Shinola Debuts Watches Honoring Comic Genius Gilda Radner

Shinola is paying tribute to legendary comedian and Detroit native Gilda Radner with the latest installment of the Detroit-based watch brand’s...

New Book Tells How Longines Became a Watch Lover’s Favorite

In a new book, journalist Pierre-André Schmitt explores how Longines evolved within the highly competitive world of watches, from its founding in...

Philippe Stern, Guardian of Patek Philippe and the Watch Industry, Dies

Watch industry icon Philippe Stern, the former and honorary president of Patek Philippe, died on June 14 at age 88. (more…)

In Rare Move, Rolex Raises Prices for Second Time This Year

Rolex has again raised prices on its gold watches, by about 5% globally, after first increasing them in January an average of 6.2% in key markets...

Blancpain Unveils Ladybird Watches Inspired by Marilyn Monroe

Swiss watchmaker Blancpain has introduced a limited collection of jewelry watches inspired by a timepiece once worn by Marilyn Monroe. The launch...

Swiss Watch Exports Down in April, But Colorful Watches (Like the Royal Pop) Gain Fans

Swiss watch exports fell 16.6% worldwide in April year-over-year, due primarily to a rush of exports last year when Swiss watch companies tried to...

Gender Norms on Watch Size Are Fading, Industry Experts Say

Smaller watches on men? Larger watches on women? Anything goes when buyers choose a new watch nowadays, according to a JCK Las Vegas panel....

Sotheby’s Taps Former Phillips Exec to Lead Watch Sales Push

James Marks has been named global head of private sales and retail for Sotheby’s watch business, the auction house announced today. (more…)

Has the Royal Pop Transitioned From Chaos to Cultural Phenomenon?

Despite a chaotic rollout, Swatch and Audemars Piguet (AP) appear to have hit the jackpot with the Royal Pop, as attention has spread from watch...

A “Failed Launch”? Swatch Encounters Chaos on Royal Pop Release Day

Crushing crowds, police intervention, closed stores: Swatch's Royal Pop release over the weekend became a spectacle, resulting in consumer concern,...