The record rush to buy a Rolex or a Patek Philippe is over
By Bloomberg Published Dec 9, 2023 The biggest ever boom in Swiss luxury watches is coming to an end. For three years, the industry enjoyed a surge of renewed interest …
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Singapore jails domestic helper for stealing US$43,000 of employer’s valuables
A domestic helper in Singapore who had access to her employer’s drawer of valuables for cleaning purposes stole more than S$57,000 (US$42,700) worth of gold and diamond jewellery, including a …
Would you buy a modified Rolex? Designer adds emeralds to watches
By Bloomberg Published Nov 20, 2023 In California, in the early ’70s, Kirk Rich, a third-generation employee at his family’s watch shop, began to make waves in the luxury timepiece …
Giorgio Armani fashions his own legacy with succession plan
By Reuters API Published Nov 15, 2023 Giorgio Armani has always kept a tight grip on the firm he founded, and the Italian fashion king’s attention to detail extends to …
Making Farfetch fashionable to investors again is a stretch
By Bloomberg Published Nov 10, 2023 When Farfetch Ltd. came to market in a $7 billion initial public offering in 2018, it promoted itself as a way to tap into …
Swiss watch billionaire Bucherer dies months after selling business to Rolex
By Bloomberg Published Nov 8, 2023 Jörg G. Bucherer, the billionaire third-generation scion of one of the most exclusive watch and jewelry retailers in the world, has died just months …
Bleu Royal diamond rakes in nearly $44 mn at Geneva auction
By AFP Published Nov 8, 2023 An exceptionally rare blue diamond went under the hammer in Geneva Tuesday, selling for more than $40 million, making it one of the most …
Watches of Switzerland trading improves, unveils long-range plan
After experiencing an unusually tricky Q1, Watches of Switzerland (WoS) said it’s back on track in Q2 and it announced a major ‘Long Range Plan’ to more than double sales …
Bleu Royal diamond set to dazzle in Geneva jewels sale
By AFP Published Nov 6, 2023 The exceptionally rare Bleu Royal gem is set to become one of the most expensive diamonds ever sold by auctioneers Christie’s when it goes …
Rolex-seller backed by Ackman and Michael Jordan in US expansion
By Bloomberg Published Nov 2, 2023 WatchBox is changing its name as part of a wider US expansion that will make it one of the biggest sellers of new and …