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From humble beginnings to a full-service ecosystem: How E50 winner redefines the pre-owned watch business

By expanding beyond buying and selling, Watch Exchange’s integrated model elevates the customer experience and gives it a competitive advantage

The Grande Double Sonnerie has a highly complex movement: 1,053 components, 21 new patents (13 integrated into the final construction of the watch) and two barrels – one to run the timekeeping, the other dedicated to the chiming.
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Blancpain Grande Double Sonnerie rewrites the rule book on chiming watches

The most complicated watch in the brand’s 290-year history is also the world’s first in turning the passing of time into a mini concert

Antoine Pin is TAG Heuer's newest CEO.
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Tag Heuer CEO Antoine Pin steers brand into a new era

Returning to the brand where he began his career three decades ago, he reflects on what keeps human connection at the heart of its legacy

Swiss watchmakers finally got some good news last week when the US said it would cut the tariff to 15% – though there is no specific date for the new agreement to take effect.

Swiss watch exports slide again with US down 47% even as China rebounds

Manufacturers of watches, machines and precision instruments are among sectors hit hardest by the 39% levy

The dispute led a US trade tribunal to block imports of Apple’s Series 9 and Ultra 2 smartwatches in 2023 after finding that Apple’s technology infringed Masimo’s patents.

US jury says Apple must pay Masimo US$634 million in smartwatch patent case

A FEDERAL jury in California said on Friday(Nov 14) that Apple owes medical-monitoring technology company Masimo US$634 million for infringing a patent covering blood-oxygen reading technology.

The Hour Glass announces an interim dividend of S$0.02 per share, payable on Dec 8.

The Hour Glass posts 23.2% rise in profit for H1 FY2026 to S$75.7 million

The luxury watch retailer’s revenue climbs 13.9% to S$615.4 million

Shares of Swatch rose after US President Donald Trump said on Monday that his team is working on a deal to slightly lower tariffs on Switzerland.

Swiss watchmakers rise on optimism over possible reduction in Trump tariffs

The US is the biggest market for Swiss watches, accounting for 19% of all the exports

A rare Patek Philippe steel watch manufactured in 1943 beat records to be the most expensive wristwatch ever sold at auction.

Rare Patek Philippe watch sells for 14.2 million Swiss francs

A PATEK Philippe timepiece that in 2016 became the most expensive wristwatch ever sold at auction fetched an even higher price this weekend, auctioneers Phillips said on Sunday (Nov 9).

Despite the increase in revenue, Cortina says its operating expenses – mainly staff costs, rental expenses, depreciation and other overheads – have also risen.

Cortina’s H1 profit rises 10% to S$30.5 million amid stronger regional sales

Revenue from South-east Asia, excluding Singapore, rises 13% to S$201.6 million

The anthracite variant pays tribute to titanium itself, contrasted with rose-gold-coloured hands and indexes for a refined, contemporary edge.
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Tissot introduces titanium and Damascus Steel to its PRX line

The collection’s revival continues with three new timepieces