POSTS BY Chris D

Swiss haute horlogerie maker Urwerk’s new partially biologically powered watch, the UR-210 Maltese Falcon, is being described by timepiece connoisseurs as a machine that makes the relationship between a person and his or her watch a symbiotic one.  The line between the mechanical and human gets blurred, meaning the watch is equipped with the world’s first winding efficiency indicator; the watch gets its operating power from the movement of the wearer and also monitors the timepiece’s energy stores. The wristwatch, done in a futuristic design, features titanium and steel and a three-dimensional cage which gives the impression of a falcon’s READ MORE

For the second fashion season in a row, Audemars Piguet, maker of Swiss luxury watches since 1875, was a proud participant in Michael Bastian’s Fashion Week spectacular.  The show, held at MADE at Milk Studios was a unique opportunity for the haute horlogerie company to present its Royal Oak design, which is celebrating its global 40th anniversary, to the sphere of men’s fashion. During the show, designer Michael Bastian himself wore a Royal Oak Chronograph, and many of the looks featured on the runway included tailored clothing, sportswear, accessories and prominently displayed Audemars Piguet Royal Oak timepieces.   The designer, who READ MORE

Second-largest luxury goods group Richemont claimed to have an outlook on the bullish side on Wednesday, September 5, stating that although the Asian luxury market may be cooling, sales in that region continue to be healthy and are predicted to remain strong. A forecast the luxury goods provider made over a month ago was reiterated before its annual general meeting:  operating and net profit is predicted to increase up to 40% in the six months leading up to September. In the first five months to the last day in August, sales were reported to have increased by 23%, one per READ MORE