Watches
Briton in Russia revives Soviet-era watches for luxury market – and Putin
Demand rises after Russian president wears watch by bespoke offshoot
Rolex, Tudor, Patek, IWC, Cartier and Lange shine at Watches and Wonders
Anniversary models, remakes and new models steal the show at Switzerland’s biggest annual luxury watch fair
Audemars Piguet CEO Ilaria Resta brings an ‘outside-in’ perspective to watchmaking
The brand’s independence is its greatest engine for innovation, she says
Bell & Ross reframes the square with the BR-X3 Micro-Rotor and BR-05 Blue Diamond Eagle 36-mm
The French watchmaker explores two contrasting expressions of its iconic square case with two new timepieces
Titanic tycoon Astor’s Patek Philippe watch is set for auction
The timepiece is estimated to fetch between US$300,000 and US$500,000
Rolex’s highly popular ‘Pepsi’ model soars in secondary market
Speculation on the Pepsi model is rife; purchase requests surged 500% over the 2025 average in March
Inspired by Japan: Grand Seiko and Ressence’s new watches
These timepieces showcase the Land of the Rising Sun’s snowy landscape and the art of Japanese lacquering
Independent watchmaker Hazemann & Monnin wins Louis Vuitton Watch Prize
Founded in 2024, the young company wins praise for its technical, in-house jumping hour watch
Watches at the Oscars
From high-jewellery showpieces to an unreleased timepiece, here’s what Hollywood’s leading men wore to the 98th Academy Awards
Swiss watch exports bounce back in February before war in Middle East
They rise 9.2% in February 2026 against February 2025
