In big news at luxury conglomerate Compagnie Financiere Richemont, known to most as the Richemont Group, some new appointments have been made to the executive ranks that are expected to help boost sales of all brands and get a handle on marketing messages. Chairman of the group, Johann Rupert appoints Jerome Lambert to the position…
A look at the world’s wristwatch brands, their newest timepieces, brand ambassadors, events and news – by brand.
Introducing The Ulysse Nardin Torpilleur Military Semper Fortis Watch (Price)
This past weekend in Annapolis, Swiss watch brand Ulysse Nardin unveiled its new Marine Torpilleur Military Semper Fortis US Navy edition watch that celebrates the brand’s long-standing partnership with the US Navy by supplying on-board deck chronometers. The relationship began in 1905, when the Washington Naval Observatory devised a competition for ‘Precision Torpedo Boat Timepieces’ in an effort…
Affordable Watches: Meet the Rado Captain Cook MKIII Automatic Divers Watch (price)
Globally recognized for its innovative designs and for creating some of the world’s most durable watches, Rado now unveils the new Captain Co MKIII. The MKIII draws inspiration from the brand’s original 1962 Captain Co divers timepiece. The Captain Co collection is named after the 18th century British explorer Captain James Co who charted thousands…
Cartier’s Precious Garage, Honoring Juste un Clou, On Display In New York Boutique
Last week at the Cartier Fifth Avenue Mansion in New York City, the brand unveiled the Cartier Precious Garage boutique “experience” concept. I covered the event and the concept, as well as the new jewelry the concept was built to honor, on my Perfect Timing column on Forbes.com. Here, we bring you that article. “The…
Introducing The Vacheron Constantin FiftySix Tourbillon (prices)
Currently, I am in London with Vacheron Constantin, where the brand is making a host of important announcements. In addition to launching a highly relevant new brand advertising campaign ( details when we get back), and in addition to unveiling a partnership with the famed Abbey Road Studios ( on that, too, when we return),…
Meet The New Ralph Lauren American Western Watch Collection (prices)
Ralph Lauren, who this year celebrates the 50th anniversary of his iconic brand, unveils a very exclusive new watch collection geared for rs of fine Swiss mechanics and incredible American western style: Ralph Lauren American Western Watch collection. With retail prices ranging for $24,000 to $58,000, the collection is pretty much going to be tailor…