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Ferrari CEO Wants to Expand the Brand
The name Ferrari imparts instant cachet, bringing to mind images of sleek Italian sports cars whipping up and down the scenic highways of locales like Monte Carlo or racing around the world’s most famous tracks on their way to victory. For more than 50 years, Ferrari has had the name and now its CEO wants to bring on the game.
Motorola Pokes Fun at Luxury Watches in Moto 360 Ads
As much as we love luxury watches, the way they’re presented can be a bit pretentious. From viewing the ads for some brands, you would think that all lovers of fine timepieces spend their time lunching in expensive restaurants with fellow beautiful people or racing Italian sports cars on mysteriously deserted roads. That’s the snobbish image that Motorola lampoons in the new ad campaig...
Stephane Linder Out at TAG Heuer
If you’ve always dreamed of heading up your own watch company, there’s now a vacancy at the top of one legendary brand. It’s no major secret that Jean-Claude Biver has been making some big changes since taking over as CEO of the watch division for French luxury group LVMH back in March but now he’ll be doubling as CEO of TAG Heuer after the departure of the brand’s ch...
Apple Recruits Fashion Conscious Employees to Sell the Apple Watch
Are you a lover of luxury and fashion who can’t afford much of either right now? Want to work in an Apple Store? You might be just the potential employee that the tech giant is looking for to sell its Apple Watch when the timepiece hits stores in spring 2015.
Hublot Galerie Opens in Miami
One of the most star-studded events of Miami’s recent Art Week was the opening of the Hublot Galerie, the brand’s 11th freestanding boutique in the U.S. The Galerie is located in the trendy Miami Design District and will offer the Hublot Limited Editions so popular with collectors.
Tag Heuer to Unveil Smartwatch at 2015 CES
Let’s face it. Most fanciers of fine timepieces are not going to be tempted by the motley assortment of smartwatches in stores right now. Maybe you’d drop a few bucks on a fitness band to wear while jogging or doing some other sweaty type of exercise but wear a smartwatch with your best business suit to an important meeting? No way!
Bulgari CEO Babin Has Big Plans
Jean-Christophe Babin is living a luxury watch lover’s dream. The former CEO of Tag Heuer and present Bulgari CEO mans the helm of one of the world’s most coveted brands, one that has been synonymous with wealth and decadent luxury for over 100 years. In a recent interview with The Australian, Babin revealed his plans for Bulgari, which include expanding the scope of the legendary name...
Hublot Introduces Arturo Fuente Forbidden X Watch
If you or someone close to you has a passion for luxury timepieces and premium cigars, Hublot has a watch for you. Earlier this week in Dubai, watchmaker Hublot and cigar brand Arturo Fuente unveiled their latest collaboration, and it’s a cigar aficionado’s dream.
Should You Buy a Watch at Auction?
Watches have been in the news lately, especially the ultra-rare, super expensive types that bring big bucks at auctions. Luxury timepieces are very hot items at auctions, which makes more watch aficionados consider bidding on a fine chronograph. While there are certainly fabulous timepieces to be found at auctions there are things the novice buyer should know before wading into these sometimes-mur...
Sony FES E-ink Watch Gets Stealth Release
While Apple’s first smartwatch made its debut following several years of hype and rumors, Sony managed to keep its innovative e-ink watch under the radar for months until the project finally came to light, and it looks interesting to say the least.
The Haurex Factor Offers High Style at a Low Price
Since 1989, Haurex Italy has been producing watches that combine quality manufacturing with Italian style, which is why the brand is a favorite with fashion conscious men all over the world. The new Haurex Factor watch carries on that tradition of innovative style that’s also affordable.
Hublot Introduces Classic Fusion Chrono Cricket Watch
It’s no surprise when a luxury watch brand announces a partnership with an athlete or professional sports team. Football, basketball and baseball are particularly well represented in this area but there’s one sport that lacked a relationship with a maker of fine Swiss timepieces—until now. Just a few days ago, Hublot announced its entrance into a new sporting field: cricket.