IWC, Vacheron, and Patek Rated as Most Prestigious Luxury Watch Brands
Jan 17, 2007
Ultra-wealthy American consumers rate IWC is the number one watch brand, followed closely by Vacheron Constantin, and Patek Philippe, according to a Luxury's Institute watch survey. "The timepieces made by IWC are secrets shared by only a very few in the world; their workmanship and quality is unquestioned, their craftsmen are artisans of time....

Diamonds are a watch retailer's best friend...if you know what you are selling
Nov 27, 2006
Diamond watches are a certified Top Wesselton phenomenon in the watch industry. Many companies claim to have been the first to put diamonds onto a steel watch, but there's no denying that just about every watch company has followed in the same footsteps down the road to financial success. As a result, watch retailers all over the world either have to get on....

Swiss Watch by JCK has timeless appeal
Jul 13, 2006
For four days last month, buyers and manufacturers representing the most elite Swiss Watch brands came together at the Venetian Hotel Resort & Casino for the fourth Annual Swiss Watch by JCK. This event, produced by JCK Events in conjunction with Kaiser Time, offered jewelry retailers a convenient location to shop for high end watches in a beautiful and....

Fine Gold Timepieces
Jun 28, 2006
Gold has captivated mankind since the beginning of time and with its rich lustre, rarity and enduring ability to denote success, it remains the king of precious metals. These timepieces showcase the ability of gold to transform an already extraordinary creation into an icon of immediately tangible power.The Ocean Z Chronograph from Harry Winston boasts a....

'Leaders' and 'laggards' named in advocacy campaign
Feb 14, 2006
The No Dirty Gold campaign placed a full-page advertisement in <I>New York Times</i> saying that eight of the nation's top retailers have pledged to move away from "dirty" gold jewelry sales and are calling on mining corporations to ensure that gold is produced in more socially and environmentally responsible ways. The ad was....

GARDEN OF THE SENSES COLLECTION by Piaget
Dec 16, 2005
Ladies’ watch in 18 carat white gold equipped with a mechanical hand-wound ultra-thin Manufacture Piaget 430P movement with Côtes de Genève decoration. Miniature enamelled dial with the Yves Piaget rose motif, case set with 78 brilliant-cut diamonds (0.7 carats), pin buckle on pink satin strap. Limited Edition of 6 pieces. ....

Setting Expectations
Dec 01, 2005
Watch enthusiasts may not recognize Alain Kirchhof’s name, yet this master jewel setter has introduced perhaps as much innovation to the offerings of his employer, Jaeger-LeCoultre, as any watchmaker in the Vallée de Joux. Unlike the ranks of genius watchmakers who have gained recognition for advancing the state of their art, Kirchhof quietly....

CRJP announces new members and delays passage of its mission statement
Nov 14, 2005
The Council for Responsible Jewellery Practices has increased its membership from all levels of the jewelry supply chain. New CRJP members are: * The American Gem Society, with 1,400 retail jewelers and 245 suppliers.* Bonas & Co. Ltd., a rough diamond broker.* LVMH, Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, an international luxury brand group.* Piaget, a luxury....

Piaget achieves youthfulness in time with age
Nov 04, 2005
In an enchanted luminous floral décor, amidst a kaleidoscope of form and colour, sylph-like young ladies, ethereally backlit, emerge from the décor in a Klimt-like manner modelling a watch and jewellery. The setting is surprising given that we are looking at the latest Piaget advertising campaign, a brand hitherto associated with more....

Magazine contents October - November 2005 issue
Nov 03, 2005
Editorial (End Of The) Swatch Generation? Haut de Gamme - Haute Horlogerie Audemars Piguet: Nature’s Delicacy And Man’s Craftsmanship Cover Story Panerai Radiomir 8 Day GMT De Luxe & Glamour It is now the turn of the ladies’ watch to influence the masculine timepiece … Rolex....