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Over the weekend, I learned of the death of Robert Sears Siragusa.. Bob. I was saddened to hear that he had become a victim of COVID-19. I’ve known Bob for than 30 years — since the mid-1980’s when he founded Aurion International, in fact. I had just joined the watch and jewelry industry, working…
The configurator. One of the first brands to offer this concept was Armin Strom — and that was several years ago. Initially, some buyers were reluctant to go on and decide on the options they wanted in their newest watch, but that has begun to change. As such, a few brands are…
It’s no secret that Baselworld has been struggling. Let’s face it, the show started witnessing an exhibitor exodus as early as three or four years ago. Now, in light of its struggle with exhibitors and visitors, the organizers of the show, MCH Group, announce that the January 2021 exhibition is canceled. This comes as no surprise.…
Loing to an edgy way to wear your bed Apple Series 5 smart watch? For anywhere from about $500 to $1200 you can now purchase an outer case for your smart watch that gives it a super-charged dynamic new lo. Luxury accessories company GRAY® unveils the Cyber Watch® Case collection for the new Apple Watch…
Earlier this week on my column on Forbes.com, I posted that, beginning April 25 — the day that would have been the opening day of Watches & Wonders Geneva 2020 — the Federation de la Haute Horlogerie (the organizers of the show) will go live with a digital platform for the brands to showcase their watches,…
Well it’s been a hell of a week for Baselworld. Not only did Rolex, Patek Philippe, Chopard, Chanel and Tudor — the main anchor brands of the annual fair — exit the show, but also, as of today, the last key “main hall” brands owned by the LVMH Group — TAG Heuer, Hublot and…
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