Swiss or smartwatches? It’s not that complicated
Ulysse Nardin CEO Patrick Pruniaux admits demand for high-end smartwatches is rising, but it won’t impact the Swiss luxury watch market. Both have their places.
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The opulence of time
Luxury watches are personal statements of people who wear them. Each of the four watches listed here can tell something about you without your saying a word. And they keep excellent time too.
Waiting for the right moment
Hermès, the French luxury label, finds its groove making watches with a sense of humour, but India is off the cards for now
Achieving a fine balance
Jean-Claude Biver has given TAG Heuer a tech edge without compromising its legacy line of watches
Time for service
Ownership of a premium watch entails more than just the purchase. A serious commitment to maintenance.
Making the best of hard times
Braving the ups and downs of the industry, watchmaker Breitling has been quick to respond while keeping core values intact.
Bulgari Watches come of age
Managing director Guido Terreni is guiding the venerable jewellery brand into a maker of fine timepieces.
Omega’s boss on how India sees luxury brands
Omega president Stephen Urquhart finishes a 17-year career at the watchmaker.
His Other Passion
Time will remember Sachin Tendulkar as one who could lift the mood of a nation with a flick of the wrist. Here’s the thing very few know: what he likes to sport on it.
Omega has its sights on the big picture
India’s potential is huge, but getting partnerships right is more challenging than drawing customers, says Raynald Aeschlimann, who heads sales for the marquee watch brand.
