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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16/07/2014
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
As watches continue to be the most popular fashion accessories for men, Emily Mobbs sets out to discover the timepieces expected to capture the attention of males both young and old this season.
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30/09/2013
• Jeff Salton • Assistant Editor
The Japanese have developed their own niches to compete in the Swiss-dominated global watch market. The high-tech brands have wide appeal and even wider ranges, so much so that the only real difficulty for consumers and retailers is choosing the right watch.
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18/07/2013
• Jeff Salton • Assistant Editor
Fashion-forward timepieces abound this season but a return to classic styles is also emerging. Jeff Salton investigates men’s attitudes to watches and how it will affect what retailers stock this season.
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20/06/2013
• Coleby Nicholson
Following a major redevelopment, BaselWorld unveiled a new look to best-ever visitor numbers. Coleby Nicholson says brands responded with stunning product lines.
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11/04/2013
• India Nicholson• Staff Journalist
It's 2013 and as the year of the snake continues to slither, Bulgari’s famous Serpenti collection glides into the spotlight along with the zodiacal sign it symbolises.
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24/01/2013
• Jeff Salton • Assistant Editor
Picking the emerging watch trends can sometimes be particularly tricky. To help, Jeff Salton chats with a panel of watch suppliers to see what they believe women want from a watch in 2013.
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16/01/2013
• Emily Mobbs • Former Editor
Swatch Group has expanded its luxury goods portfolio by acquiring the
jewellery and watch division of upmarket diamond jeweller Harry Winston.
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26/08/2009
Watches have long been more than merely functional timekeepers. For
over a century, they’ve been must-have fashion accessories that
represent status, style and success. ANDREW MARKERINK explores the
history of watches, from pocket to wrist.
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