Vacheron Constantin makes it complicated again with its newest megawatch
Vacheron Constantin has made the most complicated wristwatch ever – yet again - and Spear's was among the first in…
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‘More like joining a private members’ club’: How the experience of buying a luxury watch is changing
From four-storey superstores to private social spaces, luxury watch brands are finding a range of new ways to reach Mayfair’s…
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Square watches are cornering the market
With a nod to history, luxury watchmaking is taking a sharp turn towards square designs
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Mapping the world of Rolex
Spear's columnist Nicholas Foulkes on the 'privilege and pleasure' of writing the first authorised book about the brand
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Patek Philippe squares up to younger buyers with new Cubitus collection
President Thierry Stern imagines the new line, which takes its cues from the classic Nautilus bracelet watch, on the wrists…
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Jacob Arabo: Inside the wild world of the jeweller, watchmaker and now property developer
Jacob Arabo's outlandish creative mind has taken him from jewellery and watches to property (as well as prison), and his…
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Richard Mille revs up with its latest limited-edition McLaren collaboration
The RM 65-01 McLaren W1, unveiled this week, is the fourth collaboration in a 10-year deal between Richard Mille and…
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Strike gold with the new raft of bracelet watches
From the magazine: The fortunes of the luxury watch industry have been tarnished by a post-pandemic slowdown, but a raft…
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Sylvester Stallone’s knockout watch collection is for sale
Sylvester Stallone is auctioning 11 luxury timepieces from his collection at Sotheby’s, including an ultra-rare Patek Philippe
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How Richard Mille became a watch industry juggernaut
In just over two decades, Richard Mille has gone from zero to a billion euros in revenue, becoming the sixth…
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Patek Philippe brings its Rare Handcrafts Exhibition to London
The event will give visitors the opportunity to explore exquisite craftsmanship of centuries-old artisanal techniques
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Michael Schumacher’s bespoke watches to be auctioned
Formula 1 enthusiasts and luxury watch fans have a unique opportunity to own timepieces from the seven-times champion's collection
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It’s time to give carbon fibre watches a second chance
After a long, tentative courtship, the watch industry looks to have succumbed to the lightweight charms of carbon fibre
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Luxury in 2023: billion-pound hotels and record-breaking Picassos
From $1 billion hotels to $44 million diamonds and an artworld in flux, here are the moments that defined luxury…
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Partners in time: the luxury watch collaborations worth knowing
Watch companies are old hands at collaborating with other brands – but occasionally these alliances result in something memorable
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Forget stealth wealth, Patek Philippe’s new women’s models are unashamedly opulent
Two classic sports watches, the Aquanaut and the Nautilus, are given spectacular makeovers
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Audemars Piguet takes home coveted top prize at ‘Oscars of watchmaking’ in Geneva
The esteemed Swiss manufacturer took home the prestigious 'Aiguille d'Or' prize as watchmakers were recognised for innovation and style at…
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Watch auction ends in dramatic fashion as UAE collector wins both star George Daniels lots
The 'horological masterpieces', including a watch made for protégé Roger W Smith, sparked a heated bidding war at Sotheby's Geneva
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The ultimate luxury festive gift guide for her
Crystal-encrusted clutches and cosy cashmere coats are among the highlights in this carefully curated gift guide for her
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The independent watchmakers you need to know about
Smaller, independent watchmakers are enjoying a rise in popularity, helped in part by the Instagram effect
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