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He knows what time it is
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 15/07/2023
» In the past, wristwatches were the go-to item to tell time.
The case for collectibles
Business, Published on 05/07/2022
» Collectibles recorded a strong performance in 2021 from both a sales and returns perspective after a disrupted 2020, reflecting the reopening of economies and pent-up demand, but with large differences across and within collectibles categories, according to Credit Suisse Research Institute.
How Bezos' Space Watch Became a Marketing Win for Omega
Business, Jacob Gallagher, Published on 26/07/2021
» Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin mission on July 20 wasn't just a landmark event in private space travel. It was also a shrewd marketing opportunity for one of the world's top high-end watch makers.
Swiss watchmakers go digital to show off latest products
Business, Reuters, Published on 09/04/2021
» ZURICH: Luxury Swiss watchmakers, usually not big fans of online retailing, launched a new all-digital Watches & Wonders event on Wednesday to display their latest products, hoping to revive sales hit by the coronavirus crisis.
Italy's tourist gems struggle to stay afloat
Business, AFP, Published on 30/03/2021
» MILAN: Just over a year into the pandemic, Venice remains a ghost town. Portofino, a colourful playground for the jet-set on the Ligurian coast, and Varenna on the shores of Lake Como are also deserted.
Fashion brands ready to bounce back
Business, Published on 19/08/2020
» We've heard countless heartbreaking stories because of the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, one of which will be (literally) cramping our style: our favourite retail brands are closing their physical stores one by one.
From down and out to the 'Tesla of Thailand'
Business, William Hicks, Published on 20/06/2020
» On the surface, Somphote Ahunai, one of Thailand's few self-made billionaires, is easily compared to Elon Musk -- the ostentatious, genius Tesla founder, who is as well known for his prophetic futurisms as for his frequent, unbecoming Twitter outbursts.
Swiss watch industry braces for slump
Business, Bloomberg, Published on 20/03/2020
» ZURICH: The Swiss watch industry has survived lickings before, but Rolex, Omega and Cartier now face a combination of economic punches that are putting them back on their heels.
What Makes a $60,000 Watch So Expensive?
Business, Jacob Gallagher, Published on 28/02/2020
» Most luxury wristwatches are similar in size; they (should) all tell the time. Yet their costs vary as widely as the prices of contemporary art. A stainless steel Rolex Submariner will set you back $7,900, but a pink gold Roger Dubuis Excalibur rings in at $76,000. Aside from the material differences, what factors determine such watches' retail value?