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    The Grand Seiko Evolution 9 collection SLGB006 Ice Forest at Dawn on the wrist.
    Editorial

    Watches & Wonders 2026: Grand Seiko SLGB006 “Ice Forest at Dawn” and the Most Precise Spring-Driven Movement in the World

    Black SINN 936 S chronograph on a black background
    Novelties

    Watches & Wonders 2026: 936 S by Sinn Spezialuhren – Practical Functionality in a Robust Black Finish

    A diagonal front view of the Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight Jour Nuit Phase de Lune.
    Editorial

    Watches & Wonders 2026: Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight Jour Nuit Phase de Lune

    Panerai Luminor 31 Giorni PAM01631 Dial
    Novelties

    Watches & Wonders 2026: Panerai Launches the Luminor 31 Giorni PAM01631 With a 31-Day Power Reserve

    The cover image for the article on the Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight Heure d’Ici & Heure d’Ailleurs.
    Novelties

    Watches & Wonders 2026: Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight Heure d’ici & Heure d’ailleurs

    544 RS lying down and 544 from Sinn Spezialuhren
    Novelties

    Watches & Wonders 2026: The 544 And 544 RS From Sinn Spezialuhren – Focusing on the Essentials

    Orange passageway at Inhorgenta 2026
    Industry News

    Inhorgenta 2026: Trends, Watch Talks & Award-Winners

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    Industry News

    COSC Introduces New „Excellence Chronometer“ Seal

    View of the entrance to the Munich Trade Fair Center during Inhorgenta
    Industry News

    Inhorgenta 2026: Innovations, Trends And The Swisswatches Talk About The New Collecting Trend Among Watch Enthusiasts

    cosmograph Daytona turquoise lacquer dial (reference 126518LN)
    Industry News

    2026: Rolex Prices Rise And Others Follow Suit

    Van Cleef & Arpels boutique in Hamburg
    Industry News

    Van Cleef & Arpels Opens First Boutique in Hamburg

    Prix Cartier Talents Horlogers de Demain 2025 – 28th edition, award ceremony for young watchmakers.
    Industry News

    Prix Cartier Talents Horlogers de Demain 2025: Shifting the Balance

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    The Jaeger-LeCoultre La Vallée des Merveilles Reverso One and Reverso Tribute Enamel Hokusai collection.
    Editorial

    Watches & Wonders 2026: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Métiers Rares 2026 – Precision Beyond Mechanics

    The Roger Dubuis Excalibur Biretrograde Perpetual Calendar is shown from the front.
    Editorial

    Watches & Wonders 2026: Roger Dubuis Excalibur Biretrograde Perpetual Calendar

    The IWC Ingenieur IW344904 is shown from the front and back.
    Editorial

    Watches & Wonders 2026: IWC’s New Releases

    The IWC Pilot’s Venturer Vertical Drive is shown from the front.
    Editorial

    IWC Pilot’s Venturer Vertical Drive: Embracing new Beginnings

    The Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5610/1P-001.
    Editorial

    Watches & Wonders 2026: Patek Philippe Nautilus Novelties

    The Patek Philippe Cubitus Perpetual Calendar Skeleton Ref. 5840P.
    Editorial

    Watches & Wonders 2026: The Watch Highlights from Patek Philippe

    The Hublot Big Bang 20th Anniversary Red Magic, reference 431.CF.1313.RX.
    CuratedBy

    20 Years of Big Bang: How Hublot is Revolutionising The World of Watches

    The Team of the Wempe Kontorhouse Stubbenhuk
    CuratedBy

    Wempe Opens One of Europe’s Largest and Most Modern Watch Servicing Workshops in Hamburg

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    CuratedBy

    Grand Seiko: The Japanese Giant

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    CuratedBy

    Aspiring Watchmakers: Wempe’s Top-Performing Training Centre in Glashütte

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    CuratedBy

    How Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak Offshore Combined Luxury With Culture For The First Time

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    CuratedBy

    Diver’s Watches Made In Germany:  An Overview Of The Glashütte Original SeaQ-Series

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    Collectors' Talk

    Watches & Wonders 2025: What Impressions Can We Take Back From Geneva?

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    Collectors' Talk

    Meet the New Cubitus: Innovation and Excitement Unleashed

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    Collectors' Talk

    Forget About Money: This One’s for the Dreamers

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    Collectors' Talk

    Blancpain x Swatch: The Quest for the Cool Factor

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    Collectors' Talk

    The Bucherer Deal: Where to Purchase a Rolex in the Future

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    Collectors' Talk

    A New Daytona? Another Nautilus? Wishful Thinking Ahead of Watches & Wonders 2023

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    Collector's Choice

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    Collector's Choice

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    Collector's Guide

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    Collector's Guide

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    Buyer’s Guide

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    Facade of the boutique Le Lounge in Geneva by Roger Dubuis
    Boutique Travel Guide

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    Boutique Travel Guide

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    Boutique Travel Guide

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    Boutique Travel Guide

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    Boutique Travel Guide

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    Boutique Travel Guide

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Inclusive, not exclusive: we share personal encounters, exciting discussions and revealing insights by sitting down with the most important personalities in the watch industry.

Federico Magno, CEO of MHP, and Rolf Bergmann, Managing Director of Porsche Design Timepieces.
CEO Talks

Lunch With: Rolf Bergmann, Managing Director of Porsche Design Timepieces, and Federico Magno, CEO of MHP

We spoke about the custom-built timepieces program with Rolf Bergmann, Managing Director of Porsche Design Timepieces, and Federico Magno, CEO of MHP.

  • 23 Feb 2026
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A portrait of Sylvain Berneron.
CEO Talks

Lunch With: Sylvain Berneron, Founder and CEO of Berneron Watches

We recently met Sylvain Berneron, the founder and CEO of Berneron Watches for a lunch-interview in Neuchâtel.

  • 29 Oct 2025
  • 6 min
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A portrait of Grand Seiko Europe CEO Frédéric Bondoux.
CEO Talks

Lunch With: Frédéric Bondoux, CEO of Grand Seiko Europe

We recently met Frédéric Bondoux, CEO of Grand Seiko Europe, for lunch in Munich and spoke to him about his first five years at the helm of Grand Seiko in Europe.

  • 27 Oct 2025
  • 8 min
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Bulgari CEO Jean-Christope Babin
CEO Talks

Lunch With: Bulgari CEO Jean-Christophe Babin

We recently met Bulgari CEO Jean-Christophe Babin for lunch in Geneva and spoke with him about craftsmanship, records and Roman genius.

  • 17 Oct 2025
  • 4 min
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Hublot CEO Julien Tornare
CEO Talks

Lunch With: Hublot CEO Julien Tornare

We recently met with Julien Tornare, CEO of Hublot to speak about his first year as CEO of the brand and about the success of the Big Bang Anniversary in 2025.

  • 25 Sep 2025
  • 11 min
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Henrik Ekdahl, Managing Director of Ernst Leitz Werkstätten, during lunch interview.
CEO Talks

Lunch With: Henrik Ekdahl, Managing Director of Ernst Leitz Werkstätten

Swisswatches Magazine met up with Henrik Ekdahl, Managing Director of Ernst Leitz Werkstätten, for lunch and talked about Leica watches.

  • 19 Sep 2025
  • 14 min
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Ein Interview mit TAG Heuer CEO Antoine Pin.
CEO Talks

Lunch With: TAG Heuer CEO Antoine Pin

At the Formula 1 75th anniversary celebrations in London, we meet TAG Heuer CEO Antoine Pin for lunch to discuss the new partnership and future plans.

  • 02 Jun 2025
  • 10 min
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Breguet CEO - Gregory Kissling
CEO Talks

Lunch With: Breguet CEO Gregory Kissling

During Breguet’s 250th anniversary, new CEO Gregory Kissling shares his vision to revitalise the maison and unlock its untapped potential.

  • 20 May 2025
  • 15 min
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CEO Talks

Lunch With: Hermès Watchmaking CEO Laurent Dordet

During our visit to Hermès’ manufacture and workshop we met Watchmaking CEO Laurent Dordet for a lunch interview.

  • 20 Mar 2025
  • 11 min
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CEO Talks

Lunch With: Gerald Charles CEO Federico Ziviani

We met Gerald Charles CEO Federico Ziviani for lunch and talked about his vision for the brand, preserving Mr Genta a legacy, and the future.

  • 12 Mar 2025
  • 13 min
  • 0
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CEO Talks

Lunch With: Vanguart CEO Axel Leuenberger

CEO Alex Leuenberger on founding the brand, the innovative tourbillon mechanism, and the future of exclusive Vanguart watches.

  • 01 Dec 2024
  • 6 min
  • 0
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CEO Talks

Lunch With: Rado CEO Adrian Bosshard

In our lunch interview, Rado CEO Adrian Bosshard looks back at his career and talks about the development of the brand and future plans.

  • 04 Jul 2024
  • 8 min
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