19/05/2023
• Martin Foster
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08/11/2021
• Martin Foster
The hybrid Watches & Wonders trade event – presented digitally in Geneva followed by a physical Shanghai show – has rekindled optimism for the Swiss watch industry, reports MARTIN FOSTER.
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17/04/2020
• Jeweller Research
Updated 14 Nov '21: Baselworld was renowned as the world’s premier watch and jewellery show, however the 103-year-old show was officially put to rest in July 2020 following a protracted decline and the withdrawal of high-profile exhibitors. In a shock announcement, only four months out from the Spring 2022 Baselworld Show is announced as cancelled.
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09/04/2020
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
The world of watches is almost unrecognisable from what it was ten, or even five years ago. From design to functionality and marketing, the category has evolved significantly due to a combination of technological change, industry politics, economic uncertainty and shifts in communication.
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24/03/2020
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
With Baume & Mercier seeking to expand its presence in Australia, ARABELLA RODEN caught up with chief operating officer Daniel Braillard to find out what retailers can expect from this historic Swiss watch brand – including its ground-breaking new model.
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09/07/2019
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
While many companies have withdrawn from Baselworld in recent years, the Swiss trade show still marks the start of the new watch-buying season. ARABELLA RODEN discovers the latest models from leading brands.
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10/05/2019
• Martin Foster
Now in its 102nd year, Baselworld is – despite the doubters – still setting the pace as the heart of the luxury watch industry, writes MARTIN FOSTER.
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10/05/2019
• Arabella Roden • Former editor
Fashion watches have seen a meteoric rise in popularity in the last ten years. ARABELLA RODEN discovers what makes this market tick.
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08/04/2019
• Coleby Nicholson
Japanese watches have hit their stride down under, with high per capita sales. COLEBY NICHOLSON finds out just how they do it.
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01/08/2018
• Jeweller Staff
Men continue to express their personal style with watches. Why are these timepieces still the ultimate accessory of choice?
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20/07/2017
The men’s watch market is buoyed by timepieces targeting a modern male’s desire to be on-trend. EMILY MOBBS has the inside scoop on what’s hot.
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25/05/2017
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
Roll up, roll up, the new watch releases are in town! EMILY MOBBS visits Baselworld 2017 to discover what’s in store for the local market in the season ahead.
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23/05/2017
• Martin Foster
Baselworld for 2017 is over and the industry is hoping to put this past year behind it and develop fresh, new and recovering markets. MARTIN FOSTER reports.
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30/03/2017
• Angela Tufvesson
The ubiquitous fashion watch is as popular as ever but it’s crucial for jewellers to stay in tune with market shifts to ensure this reliable item remains lucrative. ANGELA TUFVESSON reports.
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21/10/2016
• Martin Foster
The mounting global pressures impacting the horology industry were evident at the world’s largest watch and clock fair. MARTIN FOSTER reviews movements and trends from the event.
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