyal following in Asia.
- 27 results for watchmakers
Design / Watches
Time lords
Every spring, the world’s watchmakers and horology enthusiasts descend on Basel for the industry’s key fair, where the latest innovations in timekeeping are unveiled. We went along to gauge the mood and pick our favourite…
Design / Craft
It's about time
Neutrality and a stable currency help reinforce Switzerland’s image as a haven of tranquillity within Europe. The same could be said for the country’s high-end watchmakers, who at this year’s Salon International de la Haute…
Business / Industry
Baselworld Watch Fair 2013
Baselworld is the biggest event on the watchmaking calendar, attracting leading players and emerging names from the world of timekeeping. Monocle drops in to preview the latest horological finery.
Design / Watches
Second to none
Once a year, the top watchmakers gather in Basel to reveal their newest creations – and the world comes to buy. *Monocle* was there to discover the leading trends and take the pulse of the market.
Edits / Retail
THE MONOCLE BRIEFINGS: Part Four
Monocle visits and art gallery in Sydney and a watchmaker in Zürich. A film from the Monocle television series on Bloomberg.
Edits / Retail
THE MONOCLE BRIEFINGS: Part Two
Monocle visits a watchmaking school in Switzerland and a bespoke bicycle retailer in Melbourne. A film from the Monocle television series on Bloomberg.
Design / Watches
It's that time again
There was a sense of optimism at this year’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie as Swiss watchmakers predicted a return to sunnier economic climes and unveiled a host of high-end timepieces to underline their bul…
Midori House, episode 186
Live from Zürich: what makes it our most liveable city? We hop the border to Germany’s Outdoor 2012 event, and meet Swiss watchmaker Daniel Dreifuss.
The Monocle Daily, episode 59
We ask why Russia supports the Syrian regime and also learn about modern espionage from an ex-CIA man. Plus, a look Swiss watchmaking’s continued success.
Business / Craft
About time
Spirits were high at Basel watch fair this year as watchmakers refreshingly turned to more classic, elegant designs with hi-tech materials and new functions. We checked out the new models and trends.
Business / Watches
Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie
Switzerland's annual Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie gathers together the world's elite watchmaking brands. Monocle visits Geneva to see the latest horological wonders.
Business / Watches
Baselworld Watch Fair 2009
With sales of timepieces falling by 20 per cent in the first few months of this year, watchmakers are remaining confident by looking to their archives either to relaunch or emphasise classic, sober designs that are long…
Design / Watches
One to watch
The BaselWorld watch fair is ticking over nicely. With watchmakers posting healthy profits, everything from jewel-encrusted timepieces to golden age classics are on display. And the trade chatter? Chinese and Brazilian…
Business / Watches
Baselworld Watch Fair 2008
Baselworld, the biggest watch fair on earth, is where aficionados drool over exquisitely made tourbillons, escapements and overcoils, and where luxury watchmakers pick and choose the buyers they believe are worthy of their…
Edits / Manufacturing
La Chaux-de-Fonds
La Chaux-de-Fonds is the traditional heart of the Swiss watch industry. In 2005 the country exported watches worth €7.7bn, accounting for 9 per cent of the nation’s total exports. Switzerland dominates the luxury end of the…
Business / Retail
Monocolumn
Thursday 25 November
The Chinese quest for luxury brands
It’s no secret that wealthy Chinese are addicted to luxury brand shopping.
Design / Watches
Watch word
Due to scheduling conflict, the watch season started a bit earlier in Geneva. The Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) is a grand tour of blue-chip brands and this year saw an august upstart in the form of…
Design / Fashion
Fashion Briefing
A new concept store in Tokyo, Sunspel's first line of womenswear and a Q&A with Oliver Peoples' Larry Leight are featured in this month's fashion round-up.